Music Genre Analysis- RNB- Drake

Drake- Over

This is an RNB song, with a concept based video performed by 'Drake'. Using the PEER format, I have been able to analyse the music video 'Over'. 

The very first shot is a mid shot, which establishes that the artist- Drake- is sitting on the edge of a bed, the lighting suggests the general tone of the video will be a dark, dismal performance or theme. The room is basically parallel, all of this could establish with the audience that he feels isolated from the world and 'everything is re-occuring or the same'. 

There are also many different close-ups of the artist, this could relate to the audience in conveying his deep, emotional feelings about the rise of fame he is singing about. These close ups build a relationship with the artist and audience as it gains Drake empathy and relations in mood. 

One edit important within the video would be the showing of lyrics. This connects with the audience and involves them with the opportunity of joining in with singing along, they can also relate with the lyrics, this is one method of making the song catchy to the audience, and can almost guarantee that person will re-listen to the song. 

Another interesting editing skill within this image would be the crossing of images. As previously mentioned, we have the lyrics placed on the screen. As well as that, you can see the artist on the left side and fire on the right. This is splitting the screen with different images. The fire could suggest drakes 'burning anguish', or his temper which would match the song. Looking at his face, the audience understand that the lyrics are meaningful to the artist, which therefore matches the lyrics (as so shown as 'pain' in the image). We are also shown, over this, the image of smashing glass, this could represent his break-down of emotions or crushed spirit within the fame industry. This helps the audience to relate to his emotions and link the lyrics that follow through in the video.

There are many different mise-en-scene techniques used within the video. For instance, the use of projecting images into the bedroom is used to create a diverse and interesting effect. The images in the background also link within the lyrics, such as the 'rush hour' of blurred mirages of people walking around him in dark greys and navies. This could suggest he feels isolated from society, alone and that time is rushing by swiftly. It also relates to the lyrics "I know way too many people here last year that I didn't know last year..."as this suggests a vast number of strangers running in and out of his life, and he finds it goes past like a blur. 

The colours used throughout the video are mainly dark and dismal, however Drake is regularly seen in a white hoodie and shirt, this could represent strength and his motivation to eventually carry on with his career in fame (relating to the lyrics). 

There is voyeurism within the video too, as Drake sees a woman in a sexual light. In this way, the video conforms to its RNB stereotype of showing women in a sexual and provocative manor.