The music video for "Timber" by Pitbull featuring Ke$ha shows mostly women dancing provocatively while dressed in revealing clothing, with the men fully dressed and watching the women. The women grind on the men to convey that the men have power over the women. The message of the song is that a party is about to happen.
The music video for "Drunk in Love" by Beyonce featuring Jay-Z only features African American people. It shows just Beyonce, with the focus on her relationship with Jay-Z. The message is that Beyonce feels drunk in love with Jay-Z.
The music video for "Wisin" by Adrenlina featuring Jennifer
1. Music Video Analysis
Gender Roles
Song Title: ______________Timber________________________
Artist: __________________Pitbull featuring Ke$ha____________________
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.)
Both men and women are dancing.
2. How are the men/women dressed? How much skin is revealed?
The women are dressed in low cut shirts and short shorts while the men are fully dressed.
3. Are there more, fewer, or the same number of men as women?
There are more women than men.
4. Describe the body language of the men/women: are they sitting, standing, gyrating,
mugging, etc.?
The women are dancing and grinding on the men, while the men are just standing around
watching the women dance.
5. Do the men/women have power? How do you know?
The men seem to have power, because the women are dancing all over them.
6. What³s the message of the song?
The message of the song is that a party is about to go down.
2. 7. What type of music is the song?
The type of music is pop.
Music Video Analysis
Race
Song Title: ____________Drunk in Love__________________________
Artist: __________________Beyonce featuring Jay-Z____________________
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?
African-American
2. Are there any dark skinned women shown? How many?
Just one, Beyonce.
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?
There are none in the video, it's just Beyonce and Jay-Z
5. What³s the message of the song?
The message of the song is that Beyonce is so in love with Jay-Z that she feels like she is drunk.
3. 6. What type of music is the song?
The type of music is Pop/Rap.
Music Video Analysis
Sexuality
Song Title: _________________Wisin_____________________
Artist: ________________Adrenlina featuring Jennifer Lopez and Ricky
Martin______________________
Directions: As you closely watch the music video, answer the following questions with as
much detail as possible.
1. Describe any sexually explicit body language:
Jennifer Lopez is seen grinding on Ricky Martin
The women dancers are gyrating around in a provocative manner
Jennifer Lopez turns around and shakes her butt at the camera
Ricky Martin is seen running his hands up and down Jennifer Lopez's body
2. Who is more sexualized men or women? Both?
I think both men and women are sexualized in this video, but women more so.
3. Are there sexually explicit lyrics or messages?
4. How are subjects of the music video dressed?
The women are scantily clad while the men are dressed up in normal clothes.
4. 5. Describe the relationships between the men and women: Are they long or short term?
Casual or serious?
The relationships seem short term and casual.
6. What³s the message of the song?
The message of the song is that the singer thinks the woman's body is sexy and wants to get with
her.
7. What type of music is the song?
Pop
Music Video Analysis
Materialism
Song Title: ______________Show Me________________________
Artist: ___________________Kid Ink featuring Chris Brown___________________
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.)
Lots of expensive alcohol and liquor is shown, as well as the rapper's flashy clothing and
jewelry. The rapper has a gold watch on his wrist. There is also references to weed.
2. Are any brand names shown?
The rapper is wearing Beats headphones, but other than that I saw no other brand names.
3. How is wealth defined in the video?
5. It seems to be defined by having flashy clothes and jewelry and also by smoking weed.
4. Are products mentioned in the song lyrics?
Rolex, a brand of watches, are mentioned in the song lyrics but nothing other than that.
5. What³s the message of the song?
The singers are basically trying to convince a girl to have sex with them.
6. What type of music is the song?
Rap/Pop
Music Video Analysis
Violence
Song Title: _______________Love the Way You Lie_______________________
Artist: ______________Rihanna featuring Eminem________________________
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:
If she ever tries to leave again
Im'a tie her to the bed and set this house on fire
You push, pull each other's hair, scratch, claw, bite 'em
Throw 'em down, pin 'em
2. Describe any violent body language:
6. The couple throw each other around and constantly act like they are about to get into a fistfight.
3. Describe any violent actions or weapons that are shown:
The couple in the song fight constantly. The girl smacks the guy and he violently jerks her
around while she's trying to leave.
4. Describe any self-mutilation or violence:
There is no self-mutilation or self violence
5. What³s the message of the song?
It's talking about an abusive relationship and even though both people lie and hurt each other,
they love each other too much to break up.
6. What type of music is the song?
Rap/Pop