Shot entirely in high-contrast black-and-white against a minimalist studio background to focus on the choreography.
Below is an overview of the video's significance and technical background: cut009_Single Ladies.mp4
The dance was choreographed by JaQuel Knight and Frank Gatson Jr., drawing inspiration from Bob Fosse's 1969 routine "Mexican Breakfast". cut009_Single Ladies.mp4
Released in October 2008 as part of the I Am... Sasha Fierce album cycle. cut009_Single Ladies.mp4
It became one of the most parodied videos in internet history, famously including a Saturday Night Live sketch featuring Justin Timberlake.
The video won Video of the Year at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards .