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I love rnb I really really do. I love love love the fact Beyoncé didn’t stick with that sound her whole career. Imagine never getting the Gift, Renaissance etc like it would’ve been a loss. I think if she did her commercial success would reflect Taylor’s but fuck that honestly.

I love you Giselle but I see Sasha Fierce, I don’t see Beyoncé

In tour books or anything similar for Renaissance?

Anyone wants to sell the art book for a reasonable price brand new (ik it hasn't started shipped yet)

I am not too crazy about her debut album. However I have a few songs that I love. "Me, Myself, and I", & "dangerously in love". I was so young when this came out. Do you remember what you were doing when this album dropped? People thought Destiny Childs broke up.

December 1st almost over.. she didn’t drop te movie on its 1 year anniversary. My biggest fear right now is we will never get it on streaming. I want to watch it at home 🥹🥹🥹🥹

I’ve loved her since I was 7 years old in 2003. Beyoncé’s discography is like a book series that you just can’t put down. Once you’re in her world, nothing else even matters.

It’s like you’re wrapped in the warmth of her voice, which brings immense comfort. Everything she feels, you feel. It’s such a fantastic journey. With each subsequent listen, I form a deeper connection with her art and it’s incredibly rewarding. Her evolution throughout the years is a wonderful thing to experience in addition to the waves of nostalgia.

Once I reached Cowboy Carter… words can’t explain the feelings. I remember when she released 16 Carriages/Texas Hold Em in February, I was so dang happy! Being born and raised in the south, I do like country music and felt Beyoncé should make a country-focused album. Thought it was just a pipe dream, though. It never felt so good to be wrong!

Revisiting Cowboy Carter during this marathon was like climbing to the top of the highest mountain peak, truly mesmerizing. From beginning (Crazy In Love) to “end” (AMEN), her discography is ***FLAWLESS. I can only imagine what will be in store for us with Act III.

If it’s been said before, then it must be reiterated: Beyoncé is an amazing artist, phenomenal. If anyone says otherwise, I’m sorry but they’re just plain……………… dumb 🤭

If I had to pick my #1 favorite song of hers it would be II HANDS II HEAVEN for sure.

🐝🐝🐝This has been on my mind for years now. But is there an AI version of #Beyonce singing Unholy? by Sam Smith?!?!?!? That would be AMAZING.

If not does anyone know how we can get a version of that

Has anyone in here tried to order anything off of bey’s website from BC, Canada? I ordered a shirt through her before (last year), and it shipped and everything was fine. But this time around, when I try to order her new cowboy Carter art book, her website tells me that shipping isn’t available to BC? Even though she has prices in Canadian dollars and I’ve ordered through her before. Make it make sense!

So I am Jamaican, and there is a extremely popular Beyoncé song that isn't on streaming; "You are My Rock". I was shocked when I found out it wasn't on any streaming platforms because most people in Jamaica knows this song. How many of y'all know this song?

I understand that things happen and I have seen a number of artists having to cancel or postpone concerts (Childish Gambino, Justin Timberlake, pink) but it seems to me that she’s only done this less than a handful of times and I really wonder what the hell does she do on tour to take care of herself so diligently?

I've been watching the media and social media, and I had some things to get off my chest.

After going TF off with ChatGPT, I feel so much better now because it makes sense now. The climate today is ridiculous

It's lengthy but I had a lot to say lol

Beyoncé exists in a world that, by all accounts, wasn’t designed to accommodate her greatness. Society has never been prepared to embrace a Black woman as the icon—the apex of artistry, talent, and cultural impact. Her existence at this level defies norms, challenges perceptions, and breaks barriers that were meant to keep her and others like her in the shadows.

The records she’s shattered, the doors she’s opened, and the economies she’s boosted are only part of the story. Beyoncé has built empires: businesses, scholarships, and community programs that reach far beyond fanfare. Her philanthropy is often quiet, but its impact is loud, touching countless lives globally.

As an artist, Beyoncé is incomparable. Her visuals are groundbreaking, her stage performances transcendent. She doesn’t just sing or dance—she creates entire worlds, producing movies, documentaries, and tours under her own company. Every aspect of her craft, from writing and arranging to producing her own vocals, reflects her meticulous genius. She embodies empowerment, showing us that no matter how much resistance societal norms throw at her, she continues to break ground.

Beyoncé doesn’t just represent Black culture—she amplifies it, reminding the world of its richness, its necessity, and its enduring power. She does all this while being scrutinized in ways no other artist has ever been. Beyoncé isn’t criticized for her choices; she’s criticized simply for existing.

It’s worth noting the stark contrast between Beyoncé and past icons. Michael Jackson was revolutionary, but he mostly operated within the bounds of pop. Whitney Houston had one of the most extraordinary voices, but her artistic input was limited to singing. Madonna pushed boundaries, but as a white woman, her rebellion was never met with the level of resistance Beyoncé faces daily.

Beyoncé transcends these comparisons. She’s not confined to any single genre; she is the genre. From opera to rap, she dominates with ease. She’s a trained vocalist, a powerhouse entertainer, a producer, a writer, and a visionary—all in one. Her artistry is a fusion of all the legends who came before her, yet she surpasses them by combining their strengths and adding dimensions they never explored.

Michael, Whitney, and Madonna were criticized for their lifestyles or their controversies, but Beyoncé? She’s criticized for a selfie. Her every move is dissected, and yet she remains the most discussed, referenced, and studied artist of our time. At 43, she’s a walking paradox: adored and vilified, celebrated and challenged, yet always triumphant.

In a world full of racial tension and uncertainty, Beyoncé feels almost like a fairytale—a living testament to what is possible despite insurmountable odds. She shows us that resilience, excellence, and unapologetic Blackness can not only survive but thrive in spaces that were never meant to hold them. Beyoncé isn’t just an artist; she’s a movement, a symbol, a phenomenon.

And that’s why, no matter what the critics say, she will always represent something far greater than music. She’s a living legend who redefines what it means to be iconic. Beyoncé is a religion, a cultural cornerstone, and an everlasting reminder of the power of Black women 🖤🐝

In speculating the CCWT setlist (see previous post-I got FLAMED lmao), I've began obsessing with the organization and 'classification' of the songs on this album. This album is undoubtedly embedded with numerous-and intertwined- themes and messages, but one that stands out to me is the idea of 2 personas, "Beyincé and Cowboy Carter" that merge into one. This idea arises from not only the song Yaya- which exclaims the two surnames emphatically- but also the limited edition CC album where "BEYINCÉ" name reappears.

To define this distinction, I would say the persona "Beyincé" represents Beyoncés lineage and how she carries on experiences and her identity from her familial and cultural background, while the persona "Cowboy Carter" embodies Bey embracing the Lineage and family she is building in the "Carter" name.

Prefacing my categorization of the album, I (personally) noticed synthesis and/vagueness in the dichotomy of the personas, so I have broken the categories into 3, but it may be more of a spectrum; the categories are BEYINCÉ, BOTH, and COWBOY CARTER. I have excluded the spoken interludes from this list, but that is not to say that they don't have a place.

The songs that fall under BEYINCÉ are:

• Ameriican requiem
• blackbiird
• 16 carriages
• Daughter
• Just for Fun
• Oh Louisiana

These songs tackle ideas that I associate with Beyoncés background (preceding her Carter family) such as generational struggle/trauma, struggles of black youth, struggles building her career, and ways her cultural identity is integral to her character.

COWBOY CARTER:

• Protector
• My Rose
• Texas Hold 'Em
• Bodyguard
• Alligator Tears
• Leviis Jeans

These songs tackle ideas of family building and strengthening the bond with her beloved in both celebratory and resilient circumstances.

BOTH, I have explainations attached to each song to explain their nuance:

-Jolene: first instance of the synthesis. Crossover is seen with her overt defensiveness towards her relationship in conjunction with exclaimations of her familial background "I'm still a creole banjee b**** from Louisiane"-- both Beyoncés parents have roots in "louisiane"/new French territory (includes Alabama and Louisiana)

-Flamenco: discusses conflict that leads to losing connection with her past "day ones" in light of issues & hurt caused by Jay. I feel like this song represents an inbetweeness of the two personas, because she is showing how she has sacrificed part of her "Beyincé" but has still not absolved Jay Z of his previous infidelity--meaning she isn't fully "Cowboy Carter" in the moment presented by the song.

YaYa: discusses familial conditions and events that precede her relationship with Jay Z, but relates it to the present relationship with Jay-- 'these cultural circumstances can't hold me down, I'm going to persevere through my marital and sexual expression'

Tyrant: while not explicitly stated, tyrant alludes to previous ideas of playing a 'domineering' role in love seen in Jolene and Daughter. But rather than being defensive against a Becky figure, she is shutting down her old self -the indifferent self presented in flamenco that was lost, broken, and dependant on her man. Beyoncés old self hated a woman who could take over a man and break a traditional relationship dynamic, but now Beyoncé is that woman (as established and reinforced in Lemonade and Renaissance--church girl specifically). While not a "Becky", beyonce becomes a tyrant that lets her man know she holds the reigns and keeps him accountable. This is where the Cowboy Carter and Beyincé identities merge into a unified "tyrannical" force, as well as the first time beyonce is explicitly named "Cowboy Carter" (by dolly parton) representing her embracing the new family name, but with a powerful twist. This song potential sets the stage for act iii (maybe with themes of knowing your identity in a holistic sense persevering in a tumultuous-trump-society; but I'm in getting WAY ahead of myself)

Sweet⭐️honey⭐️buckin: this song feels conclusive in the same way that formation does, it celebrates her love while brushing off her nay-sayers--could be similarly setting the stage for act 3

Amen: TRULY wraps up the album, now that beyonce has embraced "Cowboy Carter" as a part of her identity and fought against the issues it presented, she is cooking up to fight against the issues of a nation--which is even more powerful in light of the America we are heading into.

I acknowledge that this isn't a universal analysis of Cowboy Carter--there are numerous themes presented in the album that I didn't talk about- not is this analysis intensively fleshed out. I just thought this categorization of the songs of this album was kinda interesting and I wanted to hear others expand upon it--as well as contribute differing perspectives!!!

TLDR: the album "Cowboy Carter" presents two initially distinct personas, "Beyincé" and "Cowboy Carter" that represent Beyoncés background and present respectfully. These two personas merge into one "tyrant" over the course of the album with the aims of (potentially) setting the stage to fight against systemic issues in America for act III.

EDIT: made paragraphs more distinct

Anybody score tickets to the Christmas Day NFL halftime show? Get a piece of the action with this commemorative t-shirt! Seen on eBay.

I don’t even really consider myself as a fan of Beyoncé and her music, until I watched this film. I was lucky enough to see this in a theater on its first day of release, and there was a huge crowd inside. Had regrets of not seeing it on IMAX but still had a great time. Definitely one of the best theater experiences I had.

I don’t even know when I am gonna be able to see this one again tho. I just wanna hear the live versions of the songs cause they all sounded great.

We probably already got it if Act II didn’t come too soon. The queen is already focused on promoting Cowboy Carter.

Hi beloved 🐝 hive, I love yall deep.

Listened to sandcastles randomly today and just started crying. I almost forgot about how beautiful this song is. That voice crack where she says “what is it about you I can’t erase”? And then the verse..not every promise works out that way… a masterpiece.

Would love to rediscover the song/lemonade with you 🥰

this song is just so amazing and sad at the same time. her voice is amazing, the love i have for her is unmatched & unconditional.

sorry for the boring question but when i say i’m a new fan i mean i have always liked her music (although mainly knowing her mainstream stuff) but only recently started to get into her discography properly! so far my favs are green light, upgrade you and pretty hurts :)

just curious as to what album i should listen to all the way first!

So many amazing albums came out this year and I’m interested in seeing how diverse (or not 💀) the hive is when it comes to our favs for this year!

I’m shocked I even have a top 5 because I don’t even typically listen to full albums unless it’s Beyoncé (or listen to rap music much for that matter) but the girls really did their thing this year and put out some amazing and cohesive projects!

Mine in no particular order are:

Cowboy Carter - Beyoncé

Hit Me Hard and Soft - Billie Eilish

GNX - Kendrick Lamar

Short n’ Sweet - Sabrina Carpenter

Chromokopia - Tyler, the Creator