It would be real easy right now to get all dramatic and throw around big, descriptive words to explain Janelle Monae’s new video for ‘Cold War’ and in actual fact, you’d have every right to. I’m trying to remain calm though.
In what can only be described as brave and beautiful, this video is nothing short of brilliant. Brutal, emotional, naked – it gives you everything. It’s completely memorising. Not only that, but it reiterates the message put forward by so many (most recently Erykah Badu’s ‘Window Seat’ video) that a massive budget, c0mplex story line and insane costumes do not make a video. Innovation, spirit and energy does.
Not to mention the focus on the lyrics of this song, which are so important, is critical the understanding the nature of Janelle Monae’s music. Take away the big instrumentation, the electric moves and you find yourself left with heart felt words with meaning, motive and true heart.
definitely something I didn't expect. But the raw emotion, the basic yet artistic features of this video are so thrilling & heartening to watch that you'd be stupid not to love her for it. A superb effort Janelle.
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Take away the big instrumentation, the electric moves and you find yourself left with heart felt words with meaning, motive and true heart.
This girl has to be one of the best artists of the last 10 years, I can't with so much artistry and talent, it makes me feel so happy, I just can't describe
This girl has to be one of the best artists of the last 10 years, I can't with so much artistry and talent, it makes me feel so happy, I just can't describe
This video i stan for this bitch and Alicia but damn imma be the one to say Janelle did what Gaga couldn't do in 9 minutes and to make it worse she did it with FACE!!!!!
Boring. That what happens when you don't have budget.
But I have to admit, this song is not bad.
Some of the most iconic videos didn't have much of a budget (i.e "Single Ladies," "Nothing Compares 2 U," "Untitled"). She pays for her own videos and gets paid at sold out concerts. Take your opinion to Disturbia.
Some of the most iconic videos didn't have much of a budget (i.e "Single Ladies," "Nothing Compares 2 U," "Untitled"). She pays for her own videos and gets paid at sold out concerts. Take your opinion to Disturbia.
Some of the most iconic videos didn't have much of a budget (i.e "Single Ladies," "Nothing Compares 2 U," "Untitled"). She pays for her own videos and gets paid at sold out concerts. Take your opinion to Disturbia.