Beyoncé's "Beywatch" Music Video Encourages Voting, Stirs Political Reactions on Election Day
November 5, 2024Although the video was released shortly after Halloween, its timing just before the presidential election served as comic relief during a tense political atmosphere.
This marks Beyoncé's first proper music video release in several years, following her visual albums "Black Is King" and "Lemonade," and her last standalone video for "Formation" in 2015.
In a recent interview, Beyoncé explained her decision to limit elaborate music videos for her latest albums, opting instead to focus on her vocal performance and the music itself.
Although not an official music video, the clip serves as a visual representation of her music, which she has previously stated she would limit.
On election day, Beyoncé released a new music video that encourages voter participation, featuring her in a costume reminiscent of the 1996 film "Barb Wire."
In the video, she wears a red bathing suit labeled "Beywatch," a playful nod to Pamela Anderson's iconic swimwear from "Baywatch."
Beyoncé expressed her support for Kamala Harris, emphasizing the importance of freedom and unity for future generations as a concerned mother.
Pamela Anderson celebrated Beyoncé's tribute on Instagram, sharing the video and expressing her admiration with a playful comment.
The article encourages readers to check their voter registration status, highlighting the importance of voting on Election Day.
The video includes social media elements, featuring hashtags related to voting and a flag with a voting message emerging from a toy gun.
Republican nominee Donald Trump criticized Beyoncé's rally appearance for Kamala Harris, suggesting it undermined the seriousness of the presidential campaign.
Trump's comments drew boos from his supporters, as he contrasted the lack of performance at the Harris rally with Beyoncé's performance in 2016 for Hillary Clinton.
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The Guardian • Nov 5, 2024
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