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Beyoncé Releases New Album ‘Renaissance’
The day is finally here.
Beyoncé has returned with her seventh studio album, ‘Act I: Renaissance.’
Coming in with 16 tracks, Renaissance is supported by the lead single, “Break My Soul” and features writing credits from Beyoncé’s most frequent collaborators including Jay-Z, The-Dream, Pharrell Williams, Hit-Boy, Drake and Nija Charles as well as 070 Shake, P2J, Labrinth, Skrillex, A.G. Cook, Nile Rodgers, Lucky Daye, Tems, Syd, LilJuMadeDaBeat, Sabrina Claudio, Tricky Stewart, Denisia “Blu June” Andrews, Raphael Saadiq and more.
“Creating this album allowed me a place to dream and to find escape during a scary time for the world,” said Beyoncé in an Instagram. “It allowed me to feel free and adventurous in a time when little else was moving. My intention was to create a safe place, a place without judgment. A place to be free of perfectionism and overthinking. A place to scream, release, feel freedom. It was a beautiful journey of exploration. I hope you find joy in this music. I hope it inspires you to release the wiggle. Ha! And to feel as unique, strong, and sexy as you are.”
In a thank you note to fans via Renaissance’s physical copy, Beyoncé revealed that Renaissance is a part of a trilogy. “… this three act project was recorded over three years during the pandemic. A time to be still but also a time I found to be most creative.”
Stream Renaissance below.
Check out the full thank you note below via Hip-Hop-N-More.
This three act project was recorded over three years during the pandemic. A time to be still, but also a time I found to be the most creative.
Creating this album allowed me a place to dream and to find escape during a scary time for the world. It allowed me to feel free and adventuous in a time when little else was moving. My intention was to create a safe place. A place without judgment. A place to be free of perfectionism and overthinking. A place to scream. Release. Feel Freedom. It was a beautiful journey of exploration.
I want to give a special thank you to Rumi, Sir, and Blue for allowing me the space, creativity, and inspiration and a special thanks to my beautiful husband and muse, who held me down during those late nights in the studio. A big thank you to my Uncle Jonny. He was my godmother and thefirst person to expose me to a lot of the music and culture that serve as inspiration for this album. Thank you to all the pioneers who originate culture, to all of the fallen angels whose contributions have gone unrecognized for far too long. This is a celebration for you. Thank you to my Parkwood crew, my slab, Dream, and all of the talented producers involved. Mama, I luhhhh you. To my father, my O.G., my first teacher, you inspire me in every move that I make. I love you.
To all my fans, I hope you find joy in this music. I hop it inspires you to release the wiggle, ha! And to feel as unique, strong, and sexy as you are.
Love y’all deep,
B.
Nicki Minaj has made her triumphant return with the highly anticipated release of her latest album, Pink Friday 2, marking 13 years since her debut project.
This 22-track album boasts a star-studded lineup featuring collaborations with Drake, J. Cole, Lil Wayne, Tate Kobang, Lourdiz, Lil Uzi Vert, Skillibeng, Skeng, Tasha Cobbs Leonard and Future.
In anticipation of the album’s release, Nicki Minaj shared her excitement, declaring that Pink Friday 2 would be the most significant gift she’s ever bestowed upon humanity. With confidence, she stated, “I can stand by that. I will bet any amount of money that Pink Friday 2, the album, is going to make people fall in love immediately.” Originally slated for an October release, the album faced a brief delay due to vinyl production issues.
Pink Friday 2 is a follow-up to Minaj’s acclaimed 2018 album, Queen, and pays homage to her groundbreaking 2010 debut, Pink Friday.
Stream the album below.
Last week, Megan Thee Stallion stirred controversy with her latest release, “Cobra,” where she candidly revealed the reason behind her breakup with Pardison Fontaine, accusing him of infidelity. In the song, she rapped, “Pulled up, caught him cheatin’, gettin’ his d–k sucked in the same spot I’m sleepin’.” Fans speculated that the woman Megan caught him with is Jamaican artist Jada Kingdom.
In response to the social media backlash Pardison received, the rapper and producer returned with a track of his own, addressing Megan Thee Stallion in a record titled “Thee Person.” With a runtime of five minutes, Pardison lays out his grievances, accusing Megan Thee Stallion of undergoing liposuction and lying about her past relationships.
“God, I treated you like a queen / the whole time I’m a clown in your circus / I tried to pull you up out of the mud / here you are trying to drown me on purpose / you know the devil was a serpent / for some streams and some views, girl, I hope it was worth it / This ain’t for Megan Thee Stallion / This is for Megan Thee Person / Had me beefing with n-ggas you know you was f-cking / Beautiful girl but your soul is disgusting / you got everything but you still ain’t happy / that should be showing you something / hire detectives / girl, you the feds / not in your house, not in your bed / you lying to people you sick in the head,” he raps.
The track is slated to appear on Pardison’s upcoming project, ‘Ex Tape,’ set to release on December 12.
TeaMarrr has finally released debut album, ‘You Should Prolly Sit Down For This,’ marking a significant milestone in her musical journey. The album, released through Issa Rae’s Raedio imprint under Def Jam, comprises of 13 tracks, building on the momentum of previously released singles “Stunt Double,” “PutItInACoffin,” “Black Is Blue,” and “LA LA Land.”
Following her well-received 2020 project, ‘Before I Spill Myself,’ which featured collaborations with notable artists such as SiR, D Smoke, and Rapsody, TeaMarrr continues to showcase her versatility and artistic growth. Accompanying her album release is a visually stunning album video, providing fans with an immersive journey into the world she has crafted.
Describing the album’s theme, TeaMarrr shares, “This album is about the church girl from the East Coast who takes a wild turn in the wild wild west and ends up lost in the belly of the beast. It’s a musical map guiding her way back.” Her music, she adds, is “for your ears, but the natural fruit kind,” suggesting a rich and organic sonic experience.
In the statement, TeaMarrr expresses her desire for fans to connect with her music, stating, ““I want [my fans] to feel seen and want to come see me live one day so I can share the light that God gave me to shine.”
Stream ‘You Should Prolly Sit Down For This’ below.
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