Is Beyoncé even a *pop star* anymore? "Renaissance" review
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As Beyoncé said herself when she released this album, it is not only a tribute to her late Uncle Johnny who died of AIDS, but also a tribute and remembrance to the "fallen angels" of club culture. The black and queer revolutionaries of dance music that pushed the boundaries to get us where we are today. I truly believe this is her best work to date.
+1 the album also for the "kids", which is us queer folks (in honoring her late Uncle Johnny). I feel like the Professor could've done a bit more research before putting this video out. I'm not mad at his take or anything -- it's just that every time he says "I'm not sure who this was for...?" or "i don't know who she's talking about?" I'm just want to shout at my computer "it's for the queer community!" It's more of a "me" problem lol
The black and queer revolutionaries of dance music that pushed the boundaries to get us where we are today. BOOM. 🔥 I think Kylie has appropriated gay culture more and that might land me in trouble with many gay men. 🤣This is Beyonce's culture as a black woman. Respect.
@@chrissy916 Preach! 🌈 It's why so many Queer youtubers get it and can thoughtfully deconstruct it.
@@melsmithmel you probably right about that but him not being gay or queer he doesn’t totally get it but he did mention the community wen he talks about the racism behind the Disco criticism
I love yr reaction thank you for yr honesty.... Her concerts are experiences..
Bey has never actually been a pop star she just got pushed into the pop category because of huge songs like halo that she has. She has always dived into way more categories then pop and none of her albums sound the same
Got any deep cuts to help me get deeper into her? I’m familiar with lemonade and renaissance but aside from the general hits that’s it
@@hugobecookintry "4" by Beyonce and then listen to her eponymous album of 2013. Have u also checked out her latest album Cowboy Carter
@@hugobecookin try her self titled album
Just want to note one thing: the ending of heated is the ultimate dedication to black and brown queer ballroom culture. The “rap” style she’s doing is called chanting, which is usually perfected during voguing competitions. The clapping are the slapping open of hand fans that are often downed by attendees of the balls. And, as many have stated, uncle Johnny was a close gay figure Beyoncé’s life. Many people in the ballroom scene make their own clothes for competitions. The album is truly thoughtful and beautiful.
It's so much better than I expected. The album so rich with references and homages to the history of dance music. One of the best from this year fosho.
The Album from start to finish is FIREEEEEEE 🔥 zero skips
Grace Jones is the epitome of androgyny and is amazing in SO many ways plus a true trailblazer! Definitely do a deep dive on her(the nightclubbing album especially PLUS private life AND the One Man Show performance which should be here on RUclips I believe) also take a dive into ballroom vogue music, its a beautiful & interesting journey!
Thank you!
Also check out Kevin Aviance. The beginning of Pure/Honey samples his version of C*unty whichhhhh samples Trommeldance, an epic dance floor classic!! Time to do some exploring into queer dance music professor HAVE FUN and Enjoy 🙂 PS: commenting while watching your video .. fun great video but had to help ya out! ☺️
@@professorskye ohh and ONE lasttt thing hehe. the ending of Pure/Honey made me weep and play it OVER & OVER due to the sampling of Moi Renee's "Miss Honey"! This track is a deep cut classic by a performer who passed away and to my knowledge was the only track they EVER released(check out Franklyn Fuentes too). So for someone at the caliber of Beyonce to randomly yet methodically sample this deep cut for a seconddd bringing light to these "fallen angels" (plus it being a track ive djed & danced to with friends for years)made me legit cry out of happiness. Her homages to some underground legends on this album is truly touching art in of itself. Someone recently did a lil video on moi renee here due to the beyonce sample & i saw vice did a lil article too.. Greatness 👏🏾🙂 ruclips.net/video/W94dqDZFnKU/видео.html :)
Preach! I'm 50 ... I feel you! I grew up with Grace Jones in my ears and could pick that voice out of a crowd in Times Square! She will always be a part of our history, and needs someone to shine light on her. These young folks don't know what they've missed with Ms. Jones!! The groove behind Pull Up To the Bumper is something I can play on loop, and that's only one of the more popular gifts she gave us. It's her B-side, Studio 54 - level stuff that really drops you though. We need her back! God bless Bey for paying homage, and for doing Ms Grace a solid in including her.
“It’s just saying the simple truth. That one can love the lord and saviour Jesus Christ, AND.. drop it like a thottie” took me out hahaha
I love hearing people who really understand music speak about this album. It highlights things I probably wouldn’t have picked up on myself. Great review!
I agree ☝🏽 💯
Not a usual commenter, but I see this critique about the term Queen so much I thought I would address it. The problematic nature of fandoms is a valid point about artists and their fans, however Queen in our community is bigger than that. Black men often greet me as Queen and I respond with King. So in the constant references of AAVE in her speech and works, it means something different than in the fandom. What we are hearing is a aggregation of the two.
Throughout her albums, she also refers to herself as King Bey, and there is some discussion among the feminists spaces about the androgeny of her intentionally taking on male and female titles, much in the way Hatshepsut did in Egypt during the 18th dynasty.
Also, if you know anything about Beehives, the term makes complete sense as the emphasis is not only the shifting of patriarchal concepts of work and power, but on putting the focus on the woman. I think she's a feminist light in some regards.
The "Church Girl" sample is from Twinkie Clark, of the prolific Clark Sisters. The Carters sample them a great deal and Beyonce uses them frequently in the way she stacks her harmomies. The Clark Sisters are important in Black History because they were initially shunned by their church for daring to crossover into pop and for sampling Stevie Wonder in a gospel song (You Brought the Sunshine). I think she's intentional in the decision, considering the subject of the song and the similarities in the repercussions she may face. I didn't read it as a sex song; I read it as a middle finger to purity culture and the restrictions on Black women in religion.
Personally, I thought "Plastic Off the Sofa" was referencing a condom. 🤷🏾♀️
Finally (whew), I'm surprised no reference to the nods to Prince here...they're everywhere. You can hear it in the multitude Diamonds and Pearl references and in "Alien Superstar" and "Honey."
Solid review...blessings
Thanks for your thoughtful comments. I did notice some Prince, but didn’t mention it for some unknown reason.
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you struggling so hard to see what she sees in jay-z is hilariousss
There’s a difference between reggaeton and Afro beats. The song “Move” was heavily influenced by Afro Beats. I see many using Reggaeton as a catch all. Tems was also beautiful on Move alongside Grace Jones. “Heated” also heavily influenced by Dancehall and Afro beats.
It’s so funny how nobody online can tell the difference between Reggaeton, Dancehall, and Afrobeats. An education is needed!
When did people start calling it Afrobeats? I thought it was just called Afrobeat, or highlife
At the end of the song "Heated" where referenced Beyoncé saying "Eat it, eat it" and everything that follows, is inspired by "commentating" which comes from Ballroom culture. And on "Pure/Honey" the man you hear in the beginning is a sample of "Cunty" by Kevin Aviance and the end of the song is a sample Moi Renee's "Miss Honey". They're both are/were drag performers.
44:00 It took me 7 full listens of the album to realize the double entendre in SUMMER RENAISSANCE as well!! My favorite off the whole album
This is High Class. Up Level review. Sooo detailed. Such masterpiece of information. Loved everymoment. Thanks for being a Positive Channel
I’d have to say Janet Jackson would be another artist who touched on her “blackness” maybe not so much in lyrics but very much so in her videos and performances. I just believe times are a lot different, in an overt way. So both are just very specific to their era.
Great review. She's a very nuanced and complex artist, and its easy to overlook her artist genius due to her fans hype; but she certainly delivers. I suggest you listen to her self titled album and 4!
Great review! Some interesting auxiliary information/facts as the case may be;
1. On the opening track, Beyoncé affirms she is "un-American" and doesn't need friends... gives that section different context :)
2. Cozy in its entirety is a triple entendré for misogynoir in general, an uplifting anthem for LGBTQI folk(Beyoncé makes an entire verse wherein she lists the colours of the Progress Pride Flag) and finally affirmation for Black and Brown Trans women as members of the female community in the face of transphobia (it is notable that the song features the work of two Trans Stars: DJ Honey Dijon in a production and compositional role, and TS Madison, whose voice is prominently sampled during the chorus of the song). The same could be said of ALIEN SUPERSTAR and Beyoncé describing herself, Drag Queens, Ballroom Culture and the wider LGBTQI community in particular :)
3. Church Girl, to me at least, is an intersectional Gospel/Soul song... the triggerman beat doesn't detract from the message of self love and perhaps coyly addressing the patriarchal suppression of female sexuality within the church as well as addressing the link between "secular" music and its religious/spiritual counterpart. In this regard, I'd use the life stories of Aretha Franklin, Grace Jones, Donna Summer and Beyoncé herself as a case-in-point.
4. Plastic Off The Sofa, in my experience as a jazz musician is primarily a Funk song, hence why it harkens to Marvin Gaye and other genre bending artists. The Jazz vocals (i.e., the ethereal jazz runs she does to close out the song), dominant bass arpeggios, a focus on polyrhythmic percussion and rhythm and the use of 7ths and 9ths (notes) all over bear testimony to that too :D
5. This album is immense. And as you rightly stated, dense!! I keep discovering things every single time I give it a spin... it is simply delightful for an audiophile like me! The lack of time signatures and melodic convention across most of the album is also an underappreciated achievement in... I guess you could say, 'Reinventing the four-on-the-floor'!
Really appreciate your deep delve, keep up the push for casual musical pedagogy for all of the consumers out there! ❤
Its so interesting that two women who you have reacted to, who also happen to be the biggest pop stars in the world, are the ones you are calling out and justly as GREAT ARTIST. Is there anyone, male or female, who is putting out the same volume and quality of art as Taylor and Beyonce? We are in good times thanks to these two great artists and businesswomen.
Awesome breakdown!!! I so enjoyed everything about this album. Was totally mine blown with the production. Everytime I listen I catch something I missed. Its literal beautiful chaos! There's so much going on thats you get overwhelmed... in a good way lol. I wish I could listen to this again for the first time. What an experience
Some off the references are more into de Ballroom scene, also there is some touches off Afrobeat here and there. Summer Renaissance probably my favorite with Alien Superstar and Virgo’s Groove!
I really appreciate this review. It's so nice when people who appreciate (and know!) music share their thoughts. Just found you trying to see what the world is saying about this album (as I just listened to this for the first time yesterday and now it's been 4 times between clients - I guess people have time when it's good!) I LOVE THIS ALBUM!! And my first faves are: Cozy, Heated, Plastic Off the Sofa and All Up in Your Mind. Going to listen to your Kendrick Lamar review. Still reeling from that album so I hope you liked it!
Thanks from checking out the channel. You’ll find that all my reviews are positive, so no worries about me not loving Kendrick.
@@professorskye Amazing Kendrick review. As an Indigenous Canadian healer living in the States, I feel more connected to the African-American experience here. Kendrick's album and Mother I Sober, in particular on this album, as a whole, are very much about healing intergenerational trauma. So I appreciate true allies with understanding (to the best one can have without actually experiencing the daily micro aggressions and deep oppression). Well done and now I look forward to more of your work.
Excellent, Loved the Album Renaissance and great review of yours.
Thank you so much for this review. You always manage to direct me to other albums and artists in your reviews and I enjoy that. I will definitely be listening to this album after school today. I agree that 2013 is the best year for music since the 2000s started. I'm only 20 years old and I have playlists for each year of music and looking back, I also agree that 2013 was just an unparalleled monster for music. Even the radio hits were phenomenal.
I love your commentary and your review! Uncle Johnny is a late relative of Beyoncé. He introduced her to disco and designed her prom dress. He’s not actually her uncle though lol.
Thanks!
Such a great review. like OH. MY. GOD. I feel every single word. love your channel and glad i found it!
bey VERY much believes in astrology
Nile Rogers is listed as a songwriter for “Cuff It” - great ear!
I believe Bey follows the science of astrology. Looking back at her debut solo, the songs “Signs” and “A gift from Virgo” we’re a nod to it. Both my favorites on the album. You should def listen if you haven’t already.
Church girl is a Bounce record which is a New Orleans style of hip hop... Ass shakin' music. Big Freedia (featured on Break My Soul) is also known as the queen of New Orleans Bounce.
such a great commentary and review. subscribed!
AG cook has production credit on All Up in your mind, his futuristic pop vision helped elevate that song to completely new heights. I don’t blame you for having it as a favorite! The whole album is amazing.
you should do more videos on some of you favourite records of all time like classic records that would be really cool.
Love your review!!! “Theek? O it’s Thick with a que”… “stretch mark on my tits” “I’m just gonna just start saying Uncle Johnny made my dress” “it’s a booty anthem” lol love your break down and innocence of some of the words / phrases that you might not fully understand but u fuck with it lol 😆
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I just rewatched the whole thing after 2 years. OMG you're just so good and so engaging and so brilliant and so charming. But then of course you're a professor, it all checks out. However, I swear majority of professors is not this infectious and good.
This also reminds me of the Rosalia album which is jampacked with producers and ideas. While Bey moves further away pop to art, Rosalia moves the other direction.
Most in-depth review of the album I’ve seen. Great video
20:13 The person in the background is actually a rant by TS Madison who is a very prominent trans woman and activist!
Beyoncé was never a pop star idk how she got labeled that cause she’s never done just pop music
If Beyoncé is not a pop star then what is she? I’m waiting…
I haven't heard it yet but as a maker of house music (sometimes) I appreciate that it's a housey dance album from what the word is
Why did it take me until this review to realize when he says “click the banana” he’s talking about the Velvet Underground album in the background. I just assumed this was a Like Bucket situation where Skye gave a funny name to the video link that pops up 🤦♂️
Professor skye! You NEED to review the album “Dragon New Warm Mountain I believe in you” by big thief! Fantano gave it a 9, and as I was listening to it I kept on thinking how you should listen. It’s incredibly classy and reminds me of a modern Fleetwood Mac. CHEERS!
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I really do appreciate people who really understand music history and theory reviewing music on RUclips because it helps me as an artist see and hear things that I never would think of. However , I feel as though you could have done A LOT more research into firstly Beyonce's catalog for this review and secondly the communities and styles of music she is referencing throughout this piece. Regarding COZY ,the person speaking isn't a man at all its TS Madison a woman of trans experience thats an icon and personality to the queer community who even in her short clip may be referencing a film/book "Precious" (a film that said a lot about black culture good and bad) when she says "fluorescent beige" which is Precious' favorite color in the book. Furthermore, when she starts the section that has "p***sy pink" she goes on to list the other colors of what is the modern pride flag ending it with "rainbow gelato in the streets which is possibly even a reference to stonewall.Tracks like Alien Superstar, Break My Soul, Pure/Honey,Heated she is undoubtedly speaking to the queer community with the samples she uses in the music Big Freedia's (pronounced FREE-DA ,another trans woman who's a queer icon) Explode for Break My Soul . The sampling of queer ballroom icon Kevin Aviance for Pure/Honey .In addition, the fact that pure might be a reference to a medication gay men take for sex 😭. It also makes sense as to why the album is sooo sexually liberating because the queer community IS a sexually liberated community whether people like that or not.You and so many others say "I don't know who she's talking to" but it's almost painfully obvious but maybe that because its for us. Anywaysss, I def think her Kanye and Drake are in cahoots of some sort the way they are always referencing each other sonicallyOther than that this was a great review and I definitely need need to take another listen Bowie, Daft Punk, Diana and more!
I’m imagining you balancing on the elliptical while watching a cartoon, listening to an album, and taking critical notes?! 😮 You like to live dangerously. 😂
Beyonce is a musical genius
I would say Bruno. Silk sonic. Weekend. Have been pulling sounds from the past.
Does this come with a digital download ?
Well I have really enjoyed your review..but I have a few reviews for you..lol. she is absolutely very attracted to her husband, she makes it very clear on the beyonce album..the beehive which I'm a member of is probably the reason people under estimate her...besides the occasional documentary beyonce is very quiet so we are her voice in the world that loudly have so much to say about her..we defend her, her children and her husband because of her silence and we feel like it's our job..lol last but not lease beyonce turned 40 and for a black woman that's the age of true freedom..at 40 you have nothing to prove so you become very unedited that's why this album is more bold and honest ie sexy and raunchy..lol.
Pronounced Big “Free -Da”
Omg. I’m loving this video. Are you?
Once again bravo you are amazing sir systematic racism is a real problem even we black people softer from it .
It's kinda fun guessing when prof is gonna remember he forgot to tell ya "smash the like bucket"
I wonder how Prof's views this album now that its intended predecessor (Cowboy Carter) is out...I re-listened to Renaissance after Cowboy Carter and some of the "American/un-American" references hit a bit differently. His revelations about Beyonce being or not being a pop artist belies the fallacy of the genre system. For a lot of black folks, we always felt like pop was arbitrary, a place where they put the white folks who sing very R&B inspired songs and the one or two black artists that media has deemed to be pop. 90s - 2000s R&B, which is the space a lot of her music inhabits, is steeped in sexy talk. I think you limit yourself in trying to tie 100% of her songs to her and Jay-Z's relationship. She isn't Taylor Swift. Parts are true to her and other parts are just persona/imagination (like the Sasha Fierce alter-ego she used to have)
The call and response stuff now feels like a callback to where it first gained popularity in gospel which is highly utilized in Cowboy Carter.
worth mentioning that the lyric from “that girl” is actually im “UN-american” lol
I love your videos but I noticed that you kept saying reggaeton but it's actually afrobeat.
plastic of the sofa os an analogy for condoms!
Beyoncé never followed the trends
the first song the back geround is BIG Freda check out new orles sound also glad you injoed it but this album is for the black gay dance diaspora
She has clean version album as well
Second that 2013 opinion
Mike Dean is like the ultimate vice-captain/assistant to bring your vision to life. He works best when paired with someone with maximum imagination who can direct him and challenge him to bring out the best of his abilities.
Please review Madonna discography especially erotica
She IS the Queen! She is a genius
Some solid thoughts here but I think some even basic research of the album/artist should've been done - as others have stated it's a black, queer album, and the lyrical content/themes of the album support that. For example, the "pussy pink" line you didn't understand was Bey referencing the pride progress flag (as you can hear with the other colors mentioned too). Also, Big Freedia's name is pronounced "Free-duh" not "Fruh-de-uh" lol. I appreciate that you tackle diverse music and recognize your place as a cis/het/white man but doing that 20 mins of research in addition to listening to the albums would yield content that's respectful of the artist and communities you're discussing. Keep up the good work, Skye!
Nile rodgers played the guitar on the song actually
Do you mind if I call you adorable? Love the review. As a Black nonbinary person, it's so important for Beyonce to acknowledge Queer History as Black History.
Queer history is not exclusive to Black people. Queer History is Queer History, and Black History is Black History. Queerness applies to all races and cultures😉
@Quat Mann I see that your brain struggles to think post 2+2, so have fun with that.
@@avatarjakara I see you think Queer history is Black History. Black Americans are an ethnic group. Queerness is not an ethnic group and lots of people globally are queer. They all have histories unique to them. Black Americans are awesome in general- not just the queer ones. Your welcome in advance. See ya😉✌🏿
@Quat Mann If you stopped to think, you may have had the decency and wherewithal to open with a question and I could explain what I meant, but you're quick to judge for some strange reason.
I am referring to Black Americans distancing our history from queer Blackness. People like Marsha P, Laverne Cox, RuPaul, don't get mentioned as or respected as those who made/make Black history. Cishetero Black people don't consider queer Black folks as part of "Black history," this apparent record of historical achievements of Black people throughout America.
Now leave me alone asshole.
Phenomenal. That's all it needs to be described as...nevermind, describing it with just a single word is a HUGE disgrace. It is SUPER DUPER Phenomenal.
personally i was not suuper into the first 4 songs but after that the album was incredibleeeeee
Great review, while I did enjoy the album, I found the production to be too carbon copy. I think that just maybe due to my nature in listing to new music and alway hearing the nods/and references and wanting their interpretation (or interpolation) of that sound. Would have really loved more play with the instruments(particularly bass), but then again it’s my issue with most Beyoncé albums, they kind of force you to see her on tour to get the full version.
“So many swears…” LOL!
out of nowhere became one of my favorite albums of all time
I think the lyrics here are playing caracters, giving nods to people whom we never here from.
ah hamster dance, my favorite genre
Random Access Memories sucks, except for Doin it right, which you can thank Panda Bear for. This is coming from a big fan of Discovery, Human After all, Homework, and their live albums, and I saw them live in 2007.
“You can be a church girl *AND* drop it like a thottie” - Professor Skye
This album was heavily influenced by the gay black culture of ballroom vouging. here's an example ruclips.net/video/nu6c4u-yZA4/видео.html
Loved the review and I loved the album. I wasn't expecting to love it so much, I was expecting to be bored but this was such a delight.
20:13 The voice is actually by a trans woman
Beyonce in not pop artist she can do pop but she's not solely pop... Listen to her old albums
Never been pop
Rihanna is pop beyonce isn't
@@woke1497 exactly that's what i thought
What is Beyoncé if she not a pop star ? I’m sure you don’t know that time have changed and music too is changing.Beyoncé is all in one that is why there is no one like her.Beyoncé is not that white musician who stay in place and doing same things all over again again no diversity.
“It’s going to be a song about being a church girl… and then, DROP IT LIKE A THOTIE, DROP IT LIKE A THOTIE!” That took me out! Masterclass in album reviews. Bravo 👏🏿
I almost feel like the single Break My Soul almost felt out of place because It’s such a pedestrian house fusion track for radio programmers compared to the complex dense layers and textures throughout the rest of the project. House fusion tracks are all over the radio in my country so it’s nothing groundbreaking here.
My biggest critique of the album is the amount of rapping and lack of *huge vocal* moments she is capable of. She was once called the Queen of R&B, but R&B as a genre is on life support from every popular r&b entertainer wanting to be a rapper just because rap artists outsell R&B artists nowadays. She can do any genre but always at her core she is an R&B artist, it’s her essence. Maybe it’s just my bias bc I never liked rap Beyoncé, or any exceptional vocalist deciding to become a rapper for that matter.
P.s. I kinda get annoyed when I frequently hear white listeners accuse the black divas of ‘over-singing’ just because the vast majority of white/non-black artists don’t (AND CANT) sing in that melismatic style because they don’t have the soul nor the vocal range nor the vocal agility. It comes from Gospel. It comes from the black church. I just find it hilarious when white listeners sneer and eye roll at our greats doing a black singing style when their favourite white singers would fall flat on their faces attempting it, they would need 10,000 hours more vocal practice. I don’t understand why it doesn’t command more respect when it’s so difficult to do.
This part. I hate it when people say over singing. I grew up and come from a gospel background and it’s a requirement for me to hear almost anytime I want to hear great vocals. I agree, there weren’t many “big” vocal moments in this album but in hindsight I don’t think it would’ve worked in this realm. It wouldn’t fit all that well sonically. The reason why I feel r&b is dying is because they’ve all gone to this “dark” sound to try and fit in. But r&b started out with such a light sound and thumping grit. Now a days it just sounds like Singers whining about their sex life over a “dark” beat.
@@furstnaymelassnaim9206 i saw a tweet saying: ‘R&B is essentially dead and has been replaced by socially awkward people humming’. It’s so funny how r&b singers went from being extroverted larger than life entertainers to being shy introverts over the past 15 years.
I disagree that bigger vocals would have been out of place. House music has always been associated with BIG DIVA POWERHOUSE VOCALS. I watched a documentary about House music recently and they drew attention to that. I thought a house song would allow Beyoncé to go-all out with massive vocals etc. nonetheless the vocal production throughout this album is fantastic, especially on the more jazzy moments.
Hard to put a finger on what Bey is now. If I had to be forced to choose, I would say her music as of late is gaining more momentum in being a pop star
Hopefully, the quality of this album combats the childish comments that "Drake started the house trend first" as if being first means better.
She just don't know how much God loves her and have unchanging love for her but she has to repent truly and speedily cause judgement day is coming up real soon God don't make no junk he gave all of us his only begotten son the none of us should perish but all come to a true repentance thanks Lord God almighty I lovest you Jesus Christ
My God, you're handsome
The imagination of doing something related to i feel love , when trying doing some disco is about as non imaginative as .... 'Madonna and Kylie has done it over and over, i Like Dua Lipa, non of that over whailing
Pale horse from the book of Revelation.
You should listen to Azealia Banks "Broke with expensive taste" asap
Great Album
Marvin gay, Curtis Mayfield, Stieve wounder, can you wrap it around your head that she is talking to the black community we know exactly what she its talking about i think you need some black friends she gave everyone their credit you're a professor do you have black friends?
Lemonade will always be Beyoncé’s best album. Renaissance is very overrated. But I don’t like dance music. Beyoncé may be the best singer in the world but this type of music just doesn’t do it for me. 6/10
pandering
Bey isnt pop. Never was. I cant accept that. Bey is Bey and she makes Bey music.
Hilarious
Sooo wrong in so many ways! Don’t give advice if you do t know the culture… and the the Name is BiG FREEEDA FREE-DA
20+ producers on this album. It takes a village, I guess. What does SHE actually contribute to the project? I'm always confused by what pop stars do nowadays when you look at how many writers and producers work on a record. I'm not trying to be snarky. I'm honestly curious.
She contributes being Beyoncé. This album would be half as good without her vocals, penchant for perfectionism, and singular talent. Track one sums up what she contributes: she’s that girl.
I don’t think she writes much of her music but she certainly arranges vocals and I think she drives all the harmonic structuring and vocal production. Which is always rich and impressive in her end products.
Awww, you're just now discovering that Beyonce is a talented producer. How cute 😉
Beyonce isn't just a pop-star. She is a Creative Genius!
She's never been a pop star lol
As a person who was there when "I Feel Love" was a hit and grew up in the rave, LGBQT scene in the 90s and early 2000s (with the 70s and 90s being the true Renaissance of dance music) no Queen worth her heels and Gucci bag would attempt to strut in the club and dance to this atrocity of an album. This isn't the ballroom it attempts to be.
Girl stop lying, this album is ovah! I remember after a hookup a few years ago in the Harlem, my date vogued down old way to the original classic ballroom Miss Honey beat. And for this to be referenced on this album, in good taste too. SO FIERCE!
Beyonce isn't an artist, she's a product