Please do 2pac’s 1995 classic album me against the world because it’s own, removed from the hype, me against the world is just a very quality record that finds an artist coming into his own through the influence of his peers, both local and musical.
I love this album. I love the carefree spirit and experimentation. It astounds me when people are expecting artists to stay and keep mimicking their former era of "successes" when being a true artists is all about experimenting, evolution and looking into the future, being a visionary. Beyonce is reclaiming another piece of black heritage in my opinion. This is OUR sh!t and there's nothing wrong with our favorites exposing their listeners to something new and opening that musical palette. I cant wait to see what the other projects have in store, Country maybe?
I couldn’t agree with you more. It’s so inspiring! I heard there will be country music and I am definitely here for it! I loved when she performed on the CMT Awards. I’ve always loved various genres of music, so I enjoy when artists let go of the molds society created for them and experiment with new things. I’m open to this refreshing new vibe!
@@NikitaWilson77 you said it perfectly this is inspiring! I was definitely thinking country because of her Daddy's girls. You see how they didn't even give her a nod and shut that song down all the way so she wouldn't compete with her Caucasian counterparts? A joke
@@onlysymbols that’s unfortunate for them. Luckily for Beyoncé, she doesn’t seem to care either way. It reminds me that we create what’s authentic to us and don’t put such a huge focus on getting others to recognize us. I’m no one’s “stan” but I enjoy watching Beyoncé’s growth as an artist. Something tells me that if she goes full throttle on a country album, they will have to pay attention. Times are changing, whether folks like it or not.
I’m sure she‘s reclaiming originally black genres of Country and Rock for act 2 & 3. If she gives those 2 acts the same amount of devotion and energy, she‘ll be up for the greatest artist in popular music in my opinion. Her discography would be THAT impressive.
I feel Beyoncé is one of the few artists from her generation that kept growing and experimenting with her sound and her voice and that's why the general public loves to talk about what she is doing next.
She bought into the hypersexualization of black women and has been almost naked lately. One would think a woman of her stature was better than that but nah, she went full haux.
After nearly 2 weeks i can unashamedly say Renaissance has become my favorite album by beyoncé (along Lemonade) and on track of becoming one of my favorite albums of all time. Fanatical, experimental album
Black women musicians are rarely bestowed the title of musical genius. Beyoncé is a musical genius. Period. She knows who to enlist to obtain her vision just like any other extraordinary record producer (Quincey Jones) does. With each listen of her whole catalog (including Renaissance) I am amazed.
Beyonce is not a musical genius but she has genius marketing. She knows how to sell herself in order for the public to eat it up and believe she's as great as she seems. Missy Elliot is more of a musical genius. The work she's done with various artist over the years, including Beyonce, speaks for itself.
@@shadowgoon911 you know there can be more than one musical genius right. Both Beyoncé and Missy Elliott are musical geniuses. I dislike the fact that when it comes to Black women folks feel only one can hold a certain title. Beyoncé does all of her own vocal production and arrangements, she executive produces all of her music etc. Folks need to stop downplaying vocalists and what they contribute overall to projects.
Very interesting commentary. My perspective differs, however. To me, Beyoncé is not an artist who reveals herself through her music. She lets people in with little nuggets here and there, but mostly she’s fiercely private. The fact that she doesn’t do interviews is also telling of this. In my opinion, she holds back even more so with Renaissance by singing mostly in 3rd person. If singing in 1st, she often portrays characters. For example, in “break my soul,” when she talks about quitting her job and being worked so hard. She’s obviously trying to relate to us common folk because who’s bossing around Beyoncé - the supposed Queen almighty? Or is she not? There could be someone behind the scenes that is doing that, record label or a corporation maybe, but she would never disclose this because it would be too revealing.
Yeah you’re onto something. Beyoncés not the type let us gather anything about her personal life🤣 And she doesn’t have to. I will say I was surprised that Renassiance is so surface. Especially after Lemonade was more personal (for her). But that’s also the fun in being a fan of her artistry - she’s always doing something new. And this is just the first of three parts!
Yeah great observations. Could be Sasha fierce bossing her around. I'm being serious. B could be lost somewhere within herself. Like a split personality. There's more celebs speaking of this. It isn't new either. Marilyn Munroe for example.
You did such a beautiful job on this video! I absolutely love Renaissance Act I, mostly because it aligns with my goals for myself at this time in my life. I actually cry when listening to some of the songs. I know that may seem weird to some because the album is mostly about dancing and having a good time, but in some of those party songs I hear the antidote for some of the most trying times in my life. She captures how I feel now that I’m on the other side and this allows the most “ratchet” songs to become a spiritual experience of self love and gratitude for who I am today…. And it feels amazing to shake my ass to something like that! 😜 Thank you for this profound piece on an amazing body of work!✨
It’s not surprising. Some people are not into EDM/House/Dance just as some aren’t into rap and hip hop. They were expecting r&b about love and breaking up. Basic as hell.
Yea I’ve seen that to but most with ppl on shaderoom and stuff but I honestly was surprised to see how many ppl like it and said it’s her best album . I’m a Stan and I do think this is her best album lol I love it
I think a part of it is some people not knowing how to deal with an album that wasn't made for them. The album being an ode to black LGBTQ & ballroom & having different fragments of those groups imbedded in it was hard for some people to get, like certain phrases she used & her commentating in heated's outro most ppl who knew what it was were excited over the references to artists of the genre & loved how deep she delved into the culture while a lot of people that didn't know were quick to make fun of it or question what she was doing . And some people wanted her to go back to her old sounds from her older albums rather than experiment.
The more I listen to and digest the album the more I fall for it ...the difference of articulation from past instillations is refreshingly futuristic thus ushering in a new age of BEYONCE,....a RENAISSANCE 👑 Her contribution to music makes me a proud listener and partaker of such a gilded era....We luv you B.
@@antonsummers_ to be honest i wasnt a big fan of renaissance at first but on my 2nd time listening to it, it grew on me. by the third day of the release, i was already twerking on the floor singing "ass getting thicker" lol. this might not be her best album but u cant deny the fact that she take the biggest risk with B7. (and heck yeah i fucking stan this album lol and it's her best body of work, periodt)
@@carlathompson725 they also made Paul, a beautiful human, and homosexual, who made this comment. God doesn’t make mistakes with his creations, don’t try to change what’s perfect
I truly believe this is her best project to date. The freedom she personified and illustrated was the soundtrack of a movement and it’s amazing to see her growth as not just an artist but a vocal activist.
This breakdown was elite. You definitely have a new subscriber. I love when people actually breaking it down instead of just talking about if they like it or not.
She is a genius. Musical creative genius. She doesn’t care about the radio- to an extent- but she’s become an artist that sets trends p instead of following them… the album is perfection. And I hope the Grammy board sees it. This video is spot on. Thanks for the deep insight
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That’s what makes Beyoncé so amazing she’s the queen of unexpected meaning you neva can guess wat direction she will go in I love Renaissance more and more I listen to it a leak couldn’t stop her success that goes to show wat support and impact she made I heard act 2 and act 3 is country and rock the forgotten genre that started by African American we will see and I heard also act 2 is the Renaissance visual album and act 3 is the tour it can be either or theory we will have to see you did a great job with this video
I remember that we saw them at a Broadway play way back when I was in high school. They talked us students and were professional. I never forgot it. I was really into Ashanti at that time lol. Good memories!
I love this album! on of my favorite from Bey. I'm big on intention, I believe the words you say have power and even can be spells so I greatly appreciate the healing affirmations throughout. The music is so fun and exciting! Bey & her team blew this out of the park!!!
Love the breakdown of the album era here! I just want to point out that the irony of not caring about money, work, or status, is that you have to have obtained those things to even have the luxury of not caring about them.
The album is…entertainment. The album is not genuine in the sense that if you study her as an artist, one of many perspectives you may arrive at is that she is not as transparent as you think…and certainly NOT on this album. The image she presents on stage and in her music is totally opposite of what actually does get revealed about her life in the press. No interviews? There’s a reason. Talking in the 2nd or 3 person on her songs? Disconnect. Again, there’s a reason. The messages in her songs ranging from being in control, how beautiful she is, etc., etc.? Again, it’s manufactured that way for a reason. Live long enough and you realize when you REALLY have it going on, there’s a quietness about you. No need to flex. At this point I’m almost convinced that behind the veil, there’s a woman that has more fear, insecurity, hurt, feeling of being trapped, lost and bewilderment than she’ll probably either never could reveal or admit.
This is along the lines of my thoughts. For those who have actually grown up with Beyoncé know that she’s been on stage singing/performing since she was a very young child. There’s been interviews and little snippets along the way that have eluded to the fact that she had no control over her life especially during the formative years of her solo career and during destiny’s child. That elevator scene with her sister and husband was very telling to me.
"Those who don’t know me and have never met me might interpret that as being closed off. Trust, the reason those folks don’t see certain things about me is because my Virgo ass does not want them to see it....It’s not because it doesn’t exist!" - Beyonce for harpers bazar 2021
I must admit it took me a few listens to really like it but now I do. I really appreciate Beyonce for evolving each time she puts out a record. Heated is the track I listen to the most. I love the beat, her vocals sound so pretty and I love her rapping on it. "Uncle Johnny made my dress that cheap spandex she looks a mess!"
I love all Beys albums and like her others I haven't stopped listening to this album. It's so refreshing upbeat. It's just different. Cannot wait for the whole trilogy
The fact that it was so dedicated to her gay uncle Johnny and the LGBT/Trans & African American communities is so powerful! In a time where these groups are being attacked more than ever
@@marilyn1984 Currently there is hundreds of anti-trans legislation that goes after HEALTHCARE and even after children and anti-gay legislation in SEVERAL states-mine included, I’m planning to literally flee this place. Clarence Thomas alluded that they were gonna try to overturn the case that made gay marriage legal in his decision after overturning Roe v Wade. Its not a stretch at all just because you aren’t up to date with what’s going on
In the years to come Beyoncé's discography will be studied in music schools. I don't think people are realizing how groundbreaking this is and how insane this woman is. I could write two different essays about how iconic lemonade and self titled alone were. To think that at her 25th year in the music industry and she is still able to produce a work like this and still sell like how she used to sell in her debut era is crazy. 190k PHYSICAL copies sold in first week, 350 Million streams across all music platforms, 115 MILION Spotify streams first week. She now occupies 4 of the top 5 best selling first week album sales by Black women. THIS is how you do a music career. THIS is longevity. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN , THE FIRST LADY OF MUSIC BEYONCE GISELLE KNOWLES CARTER
If you love a good pop act, discovery, and art then you should also study Mariah Carey. I don't think people realize how groundbreaking she actually is especially since her work is original. The records she has broken and set will have you on way more than two essays, and Beyoncé actually studies her!
@@lucasb9285 How love because Mariah goes to number one in her sleep? She was just number one in January...Mariah was getting the bag before it was called "getting the bag". She goes to number one every year off of a song she wrote a thousand years ago..can Beyoncé do that? Let me answer that, she hasn't, so what are you talking about? Mariah is literally The Queen of Longevity...while sleeping.💅🏾👀👑
People obviously DO NOT appreciate, NOR understand artistic evolution.......what's even more interesting is how artists are also criticized for NOT taking risks, and staying in a "box". Damned if they do, and damned if they don't, so I say, do whatever works for YOU.
If you think about it, she rides the wave of pop culture for every release and tries to relate to the middle and lower classes.That's what she does. She capitalizes off of the social issues; even though some of the things she says might not have anything to do with her. That is why in "Who run the world" she talks about hardworking women, while in "Break my soul" She talks about quitting her job. She sees the social changes every year and incorporate those messages in her songs and will try to relate. Not saying no one else does it, but it's nothing new.
Please stop. She doesn’t “ride the wave” most of her work is about her personal experiences and perspectives as a black woman, for one thing, including being a hardworking woman. Second, reflecting the times and making music that speaks to her fans is not “riding a wave”, it’s creating a safe space for them, which is exactly what she said she wanted to do.
@@Jasmine-mi6sh seems like you have some demons you're trying to fight off baby and you are taking it out on her. Beyoncé came out and said a long time ago that the song wasn't made for anyone but the ones who doubted her and the people that hated her guts for nothing. For the people that tried to bring her down because she was doing her thing and that she wanted to let them know she wasn't going anywhere any time soon and she wasn't lying. But this wouldn't be the first time she said she wasn't going anywhere. She said it back in DC in "Survivor" and my baby didn't lie. Too many people tried to slander her name, talents, etc when she does nothing. WOMEN taking shots at her too. And Kerli Hilson was one of them. She made a whole song (aka a diss) towards Ciara and Beyoncé. She told Beyoncé that she needed to go and sit down and have some children which Beyoncé would kind of respond to in Run The World. People take shots at this woman every day because they know she won't say anything but when she does I'm happy. She's a human being and people need to know their place.
@@Jasmine-mi6sh bruh she has every right to tell us "bow down" and come on its just a song lmao. she works freaking hard and she deserve to be called queen b, like no joke
This album made me wanna dive deeper in lgbtq history (specifically black lgbtq history) and things like the history of ballroom. I dunno i just thought since I’m here listening to an album that’s so obviously referencing this world i would feel wrong to enjoy and celebrate it without knowing the struggle it took to get to this level and try to understand why this would mean so much to someone who this would specifically effect. I’m aware I could enjoy this just as a person lol because this album is terrific and I’m sure this album is for everyone.
what gets me about Beyonce's haters is the misogynoir of it!! Instead of she's a hard worker, she's a try-hard, Instead of confident and knowing her worth, she's full of herself. Instead of accomplished, she sold her soul to the devil for success. Like a woman of color isn't capable of success and excellence in her own right. Not liking an artist is understandable, no one will ever appeal to everyone but try to tarnish someone because you don't "like" them is insane.
Or maybe she did. And Beyonce isn't the only black female artist that exist, so not praising her doesn't mean people are against a success black woman. Whitney Houston? The real queen. Beyonce is not the ideal artist to everyone. She does give off bad vibes.
@@shadowgoon911 not praising her is not the same as hating her and bad mouthing her. And I said she's not to everyone's liking that's expected but giving bad vibes is not really a real criticism now is it?
@@shadowgoon911 WTF does Whitney Houston has to do with the convo. Whitney was litteraly dragged by the black community in the 1980s for sounding "too white". Al Sharpton had a campaign against her calling her "Whitey". And she got booed at the 1989 Soul Train awards. She was also mocked by the black community as well as the mainstream white media for her drug addiction too. Those shit were very hurtful to her. Just bc someone dies does NOT mean that we can erase their History. So stop using Whitney as an example when she wasn't treated better by thé black community or the mainstream media as Beyoncé either when it comes to misogynoir. And the real Queen ? WTF does that even mean ? There's multiple Queens WEIRDO. Beyoncé just dropped the Break My Soul (Queens remix) featuring Madonna aka The Queen of Pop
@@chrisman3431 That was one moment in her career, the black community always stood behind Whitney. She was honored at the BET Awards while alive and at the height of her drug addiction. Beyonce overrated she's trying to use all of these women to benefit her own career push. All of Beyonce career she's been saying she's been acting like she's the only top black female. She even has a song on her album called "Alien Superstar", saying she's the only one and no one can compete with her. She only made that remix to sell a song while it's trendy to give props. She's a fake. But whatever. She's no genius, all of her songs are about her body, money, and toxic relationships. Never call her a genius when real artist have more range.
the gays saved Yonce! she has become relevant once again....her uncle wasnt anywhere to be found in her first 5 albums. i am glad she finally made a memorable dance album like madonna's Confessions and Kylie's Fever
If she hasn’t changed I would be worrying about her; time is constantly moving; I believe not one being can stay the same; it just wouldn’t be healthy for the soul
I'm glad you bring up Dua Lipa's FUTURE NOSTALGIA - I imagine that's the album people will compare RENAISSANCE to but she tells us in the album, "Future Renaissance, study my technique".
Yall ain't no real Beyonce fans because if you were you would realize this ain't even the same woman. This is a body double. All of these mishaps with her music, the video they leaked of her and Jay walking into her Renaissance party she is seen looking up in the air as if the setting is new to her. Some of her other pics she looks very different.
@@jennyvone nobody is that blind. Go look at her photos she took at that roc nation brunch. Then look at these new photos. Forehead big as hell. Now they got CGI to help enhance the looks but that ain't her. Showing off her body the way that she has lately. Let's see how she does the stage shows. 😏
I would urge you to correct one very important part in this video! The part about her looking for validation from a man. I cannot say, that I ever heard that in her music, but if it were there, it most certainly was NOT on her album "BEYONCÉ", especially not the track "Partition". That song is all about sex, fighting the misconception that feminists don't love having sex [with a man]. It was after her giving birth to Blue Ivy and feeling like a sexy woman again. It's pure passion and pleasure for both (her and Jay 🙂)!
Love all your videos!! I been waiting for the perfect time to sit and watch this one😂. This was a really good favorable take on Renaissance and I appreciate that. I’m a long time Beyonce fan and imma be honest Renaissance did not eclipse my current favs. After first listen I just gotta say Beyonce the rapper is not for me. I can vibe to the music, but I’ll wait to see what these next two parts are gonna do.
BEYONCÉ IS A MUSICAL GENIUS period !❤ SHE DON'T NEED ANY MUSIC VIDEO OR PROMOTION FOR HER MUSIC TO DOMINATE THE MUSIC INDUSTRY AND I'M SO SORRY (i'm not) BUT Y'ALL FAVE COULD AND WOULD NEVER BE LIKE HER !...🎉 (but if she decide to give us the visual and more live performance we would bee so happy)😊😊😊
and not to mention of COURSE Nicki Minaj was ReAdY with Super Freaky Girl and the sample O.o 💚 so crazy to hear the references to this "renaissance" in our music scene these last few years emulated through so many artists.
Please do 2pac’s 1995 classic album me against the world because it’s own, removed from the hype, me against the world is just a very quality record that finds an artist coming into his own through the influence of his peers, both local and musical.
Great showcase of Beyoncé’s ghost writers and their ideas. Let’s not give Beyoncé creative credit for what is work of 100 other true creatives…she’s not that deep lmbo. Seen in her social intelligence 👍🏾
I’m so glad to see so much love and appreciation for her “why” behind this body of work. There’s already so many people saying she’s just exploiting an audience that being those that love house music and LGBT groups. It’s so annoying, derogatory, and dumb. Completely baseless claims because music lovers and LGBT from any and everywhere have BEEN crazing over Yonce
Beyonces new album is boring, underwhelming with just the slightest of personality that makes it bearable. The only reason it’s getting the attention it’s getting is because… drum roll please…… ITS BEYONCÉ I also find it comical that you say “Beyoncé no longer cares about money, status, capitalism” because she made a few watered down disco tracks saying so. 😂 Beyoncé is a smart and calculating woman, she’s pandering to an easy demographic- the gays, there’s nothing in her day to day life that has changed.
The concept Is nice however lyrically It was lazy, Immature, vulgar & boring definitely. It doesn't suit her. I'm not saying she can't experiment, however It feels not genuine. Her worst album .
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Please do 2pac’s 1995 classic album me against the world because it’s own, removed from the hype, me against the world is just a very quality record that finds an artist coming into his own through the influence of his peers, both local and musical.
I love this album. I love the carefree spirit and experimentation. It astounds me when people are expecting artists to stay and keep mimicking their former era of "successes" when being a true artists is all about experimenting, evolution and looking into the future, being a visionary. Beyonce is reclaiming another piece of black heritage in my opinion. This is OUR sh!t and there's nothing wrong with our favorites exposing their listeners to something new and opening that musical palette. I cant wait to see what the other projects have in store, Country maybe?
I couldn’t agree with you more. It’s so inspiring! I heard there will be country music and I am definitely here for it! I loved when she performed on the CMT Awards. I’ve always loved various genres of music, so I enjoy when artists let go of the molds society created for them and experiment with new things. I’m open to this refreshing new vibe!
@@NikitaWilson77 you said it perfectly this is inspiring! I was definitely thinking country because of her Daddy's girls. You see how they didn't even give her a nod and shut that song down all the way so she wouldn't compete with her Caucasian counterparts? A joke
@@onlysymbols that’s unfortunate for them. Luckily for Beyoncé, she doesn’t seem to care either way. It reminds me that we create what’s authentic to us and don’t put such a huge focus on getting others to recognize us. I’m no one’s “stan” but I enjoy watching Beyoncé’s growth as an artist. Something tells me that if she goes full throttle on a country album, they will have to pay attention. Times are changing, whether folks like it or not.
@@NikitaWilson77 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
I’m sure she‘s reclaiming originally black genres of Country and Rock for act 2 & 3. If she gives those 2 acts the same amount of devotion and energy, she‘ll be up for the greatest artist in popular music in my opinion. Her discography would be THAT impressive.
I feel Beyoncé is one of the few artists from her generation that kept growing and experimenting with her sound and her voice and that's why the general public loves to talk about what she is doing next.
How is regressing considered "growth". Her lyrics are juvenile and tacky
@@Jasmine-mi6sh baby you don’t have the range to understand growth and that’s troubling
@@Jasmine-mi6sh oh damn everyone. Jasmine on TH-cam said Beyoncé hasn’t grown. Let’s all pack it up!!
@d b if that’s what you got from it then that’s on you lmaoo
She bought into the hypersexualization of black women and has been almost naked lately. One would think a woman of her stature was better than that but nah, she went full haux.
Renaissance is my favorite Beyoncé album to date. It was love at first listen.
Agreed! The growth is palpable!
It was love at 3rd listen for me, and now it’s obsession. Lol
Was a bit of a culture shock at first
And I’m gay 😂
Same! No skips on first play 😍
i swear, she puts crack in this cuz i can't stop listening send help pls
Same here. And each listen, I uncover something else I love about it
After nearly 2 weeks i can unashamedly say Renaissance has become my favorite album by beyoncé (along Lemonade) and on track of becoming one of my favorite albums of all time. Fanatical, experimental album
Black women musicians are rarely bestowed the title of musical genius. Beyoncé is a musical genius. Period. She knows who to enlist to obtain her vision just like any other extraordinary record producer (Quincey Jones) does. With each listen of her whole catalog (including Renaissance) I am amazed.
I will end anyone who disagrees with this.
Beyonce is not a musical genius but she has genius marketing. She knows how to sell herself in order for the public to eat it up and believe she's as great as she seems. Missy Elliot is more of a musical genius. The work she's done with various artist over the years, including Beyonce, speaks for itself.
@@shadowgoon911 Beyoncé manages her own marketing through her own company, so by your own admission, she's a genius regardless.
@@shadowgoon911 you know there can be more than one musical genius right. Both Beyoncé and Missy Elliott are musical geniuses. I dislike the fact that when it comes to Black women folks feel only one can hold a certain title. Beyoncé does all of her own vocal production and arrangements, she executive produces all of her music etc. Folks need to stop downplaying vocalists and what they contribute overall to projects.
@@KairoK thank you for your response ❤️
Very interesting commentary. My perspective differs, however. To me, Beyoncé is not an artist who reveals herself through her music. She lets people in with little nuggets here and there, but mostly she’s fiercely private. The fact that she doesn’t do interviews is also telling of this. In my opinion, she holds back even more so with Renaissance by singing mostly in 3rd person. If singing in 1st, she often portrays characters. For example, in “break my soul,” when she talks about quitting her job and being worked so hard. She’s obviously trying to relate to us common folk because who’s bossing around Beyoncé - the supposed Queen almighty? Or is she not? There could be someone behind the scenes that is doing that, record label or a corporation maybe, but she would never disclose this because it would be too revealing.
Yeah you’re onto something. Beyoncés not the type let us gather anything about her personal life🤣 And she doesn’t have to. I will say I was surprised that Renassiance is so surface. Especially after Lemonade was more personal (for her). But that’s also the fun in being a fan of her artistry - she’s always doing something new. And this is just the first of three parts!
Yeah great observations. Could be Sasha fierce bossing her around. I'm being serious. B could be lost somewhere within herself. Like a split personality. There's more celebs speaking of this. It isn't new either. Marilyn Munroe for example.
Eh, I disagree. I think her work is more revealing despite her being private otherwise.
@Day now this is a good point👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
You did such a beautiful job on this video! I absolutely love Renaissance Act I, mostly because it aligns with my goals for myself at this time in my life. I actually cry when listening to some of the songs. I know that may seem weird to some because the album is mostly about dancing and having a good time, but in some of those party songs I hear the antidote for some of the most trying times in my life. She captures how I feel now that I’m on the other side and this allows the most “ratchet” songs to become a spiritual experience of self love and gratitude for who I am today…. And it feels amazing to shake my ass to something like that! 😜 Thank you for this profound piece on an amazing body of work!✨
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OMG I cried a lot as well but happy…liberating tears
@@iambliss1180 YES! That’s the word…liberating!
Girl I was crying and twerking at the same time to Church Girl, I said what kinda Bipolar dance mission Bey got me on 😂 💃🏾
B has a stellar body of work thus far. She really gives us a story with each album and I appreciate that.😚
Kim k has a way better body
She also just has a stellar bodyy
@@loverrboyy2879 LOL
@@SexyBeautifulBabe kim’s body looks disgusting on top of being fake and full of plastic
@@SexyBeautifulBabe Yeah right! Kim is an Oompa Loompa! 😂
It’s fascinating some of the divided opinions on this album. I’ve see some call it her best album and others call it her worst. So interesting.
It’s not surprising. Some people are not into EDM/House/Dance just as some aren’t into rap and hip hop. They were expecting r&b about love and breaking up. Basic as hell.
Yea I’ve seen that to but most with ppl on shaderoom and stuff but I honestly was surprised to see how many ppl like it and said it’s her best album . I’m a Stan and I do think this is her best album lol I love it
I think a part of it is some people not knowing how to deal with an album that wasn't made for them. The album being an ode to black LGBTQ & ballroom & having different fragments of those groups imbedded in it was hard for some people to get, like certain phrases she used & her commentating in heated's outro most ppl who knew what it was were excited over the references to artists of the genre & loved how deep she delved into the culture while a lot of people that didn't know were quick to make fun of it or question what she was doing . And some people wanted her to go back to her old sounds from her older albums rather than experiment.
The more I listen to and digest the album the more I fall for it ...the difference of articulation from past instillations is refreshingly futuristic thus ushering in a new age of BEYONCE,....a RENAISSANCE 👑
Her contribution to music makes me a proud listener and partaker of such a gilded era....We luv you B.
@@antonsummers_ to be honest i wasnt a big fan of renaissance at first but on my 2nd time listening to it, it grew on me. by the third day of the release, i was already twerking on the floor singing "ass getting thicker" lol. this might not be her best album but u cant deny the fact that she take the biggest risk with B7. (and heck yeah i fucking stan this album lol and it's her best body of work, periodt)
As a gay man, I feel seen and embraced thanks to this album. The tracks make me walk with confidence.
T H I S
Same.
God made a man for a woman.... That's y u have a Mother and a Father. Check God not me cause it's his original plan in this life.
@@carlathompson725 shhhhhh 🤫 mind ya own business, Carla
@@carlathompson725 they also made Paul, a beautiful human, and homosexual, who made this comment. God doesn’t make mistakes with his creations, don’t try to change what’s perfect
I truly believe this is her best project to date. The freedom she personified and illustrated was the soundtrack of a movement and it’s amazing to see her growth as not just an artist but a vocal activist.
This breakdown was elite. You definitely have a new subscriber.
I love when people actually breaking it down instead of just talking about if they like it or not.
She is a genius. Musical creative genius. She doesn’t care about the radio- to an extent- but she’s become an artist that sets trends p instead of following them… the album is perfection. And I hope the Grammy board sees it. This video is spot on. Thanks for the deep insight
This video was beautifully made and I appreciate the references to more articles I can read about the album. Thank you!
She embraced the LGBTQ family. Held us tight and took us on a ride. I love her so much.
Hey❤️ I may not know you personally however I care about you deeply because I know how much you mean to Jesus Christ The King of ALL CREATION . I want to tell you that Jesus Christ loves you so much, he died for our sins so that whoever believes in him wouldn’t have to perish in hell but instead have eternal life in heaven. You need to understand that HEAVEN and HELL are 1000% REAL they aren’t imaginary , and hell is a horrible place I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy. God doesn’t want you to end up there he wants you in heaven and so he is giving you a chance to accept the sacrifice of his son Jesus Christ and be saved. Day by Day the world is falling apart because we are literally living in the last days of Earth there is no doubt or debate about it, Jesus Christ is coming faster then you think to bring judgement to the world and to destroy it. This really is URGENT, it’s NOT A JOKE ,Tomorrow isn’t promised to anyone, you can be alive one minute and gone the next, please take this opportunity to be on the side of Mercy confess your sins and wicked ways to Jesus , sincerely REPENT/turn away from them, ask for his forgiveness, and be baptized at a real bible believing church- ask him to enter your heart and to be your Lord and Savior before it is too late , truly believe in him and he WILL do it because it is his promise. It’s important that you seek the righteous and Holy path of the Most high God so that you may inherit eternal life and be spared of Hell fire. You can begin a new life in Christ and have a genuine relationship with him, please repent. Jesus changed my life and he will change yours too🥰, He is coming NOW! not SOON- when you least expect it!, therefore repent and make sure you are prepared. May the Lord be with you eternally💕🙏🏾
This album is Straight Trash 🗑 She needs 2 put out a Gospel album and let the world know that God is not pleased with any of this
@@carlathompson725 L
I agree
That’s what makes Beyoncé so amazing she’s the queen of unexpected meaning you neva can guess wat direction she will go in I love Renaissance more and more I listen to it a leak couldn’t stop her success that goes to show wat support and impact she made I heard act 2 and act 3 is country and rock the forgotten genre that started by African American we will see and I heard also act 2 is the Renaissance visual album and act 3 is the tour it can be either or theory we will have to see you did a great job with this video
I remember that we saw them at a Broadway play way back when I was in high school. They talked us students and were professional. I never forgot it. I was really into Ashanti at that time lol. Good memories!
African Americans have completely abandoned jazz
I love this album! on of my favorite from Bey. I'm big on intention, I believe the words you say have power and even can be spells so I greatly appreciate the healing affirmations throughout. The music is so fun and exciting! Bey & her team blew this out of the park!!!
Yesss this!!! Everything she said on this album is filled with precise intention. Like a prayer for us all to be free!
Love the breakdown of the album era here! I just want to point out that the irony of not caring about money, work, or status, is that you have to have obtained those things to even have the luxury of not caring about them.
So true usually 👍 👌
All feels disingenuous.
The album is…entertainment. The album is not genuine in the sense that if you study her as an artist, one of many perspectives you may arrive at is that she is not as transparent as you think…and certainly NOT on this album. The image she presents on stage and in her music is totally opposite of what actually does get revealed about her life in the press. No interviews? There’s a reason. Talking in the 2nd or 3 person on her songs? Disconnect. Again, there’s a reason. The messages in her songs ranging from being in control, how beautiful she is, etc., etc.? Again, it’s manufactured that way for a reason. Live long enough and you realize when you REALLY have it going on, there’s a quietness about you. No need to flex. At this point I’m almost convinced that behind the veil, there’s a woman that has more fear, insecurity, hurt, feeling of being trapped, lost and bewilderment than she’ll probably either never could reveal or admit.
This is along the lines of my thoughts. For those who have actually grown up with Beyoncé know that she’s been on stage singing/performing since she was a very young child. There’s been interviews and little snippets along the way that have eluded to the fact that she had no control over her life especially during the formative years of her solo career and during destiny’s child. That elevator scene with her sister and husband was very telling to me.
Interesting…
"Those who don’t know me and have never met me might interpret that as being closed off. Trust, the reason those folks don’t see certain things about me is because my Virgo ass does not want them to see it....It’s not because it doesn’t exist!" - Beyonce for harpers bazar 2021
@@nonnieJ94 who are "those" people you are talking about because no one ever said that
Well yes, there’s multiple interviews and a lot of songs where she said that she’s insecure and has insecurities…gosh, she is a human lol … relax
I must admit it took me a few listens to really like it but now I do. I really appreciate Beyonce for evolving each time she puts out a record. Heated is the track I listen to the most. I love the beat, her vocals sound so pretty and I love her rapping on it. "Uncle Johnny made my dress that cheap spandex she looks a mess!"
I love all Beys albums and like her others I haven't stopped listening to this album. It's so refreshing upbeat. It's just different. Cannot wait for the whole trilogy
The fact that it was so dedicated to her gay uncle Johnny and the LGBT/Trans & African American communities is so powerful! In a time where these groups are being attacked more than ever
She is ushering in the new era of Saddam and gomorrah
Ehhhh more than ever ? That’s an stretch
@@marilyn1984 a huge stretch. 😂😂
@@marilyn1984 Currently there is hundreds of anti-trans legislation that goes after HEALTHCARE and even after children and anti-gay legislation in SEVERAL states-mine included, I’m planning to literally flee this place. Clarence Thomas alluded that they were gonna try to overturn the case that made gay marriage legal in his decision after overturning Roe v Wade. Its not a stretch at all just because you aren’t up to date with what’s going on
don’t get it twisted she just wants you to worship her not God
In the years to come Beyoncé's discography will be studied in music schools. I don't think people are realizing how groundbreaking this is and how insane this woman is. I could write two different essays about how iconic lemonade and self titled alone were. To think that at her 25th year in the music industry and she is still able to produce a work like this and still sell like how she used to sell in her debut era is crazy. 190k PHYSICAL copies sold in first week, 350 Million streams across all music platforms, 115 MILION Spotify streams first week. She now occupies 4 of the top 5 best selling first week album sales by Black women. THIS is how you do a music career. THIS is longevity. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN , THE FIRST LADY OF MUSIC BEYONCE GISELLE KNOWLES CARTER
Alien Superstar.
dont even forget the fact that she changed the trajectory of the music industry with the surprise drop of self-titled. truly a legend purr
If you love a good pop act, discovery, and art then you should also study Mariah Carey. I don't think people realize how groundbreaking she actually is especially since her work is original. The records she has broken and set will have you on way more than two essays, and Beyoncé actually studies her!
@@TheArtofBeingReacts mimi lacks the longevity present with beyonce
@@lucasb9285 How love because Mariah goes to number one in her sleep? She was just number one in January...Mariah was getting the bag before it was called "getting the bag". She goes to number one every year off of a song she wrote a thousand years ago..can Beyoncé do that? Let me answer that, she hasn't, so what are you talking about? Mariah is literally The Queen of Longevity...while sleeping.💅🏾👀👑
This was Beautiful…like a curated art show…this was a whole vibe…well done!
an amazing analysis of 'renaissance'. I loved every moment of the project and I look forward to her visuals and the upcoming 2 acts! ✨💿💿
It is easy to say your power doesn't derive from money, when you have money
Album is out of this world.
This album is golden 🙌🏾💯😍🥰🤩
Beyoncé always represents for the African American girlies in the most beautiful way, we love her so much 💕💕
No she dosent. She reps vanity abd shallowness.
@@Jasmine-mi6sh heal💕
@@Jasmine-mi6sh Damn you must be a real bitter chick. I see you clicking and commenting on ANOTHER Beyonce video. It's obvious you're a fan in denial.
@@Jasmine-mi6sh find god and heal
@@kikiminaj9328 everyone needs to do that. She os Jane toussaint 2.0 from the movie school daze. All style with zero substance
Here is to a "New Age" a RENAISSANCE 💎
U mean Saddam and gomorrah?
People obviously DO NOT appreciate, NOR understand artistic evolution.......what's even more interesting is how artists are also criticized for NOT taking risks, and staying in a "box". Damned if they do, and damned if they don't, so I say, do whatever works for YOU.
If you think about it, she rides the wave of pop culture for every release and tries to relate to the middle and lower classes.That's what she does. She capitalizes off of the social issues; even though some of the things she says might not have anything to do with her. That is why in "Who run the world" she talks about hardworking women, while in "Break my soul" She talks about quitting her job. She sees the social changes every year and incorporate those messages in her songs and will try to relate. Not saying no one else does it, but it's nothing new.
Please stop. She doesn’t “ride the wave” most of her work is about her personal experiences and perspectives as a black woman, for one thing, including being a hardworking woman. Second, reflecting the times and making music that speaks to her fans is not “riding a wave”, it’s creating a safe space for them, which is exactly what she said she wanted to do.
She’s legendary. Literally a living legend. And she’s soo humble
A humble person dosent tell people to "bow down"
@@Jasmine-mi6sh seems like you have some demons you're trying to fight off baby and you are taking it out on her. Beyoncé came out and said a long time ago that the song wasn't made for anyone but the ones who doubted her and the people that hated her guts for nothing. For the people that tried to bring her down because she was doing her thing and that she wanted to let them know she wasn't going anywhere any time soon and she wasn't lying. But this wouldn't be the first time she said she wasn't going anywhere. She said it back in DC in "Survivor" and my baby didn't lie. Too many people tried to slander her name, talents, etc when she does nothing. WOMEN taking shots at her too. And Kerli Hilson was one of them. She made a whole song (aka a diss) towards Ciara and Beyoncé. She told Beyoncé that she needed to go and sit down and have some children which Beyoncé would kind of respond to in Run The World. People take shots at this woman every day because they know she won't say anything but when she does I'm happy. She's a human being and people need to know their place.
@@Jasmine-mi6sh it’s a song. Cardi b talks mad shit in her music but she’s incredibly humble too
@@Jasmine-mi6sh bruh she has every right to tell us "bow down" and come on its just a song lmao. she works freaking hard and she deserve to be called queen b, like no joke
@@Jasmine-mi6sh You bowed down
I was waiting for this!!!
Love this. Thank you for making this
This album made me wanna dive deeper in lgbtq history (specifically black lgbtq history) and things like the history of ballroom. I dunno i just thought since I’m here listening to an album that’s so obviously referencing this world i would feel wrong to enjoy and celebrate it without knowing the struggle it took to get to this level and try to understand why this would mean so much to someone who this would specifically effect. I’m aware I could enjoy this just as a person lol because this album is terrific and I’m sure this album is for everyone.
This album is everything ✨
Loved this still enjoying it on repeat and I’m excited to see what she does for act 2 and 3 as well as Visuals
What a great analysis on the album, just a great video all around thank you
“A place to be free of perfectionism” - says a woman who controls fans’ photo-taking at her concerts.
Well said! This album is a masterpeice!
what gets me about Beyonce's haters is the misogynoir of it!! Instead of she's a hard worker, she's a try-hard, Instead of confident and knowing her worth, she's full of herself. Instead of accomplished, she sold her soul to the devil for success. Like a woman of color isn't capable of success and excellence in her own right. Not liking an artist is understandable, no one will ever appeal to everyone but try to tarnish someone because you don't "like" them is insane.
Or maybe she did. And Beyonce isn't the only black female artist that exist, so not praising her doesn't mean people are against a success black woman. Whitney Houston? The real queen. Beyonce is not the ideal artist to everyone. She does give off bad vibes.
@@shadowgoon911 not praising her is not the same as hating her and bad mouthing her. And I said she's not to everyone's liking that's expected but giving bad vibes is not really a real criticism now is it?
@@shadowgoon911 WTF does Whitney Houston has to do with the convo. Whitney was litteraly dragged by the black community in the 1980s for sounding "too white". Al Sharpton had a campaign against her calling her "Whitey". And she got booed at the 1989 Soul Train awards. She was also mocked by the black community as well as the mainstream white media for her drug addiction too. Those shit were very hurtful to her. Just bc someone dies does NOT mean that we can erase their History. So stop using Whitney as an example when she wasn't treated better by thé black community or the mainstream media as Beyoncé either when it comes to misogynoir. And the real Queen ? WTF does that even mean ? There's multiple Queens WEIRDO. Beyoncé just dropped the Break My Soul (Queens remix) featuring Madonna aka The Queen of Pop
@@chrisman3431 That was one moment in her career, the black community always stood behind Whitney. She was honored at the BET Awards while alive and at the height of her drug addiction. Beyonce overrated she's trying to use all of these women to benefit her own career push. All of Beyonce career she's been saying she's been acting like she's the only top black female. She even has a song on her album called "Alien Superstar", saying she's the only one and no one can compete with her. She only made that remix to sell a song while it's trendy to give props. She's a fake. But whatever. She's no genius, all of her songs are about her body, money, and toxic relationships. Never call her a genius when real artist have more range.
@@shadowgoon911 "Monday I'm overrated Tuesday on my dick" that line is for you dear
I love the album! And I have to admit I was surprised. I have about five or six favorites. It is a sensually sonic celebration! 🎉
Oh this is gonna be GOOD!
I love your French accent its so beautiful and your English is amazing .
Thank you
Brilliant break down! You’ve gained a new sub ♥️👏🏾
She did not change I love her she’s serious and she’s a Queen
the gays saved Yonce! she has become relevant once again....her uncle wasnt anywhere to be found in her first 5 albums. i am glad she finally made a memorable dance album like madonna's Confessions and Kylie's Fever
CUFF IT, BREAK MY SOUL, THIUQE. MY FAVORITE SONGS ON THIS ALBUM
@@Grace-pz8ll Summer Renaissance and Energy i like too now
If she hasn’t changed I would be worrying about her; time is constantly moving; I believe not one being can stay the same; it just wouldn’t be healthy for the soul
What a well done video! Immediate subscribe-- you are a such a thoughtful and observant connoisseur!
10:00 She talks about it in the beginning of her song Haunted.
Renaissance is the best album 🪩
I'm glad you bring up Dua Lipa's FUTURE NOSTALGIA - I imagine that's the album people will compare RENAISSANCE to but she tells us in the album, "Future Renaissance, study my technique".
She's not as deep and sophisticated as she wants you to think!
Love the new Beyonce ablum she killed it♥️💕
She is brilliant. Disco delivers!
Love this! Amazing review!
Bey has her natal Pluto in the 1st house. Transformation is the name of the game!! Those who know know 😉
Yall ain't no real Beyonce fans because if you were you would realize this ain't even the same woman. This is a body double. All of these mishaps with her music, the video they leaked of her and Jay walking into her Renaissance party she is seen looking up in the air as if the setting is new to her. Some of her other pics she looks very different.
🤣🤣🤣why you reaching 🤣🤣🤣
Yea no
@@jennyvone nobody is that blind. Go look at her photos she took at that roc nation brunch. Then look at these new photos. Forehead big as hell. Now they got CGI to help enhance the looks but that ain't her. Showing off her body the way that she has lately. Let's see how she does the stage shows. 😏
Get off them drugs bebe
reaching real deep lol
Not a fan of the new Beyonce image. I will wait for act 1 and 2
I love her & still respect her. However this album was not her best. Concept Is nice however lyrically...... It Is weak.
yeeeeeeeeeessss, i was waiting for thisss one!
I would urge you to correct one very important part in this video! The part about her looking for validation from a man. I cannot say, that I ever heard that in her music, but if it were there, it most certainly was NOT on her album "BEYONCÉ", especially not the track "Partition". That song is all about sex, fighting the misconception that feminists don't love having sex [with a man]. It was after her giving birth to Blue Ivy and feeling like a sexy woman again. It's pure passion and pleasure for both (her and Jay 🙂)!
I'm praying for all of y'all in these comments 🙏
At first I didn’t understand it but I took time to listen to it and it’s fire 🔥🔥🔥so far her best album 💿 Alien 👽 Superstar 🤩is my fave 💗💗
Same! 👽✨💫
Amazing videos. Renaissance is in my top 3 best Beyonce albums, but it is still too soon to stablize a particular order
Renaissance = Rebirth mimicking
Baptized by Fire = Reborn
virgo's groove sounds like a daft punk song lol
That was interesting. Thank you for sharing.
Excellent content! 👍🏽
Such a good video ❤️
Love all your videos!! I been waiting for the perfect time to sit and watch this one😂. This was a really good favorable take on Renaissance and I appreciate that.
I’m a long time Beyonce fan and imma be honest Renaissance did not eclipse my current favs. After first listen I just gotta say Beyonce the rapper is not for me. I can vibe to the music, but I’ll wait to see what these next two parts are gonna do.
BEYONCÉ IS A MUSICAL GENIUS period !❤
SHE DON'T NEED ANY MUSIC VIDEO OR PROMOTION FOR HER MUSIC TO DOMINATE THE MUSIC INDUSTRY AND I'M SO SORRY (i'm not) BUT Y'ALL FAVE COULD AND WOULD NEVER BE LIKE HER !...🎉
(but if she decide to give us the visual and more live performance we would bee so happy)😊😊😊
Amazing review
Out done yourself again Bro 💪🏿😎 🔥
How can you not discern?? How blind can we be?? Let’s open our spiritual eyes please…
and not to mention of COURSE Nicki Minaj was ReAdY with Super Freaky Girl and the sample O.o 💚 so crazy to hear the references to this "renaissance" in our music scene these last few years emulated through so many artists.
I knew it! They’re celebrating LGBQT
Sending you love from Togo
The best album of Beyoncé
Renaissance is a work if art musically! Love "Break my soul"! Such a bop! Bey is back on top form!
She has sung about capitalism before "working 9-5 just to stay alive, how come?"
excellent video
Sasha Fierce in Full Force.
Have you all read and understand the lyrics????
This Album is Groundbreaking
Brilliant ❤️✨
Please do 2pac’s 1995 classic album me against the world because it’s own, removed from the hype, me against the world is just a very quality record that finds an artist coming into his own through the influence of his peers, both local and musical.
i feel like she liked the get down on netflix
Great showcase of Beyoncé’s ghost writers and their ideas. Let’s not give Beyoncé creative credit for what is work of 100 other true creatives…she’s not that deep lmbo. Seen in her social intelligence 👍🏾
Not writing your own songs is not that bad as you thing lol
I’m so glad to see so much love and appreciation for her “why” behind this body of work. There’s already so many people saying she’s just exploiting an audience that being those that love house music and LGBT groups. It’s so annoying, derogatory, and dumb. Completely baseless claims because music lovers and LGBT from any and everywhere have BEEN crazing over Yonce
She's going to stay with her 🐫 until the end
I don't care what nobody say I love Beyonce no matter what fuck y'all I love you 🐝
This was tastefully done ✅
She is our Queen! 👑 🌈 🏳️🌈 👑
This will go down as Beyoncé best album ever!
I feel so left out. Everyone keeps saying this is such a unique, impactful album.
I don't get it, I just hear noise 🤷🏽♀️
Lol, that's ok. Everything ain't for everybody. 🤷🏾♀️
It's not her best. Lyrically It's very weak.
It's not some album that Is deep or talks about Issues.
Just made the times & for dancing
Beyonces new album is boring, underwhelming with just the slightest of personality that makes it bearable. The only reason it’s getting the attention it’s getting is because… drum roll please……
ITS BEYONCÉ
I also find it comical that you say “Beyoncé no longer cares about money, status, capitalism” because she made a few watered down disco tracks saying so. 😂
Beyoncé is a smart and calculating woman, she’s pandering to an easy demographic- the gays, there’s nothing in her day to day life that has changed.
The concept Is nice however lyrically It was lazy, Immature, vulgar & boring definitely. It doesn't suit her.
I'm not saying she can't experiment, however It feels not genuine.
Her worst album .
Is beyonce still sasha on stage or is she now beyonce ?