Beyoncé - Why Don't You Love Me

Beyoncé - Why Don't You Love Me. Stunning single. It's like modern funk, the video is awesome. As well as giving insight on what Beyoncé has been doing on her break, it's setting also compliments the 50's vibe of the song. The song has a beautiful contrast of Beyoncé's bold, roaring vocals singing vulnerable lyrics about feeling lonely. She seriously sounds like she's crying out with her last breath begging her man to love her!!!

 Anyway, I really gotta say how much I love the elements of this song (It's no friggin wonder it topped the US dance charts before it was released lol). It has good use of percussion including bongos and congas and the marching snare/kick pattern in the intro. The synth bassline, although quite basic has a really good impact on the song. It makes me feel like it's always trying to say: "Come on B, let's make these people go mad!" Coming to the verses, there is a nice strong back-beat played on the Snares. (For those who don't know what a back-beat is:       http://www.answers.com/topic/backbeat or      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbUoM9praog. Ain't no shame in not knowing something.) Though not as bold as the other instruments, the string section really supports the bassline in the chorus, making it feel fuller.

This is a really solid song and is like a red echo of previous songs like "Crazy In Love", "Deja Vu" and "Green Light" which also incorporated funk elements. To be honest, it stands out to me among other weaker tracks on the album such as "Video Phone" and "Diva". I hope you have a super-awesome time listening to this banger just like I did. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TA-QMT2P-9I

Well, the eD ship is taking off now. Be blessed