4 hours ago, Pepo said:

Those two songs are exquisite.

 

Interestingly enough, not only was TWYB a showcase of her versatility, as it represented her first ever Folk endeavor, but it was also a preview of CC.

 

There would be no 16 Carriages or act ii altogether now, if it hadn't been for the I Am side 

Other than that, melodical Pop really suits Bey, and IASF is a proof of that.

TWYB also segues perfectly into 1+1. 

2 hours ago, DR0GO said:

If Matthew was still involved, what would've been the Reni and CC singles? 

bms, alien, cuff, heated, ahap, church girl

16C, texas, shb, most wanted, bodyguard, yaya

1 hour ago, Iaintsorry said:

None. Both projects probably wouldn't even exist under Matthew's management. 
 

He was really good with marketing Beyoncé the pop star, but not Beyoncé the artist. You can tell she had to fire him to grow both her career and her craft. 
 

For example, I don't think the surprise releases of Self Titled or Lemonade would have happened if he had a say since they go against what is tried and trued which you can tell was always Matthew's approach, even nowadays when he talks about how he developed and marketed Destiny's Child/Beyoncé's early career. He always puts commerce first and the music second.

I think Mathew would've been fine with Renaissance except for maybe the album cover. Mathews frame of reference is old school R&B and the Berry Gordy model of singles, singles, singles and a variety of  televised performances. For the 2000s era and times, Mathew was the perfect manager.  I do wish he stayed for 4 because that was ironically the most old school R&B album that would've benefited most from the above marketing. RTW Girls confused the audience as to the sonic direction 

mathew would've chose one of the vinyl covers.

this is a levii jeans stan acc all 2025 

 

23 minutes ago, Nippy'sReceipts said:

I think Mathew would've been fine with Renaissance except for maybe the album cover. Mathews frame of reference is old school R&B and the Berry Gordy model of singles, singles, singles and a variety of  televised performances. For the 2000s era and times, Mathew was the perfect manager.  I do wish he stayed for 4 because that was ironically the most old school R&B album that would've benefited most from the above marketing. RTW Girls confused the audience as to the sonic direction 

Well this is exactly why the albums wouldn't have worked the way they did. Beyoncé's post IASF material clicked so well because they were against the traditional way of the music industry in almost all aspects. 
 

If Matthew still was involved and gave his input, the albums wouldn't have the same impact. Think Self Titled for example, its cultural impact was in its surprise drop and on a Friday, Matthew wouldn't have thought of that. 
 

Same with Renaissance, it's apart of a trilogy with no visuals and builds off ballroom queer culture. Things Matthew wouldn't not know how to market or would favor likely. 

 

 

Happy New Year Hive ❤️❤️

Happy New Year fam! Excited for whatever Giselle has in store for us this year.

 

Happy New Year everyone! 

 

Can't believe we enter another calendar year with B still at the top of her game. Hoping a great year for all of us filled with amazing Beyoncé music, performances and content and minimal B shenanigans. 

Happy new year Hive family. 

Happy new year 

Happy new year y'all. Neque was a little TOO relevant in 2024, like far more relevant than she was for Rennie. It's getting scary, her staying power (outside of Billboard). They can't get enough of her, they want more!! 

Happy New Year Hive Fam May this year be synonymous with GREATNESS

 

 

 

Happy new year all  I hope we continue to get fed by our beloved B in 2025

manifesting a Beyoncé song in GTA VI

 

7 hours ago, nooniebao said:

 

 

 

 

They've really been going hard with Beyonce.  Probably because they've got more coming with her

Just now, Crayzik said:

manifesting a Beyoncé song in GTA VI

 

Isn't Freedom supposed to be in it?

22 minutes ago, Crayzik said:

manifesting a Beyoncé song in GTA VI

 

America Has A Problem would be SO perfect

My boyfriend got the Renaissance Vinyl in New York for us and it still has the original Energy version  

 

Talk about a lucky grab

I see some speculations that we'll get a deluxe with some Latin music? The teaser certainly gave some Mi Gente Latino vibes.

Happy the year of act iii 

1 hour ago, Kalmanta said:

I see some speculations that we'll get a deluxe with some Latin music? The teaser certainly gave some Mi Gente Latino vibes.

It's gonna be an EP called Flamenco with an extended version of its title track I'm speaking it to the universeT

CIL looks like it'll have a nice Spotify update today 

11 minutes ago, Lose My Breath said:

CIL looks like it'll have a nice Spotify update today 

Iirc Single Ladies, Love On Top and Crazy In Love had their biggest days ever on New Year's Eve last year. Cuff It also re-entered the chart. 

Edited January 1, 20251 yr by Kalmanta