Beyonce And Kendrick Lamar: An Analysis

Though the lyrical content of “Freedom” over speaks of empowerment, when they are combined with certain visual aspects, the viewer can see implication of the last presence of slavery in our society today and the hope that persist despite this presence. The clothing of the women in the audience wear is evocative of the Civil War period, where slavery still in full effect. The tree present in the scene is reminiscent of the hanging trees where slaves were executed during the same time period. Beyoncé herself has a ghost like glow to her as she stands up on the stage singing about “[breaking] chains all by [herself]”, indicating towards the hardships of slavery of those that came before her had to endure. Considering that this visual album as a whole arguably takes place in modern times, this scene brings together those references of the past with the events of the present. The black and white lighting show the duality of the two colors, signifying the still existing separation between the two races that still exists today. This shows that though slavery has been long abolished, its effects are still felt in current times. The scene does, however, show that even in these dark times, hope is not completely lost. Even though she appears restrained to the spot where she is standing while she sings, Beyoncé sings of freedom and how she will not give up on herself. Like the lights and fires that the illuminated the stage or the lanterns that lit up the banquet table, there is a semblance of hope that endures all the negativity present. This hope is that there is a possibly that change will eventually

Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, who is also known as Kendrick Lamar, was born in Compton, California, on June 17, 1987. After writing stories as a child, he put to music some lyrics about the rough Compton streets he grew up on. His stage name was K-Dot when he first started to get the lime light, releasing a series of popular mix tapes, which brought him to the attention of hip-hop producer Dr. Dre. Lamar 's debut major-label recording, good kid, m.A.A.d City, was released to great sales for an up-and-coming recording artist. He continued to receive accolades for his 2015 Grammy-winning album “To Pimp a Butterfly”.

Two women from two different backgrounds have so much in common yet they are so different. One grew up in Houston, Texas while the other grew up in Saint Michael, Barbados. Even though these two women have had very different up bringing the one thing they have in common is their great voices. These two women’s background, musical style, and other career ventures make them both two of the best female artist in their field.

Beyoncé Knowles, a well-known singer, songwriter uses two of her songs: “Freedom” and “Formation” to tell the story of herself. “Freedom” is the beginning of her story where she is searching for freedom and equality showing that there is still much inequality and injustice for African Americans in America today. The song slowly transitions to a more positive tone when she seems to have made something beneficial out of her difficult situation. “Formation,” however, has a completely different tone. While she does address negative situations from the past at the beginning of the song, she quickly transitions to a more positive tone full of pride in where she came from, who she has become, and what she has overcome. Together, the two songs

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Slave songs, therefore, do not pardon the institution of slavery; in fact, they do just the opposite. They are indisputable affirmations of injustice, accentuating the oppressive cage that is slavery. They are the mode of communication of a living dead who yearn for the blessings of a life unfettered: for liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Slaves sing of ideals that are not theirs to possess—ideals that their country and fellow men have denied them. The caged bird does not sing because it is happy; it sings because it is dreaming of happiness.

Although the critically acclaimed album titled Lemonade received positive feedback for the way its visuals captured the struggles of black Americans, specifically black women, there is one song off the album that obviously emphasizes the adversities they are facing. In the beginning of the first verse of Freedom (featuring Kendrick Lamar), she uses the imagery of storm to reference her struggle towards being free. This is a reoccurring theme throughout the song, she continues to use words that are synonymous to disaster and generally negative.

As Davis states, “many of us are held captive by masculinist perceptions” (Freedom 32). Black men that are not in prison are considered rare, while the black woman is chastised for choosing to work towards higher education or attempt to have a family without a black man. These ideas are not solely beliefs that are held by the black community either. White society expects single black mothers to be welfare recipients — often viewed negatively — and black men are expected to be absent fathers due to jail, death, or lack of commitment. Davis’ use of the word captive here is a choice to describe the bondage to the ideology which impedes freedom. In this instance, it is demonstrated that unfreedom is not limited to the physical bondage of chains and jail cells, but also to a mindset that is imposed by stereotypes and traditional schools of thought. This too is a condition that blocks the true freedom of the black

Beyonce’, the most beautiful women in the world. So I think so; she is an inspiring lady in the society. I have plenty of reasons to prove that she’s a great lady in the society. Beyonce’ loves to give and cherish; Beyonce’ is a caring person. She’s also known with her great music that she makes. Beyonce’, also known to be in the central attention of the media is known around the world.

Beyonce is one of the best singing female alive, she goes by Queen Bee. She has earned many Grammys, Beyonce has earned sixth number one album on Top Billboard . She’s married to the one the best rapper Jay-z , She has one daughter Blue Ivy and pregnant with twins.

Black women of America through time have stood faced with the loss of virtue and individuality. They have had countless obstacles placed before them in their attempt to obtain freedom: mentally and physically. Although the journey for freedom is still underway, the effort has gained more progress than ever before. The photographer of this image is conveying the message that the modern day black woman in America has the ability to experience freedom in environments that in the past have been symbolically and literally oppressive using color, setting, and symbolism.

Freedom has a powerful meaning, because it kept reminding the audience that the reason, the main purpose was freedom. The freedom that Negros deserve. Freedom has been used several times in different meanings and style. An example of that was when king first introduced his speech, “demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation.” By stating this as the introduction, the audience could quickly grasp that he is going to choose great ideas/methods to give freedom to those who were also include into the Declaration of Independence.

However this time it is a challenge central to the song. Ochs tells the listener that all of the natural beauty in America is worthless if others are needlessly imprisoned or impoverished. He tells the audience that unless they work to make all men free, no one is really free.

Intro: Kendrick had hard times and good times in his life. Also this biography is going to show you how his life was. Another thing is will show you how he changed the world and the rappers he rapped with.

At this moment, Kendrick’s monologue addresses the battle encountered by African Americans today and the frustration that comes with wanting and deserving more than they have. The backing vocals in this section of the song imply that American society wants African Americans to submit to it and praise it, even though many of them have suffered from it. This introduction signifies how dazed society is to the black people and how there is a constant battle between