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Renaissance (also referred to as Act I: Renaissance) is the seventh studio album by American singer and songwriter Beyoncé. It was released on July 29, 2022, by Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records.
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- Renaissance Is A Celebration of Queer Culture
- Beyoncé The Rapper Is Back
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Renaissance offers a history lesson in dance music by paying homage to the genre’s many (many) forms. The album’s lead single “Break My Soul” celebrates vocal house music of the ‘90s with a sample of Robyn S.’s “Show Me Love,” as well as New Orleans bounce music with help from the Queen of Bounce herself, Big Freedia, who demands you to “release th...
When putting together the list of collaborators for her latest album, Beyoncé really said legends only. Drake, Jay-Z, Pharrell, Raphael Saadiq, James Brown, the “Mother of Contemporary Gospel Music” Twinkie Clark, and the “Godfather of Disco” Giorgio Moroder are all credited on the album, as are big time producers including No I.D., Hit-Boy, Boi-1d...
2013’s self-titled album had Beyoncé exploring her sexuality after having her first baby. Renaissance builds on that self-confidence by getting a bit more explicit. On the soulful “Church Girl,” she urges everyone to “drop it like a thottie” and shake those “pretty tig ol’ bitties.” “Thique” is an ode to anyone who has a little more to work with: “...
Beyoncé dedicated her latest album to her uncle Johnny, who she refers to as her “godmother and first person to expose me to a lot of the music and culture that serve as inspiration for this album,” in Renaissance’s liner notes. It’s not the first time she has spoken of her mother Tina Knowles’ nephew, who died from an HIV-related illness in the ‘9...
In recent years, Beyoncé has shown that she’s an accomplished rapper, as well as being a singer. She spit bars on the “Savage Remix” with Megan Thee Stallion and was trading verses with her hubby Jay-Z on their joint album, 2018’s Everything Is Love. But on Renaissance, Beyoncé raps nearly as much as she sings—and has never sounded more confident d...
Renaissance became a clear hit from the moment it dropped, but when it comes to the Beyhive’s favorite track, it’s hard to choose just one. So far, fans seem to be losing their mind over the twerktastic “Church Girl,” the out of this world “Alien Superstar,” opener “I’m That Girl,” and the sweet and sexy “Cozy.” The late Teena Marie-sampling “Cuff ...
Apr 12, 2024 · Fans think the "Cowboy Carter" song "Ya Ya" holds a clue to Renaissance Act III. In the song, Beyoncé mentions three locations: “We gone buss it down from Texas to Gary all the way down to...
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Aug 2, 2022 · Beyoncé confirmed that 'Renaissance' will be a three-part project. Here's what we know — and what fans are guessing — about Act II of this 'Renaissance' trilogy.
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Aug 2, 2022 · Beyoncé’s new album “Renaissance: Act I” is a dance record, paying homage to disco, house, and more. Here is a guide to the album’s samples, credits, and genres, including a Grace Jones...
Feb 12, 2024 · It's long been rumored that the second act of "Renaissance" could be a country music album. Those rumors were reignited last week when Beyoncé wore a cowboy hat to the Grammys. Need a...
Jul 22, 2022 · On Beyoncé’s website and Instagram bio, it says that Renaissance is “act i.” British Vogue also teased that “a thrilling abundance” of new music was on its way from the superstar.
