Banks, the brooding queen of dark R&B, released a dissonant song and video titled “F**ck With Myself.”

The video is both gorgeous and uncomfortable, in true Banks fashion. Her waifish looks and soft whisper contradict her fierce attitude. Don’t judge a banks by her cover.

Jillian Rose Banks, who looks somewhat like the love child of Rose McGowan and Marilyn Manson, was thrown into the spotlight originally by touring with The Weeknd. The singer/songwriter released her first studio album Goddess in 2014. Her songs “Beggin for Thread,” “Warm Water,” and “Waiting Game” are some of the most notable from her Goddess days.

With influences from Lauryn Hill, to Fiona Apple, and even Aaliyah — Banks has always been her own woman.

Rarely seen out of her all-black outfits and red lipstick, Banks is instantly recognizable with her dark curtain of hair and chalky pallor. The video depicts her looming over a plastic cast of her own face. The singer plays and toys with the replica, and then considers her image (once again) with mirrors and distorted figures.

The song itself remains bold and catchy, with its dark and bouncy tagline of, “Cause I f**k with myself more than anybody else.” Banks brings the sass with the line “I used to care what you think about me,” and then reassures herself with “Cause my love’s so good.”

The song depicts growth in confidence and attitude. The video develops her character from a dark wallflower to a women not to be messed with. As she says herself, “F**kin with the Goddess and you get a little colder.”

Check out the visual below…

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Travi$ Scott

Days After Rodeo pop-up show dates

9/4 – Houston, TX   /     House of Blues

9/7 – New York, NY  /   Gramercy Theatre

9/9 – New York, NY   /  Gramercy Theatre

9/11 Berkeley, CA     /    Greek Theatre

9/13 – San Diego, CA   /   Petco Park

9/14 – Santa Ana, CA   /  The Observatory

9/15 – Los Angeles, CA  /  Henry Fonda Theatre

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With only a little over a month left until Made in America, it’s only right we prepare you for all the greatness you are bound to encounter. This is RESPECT.’s guide to Made in America 2015:

-Be fully prepared to walk. A lot! Benjamin Franklin Parkway is a big location and MIA is making sure they use every inch of it. There will be plenty of artists to check out and most of them will be on different stages. You want to be comfortable but look fly? Get you some Yeezy Boosts (ya’ll like that huh?)

-Bring lots of money with you. You are going to want to drink, eat and then do it all over again. Trust us.

-Come with friends! MIA is an awesome festival and should NOT be enjoyed alone. Plus who is going to take all those fly pics of you?!

-Last but not least, expect to hear music from some of your favorite artists, not so favorites and many that you haven’t discovered yet. MIA is a mash-up of the best artists from all genres and it makes for a good experience. You come in expecting one thing and walk away with some really awesome, unforgettable memories. If you didn’t know, here are some of the artists that will be performing this year:

• Beyonce (YASSSSS)
• The Weeknd *Swoons*
• Meek Mill
• Future (DS2 Live? Umm, yes PLEASE)
• Lola Wolf (Who Doesn’t Love Zoe Kravitz?)
• Nick Jonas
• Mick Jenkins
• Grits & Biscuits (They get LIVE)
• J. Cole (Classic)
• Vic Mensa
• De La Soul (Hip Hop Vets!)
• Any So MANY MORE!

If you haven’t already, buy your tickets here! Let Made in America be the best ending to your summer.

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