#westyproductions
Photo
🎬Screen Tests 🎞 Reimagining some ⭐️’s of today as characters in epic films from 1999 to 2001 for @vanityfair 🎬 HERE IS the Wonderful Gorgeous @keke as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde 💖💅💞 Respect @ariannephillip 🙌🏻💋 Thank You beyond fabulous @officialdanilohair @kabukinyc @robertdoran_ @ajax_jachno 💥 Big Thanks @michaeljkramer for everything I loved our collaboration with you & @britthennemuth 💋 Cannot wait to roll these out…..along with the videos… @westyproductions 🙌🏻 @thedawesproject 🖤 https://www.instagram.com/p/CSJ3NjSDy14/?utm_medium=tumblr
6 notes
·
View notes
Text
Beyonce’s LEMONADE Named AP’s Album Of The Decade + What Bey Taught Us About Self-Care & Giving Zero F**** In ELLE Mag
Beyonce's iconic LEMONADE album has been named as the AP's Album of the Decade!
Beyonce. Queen of the Decade.
Mrs. Carter stopped the world when she dropped her epic sixth studio album, LEMONADE via Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records on April 23, 2016. It was her second “visual album,” the follow-up to her surprise self-titled album that changed the game forever.
Queen Bey created a masterpiece of work that centered around one of the most explosive rumors in pop culture, Jay-Z cheating. We still don’t know if the rumors are true or not, but the Grammy Award winner had every woman reflecting and relating to the lyrics she sung beautifully over beats that span across all genres. Yep, even country (“Daddy Lessons.”) Not only that, the album oozed of black pride, being unapologetically black, being a fearless mother and more.
The AP sums up LEMONADE like this:
Beyoncé, “Lemonade”: At the beginning of this decade, Beyoncé was already the greatest singer of her generation. She won a record six Grammys in a single night, had women AND MEN “oh-oh-oh’ing” to the fun sound of “Single Ladies” and continued to be a beast of a performer. But somehow Superwoman — shoot, she’s Superman, too! — found a way to do more: Like a boss she launched her own company, Parkwood Entertainment, and really took the bull by the horns of her career. In 2011, she released the R&B adventure “4,” featuring classics like “Countdown,” “Love on Top,” “Party,” “End of Time,” “I Care” and “I Miss You.” Three years later — in surprise form — came “Beyoncé,” her bold, audacious and daring album that showcased a new side of Beyoncé: Goodbye was the girl who cared about topping the charts, and born was an artist, a true storyteller, a grown woman. Somehow, she topped herself again with “Lemonade,” which still tastes as good as it did when it was released in 2016. The usually private Beyoncé bares her soul on the album, singing about a troubled relationship, black pride and motherhood in a brave way. Lyrically, she’s on point and honest over beats and sounds that range from rap to rock to country and pop. “Who the (expletive) do you think I am,” she brashly asks on “Don’t Hurt Yourself,” which co-stars Jack White. The answer: the greatest of all time.
By the way, Rihanna's "ANTI" album came in at the No. 2 spot on the list.
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by ELLE Magazine (@elleusa) on Dec 9, 2019 at 4:57am PST
While LEMONADE was a perfectly crafted album and shifted the music game, it did not win album of the year at the 2017 Grammy Awards. But guess what? The mother-of three doesn’t give a damn.
In an interview with Elle for her January 2020 cover story, the Queen shared - via an epic Ask Me Anything with the Beyhive - how she felt after learning her album didn’t win the Grammy. She shared how her miscarriage and pregnancies revealed a deeper meaning in life and awards snubs were no longer on her radar.
“I began to search for deeper meaning when life began to teach me lessons I didn’t know I needed,” she said. “Success looks different to me now. I learned that all pain and loss is in fact a gift. Having miscarriages taught me that I had to mother myself before I could be a mother to someone else. Then I had Blue, and the quest for my purpose became so much deeper. I died and was reborn in my relationship, and the quest for self became even stronger. It’s difficult for me to go backwards. Being ‘number one’ was no longer my priority. My true win is creating art and a legacy that will live far beyond me. That’s fulfilling.”
By the way, Bey’s “Spirit” from “The Lion King” album has been nominated for Best Original Song at the 2020 Golden Globes.
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by ELLE Magazine (@elleusa) on Dec 9, 2019 at 5:37am PST
View this post on Instagram
“The last time I went to a supermarket, it was more like a bodega before a Madonna concert. Jay and I snuck into one in Crenshaw and bought some Cuervo and Funyuns chips. And…y’all know you see me at Target and I see y’all trying to sneak pics.” @beyonce answers her #Beyhive’s burning questions for ELLE’s January 2020 issue. Link in bio. #BeyoncexELLE ELLE January 2020: Editor-in-Chief: @ninagarcia Cover star: @beyonce Photographer: @msmelina Stylist: #KarenLangley Makeup: @sirjohn Hair: @nealfarinah @nakiarachon Production: Ben Bonnet @westyproductions
A post shared by ELLE Magazine (@elleusa) on Dec 9, 2019 at 5:23am PST
The “Sorry” singer shared why working with female directors was so important to her:
“Melina Matsoukas has inspired me to own and redefine what it means to be a director. As a woman, if you are too opinionated, too strong-willed, too anything, you are disregarded. I’ve seen this happen to Melina, but she handles it with respect and grace. Melina is a rarity; she has the sensibility to understand fashion, photography, storytelling, history, and culture and is able to seamlessly incorporate those components into her work. I have trusted Melina for over a decade and created some of my best work with her—from visuals for my music to tour content and now a fashion shoot. I was so excited to work with her on this shoot for ELLE, because working with Melina is effortless. We have a natural way of collaborating because of our friendship and mutual respect for each other. There’s no politics, no ego; it’s just about being in the moment and creating dope art.
"Pioneers like Kasi Lemmons, Julie Dash, and Euzhan Palcy have amazing catalogs, and women like Lena Waithe, dream hampton, Adria Petty, Diane Martel, Darnell Martin, and Ava DuVernay have added to the dialogue. And I am lucky to have worked with most of these talented women.”
View this post on Instagram
"I think the most stressful thing for me is balancing work and life. Making sure I am present for my kids—dropping Blue off at school, taking Rumi and Sir to their activities, making time for date nights with my husband, and being home in time to have dinner with my family—all while running a company can be challenging." Being Beyoncé: The superstar opens up for ELLE’s January 2020 cover story. Link in bio. ELLE January 2020: Editor-in-Chief: @ninagarcia Cover star: @beyonce Photographer: @msmelina Stylist: #KarenLangley Makeup: @sirjohn Hair: @nealfarinah @nakiarachon Production: Ben Bonnet @westyproductions
A post shared by ELLE Magazine (@elleusa) on Dec 11, 2019 at 8:15am PST
Bey even dished on her secret Snapchat account:
“I hate to say it, I hope I don’t sound ridiculous, but I don’t know what my Snapchat is. Sorry to that Snapchat.”
L-O-L. You can read her full interview here, including what she said about y'all snapping pics of her at Target.
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Beyoncé (@beyonce) on Dec 9, 2019 at 4:01am PST
Get your coins ready. Beyonce’s Ivy Park x Adidas collaboration is set to drop January 18th.
Photo: TIDAL
[Read More ...]
source http://theybf.com/2019/12/14/beyonce%E2%80%99s-lemonade-named-ap%E2%80%99s-album-of-the-decade-what-bey-taught-us-about-self-care-givi
3 notes
·
View notes
Video
Quick #UltimateWestyChallenge Nominated By @Crossycrs . . I NOMINATE @OFFICIAL_KDSMOOTHZ @KALIVIBZOFFICIAL @BAD_APE_MUSIC & @DAREALMRLEE #LETSGO . . . BIG UP @WESTYISDATYOUYEAH @BLACKBOXHUB & @SIKASTUDIOS 4 THIS 1 . . . Follow My New Account @RapzMusic . . . . #westybeats #blackbox #blackboxhub #sikastudios #140grime #grimebeat #rapchallenge #rapvideo #stayhome #westychallenge #bedroomtakeover2 #everydaygrime #bedroombars #westyproductions #rapzmusic #grimefreestyle #ukrap #ukgrime #grimechallenge #ukrapper #challengeaccepted #lockdown #lockdownlyrics #linkinbio #clickmybio https://www.instagram.com/p/CAGK5ran7ip/?igshid=hin1kkul9uxb
#ultimatewestychallenge#letsgo#westybeats#blackbox#blackboxhub#sikastudios#140grime#grimebeat#rapchallenge#rapvideo#stayhome#westychallenge#bedroomtakeover2#everydaygrime#bedroombars#westyproductions#rapzmusic#grimefreestyle#ukrap#ukgrime#grimechallenge#ukrapper#challengeaccepted#lockdown#lockdownlyrics#linkinbio#clickmybio
0 notes
Photo
Hair is a big deal. It speaks volumes about the confidence of the individual just as fashion does. People say, “It’s just hair.” No! It’s more than that. It’s a lifestyle. It’s your crown. I think it’s cool how she referenced the salon setting as her Mother was a hairstylist and that’s where she got her start. • #repost @elleusa ・・・ “If someone told me 15 years ago that my body would go through so many changes and fluctuations, and that I would feel more womanly and secure with my curves, I would not have believed them,” @beyonce told ELLE. “But children and maturity have taught me to value myself beyond my physical appearance and really understand that I am more than enough no matter what stage I’m at in life. Giving zero 🤬s is the most liberating place to be.” Link in bio for the full January 2020 cover story. #BeyoncexELLE ELLE January 2020: Editor-in-Chief: @ninagarcia Cover star: @beyonce Photographer: @msmelina Stylist: #KarenLangley Makeup: @sirjohn Hair: @nealfarinah @nakiarachon Production: Ben Bonnet @westyproductions (at United States) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6GIbOwHcPo/?igshid=1h5kscg457ctb
0 notes
Photo
#Repost @elleusa (with @report.for.insta) ... “This new [Ivy Park] line is fun and lends itself to creativity, the ultimate power,” @beyonce told ELLE. “I focused on designing a unisex collection of footwear and apparel because I saw so many men in Ivy Park. The way they have embraced the brand is an unexpected gift. I appreciate the beauty of gender-neutral clothing and breaking the so-called fashion rules. I took a chance on myself when I bought my company back. We all have the confidence in us to take chances and bet on ourselves.” Link in bio for the full January 2020 cover story. #BeyoncexELLE ELLE January 2020: Editor-in-Chief: @ninagarcia Cover star: @beyonce Photographer: @msmelina Stylist: #KarenLangley Makeup: @sirjohn Hair: @nealfarinah @nakiarachon Production: Ben Bonnet @westyproductions (at Durham, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/B52x4L4JbJp/?igshid=1n28txn4b72lx
0 notes
Photo
#Repost for @elleusa • • • • • • For ELLE’s January 2020 issue, @beyonce offers a rare opportunity for fans: Full access. In an intimate #AMA session with her Beyhive, the superstar opens up about motherhood, self-care, and her new #IVYPARK x @adidas partnership. Link in bio for the full cover story and shoot, photographed by her ‘Lemonade’ collaborator and ‘Queen & Slim’ director @melinamatsoukas. #BeyoncexELLE ELLE January 2020: Editor-in-Chief: @ninagarcia Cover star: @beyonce Photographer: @msmelina Stylist: #KarenLangley Makeup: @sirjohn Hair: @nealfarinah @nakiarachon Production: Ben Bonnet @westyproductions https://www.instagram.com/p/B52ka_miLEZ/?igshid=qijdw8wf52zq
1 note
·
View note
Photo
These fabulous people 🙌🏻@realbarbarapalvin & @dylansprouse in character for The Royal Tenenbaums 🖤🖤 @vanityfair w @ariannephillips @officialdanilohair @kabukinyc @robertdoran_ @ajax_jachno 🖤 🎬Screen Tests 🎞 Reimagining some ⭐️’s of today as characters in epic films from 1999 to 2001 Big Thanks @michaeljkramer for everything I loved our collaboration with you & @britthennemuth 💋 @westyproductions 🙌🏻 @thedawesproject @studio__rm 🖤 https://www.instagram.com/p/CSbdkryg0Xl/?utm_medium=tumblr
4 notes
·
View notes
Photo
🎬Screen Tests 🎞 Reimagining some ⭐️’s of today as characters in epic films from 1999 to 2001 for @vanityfair 🎬 Excellent @patrickschwarzenegger Killing it 🩸as Patrick Bateman in American Psycho Love you @ariannephillips❣️ Thank You beyond fabulous @officialdanilohair @kabukinyc @robertdoran_ @ajax_jachno 💥 Big Thanks @michaeljkramer for everything I loved our collaboration with you & @britthennemuth 💋 Cannot wait to roll these out…..along with the videos… @westyproductions 🙌🏻 @thedawesproject 🖤 https://www.instagram.com/p/CSJ2X8RDG_h/?utm_medium=tumblr
5 notes
·
View notes
Video
WHAT YOU KNOW BOUT #MINDPROBLEMS & YOU DONT KNOW SHIT BOUT #MYPROBLEMS @westyisdatyouyeah ____ #mentalhealthchallenge TAG @sbtvonline FOR ME 🇬🇧🔥 ________ ________ #showsomelove & #keepfighting _____ #ukrap _______ #rapzmusic #westyproductions #rapchallenge #rapchallenges #beatchallenge #beatchallenges #weeklywednesdaychallenge #westyisthatyouteah #nationalsuicidepreventionweek #freestylefriday #weeklywednesday #takeoff #expressyourself #barsoni95 #sbtvmentalhealth #unsigned #rappingvideo #musicchallenge #newchallenge #beyourself #hearthis #mentalhealthawareness #newheat #fireforum (at Birmingham, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2jdv6Inaqm/?igshid=o0mkuf2f9a5m
#mindproblems#myproblems#mentalhealthchallenge#showsomelove#keepfighting#ukrap#rapzmusic#westyproductions#rapchallenge#rapchallenges#beatchallenge#beatchallenges#weeklywednesdaychallenge#westyisthatyouteah#nationalsuicidepreventionweek#freestylefriday#weeklywednesday#takeoff#expressyourself#barsoni95#sbtvmentalhealth#unsigned#rappingvideo#musicchallenge#newchallenge#beyourself#hearthis#mentalhealthawareness#newheat#fireforum
0 notes
Photo
This look is a vibe! I am attracted to it because I can’t do both! • #repost @elleusa ・・・ “The last time I went to a supermarket, it was more like a bodega before a Madonna concert. Jay and I snuck into one in Crenshaw and bought some Cuervo and Funyuns chips. And…y’all know you see me at Target and I see y’all trying to sneak pics.” @beyonce answers her #Beyhive’s burning questions for ELLE’s January 2020 issue. Link in bio. #BeyoncexELLE ELLE January 2020: Editor-in-Chief: @ninagarcia Cover star: @beyonce Photographer: @msmelina Stylist: #KarenLangley Makeup: @sirjohn Hair: @nealfarinah @nakiarachon Production: Ben Bonnet @westyproductions (at United States) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6GH-jAni2_/?igshid=qcb9rj4ezdkt
0 notes
Photo
#Repost @elleusa (with @report.for.insta) ... “This new [Ivy Park] line is fun and lends itself to creativity, the ultimate power,” @beyonce told ELLE. “I focused on designing a unisex collection of footwear and apparel because I saw so many men in Ivy Park. The way they have embraced the brand is an unexpected gift. I appreciate the beauty of gender-neutral clothing and breaking the so-called fashion rules. I took a chance on myself when I bought my company back. We all have the confidence in us to take chances and bet on ourselves.” Link in bio for the full January 2020 cover story. #BeyoncexELLE ELLE January 2020: Editor-in-Chief: @ninagarcia Cover star: @beyonce Photographer: @msmelina Stylist: #KarenLangley Makeup: @sirjohn Hair: @nealfarinah @nakiarachon Production: Ben Bonnet @westyproductions (at Durham, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/B52x0-cJcRT/?igshid=1cwtuiko9a2kk
0 notes
Photo
#Repost @elleusa (with @report.for.insta) ... For ELLE’s January 2020 issue, @beyonce offers a rare opportunity for fans: Full access. In an intimate #AMA session with her Beyhive, the superstar opens up about motherhood, self-care, and her new #IVYPARK x @adidas partnership. Link in bio for the full cover story and shoot, photographed by her ‘Lemonade’ collaborator and ‘Queen & Slim’ director @msmelina. #BeyoncexELLE ELLE January 2020: Editor-in-Chief: @ninagarcia Cover star: @beyonce Photographer: @msmelina Stylist: #KarenLangley Makeup: @sirjohn Hair: @nealfarinah @nakiarachon Production: Ben Bonnet @westyproductions (at Durham, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/B52xuDLJoeK/?igshid=1hqgs15679ax3
0 notes
Photo
#Repost @elleusa (with @report.for.insta) ... For ELLE’s January 2020 issue, @beyonce offers a rare opportunity for fans: Full access. In an intimate #AMA session with her Beyhive, the superstar opens up about motherhood, self-care, and her new #IVYPARK x @adidas partnership. Link in bio for the full cover story and shoot, photographed by her ‘Lemonade’ collaborator and ‘Queen & Slim’ director @msmelina. #BeyoncexELLE ELLE January 2020: Editor-in-Chief: @ninagarcia Cover star: @beyonce Photographer: @msmelina Stylist: #KarenLangley Makeup: @sirjohn Hair: @nealfarinah @nakiarachon Production: Ben Bonnet @westyproductions (at Durham, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/B52xqidJuTU/?igshid=1aabuyf6klhok
0 notes
Photo
#Repost for @elleusa • • • • • • For ELLE’s January 2020 issue, @beyonce offers a rare opportunity for fans: Full access. In an intimate #AMA session with her Beyhive, the superstar opens up about motherhood, self-care, and her new #IVYPARK x @adidas partnership. Link in bio for the full cover story and shoot, photographed by her ‘Lemonade’ collaborator and ‘Queen & Slim’ director @melinamatsoukas. #BeyoncexELLE ELLE January 2020: Editor-in-Chief: @ninagarcia Cover star: @beyonce Photographer: @msmelina Stylist: #KarenLangley Makeup: @sirjohn Hair: @nealfarinah @nakiarachon Production: Ben Bonnet @westyproductions https://www.instagram.com/p/B52kVmeCvEH/?igshid=1b7agh4gcalq9
0 notes
Last Seen Blogs
kookie-doughs
Kookie
yooleebird
the night belongs to you
jeppyposting
jae 🐰🪷
sunshineandbnha
Sunshine and BNHA
yooleebird
the night belongs to you