“No microphone. No effects.” Jay-Z’s Alter-Ego Records Candid Backstage Footage of Beyoncé

Prior to her performance on the American Idol stage, Beyonce was recorded backstage by her husband, Jay-Z, who happens to go by his alter-ego, WarHOV. Here’s footage of her prepping for her performance of “1+1.” He posted the clip and added, “Sometimes you need perspective. You’ve been right in front of greatness so often that you need to step back and see it again for the first time. This is the dressing room rehearsal for American Idol. NO MICROPHONE. No effects.”