The document contains summaries of music video analyses for the songs "If I Were a Boy" by Beyonce, "Erase Racism" by Kool G Rap & DJ Polo, and "Bedrock" by Young Money featuring multiple artists. Each analysis addresses themes of gender roles, race, sexuality, materialism, and violence present in the corresponding music video through descriptions of the visual content and messages conveyed.

1. Music Video Analysis
Gender Roles
Song Title: If I were a Boy______________________________________
Artist: Beyonce______________________________________
Directions: As you closely watch the music video, answer the following questions with as
much detail as possible.
1. What are the men/women doing? (Dancing, sitting, swimming, etc.)
Beyonce is giving examples of what typical men do on a day to day basis. For example,
shooting a gun, hanging out with the guys.
2. How are the men/women dressed? How much skin is revealed?
Beyonce is usually in a cop uniform or in a jacket, except one part of the song she
strips to her underwear.
3. Are there more, fewer, or the same number of men as women?
Same number, maybe more women.
4. Describe the body language of the men/women: are they sitting, standing, gyrating,
mugging, etc.?
Beyonce is usually with her legs open and not acting like a lady.
5. Do the men/women have power? How do you know?
The women have the same power as men.
6. What³s the message of the song?
The message is what men do every day and how they act towards their loved ones.
7. What type of music is the song?
R&B
Music Video Analysis

2. Race
Song Title: Erase Racism______________________________________
Artist: Kool G Rap & DJ Polo ______________________________________
Directions: As you closely watch the music video, answer the following questions with as
much detail as possible.
1. What races do you see represented?
Caucasian and African American
2. Are there any dark skinned women shown? How many?
Yes, maybe two.
3. What is the race of the person at the focus of the video?
African American
4. What are the black/Latino/Asian/white/Native American/Pacific Islander people
doing?
They’re making the background and being friendly to each other.
5. What³s the message of the song?
Combating racism
6. What type of music is the song?
Old school rap
Music Video Analysis
Sexuality
Song Title: Bedrock______________________________________
Artist: Young Money ft. Lloyd, Lil Wayne, Tyga, Nikki Minaj, Drake, Gudda Gudda
______________________________________
Directions: As you closely watch the music video, answer the following questions with as
much detail as possible.

3. 1. Describe any sexually explicit body language:
Women laying on top each other in the bed. Nikki Minaj has her boobs hanging out in
a provocative pose. Women taking their clothes off. Women swimming provocatively
for no reason.
2. Who is more sexualized • men or women? Both?
Women
3. Are there sexually explicit lyrics or messages?
Yes, every other line.
4. How are subjects of the music video dressed?
Bikinis, dresses, short shorts, tank tops, underwear, stockings.
5. Describe the relationships between the men and women: Are they long or short term?
Casual or serious?
There are many women all over the men, so short term is obvious.
6. What³s the message of the song?
The men are good at sex.
7. What type of music is the song?
Rap
Music Video Analysis
Materialism
Song Title: Air Force Ones____________________________________
Artist: Nelly______________________________________
Directions: As you closely watch the music video, answer the following questions with as
much detail as possible.
1. Describe the products that are highlighted in the video: (cars, jewelry, clothes, etc.)
Shoes, cars, jewelry.

4. 2. Are any brand names shown?
The shoe brand Air Force Ones.
3. How is wealth defined in the video?
If you have Air Force Ones then you are unstoppable and the best looking person
around.
4. Are products mentioned in the song lyrics?
Yes
5. What³s the message of the song?
The message of the song is they like Air Force Ones and they are better than anyone
else of they are wearing them.
6. What type of music is the song?
Rap
Music Video Analysis
Violence
Song Title: Thuggin’______________________________________
Artist: Freddie Gibbs and Madlib______________________________________
Directions: As you closely watch the music video, answer the following questions with as
much detail as possible.
1. Describe any violent lyrics in the song:
A man getting shot over drugs. Typical gang activity.
2. Describe any violent body language:
Gang signs, holding the gun a certain way.
3. Describe any violent actions or weapons that are shown:
Revolvers and AK-47. A man was shot and there is drug use in the video.
4. Describe any self-mutilation or violence:

5. Drug use
5. What³s the message of the song?
He tells people that he is accustom to the gang life and he can’t get out of it. He also
wants respect from being in the gang.
6. What type of music is the song?
Rap