Renaissance
Grammy-Nominated Duo Nova Wav Talks Working on Eight Out of the 16 Songs From Beyonce’s ‘Renaissance’
With the arrival of Beyoncé‘s highly anticipated seventh studio album, Renaissance, on Friday (July 29) via Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records, the superstars mentioned in the writing and producing credits have not gone unnoticed. Industry veterans like Drake, No I.D., Mike Dean, Honey Dijon, Syd and of course her husband Jay-Z have all contributed their efforts to Bey’s first solo studio album in six years. But no one else had their fingerprints all over the project (beside Beyoncé herself) quite like Grammy-nominated female songwriting/production duo Nova Wav, consisting of Brittany “Chi” Coney and Denisia “Blu June” Andrews. The two had a hand in eight out of the 16 total tracks. Coney and Andrews are credited as writers on eight songs — “Alien Superstar,” “Cuff It,” “Ene...
Every Song Ranked on Beyonce’s ‘Renaissance’: Critic’s Picks
After six excruciating weeks, Beyoncé’s Renaissance has finally emerged. Her first solo studio album since 2016’s Lemonade, Renaissance boasts collaborations with Grace Jones and Tems, lifts from Donna Summer and Teena Marie, and the seismic lead single “Break My Soul.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Since its release, “Breaky My Soul” has been hailed as the unofficial anthem for “The Great Resignation” and spent four weeks in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, peaking thusfar at No. 7. “Soul,” which draws inspiration from Robin S.’s seminal “Show Me Love,” set the tone for what turned out to be Beyoncé’s most danceable album yet. Each song on Renaissance flows seamlessly into the next as Beyoncé reclaims her joy ...
BeyHive Buzzes as Beyonce’s ‘Renaissance’ Arrives: See the Reaction
The BeyHive is buzzing, and with good reason. Beyoncé‘s Renaissance arrived in full at the stroke of midnight, a 16-song LP that marks the superstar singer’s first album release since 2016’s Lemonade. Recorded over three years during the pandemic, the latest drop is “Act 1,” and its crammed with assists from the likes of BEAM, Grace Jones, Tems and plus production help from husband Jay-Z, Drake, Skrillex, Giorgio Moroder, Nile Rodgers and more. Queen Bey is in elite company, having led the Billboard 200 chart with all six of her previous album releases, most recently with Lemonade. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Whether Lemonade squashes its rivals and extends that streak, the BeyHive will be eagerly awaiting. How eager? Very, judging ...
Skrillex Confirmed As Producer On Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” Album
Beyoncé has revealed the collaborators and tracklist for her seventh studio album, which is said to be heavily influenced by electronic music. So it should come as no surprise that Skrillex has been confirmed to appear on Renaissance. Skrillex will appear on the album’s fifth track, “Energy,” alongside frequent collaborator BEAM and The Neptunes’ Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, among others. The iconic “Bangarang” producer is one of a number of electronic music artists to appear on Renaissance, joining Honey Dijon, A.G. Cook, Nile Rodgers and more. It’s also worth noting that the final track, “Summer Renaissance,” will sample music by the legendary electronic music producer and Daft Punk collaborator Giorgio M...
A Beyoncé Dance Album? Here’s 6 House Music Producers Who Would Thrive On “Renaissance”
It’s album release month for Beyoncé, and the world is waiting on bated breath. After all, Renaissance‘s lead single, “Break My Soul,” has already made history. Queen Bey is now the first ever woman to release 20 Top 10 hits as a solo artist as well as 10 as a member of a group. Not to mention the house-minded rhythm and groove in “Break My Soul,” which samples a timeless dance anthem. With her previous albums, Beyoncé has counted artists like Frank Ocean, The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar and Kanye West as collaborators. And based on the creative direction Renaissance seems to be headed in, it’s fair to wonder whether or not house music producers are next up in her storied career. Here are six artists we think would slay on Beyoncé&#...
The “Beyoncé House Music Era” Is Here: Listen to Queen Bey’s Disco Banger “Break My Soul”
The “Beyoncé house music era” is here. After Queen Bey dropped her new single “Break My Soul” early Monday morning, one thing is clear: her foray into house music is only beginning. Released on the summer solstice, “Break My Soul” is the first taste of Queen Bey’s upcoming seventh studio album Renaissance and her first single release from a solo LP in six years. A gritty and cathartic anthem, the disco-inspired banger is a sultry rush of 90s vocal house that samples Robin S.’ iconic 1993 dance track “Show Me Love.” Check out the new single, which was co-produced by The-Dream and Tricky Stewart, below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles It seems fans of “Break My Soul” can strap in for much mo...
Beyoncé Releases ‘Break My Soul’ Single Early: Stream It Now
Beyoncé has blessed our ears once more by giving the BeyHive a first taste of her upcoming album Renaissance with her new single “Break My Soul,” which dropped Monday night via Tidal and a lyric video on YouTube. It’s the first single from Bey’s upcoming seventh project Renaissance, which she announced would be released July 29 and cryptically added that it would only be “act i.” She subtly announced it by changing the bios on her socials to “6. BREAK MY SOUL midnight ET,” meaning “Break My Soul” is also the sixth track on the album. (Here’s everything we know about Renaissance so far.) Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The house-tinged new song is dance-floor ready, with its piano production, crisp snares and Bey h...
APC group commends President Buhari, security agents for ‘decimating’ IPOB
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Legacy Awareness and Campaign has commended President Muhammadu Buhari and federal security agents for decimating separatist group Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The group, in a statement issued by the quartet of Barr Ismail Ahmed, Lanre Issa-Onilu, Tolu Ogunlesi and Salihu Moh Lukman, claimed that the country will in the next few months witness even more progress on all fronts. ‘On security, the fear that has gripped the nation in recent times is receding while confidence is being renewed as the security agencies are chasing down the criminals, taking the battle to the bandits, unknown gunmen, kidnappers, and other criminal elements who have been holding the country by the jugular and turning Nigeria to a killing field,’ the group stated. ‘From the...
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