Beyoncé is weeks away from delivering her much-anticipated LPRenaissance to the world. On Wednesday, the music icon shared the LP’s cover art and what making the album was like for her: it “allowed me a place to dream and to find escape during a scary time for the world.” Captioning …
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For almost two weeks now, a debate around the term “urban” has roiled the music industry. Some believe it’s a barely veiled synonym for black that actually ends up harming and limiting the black artists and executives it’s supposed to protect. Others argue the term is a part of an …
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As part of her daughter’s BeyGood, Tina Knowles has launched the #IDidMyPart initiative. The initiative is encouraging Houston residents to get tested for COVID-19 in light of disproportionate deaths in African-American communities. Taking place Mother’s Day weekend, #IDidMyPart will provide 1,000 test kits, gloves, masks, essential vitamins and household items …
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President Donald Trump went after Beyoncé, Jay-Z and Bruce Springsteen for their support of Hillary Clinton in the 2016 election. He made the remarks during a campaign rally in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Thursday. During the speech, Trump reminisced about the crowd sizes of his rallies during the 2016 campaign, saying, “I …
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Beyoncé and Jay-Zoffered French fans the ultimate opening act at their final show in Paris by screening France’s World Cup victory. Before taking the stage at Stade de France, the Carters showed the match on massive screens, so fans could still watch the epic victory. In SB Nation’s video of …
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In 2017, two of the most popular singles in America were bilingual: Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s “Despacito” featured a yearning guest verse from Justin Bieber, while J Balvin’s club missile “Mi Gente” gained incendiary power thanks to a Beyoncé cameo. In both cases, the English-speaking singers made notable effort …
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Eminem recruited Beyoncé for his emotional new song “Walk on Water,” the first sample from his upcoming ninth LP, rumored to be titled Revival. The vocalist’s melismatic belting highlights the simmering, orchestral piano ballad, while the rapper surveys his life and career throughout the track, building in intensity as the …
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