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Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Love THEESatisaction - "QueenS"

Posted by Larry Mizell, Jr. on Wed, Apr 18, 2012 at 10:51 AM

dream hampton's debut as a maker of music videos, "QueenS" captures Stasia and Cat in fly lounge mode, parlaying as they often do, with a bevy of beautiful women of hue, having a grand ole time by theydamnselves.

It's own bountiful visual merits aside, the video is much-needed balance. The reign of coke rap has meant that listeners have been treated to a million songs (and literal-minded videos) espousing the superiority of that white girl. Nothing wrong with white girls either (some of my best friends, etc), except that rap's currently intense level of antipathy towards black women is even more noxious than usual. ASAP Rocky, argubly the hottest young rapper out now, will even tell you that he's "fucking with these bitches cuz (he's) sick of all these sistas." Well, young thuggin', they haven't given up on you yet; but whatever the fuck it is you do, don't funk with their groove.

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I don't understand the mentality of "this is so good because it's absent from _____ music genre". Ya it's nice to have a more diverse music community, but what's the music like?

Posted by s.maxim on April 18, 2012 at 1:11 PM

what's the opposite of a sausage party?

Posted by jns on April 18, 2012 at 1:29 PM

@1 i think my thoughts on theesat's music are out there already. i think balance is good so i noted it.

Posted by Larry Mizell, Jr. on April 18, 2012 at 1:33 PM

It's worth noting. Take a look at the statistics regarding black female directors--percentage of guild members, how many get to make a second feature, etc.--and it'll break your heart, so big ups to Ms. Hampton. (Here's a taste: http://tinyurl.com/6dvdyjs)

Posted by Kathy Fennessy

on April 18, 2012 at 1:59 PM

@3 You may not be guilty of it, but I think a lot of folks are.

Posted by s.maxim on April 18, 2012 at 3:13 PM

The music speaks for itself [it's right in front of you - just click and listen!] but the commentary frames it. The song and the video are lovely and so is this post.

Posted by blip on April 18, 2012 at 3:32 PM

women live "in a world that's kinda wack" - black AND white

um, also, damn, I LOVE LOVE LOVE this song.

Posted by Kelly O on April 18, 2012 at 3:47 PM

Great music free of misogyny is always going to be refreshing, because we live in a misogynist culture (among other problems) and that means otherwise great art often comes with a shitty message.

Obviously, if all your music has going for it is that it isn't hateful, well...kudos, but you will not get many ears on that point alone.

But, back to the real point: This is a fantastic album that gets better upon repeated spins, and this is a great video. I hope "Deeper" is the next single, I can't stop jamming that one.

Posted by corey j brewer