I love that the person I hear on the album is absolutely standing there answering questions. It’s not some “musical escape” or “fantasy”. This is her truth. The best part is her saying that if she couldn’t challenge the basic formulaic way the industry is ran then why even record music anymore? Realizing that she has to now make her art for her first and not worry about radio, reactions, or critics is the best lesson she could have learned and she will be better off for it. She is the best example in mainstream music of what it means to tear down walls & perceptions of what people place on your brand. They always say when you start your own business, expect to not see any major returns within the first year. That’s how I look at the release of her last album, firing her manager/father, and the creation of her production company Parkwood. There was so much going on at once, but it was the transition & turning point in her career. Self managed, answering to no one, opening a company, and releasing an album full of soul music & midtempos during a market of electro dance pop. There were a lot of mistakes and people working but she didn’t let it break her. She continued to move forward and build on her foundation which represented reliability & talent. That foundation and trustworthy brand blessed her with the Super Bowl halftime show, the Inauguration, and a world tour without any new music out. She was setting new rules all year. The pay off for all her hard work happened December 12. And as a fan I am so inspired.
So much respect and adoration for Beyoncé.
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