Textual Analysis

1. Jay Z - 99 problems.
   
   

• quick cuts - allows repeatability as there seems to be a narrative but shot are tooo quick to understand it fully.
• objectifies women - convention in rap music videos. provocative dancing, costume
• camera seems to be moving most of the time. eg, panning steadi-cam and handi-cam.
• low angle shots on Jay Z. makes him appear powerful
• he is performing directly to the audience.
• shows authority negatively. the police are racist.
• meta-narrative - seems to represent his roots, urban setting, dog fighting, gangs, prison shots.
• all in black and white - seems more gritty
• video amplifies the meaning of the lyrics.