The video won Video of the Year at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards .
Shot entirely in high-contrast black-and-white against a minimalist studio background to focus on the choreography. cut009_Single Ladies.mp4
Beyoncé is accompanied by backup dancers Ebony Williams and Ashley Everett . Cultural Impact The video won Video of the Year at
The video was filmed over approximately 12 hours. While it appears to be a single uninterrupted take, it actually consists of several long takes edited together seamlessly. cut009_Single Ladies.mp4
Released in October 2008 as part of the I Am... Sasha Fierce album cycle.