Beyonce's "Flawless" (which has long been anticipated as the next single from the veteran artist's most recent self titled release) was actually far from it, but thanks to a refreshed update featuring Nicki Minaj and the elimination of the Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie speech, it's reached a new level. Read my official thoughts on the original version below (in italic). New comments and rating at the end.
"Previously known as "Bow Down/ I Been On", this spooky hip-hop
production is extremely experimental. There are some clear Rihanna
influences heard on the track. It is kind on a 'flawless' mess. There is
an added part of a speech that Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie presented about
her thoughts on feminism, a nice yet completely out of place section. A mash up of works that don't fit together
but are linked in a very strange way. A haunting effort."
The new version of the track seems to flow better, with the spitting verses from Nicki (and, on occasion, from Beyonce) seem to stick better in the listener's head. Additionally, the new verses seem to fit the overall concept of the track a whole lot better. It's a welcomed refresh, and yet another Nicki Minaj song on the market (her 6th in under a month).
79.5
Rating (Out of 100)
Positive/Acclaim
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