Playlist research

When first assigned the liner notes, I immedtaly knew the songs I wanted to choose. I also thought I knew their purpose and basically everything about them because Beyonce is all I listen to- but i was proven wrong. After sifting through various biographies, interviews, and articles I discovered the technicalities behind each song and Beyonce's inspiration and purpose for each of the tracks. I found articles from several magazines such as Entertainment Weekly and New York Magazine, which provided great insight into the inner workings of Beyonce's albums. I learned about the reactions to her songs and music videos. For example, the music video for "Best Thing I Never Had" received excellent reviews because of the artistry behind it and how Beyonce sings directly to the camera. I also found interviews with Knowles herself from Billboard stating her inspiration for "Run the World"; she wanted to mix together different eras and cultures to find a new sound and she did just that. The research I did for the liner notes was very interesting and informative, learning how much critique and work goes into one song.