British pop star Natasha Bedingfield has premiered the music video for her uplifting "Strip Me", the title track and the official second single from her upcoming third studio album "Strip Me," out November 9 on Epic Records, and was written and produced by the lead singer of OneRepublic, Ryan Tedder. The song is also features prominently in the trailer for upcoming Rachel McAdams movie "Morning Glory," will be forthcoming in conjunction with the film's release on November 10. Recorded in Los Angeles, "Strip Me" reminds us of the gift Bedingfield has for creating smart, substantive pop music.Harboring a mid-tempo tune, that little by little builds into a powerful chorus, it would seem as if Bedingfield would have all she needs to create some noise in the States. The song preaches individuality and independence in a world that occasionally promotes conformity and subservience. It continues to climb the Pop radio charts on the strength of its incredibly buoyant and catchy refrain and its empowering and timely lyrics about being who you are and making sure you allow your voice to be heard.
According to Bedingfield herself, through her twitter account, she went back to her hometown London to shoot the video for the song with photographer and director Kathie Rankin. The Grammy nominated singer may only be one voice in a million. But as her "Strip Me" video shows, no one's taking that away from her. She appears to be going through an identity crisis in the video, as various bodiless hands reach out and dress her in a variety of fancy outfits. But, fear not-she assures us in the song's lyrics, "If you strip it all away, I'll be alright!"
Bedingfield's music serves as an extension of herself with her albums "Strip Me" displaying transitions in her life as a musical diary of the affairs of the heart. Each song on "Strip Me" evokes the innate desires, needs and fears which people feel in these most troubling times. Although the title of the album is provocative, the songs Bedingfield writes underscore the things that are important to her. 28-year-old pop star explained the album title to Shelley of Goom Radio "I named it 'Strip Me' because it's a little contrast to the stuff that's out there that's very gimmicky. It's much more real and raw musically." Bedingfield's message is clear. Don't get caught up in material things. Don't be afraid to be loved, to be supported, and to be touched. Believe in yourself and follow your heart.
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