Beyoncé hopped online to set the record straight for her new album, “Act II Cowboy Carter.” She wanted to clarify that although the album has some country vibes, it’s not a full-on country album.
She claims she’s just taking inspiration from the genre and putting her unique spin on it. She started by giving a big shoutout to her amazing BeyHive for taking her singles “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages” straight to the top of the charts.
Beyoncé Speaks on How Not Everyone Has Openly Embraced Her Crossover
Beyoncé noted that not everyone fully supports her crossing over into different genres. However, she said she hopes that one day, an artist’s race won’t be a determining factor in the genre of their art. She’s all about breaking down barriers and letting the music speak for itself, regardless of who’s making it.
“Today marks the 10-day countdown until the release of ‘Act ii,'” she said. “Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all of the supporters of ‘TEXAS HOLD ‘EM’ and ’16 CARRIAGES.'” The star continued, “I feel honored to be the first Black woman with the number one single on the Hot Country Songs chart.”
“That would not have happened without the outpouring of support from every one of you,” she added. “I hope that years from now, the mention of an artist’s race, as it relates to releasing genres of music, will be irrelevant.”
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Beyoncé Reveals How She Arrived at the Sound Five Years Ago
Beyoncé went into detail about how she came up with the sound five years ago. Also, she gave fans what to look forward to in this new body of work. The multi-award-winning singer is all about giving something fresh and unexpected. However, she’s staying true to her incredible talent and artistry.
“This album has been over five years in the making,” she wrote. “It was born out of an experience that I had years ago where I did not feel welcomed.…and it was very clear that I wasn’t.” “But, because of that experience,” she continued. “I did a deeper dive into the history of country music and studied our rich musical archive.”
The Post Sparked Speculations About Her Performance of “Daddy Lessons” at the Country Music Awards in 2016
The talented singer’s post got everyone speculating about the experience she described. Based on the timeline, fans think she might be hinting at her unforgettable “Daddy Lessons” performance at the Country Music Awards in 2016.
For context, Beyoncé performed “Daddy Lessons” at the Country Music Awards in 2016 with the former Dixie Chicks. Their performance was mind-blowing and powerfully combined the worlds of country and R&B.
Unfortunately, despite the incredible talent, some country music artists and fans didn’t quite embrace it.
She Speaks on Criticism She Faced When She Entered the Country Music Genre
Beyoncé also spoke about how it feels good to see the unity her new tracks have created. Also, she has taken pride in amplifying the voices of the people who have dedicated so much of their lives to educating on musical history.
She wrote, “The criticisms I faced when I first entered this genre forced me to propel past the limitations that were put on me. ‘Act ii’ is a result of challenging myself and taking my time to bend and blend genres to create this body of work.”
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Beyoncé Hints “Surprises” on Her Forthcoming Project
Beyoncé shared that she has some “few surprises” in store with this album. She’s also collaborating with some “brilliant artists” on it. We all know that Beyoncé puts her heart and soul into her music, and this time is no different.
She mentioned pouring “love and passion” into “every detail and every sound” of this album. She also said, “But to be CLEAR, ‘Cowboy Carter’ isn’t just a country album, it’s a Beyoncé special.”
“I focused on this album as a continuation of RENAISSANCE…I hope this music is an experience, creating another journey where you can close your eyes, start from the beginning, and never stop. This ain’t a Country album. This is a “Beyoncé” album. This is Act II COWBOY CARTER, and I am proud to share it with y’all!” She spoke.
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