Let's kick this party off!
...literally.
50
(...is that chain going into her vagina?)
SCORE: 7.454
Highest Score: 10 x 7 (
@Number @allyshone @Oceandrive @ohdenny @Push @ericcccc @supersoon)
Lowest Score: 2 x 1 (
@HeartSwells)
My Score: 6.5/10
This not being ejected in the bottom half of the rate (...just) was one of the biggest surprises when I was sent the spreadsheet (one of many surprises... kii) last week. I mean, I'm obviously not too big a fan as you can see by my score, but it had all the trappings of a PJ pariah. Unashamedly R&B, rap verse, one of the weakest songs on its parent album... And yet here we are, kicking off the Top 50 with it. Was it the Formation Tour performance that helped with that rather generous average? Let's find out.
(Searching for the word "party" in order to find the relevent commentary in this document is... not helpful.)
We kick off the festivities with
ericcccc and his 10/10, " YAAAAAAASSSS. So fucking nice. A staple in any summer playlist." and
constantino is one of the first to arrive also; too young to know that you don't show up at a party any earlier than two hours late, "This is a serviceable throwback bop, but there this is done far better elsewhere on the album." His commentary also included what was obviously going to be a link to an Adore Delano GIF, but I wasn't in the mood to entertain such chaos, confusion and madness. It would appear
Sam de Jour peaked too early... I mean, obviously just in general, but in this party-themed write up, he's spewing in next door's flower bed, "Trash." he burps out. Lemme hold the scorched remains of your hair back for you, sis.
Remyky22 is starting to look a bit tipsy too, "Pretty laid back and very nice, but nothing special." Poor
K94 can't even speak. All I can see is the bare link to a GIF that I can't be bothered clicking. Poor it.
Sprockrooster is here! ...to try and take over the playlist and put on some Anastacia, " André 3000 saves this song for me." Girl, sit down.
FresherThanYou wrests control back, "Low key one of her coolest songs." If you had asked me during the two minutes she did of it on tour this summer, I would have agreed. "I can’t cook either, Bey." admits send photo, not knowing it's too early in the evening to be drunkenly attempting to cook some pasta.
KAG is playing the long game and only having a few sips with his 7/10, "This song only clicked with me until I saw the video and then earlier this summer, when she performed it on tour. I really love how smooth and carefree she sounds during the verses as it adds to the song's sentiment." I'm sure you'll turn up later on, sis.
ohnostalgia already appears to be at the existential crisis portion of the evening, " I should be all over this collab, but it's not quite clicking." Ask the tough questions of yourself later, sis. We've still got three eliminations to go tonight!
Oceandrive is decidedly not dripping swagu as he sips on the same damn glass of red wine for three hours and chain smokes outside. He's still in the spirit though, "Throwbacks calling back to the fine RnB and Hip Hip of the 90s aren't exactly uncommon these days, but ones that are done as well as this are. If you delete Kanye this could easily pass as something from 1997 and I live for it." Meanwhile,
CasuallyCrazed has found a shag, " Now this is a sex jam. Those layered vocals are a constant aural orgasm... and the Andre feature is perfect." Do you rate all orgasms 8/10, boo? You're not doing it right if so.
dodoriazarbon bops in the living room, "Gone up in my estimations post Formation tour!" and
Laura Vanderbooben is right there with him, "I didn't really even like this song until Formation Tour, I gotta admit."
IMHO is still enjoying the conversation in the kitchen, however, "Delete Kanye's part entirely and this becomes a ridiculous smooth bump and grind jam, with the mellow only being ever so slightly harshed by Bey's slightly severe vocals on the verses." and
Jersey is finishing off his bottle, "Novelty bop in the best way possible. The chorus annoys me now."
As mentioned multiple times above, the song received an outing on this year's Formation Tour, acting as an odd highlight of the entire setlist complete with confetti. It also got a performance during the Roseland showcases, the Revel show, and the first leg of the Mrs Carter Show Tour, along with a video. You know, despite being pregnant, Beyoncé really did hustle and make sure 4 at least got a expansive visual.
