Keri Hilson: Every Woman Has "Breaking Point"

The R&B performer Keri Hilson rounds up her girls and sings away her frustrations about men who don't realize "every woman has breaking point." She is seriously rethinking her relationship and leading a revolution in the Bryan Barber-directed video for her empowering female anthem "Breaking Point," which serves as the lead single from her sophomore album "No Boys Allowed," in stores later in 2010.
"Breaking Point" is a beautiful, over a strutting, mid-tempo R&B joint produced by none other than Timbaland. While Hilson soars vocally, incorporating an improvisational gospel style, while she lays down the law of love. It also has a lovely Prince-like melody. The gorgeous Atlanta-native goes all in on the vocals, recalling Mary J. Blige, circa "I'm Going Down." It definitely ignites a bit of emotion in an every person (not just women) has a breaking point. The concept of the song itself is about moving on from relationships that are not working and expecting men to step up to the plate and show women more respect and love. Hilson said about the song: "The song is about that breaking point that every woman gets to when the excuses given by boys are no longer accepted. If you're not man enough to step to the plate, then keep it moving."
Although the video which comes out via Hip Hop Connection is an still unfinished version. Hilson wrote on Twitter, "Hey Twam, an unfinished version of my new vid 'Breaking Point' leaked, but I can't wait 4 you guys to see the official...coming SOON!" The "Breaking Point" video, was shot in her hometown of Atlanta and directed by frequent Outkast collaborator Bryan Barber, is, initially, a beautifully shot portrait of a woman on the edge of a nervous breakdown or at least having a bad day. Hilson writhes around in bed, singing about a love that's pushed her to the edge.
After a long night alone, lounging in bed and waiting for her man to come home, Hilson decided that she's finally had enough and it's time to move on from their past and get over her broken heart. No amount of bling will blind her from his all-nighters. To set things right, she marches down to the beauty shop for a quick makeover, and switching up her hair from black to blonde before breaking into a choreographed routine with a row full of girls in rollers. And to top it all off, the ladies head home for some payback, throwing their men's clothes off the balcony. Find out who she brought with her when you watch the video for "Breaking Point" below.