[74] A more mixed review came from Brent DiCrescenzo from Time Out magazine who remarked that the shooting for the video lasted only several hours.[75]. [69] John Boone from E! [37] In July the following year, the writers of Spin magazine placed it at number four on the list of the 57 best songs so far, with a writer of the publication noting something "intensely gratifying about all the raunchiness on the strip-tease, booty-dropping banger" and added that it "oozes stunty swag and immediately became a coy anthem for pop-loving women; a song to flash and strut and snap to, and not only because the beat does too". [22] "Partition" gained significant attention for its explicit lyrics,[28] with frequent references made to the opening lines of the first verse in which Beyoncé asks her driver to put up the partition. noted that songs in the vein of "Partition" effectively display genre diversity, Beyoncé's vocal range and "a penchant of musical experimentation". [81] Whitney Phanuef of the same website praised the clip as the best on Beyoncé, further highlighting its "unforgettable song/video combination" accompanied with eroticism and Beyoncé's post-child sexuality. A short summary of this paper. The Ruhr occupation resulted in a victory for the German steel industry and the German re-armament program. I saw cheaper digital pianos with 76 or 61 keys. Afterwards, she is seen entering a limousine in which Jay-Z is already inside. "[71] Nicole James of the website Fuse called the clip very "sexy". The following scenes show the singer emerging in a different set with a black background, as well as dancing atop a grand piano. The closing minute of the song features a French word interpolation slightly similar to a quote by actress Julianne Moore in the 1998 film The Big Lebowski. The former clip was directed by Ricky Saiz and filmed on the streets of Brooklyn, New York, while the latter was directed by Jake Nava and shot at the Parisian cabaret club, Crazy Horse. Germany characterized the demands as onerous under its post war condition (60 per cent of what Germany had been shipping into the same area before the war began). "[114] Banks' effort was contrastingly hailed for "delivering the ratatat wordplay that brought her to acclaim while wisely avoiding trying to beat either of the track's other artists for sheer bawdiness" by Hogan[113] and "working perfectly with the deep, subdued beat of Beyoncé's original" by Carolyn Menyes from the website Music Times. I don’t actually need 88 keys. [16][29] The closing minute of the song features a French spoken word interpolation, which translates roughly as: "Do you like sex? [61], Allison Davis of New York magazine described the video for "Yoncé" as a "contemporary, gritty and voyeuristic" with "nineties-era eroticism and subtle sexuality", before summarizing the visual as "two minutes and four seconds of fashion and sex". [1] "Partition" officially impacted US urban contemporary radio on February 25, 2014 as the third single from Beyoncé. [82] Edwin Ortiz of Complex felt that during the various wardrobe changes, each outfit was better than the previous. READ PAPER. '90". [5], "Partition" has been described as "electro-R&B" that moves "from a sweet, girl-group pop sound to Dirty South hip-hop". A digital piano seemed the way to go. I wanted to show my body. [4] This occupation of the Ruhr, the centre of the German coal and steel industries, outraged many German people. Andrew Hampp of Billboard magazine commended the memorability of the lyrics and wrote that "'Partition' is yet another 'gettin' freaky with my baby' jam, with some of Bey's most frankly sexual lines yet. It ended a crisis in European diplomacy following World War I and the Treaty of Versailles.. Exploring the deep, sexual nature of Beyoncé, "Partition" depicts sexual intercourse in the back of a limousine. Beyoncé co-wrote and co-produced the song with Justin Timberlake, Timbaland, Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon, Dwane "Key Wane" Weir, and Mike Dean, with extra writing from The-Dream and extra production from Jordy "Boots" Asher.The song was sent to urban … [60], Saiz wanted to keep the video mostly in the moment without much narrative; he said, "[I] wanted it to be more about the girls, doing the performance with Beyoncé taking a backseat as a kind of madam character"; in order to convey that idea, the singer does not sing the song's lyrics in the video. [2] The singer revealed that she was "embarrassed" after she recorded "Partition" because of its overtly sexual lyrics. "All Honorable Men", p. 32. She goes so far as forcing the viewer to be complicit in this objectification by positioning them as the direct viewer of the show she is enacting." "Partition" was written by Terius Nash, Justin Timberlake, Timothy Mosley, Beyoncé, Jerome Harmon, Dwane Weir, Charisse Hill and Mike Dean. The Young Plan was adopted in 1929 to replace it. Following the album's release, "Partition" picked up airplay on United States urban contemporary radio stations. [34] He also praised how Beyoncé "toss[es] off a few old-school battle rhymes" with the line, "I sneezed on the beat, and the beat got sicker", being a standout. Fire up your team this fall with the rock hit from the Rocky series. [93] At the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards it was nominated in the categories for Best Choreography and Best Female Video. You're not interested in sex? Other scenes show her wearing lingerie and performing a pole dance with several other female dancers. [42][43] The song spent a total of 21 weeks on the chart and it was last seen at the position of 44. [62][63] "Freedom" similarly featured the lip-sync performance of several contemporary supermodels. [1] Timberlake and Timbaland served as backing vocalists and recorded the vocals of Beyoncé. [117], Credits adapted from Beyoncé's website.[1]. I kinda had this whole fantasy of being in the car, and this whole movie played in my head. [1] Once the musical arrangements were done by the production team, the music was recorded by Stuart White, Chris Godbey, Ann Mincieli and Bart Schoudel. 79 talking about this. Beyoncé co-wrote and co-produced the song with Justin Timberlake, Timbaland, Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon, Dwane "Key Wane" Weir, and Mike Dean, with extra writing from The-Dream and extra production from Jordy "Boots" Asher. "[76] Talking about the video, Nava noted that for the shooting Beyoncé was trying to be "even more risque than she's been in the past". On the track, the Queen Bey tells her driver to put the partition up because 'I don't need you seeing 'Yoncé on her knees'; uses Monica Lewinsky as a euphemism for her man finishing on her clothing; reveals that 'he like to call me Peaches when we get this nasty'; and repeats that it took her '45 minutes to get all dressed up / and we ain't even gonna make it to this club'. [100], "Partition" and "Yoncé" were part of the setlist of Beyoncé and Jay-Z's co-headlining On the Run Tour (2014) where both of the songs were performed separately. [96] During the performance of the songs, Beyoncé performed similar choreographies to the ones seen in the music videos of the songs with her background dancers. In a video commentary to the album, Beyoncé said: "The day that I got engaged was my husband's birthday and I took him to Crazy Horse. Despite its obligations under the Versailles Treaty, the German government paid the Ruhr Valley industrialists, which contributed significantly to the hyperinflation that followed. In 1928, German Foreign Minister Gustav Stresemann called for a final plan to be established, and the Young Plan was enacted in 1929. [11] Entertainment Weekly writer Hillary Busis described the video as "super sexy" further praising the singer's showcased persona. [86], Conor Behan of The Independent qualified the clip as being "effortlessly sexy". [47], In the United Kingdom, "Partition" entered the UK Singles Chart and the UK R&B Chart, at numbers 90 and 15 respectively on March 8, 2014. The Dawes Plan was also the beginning of the ties between German industry and American investment banks. [20], The song begins with a short call-and-response audio clip from The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour, May 31, 2013 Antwerp leg, as Beyoncé asks the crowd "Lemme [sic] hear you say 'Hayyy [sic] Ms. Martin, James Stewart. [20] Zaleski further wrote that Beyoncé adopts a doo-wop vocal-based style to sing some of the lyrics and even utters occasional purrs—murmuring sounds expressive of pleasure. [101] Adam Fleischer of the same publication felt that the rapper was "sprinkling his classic Jay flair all over" in his verse during the performance. [107], "Parition" and "Yoncé" were both performed by Beyoncé at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards on August 25 as part of a medley consisting of songs from her fifth studio album; she appeared wearing a bejeweled bodysuit and performed a dance choreography on a pole for the former song; "Yoncé" was performed later during her set. [23], The second part, titled "Partition", is preceded by the sound of paparazzi camera clicks and a window whirring up, which separates it from the first part "Yoncé". By 1926, the German steel industry was dominant in Europe and this dominance only increased in the years leading to WWII. The Dawes Plan resulted in French troops leaving the Ruhr Valley. [1] "Partition" was conceived as a two-part song, the first part of which is called "Yoncé". Accompanying music videos for "Yoncé" and "Partition" were released on December 13, 2013, on Beyoncé. [36], In the annual Pazz and Jop mass critics poll of the year's best in music in 2013, "Partition" was ranked at number 124. Stresemann was Chancellor after the Hyperinflation Crisis of 1923 and was in charge of getting Germany back its global reputation for being a fighting force. Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. [3] Speaking about how the other part of the song materialized, Beyoncé said: It takes me back to being in my car as a teenager. The end of the video shows the singer dancing with another woman next to her to a projected cheetah print. The song was sent to urban contemporary on February 25, 2014 as the third single from Beyoncé by Columbia Records. [46] In January 2015, it was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) denoting shipment of 1,000,000 copies in that country. Beyonce - "Partition, "The Hot 100: Mar 15, 2014 - (Biggest Jump)", "Pharrell Williams 'Happy' leads Billboard Hot 100 for second week", "Mobb Deep Returns To Top 10 On Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums", "Chart Highlights: Beyonce Scores 20th Dance Club Songs No. You will also find videos explain the trickier tasks It takes me back to when me and my husband first meet, and he tries to scoop me and he thinks I'm the hottest thing in the world. [26][29], On the hook lines, Beyoncé adopts whispery vocals, singing that she wants to please her man, "Take all of me / Beyonce's Director Dishes About The 'Erotic' Alter Ego", "Beyoncé inspired by George Michael's Freedom video", "Beyoncé's Clip For Yoncé Inspired By George Michael's Freedom Video! Below is a summary of the relevant information which helped me in my decision. [19] Commenting on Beyoncé's vocal styles and experimentation on the track, Annie Zaleski of Las Vegas Weekly noted that she displays much attitude through her lines and ornaments her singing with trills—rapid alternations between two adjacent notes, usually a semitone or tone apart. Beyoncé described the sound that he created as "organic" and said, "It reminded me of being in middle school during the lunch breaks, when you just start free-styling. 1 With 'Partition, "American single certifications – Beyonce – Partition", "Watch Beyonce Take Over a Strip Club for 'Partition' Video", "Beyonce's New 'Platinum Edition' Album Is Streaming on Spotify Now! The economy of Germany began to rebound during the mid-1920s and the country continued with the payment of reparations—now funded by the large scale influx of American capital. Jay Z made a brief cameo in the video. Download free books in PDF format. [97] The end of "Partition" saw Beyoncé appearing with a silhouette, dancing on a couch. [65], The video for "Yoncé" opens with a close-up shot of a woman's mouth. Download PDF. "Partition" has been described as "electro-R&B" also known as PBR&B that moves "from a sweet, girl-group pop sound to Dirty South hip-hop". [52] The next week, which also marked its last, it fell to the position of 83 spending a total of two weeks on the chart. [38] Pitchfork Media listed the song 26th on its year-end list for 2014. '"[74] Alice Newbold of The Daily Telegraph hailed the explicit nature of the video stating how it showed Beyoncé as "one sassy lady on a mission to show she's back in the game". [59][66] In one scene, Beyoncé sports a molded bodysuit by Yves Saint Laurent with pierced nipples. I'm not embarrassed about it, and I don't feel like I have to protect that side of me because I do believe that sexuality is a power we all have. [78] The clip transitions to scenes of Beyoncé dressed in a Victorian jeweled outfit with a mask in her hands, lip-syncing the lyrics and dancing to the rhythm of the song. A short summary of this paper. "[18] "Yoncé" closes with the bridge as Beyoncé sings repeatedly, "Yoncé all on his mouth like liquor",[15] while an ascending siren echoes over a staccato bass that hits heavily and uniformly in the background. [26][27] Caitlin White, writing for The 405, highlighted that the song details a romantic relationship in which women do not act as sexual objects during sexual intercourse but rather use "the physical act of love as a form of agency", from which they derive pleasure. [9] Michael Cragg of The Guardian highlighted that Beyoncé gives the best explanation of the album's raison d'être through the line, "Radio say speed it up / I just go slower". ZDNet's technology experts deliver the best tech news and analysis on the latest issues and events in IT for business technology professionals, IT managers and tech-savvy business people. Recording Industry Association of America, List of number-one dance singles of 2014 (U.S.), "Who Is Yoncé? Download Full PDF Package. [103] Lily Harrison of E! This paper. [40] Consequence of Sound considered Partition the 62nd best song of the 2010s. "Bill O'Reilly on Beyonce's 'Partition' Video: 'That's Art?! [104] Maurice Bobb on behalf of MTV News felt that the BET Awards "saved the best for last" and described the performance as "exciting" despite being pre-recorded. Following several weeks of spending different positions on the chart, it moved from 97 to its peak position of 23 for the week ending March 15, 2014 in its eighth week of charting. 23 Full PDFs related to this paper. [94][95], Both "Yoncé" and "Partition" were part of the setlist of the second European leg of The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour with the first performance of both tracks taking place in Glasgow at the SSE Hydro arena on February 20, 2014. Because the Plan resolved a serious international crisis, Dawes shared the Nobel Peace Prize in 1925 for his work. If you have Telegram, you can view and join KenFM right away. [80], In a video review, Jon Blistein from Rolling Stone described it as "extravagant, scintillating", further praising the dance moves. [2] The latter's original drumbeat was created by Timberlake on a bucket. To simultaneously defuse this situation and increase the chances of Germany resuming reparation payments, the Allied Reparations Commission asked Dawes to find a solution fast. She tries to get her man's attention while he reads a newspaper. [31], Glenn Gamboa of Newsday wrote that Beyoncé "channels her inner Prince, moving from a sweet, girl-group pop sound to Dirty South hip-hop". The last seconds cut to the breakfast table where Beyoncé is seen. [1] The production was handled by Timberlake, Beyoncé, Dean, Jordy "Boots" Asher as well as Mosley, Harmon and Wane under their stage names Timbaland, J-Roc and Key Wane respectively. Martin, James Stewart. [18] It then transitions into what Andrew Hampp of Billboard magazine called the "lady thug anthem" of "Yoncé". Both of the songs were performed at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards as part of a medley of the singer's eponymous album. By reducing the supplies of coal to France, which was dependent on German coal, German industrialists managed to hobble France's steel industry, while getting their own rebuilt. [45] It also became Beyoncé's twentieth number-one on the US Hot Dance Club Songs chart for the issue dated May 17, 2014, making her the third artist with the most number-ones on the chart, behind Madonna (43) and Rihanna (22). As he does not notice her, she throws a napkin on the floor and her female servant comes to lift it. Role in the Weimar Republic's hyperinflation, The Dawes Plan detailed at The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, State Department, Office of the Historian, The Signing of Peace in the Hall of Mirrors, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dawes_Plan&oldid=1005718169, History of the foreign relations of the United States, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, The Ruhr area was to be evacuated by foreign troops, Reparation payments would begin at one billion marks the first year, increasing annually to two and a half billion marks after five years, The sources for the reparation money would include, Germany would be loaned about $200 million, primarily through Wall Street bond issues in the United States, This page was last edited on 9 February 2021, at 02:49. There was passive resistance to the occupation and the economy suffered, contributing further to the German hyperinflation.[5]. "[76], The story of the video was meant to illustrate the lyrics of the song. Everyone kind of checked whatever ego at the door and we were all there to make something fun and special. [1][59] Filming took place on the streets of Brooklyn, New York. [105] Spin editor Colin Joyce found the duo's delivery of the song to be "stunning". [19] Chris Bosman of the same publication wrote an extensive review of the song: But Beyoncé is far from being all sentiment. "[2] The trio decided to keep the buckets as Beyoncé wanted an organic production. "All Honorable Men", p 30. It was entrusted with finding a solution for the collection of the German reparations debt, which was determined to be 132 billion gold marks, as well as declaring that America would provide loans to the Germans, in order that they could make reparations payments to the United States, Britain and France. Your class teacher will be in contact to arrange a zoom with them and your buddies! [53] Elsewhere, "Partition" charted on the Ultratip charts in both regions of Belgium, (Wallonia and Flanders), in France and in South Korea. While filming, he further tried to "create and capture a bit of genuine intimacy" between the singer and her husband. "You're very polite but I belong to another generation," he announced solemnly. 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Sex. "[18] Similarly, Eliana Dockterman of Time magazine hailed the lyrical content of "Partition"; she noted that it suitably exemplifies "embodiment of modern feminism for a generation that has been reluctant to claim the word" and further praised how Beyoncé "express[es] her desire to please [her partner] while still projecting a fierce, independent persona". [83] Ashley Lee from The Hollywood Reporter classified the visual as "ornate" and opined that Beyoncé portrayed an aristocrat daydreaming about affection. The video for "Partition" was directed by Jake Nava and was shot at the Parisian cabaret club, Crazy Horse,[25] with opening scenes filmed at the Château de Ferrières. 890 Pages. [73] Vanity Fair editor Michelle Collins praised the fact that the singer was brave enough to "surround herself with three of the world's most beautiful supermodels". In an interview with New York magazine, Saiz affirmed that there are many references to 1990s eroticism and the 1995 video for "Human Nature" by American singer Madonna in the clip for "Yoncé". I didn't have a pen and paper. [78] Vivienne Pattison of Mediawatch-uk commented that such visuals showed that Beyoncé had "sold out" and undermined her position as a "role model" and previous "powerful messages that empowered women and girls". I know that there's so many women that feel the same thing after they give birth. [11] Jon Dolan of Rolling Stone described the video for the song as the most NSFW from the album. This was done under the Foreign Secretary of Germany, Gustav Stresemann. [59] Erin Donnelly of the website Refinery29 deemed the clip one of the "sexiest offerings" by the singer yet. You can block these cookies, however, by doing so, you deny us important information used to continually improve the user experience on our website. "[27] Caitlin White of The 405 wrote extensively of "Partition" as a song that effectively shows that Beyoncé "catapults herself out of her very femininity into personhood by positioning female sexuality as a powerful, amorphous construct--one that transcends the female body even while uplifting it." Its production musically consists of a sparse synthesized arrangement, a thrusting bassline and a heavy drumbeat giving it elements of electro-R&B. [1] The spoken section towards the end of "Partition" was recorded by Hajiba Fahmy, one of Beyoncé's dancers. The performance of "Partition" opened with a new half-minute explicit rap verse sung by Jay-Z seated as crimson light illuminated him. [34] Similarly, Miles Marshall Lewis of Ebony magazine noted that lines like, "I sneezed on the beat and the beat got sicker / Yoncé all on his mouth like liquor", would make listeners smile. Should you wish to extend your holiday or explore further we'll arrange flights to fit around a Land Tour or City Stay or, should you wish to explore independently, we can book flights so you arrive early (or fly home later), you can book a stopover on selected routes, or if you prefer, you can fly to/from an alternative air city. "All Honorable Men", p. 46. [116] However they also noted the differences that "Partition" was mostly covered by professional choreographers, unlike "Harlem Shake". [29] Melissa Locker, also writing for Time magazine, suggested that Beyoncé should work with Timbaland more often as "his sultry beats paired with her R-rated lyrics and the catchy chorus 'It took 45 minutes to get all dressed up / And we ain’t even gonna make it to this club', make a captivating combination". "Partition" is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé for her self-titled fifth studio album released in 2013. I mean, the physical activity. [98] While reviewing one of the concerts of the tour, Robert Copsey from Digital Spy noted that the chair dance performed during "Partition" was the dancing highlight of the show.