Rocket by Beyoncé Song Info
"Rocket" is a song from Beyoncé's fifth studio album. It was written by Miguel, Justin Timberlake, Timbaland, Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon and Beyoncé with the group of the latter three people also serving as its producers. Miguel initially conceived the song inspired by Beyoncé, trying to showcase her confidence and sexuality. Beyoncé revealed that "Rocket" was inspired by D'Angelo's "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" and felt it was one of her liberating songs meant to illustrate different sides of her personality. "Rocket" is a slow-tempo soul, funk, and R&B ballad which was frequently compared to the music of D'Angelo and Prince. It features explicit and metaphorical lyrics discussing frank female sexuality, a prominent theme present on Beyoncé. Lyrically, it sees Beyoncé addressing a male partner through sexual innuendos, adopting soft and sensual vocals. A music video for the song was directed by Beyoncé, Ed Burke, and Bill Kirstein and released through Beyoncé itself on December 13, 2013. It was shot at The Standard, High Line Hotel, New York City in black-and-white using a slow-motion technique and features various shots of the singer, who appears dressed in lingerie most of the time. Many critics considered it to be one of the most erotic clips on the entire album and praised its filming technique. At the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards, Beyoncé performed "Rocket" during a medley consisting of songs from her fifth studio album. It was also a part of the setlist during The Formation World Tour (2016).
