BE ALIVE
Huge news for the bey-hive this year, Beyoncé has not only been nominated for her first Oscar EVER, but she’s also been invited to perform. She’s nominated in the best original song category for BE ALIVE, a ballad she wrote for KING RICHARD. The song feels like classic Beyoncé, as it's backed by a heavy drum, her own beautifully layered harmonies, and her powerful voice on top. The lyrics touch on the importance of Black resilience, pride and family, all messages that carry within the film itself, making her song a poignant and beautiful addition. If you haven’t heard the track yet, prepare to be blessed when she graces the Academy Awards stage this weekend. I’m also hoping she has something extra special up her sleeve as it’s been rumored she’s been rehearsing in a sound proof tent (I wasn’t even aware that was possible but leave it to Beyoncé to up the ante on what’s impossible).
—Eden Bekele, Digital Associate
