The extensive composer credits boast the likes of Hov, Drake, the Neptunes, The-Dream, No I.D., Hit-Boy, Syd, Skrillex, and more.Īcross the album, Beyoncé mixes old-school club beats with an experimental edge that brings in it into modernity. The rest of the album arrived today (July 29) and it’s every bit the transformation she promised.ĭeemed Act 1 of a “ three-act project,” Renaissance clocks in at 16 tracks with guest appearances from Tems, Grace Jones, and Beam. The song’s ’90s house-influenced beats were another clear evolution for the dynamic singer and became the first teaser of her comeback record, Renaissance. So much so that it was added to the Oxford English Dictionary (defined as a sexually attractive woman) in 2004.īeyoncé broke her nearly 6-year solo hiatus when she released “Break My Soul” a few weeks ago (June 20).
Soon after, the term “bootylicious” was everywhere. The song quickly climbed the charts, peaking at No. One of their first hits came in 2001 with “Bootylicious.” Beyoncé reportedly wrote the song after hearing the guitar riff in Stevie Nicks’ “Edge of Seventeen,” which she said reminded her of a “voluptuous woman.” The riff was then sampled in the song, prompting an appearance from Nicks herself in the accompanying music video. Though the group experienced some lineup changes, the core three were Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams. Destiny’s Childīeyoncé first made waves as a member-and undisputed leader-of Destiny’s Child. But maybe we will just leave it at 28 Grammy Awards, 26 VMAs, 24 NAACP Image Awards, and 31 BET Awards-all of which are more than any other singer.Īs she issues her comeback record, Renaissance(which is sure to find similar success), let’s dive into just a few of the iconic moments that gave Queen Bey her crown. It’s almost impossible to describe Beyoncé’s impact on the modern music world, the scope of it would reach far beyond the length of an intro you’d be willing to read, we’re sure.
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