Music Thursday- Beyonce and Lady Gaga- Video Phone

Today I had planned to review soul singer N'Dambi's "Pink Elephant", however, with the dropping of Miss B's new video this week, I had to interrupt my plan to discuss her new video, " 'Video Phone'. N'Dambi will be featured next week. Now on to Beyonce...

Well, the musical stars aligned as two titans of radio play have collaborated for a much-anticipated new video, the remix of Beyonce's 'Video Phone'. The video features a scantily clad Beyonce in numerous skimpy outfits, with a quick guest spot by Lady Gaga, who has been stripped down, and as her "real self" is almost unrecognizable. We all know Miss Gaga is known for her outrageous outfits, and here she is well, really normal. Finally, the two perform choreography in matching white bathing suits.

I am a Beyonce fan. I should say that first. I think B is extremely talented, and is one of the best entertainers out right now. And really, she didn't need a collabo, but since Lady G is hot right now, I'm sure she figured, I rather join than compete. I can dig it. I think Gaga is fierce, so I can't blame B for wanting to hook up. I am not so sure what Gaga really got out of it though. She became Gaga Lite, because she didn't want to "compete" or upstage B in her own video. I can respect that. Gaga is very secure is her fabulousness, and performed like a trooper. But Gaga is a dynamo, and can't really be bottled up, or else the final product suffers.
But here is my real beef..
There is a very short walk from sexy street to slutty ave., and B has been straddling the fence for some time, without formally crossing over to the dark side. However, I think she has finally crossed the raunchy line. The video, while colorful and visually interesting, is nothing but B gyrating in half-naked outfits. And not just her usual gyrations, but really hypersexualized.
What is going on, B?? I mean really. I know sex sells, but are there no limits? I know she's a grown woman, and her audience is no longer little kids, but this in my opinion is a bit ridiculous.---
And can we change up the outfits? How many one-piece/bathing suits can we pull off? Yes, her body is sick, and I'm not hating. She should accentuate her positives. But she is not the only woman with a great body, (i.e. Mary J. Blige). Further, I think B has really benefited because she has gotten a virtual pass for her behavior. Other artists, (think Mrs. Aguilera in her heyday) have been drug through the mud for too tight/short clothing, or simulated sex in videos. Is the current Beyonce really that much different?

Also, as a lover of music and video, B really needs to get a bit more creative with the videos. She has really overworked the "B in leotards with 2 backup dancers" routine. Single Ladies was great. But Single Ladies times three is a bit much. Can we get a story, a concept, a plot?

I say this in love, because I am a fan, I like her and have bought her music. Whether she wants to acknowledge it or not, she does have young fans, (even teens are getting too young for this) and I wish she would just tone it down a bit.

It's not all about me and my thoughts though. I really want to hear your thoughts. Have you seen the video? If not, here it is. Let me know what you think. Love it? Hate it? Am I on point or overreacting?