Ok, I'll be the first to admit I'm like 2 weeks 2 late on this story, but really, everyone's coverage is just so sensationalist I felt compelled to say something! To catch up those who right now are like "whaaa??" Rihanna's latest single, S&M, was deemed so raunchy as to be banned by a multitude of music stations and even Youtube! Yes, Youtube has actually put an advisory on this video only allowing 18+ users to access. What's all the fuss about?
In the song, Rihanna sings about how much she loves sex, and in particular kinky S&M style sex. Well, kinda. The video also features images of people wearing collars and whips - you know typical S&M stuff. However, after watching this video, I give a big, giant, YAWN. From what I've heard about S&M, it's kinda dark and twisted, whereas this video is pretty colorful and downright saucy. Walking Perez Hilton around in your yard like a puppy doesn't qualify as a kinky dominatrix who punishes naughty men. My disgust is only at how fake and artificial this whole situation is, from the hyper-sensitive banning of the song, to the fake skankiness on Rihanna's part. I don't believe for one second that she actually likes anything that she sings about here.
Want to see a song that is truly twisted and deserving of its censoring? This truly classic song and I have to say one of my favourites, is from Nine Inch Nails and is called Closer. Just take a listen to the lyrics (except you minors!) and you'll get what I mean. Rihanna would quickly drop her whips and cooing if she ever encountered Trent Reznor. This video has some pretty twisted imagery that could be inappropriate for young'uns, and yet I was able to view it freely on Youtube. Go figure.
Exhibit A: Rihanna's S&M
Exhibit B: Nine Inch Nails' Closer
Which do you think is the more "out there" one?
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Rihanna's video is campy, like it's a joke about S&M. Nine Inch Nails on the other hand...yes, Rihanna would make a quick exit.
The NIN video was much more bazaar for sure. I think the little girl scared me the most in it. What is she doing in that dungeon?! On the other hand I wonder if because Rihanna is a woman, that her videos are not allowed to be so "out there"? It's impure after all! Or perhaps America is just more prude today than it was a decade ago ;)
I love Rihanna
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I'm with you!
The second vid is more "out there", though...
xoxox,
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good call J - i think Rihanna's just trying to market this and get attention. though i'm not a big NIN fan, their stuff is as raw and real as it gets. does send shivers up my spine.
Interesting comparison on the 2 vids - I didn't even watch the whole NIN video to agree that it was the more "out there" one. And you say that one is not banned ...?
It is interesting how a lot of singers really try to be artists (Lady Gaga) though it seems contrived and over the top sometimes.
Sexism at play? Remember Christina Aguilera's "Dirty"? Ton of advisory warnings over that music video too - but I am much more offended by blatant violence shown in male/mixed groups (Eminem's Love the Way You lie, Arcade Fire, etc).
the 9 inch nails video actually made me uncomfortable which im taking as a good sign towards their artistic expression
There are definitely more bizarre and controversial videos out there..like hello Marilyn Manson.
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