so what I'm saying is COLLECT YOUR COINS @bijonse

1 hour ago, Mercurio said:

I’ve been silent because the date is still not locked in. The end of January looks like it’ll be pretty busy again.

Ugh, bad timing. Why would she wait closer to the Super Bowl? 
 

2 hours ago, bijonse said:

Might open up another credit card to get the tickets if she pulls some bullshit and announces this month. Forreal though atp she should wait until tax season most people spent all their money on Christmas 

She’s not selling until after the Grammys. Heck she might announce the tour and wait a month or so until the actual sale. She loves to milk those tax refunds. 

One thing I’m glad about is the solid single attention. No double singles, one for pop and one for urban or a US Single and an International one, just one strong punch at a time.
 

She could have released Cuff It a tad bit earlier or let Break My Soul keep going a bit longer on radio but it worked out. Now that she‘s gone back to the traditional single release we need to catch up with the visuals. 

 

I’m getting excited for the set list. There really isn’t any space for filler now, no crazy rap dance breaks, no Jay Z, no repetitive Diva/Clique/RTA/Flawless/Feeling Myself/Sorry/Bow Down. Plus the production should be even better, all the damn costumes she has saved up from 2020 or what designers will do for her now. I wouldn’t mind if the set list changes a bit here and there, the costumes though I hope they rotate but follow a similar theme in each “act”. 

2 hours ago, Mercurio said:

I’ve been silent because the date is still not locked in. The end of January looks like it’ll be pretty busy again.

So february it is

Honey honey honey! Yummy yummy yummy! Sweet! 
 

She needs to release this as a whole song. If she doesn’t mix this with Blow on tour we riot.  Nipple costume and all. 
 

 

OMG VIRGOS GROOVE TODAY IS SLAYING ME AGAINNNNNN

Heated! 

Guys, I think the acoustic act is gonna be amazing. I've been playing SOS by SZA today for the first time and I imagine an acoustic album from Beyoncé could be similar in mood and feel, if not in production. I would love it!

Am I the only one who wants more R&Bey?

 

What’s the point of R&Bey? She’ll never top Me Myself & I so why even bother

 

 

It’d be like Da Vinci painting more smiling bïtches after the Mona Lisa

 

56 minutes ago, Devin said:

Am I the only one who wants more R&Bey?

 

No. I trust that one part of this trilogy is pure r&b

 

 

56 minutes ago, bijonse said:

No. I trust that one part of this trilogy is pure r&b

 

 

Lets wait till 2028 to find out

 

1 hour ago, Mitsouko said:

What’s the point of R&Bey? She’ll never top Me Myself & I so why even bother

 

Speechless

Irreplaceable

Dance For You

Mine

Love Drought 

OTHERSIDE

VIRGOS GROOVE

 

would all like to have a word with you.

 

2 hours ago, Devin said:

Am I the only one who wants more R&Bey?

 

I'm here for it, but there'd need to be a twist. Either thematically or with the literal music. 

 

I'm very invested in her evolving, doing new things, and putting a fresh twist on the expected. Which is probably why Rennie and The Gift are two of my all-time favorite projects from her. Even Lemonade (which is nearer the bottom for me) gets a thumbs up for putting her on new terrain (thematically). 

 

So, IMO, pure R&B is only worth it if she's coming with a fresh angle. Otherwise, it's been there, done that. At least, at this stage of her career (see: still at the top).

 

As it is, I'd take the rumored Country/Southern project and/or a power-ballad-meets-folky vibe of Adele album or something purposefully throwback (like Motown-themed) from her before I'd take another outright R&B album. Especially R&B in 2023. SZA has that lane covered.

 

Rennie is such a joy because it purposefully drives in the opposite direction of this barely-there, underproduced, dear-diary, borderline spoken word R&B being peddled by Summer Walker and the girls. No need for Bey to go there and I fear it's the type of R&B she'd "need" to do if she really wanted to compete commercially in today's R&B climate. It's almost as if more full-bodied, robust production of songs like semi-modern R&B gems like Body Party, Ride or some of Bey's own songs like Dance For You, Love In This Club remix aren't given much love by radio and streamers nowadays. 

Edited January 6, 20233 yr by Cbreezy

1 hour ago, bijonse said:

No. I trust that one part of this trilogy is pure r&b

 

 

Inb4 its experimental lofi alt-rock and nothing R&B.

 

4 minutes ago, Devin said:

Speechless

Irreplaceable

Dance For You

Mine

Love Drought 

OTHERSIDE

VIRGOS GROOVE

 

would all like to have a word with you.

 

So they could ask me for advice on how to achieve half of what MM&I does on her worst day? I'm available for consultation

 

2 minutes ago, Cbreezy said:

I'm here for it, but there'd need to be a twist. Either thematically or with the literal music. 

 

I'm very invested in her evolving, doing new things, and putting a fresh twist on the expected. Which is probably why Rennie and The Gift are two of my all-time favorite projects from her. Even Lemonade (which is nearer the bottom for me) gets a thumbs up for putting her on new terrain (thematically). 

 

So, IMO, pure R&B is only worth it if she's coming with a fresh angle. Otherwise, it's been there, done that. At least, at this stage of her career (see: still at the top).

 

As it is, I'd take the rumored Country/Southern project and/or a power-ballad-meets-folky vibe of Adele album or something purposefully throwback (like Motown-themed) from her before I'd take another outright R&B album. Especially R&B in 2023. I love SZA, but she has that lane covered.

 

Rennie is such a joy because it purposefully drives in the opposite direction of this barely-there, underproduced, dear-diary, borderline spoken word R&B being peddled by Summer Walker and the girls. No need for Bey to go there and I fear it's the type of R&B she'd "need" to do if she really wanted to compete commercially in today's R&B climate. It's almost as if more full-bodied, robust production of songs like semi-modern R&B gems like Body Party, Ride or some of Bey's own songs like Dance For You, Love In This Club remix aren't given much love by radio and streamers nowadays. 

The Summer slander. 
 

I was thinking more Alternative R&B where some tracks are experimental leaning like Kelela or FKA (since she not checking for commercial success all like that). Then maybe some bops with whatever modern trendy sound in the next few years. 
 

I would be here for an R&B album only if it was in the vibe of “Mine”. Other than that I feel like it would be kinda pointless. There’s so much more genres she can play with before going back to her comfort zone. Anyways she always puts a bit of R&B in her records (POTS, Virgos Groove, Love Drought) 

What does it mean when she's credited for horn on Pure/Honey? Did she play a horn?

27 minutes ago, Cbreezy said:

I'm here for it, but there'd need to be a twist. Either thematically or with the literal music. 

 

I'm very invested in her evolving, doing new things, and putting a fresh twist on the expected. Which is probably why Rennie and The Gift are two of my all-time favorite projects from her. Even Lemonade (which is nearer the bottom for me) gets a thumbs up for putting her on new terrain (thematically). 

 

So, IMO, pure R&B is only worth it if she's coming with a fresh angle. Otherwise, it's been there, done that. At least, at this stage of her career (see: still at the top).

 

As it is, I'd take the rumored Country/Southern project and/or a power-ballad-meets-folky vibe of Adele album or something purposefully throwback (like Motown-themed) from her before I'd take another outright R&B album. Especially R&B in 2023. SZA has that lane covered.

 

Rennie is such a joy because it purposefully drives in the opposite direction of this barely-there, underproduced, dear-diary, borderline spoken word R&B being peddled by Summer Walker and the girls. No need for Bey to go there and I fear it's the type of R&B she'd "need" to do if she really wanted to compete commercially in today's R&B climate. It's almost as if more full-bodied, robust production of songs like semi-modern R&B gems like Body Party, Ride or some of Bey's own songs like Dance For You, Love In This Club remix aren't given much love by radio and streamers nowadays. 

No one artist will ever have a whole genre covered. Making a pure RnB album that stands out is really just a question of artistry. It doesn't need to have a conscious twist that can easily labelled. Ultimately BMS was not something built for 2022 audiences and arguably neither was Cuff It, but specifically in relation to the latter quality/accessible music pushed by a big artist will always has a chance at succeeding. Even Love on Top being the most popular song from 4 is testament of that.

For me, the "twist" would simply be rich, orchestral production, very layered with her now typical deviations in struct, and finally her distinct lyricism and vocal prowess & Range. Ultimately you only need to have one or 2 hits from an era to ensure it has some longevity. I don't think there's anything about SZA's album as a whole that screams mega smash, especially when you look at the wider global success it's having. Sometimes you just gotta make music and believe in it, and hope the other cards fall in place. 

Edited January 6, 20233 yr by Otter

virgo’s groove is the best song of all time 

Just now, Otter said:

No one artist will ever have a whole genre covered. Making a pure RnB album that stands out is really just a question of artistry. It doesn't need to have a conscious twist that can easily labelled. Ultimately BMS was not something built for 2022 audiences and arguably neither was Cuff It, but specifically in relation to the latter quality/accessible music pushed by a big artist will always has a chance at succeeding. Even Love on Top being the most popular song from 4 is testament of that.

For me, the "twist" would simply be rich, orchestral production, very layered and her distinct lyricism. Ultimately you only need to have one or 2 hits from an era to ensure it has some longevity. I don't think there's anything about SZA's album as a whole that screams mega smash, especially when you look at the wider global success it's having. Sometimes you just gotta make music and believe in it, and hope the other cards fall in place. 

Wait an orchestral twist sounds fun. 
 

I be worried if mfs instantly think of Ariana tho.