The music video, directed by Chris Brown himself under the pseudonym "C. S. P.," amplified the song’s message. Eschewing narrative, the video is a montage of vibrant, chaotic, diverse crowds—tattooed punks, drag queens, breakdancers, and families. Shot in Los Angeles, the visuals reinforce the song’s thesis: Beautiful people don't have to look perfect; they just have to look free.
: Critics noted its "clanging, swelling synths" typical of megaclubs, paired with "powdered-sugar" electronic textures.
To understand the magic of "Beautiful People," one must look at the state of both artists' careers in 2010/2011.
: Brown uses a stylized, sometimes robotic vocal effect that mirrors the rhythmic patterns of the synth riffs. Chris Brown & Benny Benassi - Beautiful People
The music video, directed by Chris Brown himself under the pseudonym "C. S. P.," amplified the song’s message. Eschewing narrative, the video is a montage of vibrant, chaotic, diverse crowds—tattooed punks, drag queens, breakdancers, and families. Shot in Los Angeles, the visuals reinforce the song’s thesis: Beautiful people don't have to look perfect; they just have to look free.
: Critics noted its "clanging, swelling synths" typical of megaclubs, paired with "powdered-sugar" electronic textures.
To understand the magic of "Beautiful People," one must look at the state of both artists' careers in 2010/2011.
: Brown uses a stylized, sometimes robotic vocal effect that mirrors the rhythmic patterns of the synth riffs. Chris Brown & Benny Benassi - Beautiful People