'Good as Hell'

Media Studies: Eduqas GCSE, topic 5.2.2

'Good as Hell'

In 2019, Lizzo released a music video for the song 'Good as Hell'. The multi-nominated smash hit, 'Good as Hell', is a re-release.

Initial release

Initial release

  • 'Good as Hell' was originally released in 2016.
  • The song was released on the Coconut Oil EP.
  • The initial release of 'Good as Hell' had its own promotional video.
  • The video shows Lizzo and her friends having makeovers.
  • The video and song are linked to the film 'Barbershop: The Next Cut'.
  • The song appears on the soundtrack for this film.
Re-release

Re-release

  • 'Good as Hell' was re-released in 2019.
  • The music video for the re-release was shot at Southern University in Baton Rouge.
  • Lizzo used to participate in a university marching band.
  • In 2020, 'Good as Hell' received nominations including:
  • 'Best video' from the Soul Train Music Awards.
  • The Billboard Music Awards for ‘Top R&B Song’.

Test yourself on 'Good as Hell'

  • What album was 'Good as Hell' originally released on?

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