The finest music video of all time is Beyoncé's "Formation."
I'll let you finish, but according to Rolling Stone, Beyoncé's "Formation" is the finest music video of all time.
Beyoncé sat on top of a sinking police car in New Orleans as part of the “Formation” video.Beyoncé/YouTube
Beyoncé sat on top of a sinking police car in New Orleans as part of the “Formation” video.
Beyoncé/YouTube
Police in riot gear line up in Beyoncé’s “Formation.”
Beyoncé/YouTube
Beyoncé/YouTube
On a list of 100 music videos ranked by the magazine, "Formation" came in first. Other legendary music videos such as Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean," Prince's "Kiss," and Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" were pushed aside by the video, which was directed by Melina Matsoukas and released in 2016.
“Stop shooting us” is written in spray paint on a wall.Beyoncé/YouTube
The 39-year-old was seen resting on top of a sinking police car in a devastated New Orleans, as well as a wall with the words "stop shooting us" spray-painted on it, in Beyoncé's "Formation" video.
Queen Bey intended the film to highlight the “historical impact of slavery on black love, and what it has done to the black family,” according to director Matsoukas, as she described to The New Yorker in 2017.
“Formation” has been named the No. 1 music video of all time by Rolling Stone.Beyoncé/YouTube
“I wanted to demonstrate that this is a black community. While discussing the premise of the "Formation" video, Matsoukas said, "We succeed, we suffer, we're drowning, we're being beaten, we're dancing, we're eating, and we're still here."
Critics, on the other hand, were eager to label the video — and Beyoncé — as "anti-police."
In an interview with Elle, Beyoncé rejected the allegations, stating that anyone who really believed she was "anti-police" was mistaken.
In April 2016, the mother of three told Elle, "I'm an artist, and I think the most impactful work is frequently misinterpreted." “However, anyone who interprets my message as anti-police is wrong. I have a great deal of regard and respect for cops and their families who put their lives on the line to keep us safe.”
Beyoncé went on to clarify what the "Formation" theme was all about.
“However, let me state unequivocally that I am opposed to police violence and injustice. “Those are two different things,” she clarified.
Beyoncé has two additional appearances on the list, with “Single Ladies” at No. 12 and “Telephone,” a collaboration with Lady Gaga, at No. 66.
“Stop shooting us” is written in spray paint on a wall.
Beyoncé/YouTube
Queen Bey intended the film to highlight the “historical impact of slavery on black love, and what it has done to the black family,” according to director Matsoukas, as she described to The New Yorker in 2017.
“Formation” has been named the No. 1 music video of all time by Rolling Stone.
Beyoncé/YouTube
“I wanted to demonstrate that this is a black community. While discussing the premise of the "Formation" video, Matsoukas said, "We succeed, we suffer, we're drowning, we're being beaten, we're dancing, we're eating, and we're still here."
Critics, on the other hand, were eager to label the video — and Beyoncé — as "anti-police."
In an interview with Elle, Beyoncé rejected the allegations, stating that anyone who really believed she was "anti-police" was mistaken.
In April 2016, the mother of three told Elle, "I'm an artist, and I think the most impactful work is frequently misinterpreted." “However, anyone who interprets my message as anti-police is wrong. I have a great deal of regard and respect for cops and their families who put their lives on the line to keep us safe.”
Beyoncé went on to clarify what the "Formation" theme was all about.
“However, let me state unequivocally that I am opposed to police violence and injustice. “Those are two different things,” she clarified.
Beyoncé has two additional appearances on the list, with “Single Ladies” at No. 12 and “Telephone,” a collaboration with Lady Gaga, at No. 66.
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