Beyoncé - Partition (Explicit Video)

Partition (song)

"Partition" is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé for her self-titled fifth studio album (2013). It was co-written by long-time collaborator The-Dream along with Justin Timberlake, Timbaland, Jerome Harmon, Beyoncé, Dwane Weir, Mike Dean. Production for the song was handled by Timbaland, Harmon, Timberlake, Key Wane and Beyoncé, with additional production from Dean and Boots. The song was sent to urban contemporary on February 25, 2014 as the third single fromBeyoncé by Columbia Records.
The song consists of two parts, titled "Yoncé" and "Partition". A hip hop, dancehall and electro track, "Partition" also incorporates trap elements. Its production musically consists of a sparse synthesized arrangement, a thrusting basslineand a heavy drumbeat. Exploring the deeply sexual nature of Beyoncé, "Partition" depicts sexual intercourse in the back of a limousine. The closing minute of the song features a French word interpolation similar to a quote by actress Julianne Moore in 1998 film The Big Lebowski.

"Partition" was generally well received by contemporary music critics, who commended Beyoncé's advocacy for freedom and confidence in the expression of female sexuality. They also praised the catchy lyrics and the Monica Lewinskyreference in the second part of the song became known as one of the most memorable lines on the album. Beyoncé was complimented for her half-rapped vocal delivery and received comparisons to British recording artist M.I.A. Following the album's release, "Partition" gained some spins on United States urban contemporary radio stations. It has since reached number 23 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, number nine on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and number one on the US Hot Dance Club Songs chart.

Accompanying music videos for "Yoncé" and "Partition" were released on December 13, 2013, on Beyoncé. The former clip was directed by Ricky Saiz and filmed on the streets of Brooklyn, New York, while the latter was directed by Jake Navaand shot at the Parisian cabaret club, Crazy Horse. Both "Yoncé" and "Partition" were added to the set list and performed live during the second European leg of The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour and later during the On the Run Tour. Both of the songs were performed at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards as part of a medley of the singer's self-titled album.