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Topic subjectThoughts on 'Papi Pacify' video by FKA Twigs, kind of not work safe.
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12403516, Thoughts on 'Papi Pacify' video by FKA Twigs, kind of not work safe.
Posted by Mongo, Sun Apr-06-14 10:36 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OydK91JjFOw

Preface: I like the song.

The video is kind of uncomfortable on a few levels.



12403686, Im a big fan of hers for the wrong and the right reasons
Posted by BigReg, Sun Apr-06-14 03:01 PM
Wrong reasons: her look is all my early 20's "Lets chop of these bitches" (c) kryptonites wrapped up in one little package.

Right reasons: love her take on that 'future bass' (horrible name) lurching cloud rap type beats and her producer Arca is that dude and laced her up lovely.

https://soundcloud.com/arca-2/uenqifjr3yua

Onto the video:

It's one of those things where it looks disturbing but hard to say why. It's got a heavy S&M vibe with him sticking her fingers in his mouth and while it *looks* like he's manhandling her by holding her by her throat there's no pressure. You've got the racialized imagery of the big scary (intentional here) and shorter lighter skinned chick but considering we live in a 2014 where we've consumed so much varied amounts of porn due to the internet even 12 year olds know bangbus, can't be that. Furthermore, even the S&M vibe is even pretty mild, ive had a wilder thrashing about's with various young ladies after heated arguments (usually involving Ikea or parking spots).

So I come to the conclusion it's more about how mild S&M is portrayed in an almost sensuous way. If the beat was a trap song about choking bitches out, I don't think it would be as disturbing.
12403722, RE: Im a big fan of hers for the wrong and the right reasons
Posted by astralblak, Sun Apr-06-14 04:25 PM
ive had a wilder thrashing about's with
>various young ladies after heated arguments (usually involving
>Ikea or parking spots).
>
^^^ lofl.
12403802, They were just making sure it didn't look "unnatural"
Posted by Clarence Clarke, Sun Apr-06-14 08:54 PM
>You've got the racialized imagery of the big scary
>(intentional here) and shorter lighter skinned chick

http://board.okayplayer.com/okp.php?az=show_topic&forum=4&topic_id=12400896&mesg_id=12400896&listing_type=search


12403687, Yet another thing I know nothing about
Posted by Mgmt, Sun Apr-06-14 03:03 PM
And I am proud
12403724, hi, seven months later
Posted by astralblak, Sun Apr-06-14 04:26 PM
i like the video, a lot
12403727, My late pass is good for all seasons.
Posted by Mongo, Sun Apr-06-14 04:39 PM
12698654, one of the more memorable videos in recent years
Posted by howisya, Wed Jan-14-15 01:01 PM
then again, i rarely watch any
12403733, I watched this on mute cause I'm watching 42
Posted by Mgmt, Sun Apr-06-14 04:53 PM
She's not a white girl so it's a non-issue
12403762, Somebody dropped a portishead cd, a sasha grey dvd and rihanna into
Posted by Castro, Sun Apr-06-14 06:41 PM
a cyclotron and left it on for a month.
12403764, Nigga tryna remove her tonsils with a peace sign
Posted by Clarence Clarke, Sun Apr-06-14 06:54 PM
12403793, what am i watching?
Posted by Playa_Politician, Sun Apr-06-14 08:34 PM
lol, jk this aight.

this other vid of hers is cool i spotted on the right side of the page

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhSUh7tx9J4
12403875, Do not watch this high.
Posted by ShinobiShaw, Mon Apr-07-14 12:37 AM
Great song though.

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12404008, (0_o)
Posted by Mongo, Mon Apr-07-14 09:30 AM
12403941, 'artiste'
Posted by imcvspl, Mon Apr-07-14 08:18 AM

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12404020, http://images.bitcandy.com/posts/fka-twigs-meme.jpg
Posted by chi_soul, Mon Apr-07-14 09:32 AM
http://images.bitcandy.com/posts/fka-twigs-meme.jpg

http://instagram.com/chi_soul
http://cdn.hiphopdx.com//images/audio/6-Sean_Price_304x304.jpg
12404277, She sings better when it's not squeaky/whispery
Posted by teefiveten, Mon Apr-07-14 12:29 PM
That video of her in Tulum is soooo good. Her voice is great but the wave is to now sound like you're on the verge of a nervous breakdown over some dope electro/soul beats

The video is a tad uncomfy but I like it
Not into choking but props lol
Her baby hair game is amazing
12404285, RE: She sings better when it's not squeaky/whispery
Posted by Mongo, Mon Apr-07-14 12:37 PM
http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/500/93095673/FKA+Twigs+iD+png.png