Ruben Studdard's video for "Sorry 2004."

[krazymack]

Did anyone catch the video for Ruben Studdard and "Sorry 2004"?

I absolutely love this video, it was so nicely done, IMO. I felt the video matched well with the song. I know that I've said some things before about the possibility of Ruben being overlooked because of his weight. But I was pleasantly surprised to find a video that showcased him nicely and made his music appealing rather than the "sex sells" image that media loves to perpetuate.

I'm also glad that he didn't have too much of a "poppy" sounding song for his debut release. I didn't want him to undermine the talent that he has just for the sake of reaching the masses.

The girl who played Zaria Peterson on the mid 90's WB television series, "The Parent 'Hood" starring Robert Townsend was in the music video. She played Ruben's love interest. Her real name is Reagan Gomez-Preston. I almost didn't recognize her because she looked completely different with the bleached blond hair.

Overally, it was just a very beautiful R&B video. I loved it. :)

I think the video deserves an applause. Yay!

[irice22]

Where did this video take place? Did it have a storyline?

[krazymack]

irice22 said:

Where did this video take place? Did it have a storyline?

Yes the video took place at various settings in a city.

It started with Ruben watching his love interest from afar doing another woman's hair at what appears to be in a beauty salon. The woman seemed a little disturbed by Ruben's presence because of what Ruben may have done to her.

Throughout the course of the video Ruben followed her around the town singing his apologies to her. Once Ruben's love interest arrived home from work she was surprised to find a bunch of roses that Ruben apparently left in her apartment. She also looked outside of her apartment window and found him serenading her out on the street and him mentioning that he is sorry for what he done and his plans to change for the New Year.

She then comes outside and gives Ruben a kiss and a hug. Go Ruben. LOL.

[BlahBlahBlah]

I saw it yesterday on BET. It's not bad. Probably the best Idol video I've seen, though it's not saying much.

[George Tropicana]

Can't wait to see an American Idol music video that actually has a story! Kelly blew all three of hers (even though "Low" has a story somewhat, it's weak).

Zaria.. I remember her!!!