Beyoncé is Done with Being a Pop Star

[@jacque8236]

It's scary that Beyonce just keeps getting better. I love that she never limits herself.

[@musermusings]

Which is evidenced even more on her new album!

[@aliadionzabohone5271]

She will go even higher and hopefully a few join her certain people have a voice that when together it's like peace for me and of course they all never really float or mingle together for fun for reliefe for love you know.69 funny af I respect him though I see a potential guy that good really do the world a good in rebuilding and demolishing I'm 3 so of course lol but no foreal you all be having some real shit that people can relate to you all know sometimes you'd be surprised how much power you as ones self has why let people limit you go so high that even the air becomes your friend and then it'll whisper and be of with you .foreal today really was impressive gates 50 all you guys be holding each other up foreal Im personally sick of this whole world like I don't understand why people accept this from people that would be nothing if it wasn't for you guys .lmao they on my list one day you guys will see what I mean .it's time for war ....but the people need love need fun and need someone to relate the gov save fuck people clearly.so you all be there heros and it's good to be fluent sometimes .you know .me personally I need a month of just doing nothing getting so fucked up that idk and Hughes mansion just wide the fuck open .just because say we don't believe in this nd that alot of people do and yo foreal like I'm tired of being this but someone has to so fuck it ain't going to kill you all to do something different.ask the people you know like I know how it goes .I'm down with darkest but I'm also light when needed and then balanced for The Gspirit.but foreal you all are respected more than the Government shit work that shit one day there won't be any more anything but positive.and freedom believe that .I'm that guy .but I'm just equal to everyone else . trying to interduce them to evelution .you guys probably already know the Gmode spirit .most people don't there lacking truth I'm real truth sometimes my typing is fucked with .but my people the power of the people we although I'm not with you all I'm the real real dead man walking with real dead spirits ghost monsters demons and shit I know you all do I share and suffer from some of your all shit but I'm The guy that can hold it up or blow it to fucking ash I choose to suffer because I have faith in my people and you guys have power of the notes like foreal I know you all smart if you mix this person with this one and this wave with this frequency my friends no offense fuck the ones draining you and congratulations Beyonce when you hit the sky sky don't forget about your people sometimes like cardi I swore she said na to making a song with you .like wtf are these energy suckers doing like you guys are in a position that is well needed like I'm Cash With A K .and fuck I gurantee you all would eat better wit me around thenvyou have in existence I have shit that most don't know and my knowledge alone is priceless it's save you all .there is no saving me so I'm on my all shit .help as many before the day .

[@chaunceybillings3443]

🐝 ain't going nowhere

[@Michael-xn9mz]

Keeps getting better at what? Being a skank?

[@dawayneneighbors9637]

It's beautiful to me.

[@casiedomingos5197]

Beyoncé will go down as the goat! In 20+ years we will talk about how she changed music, her legacy is crazy 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@musermusings]

!!!

[@jeremycollins8045]

She’s already the 🐐. She’s on her way to iconic status.

[@Lstar07]

That’s been being discussed since she dropped her 5th album in 2013.

[@odeity7029]

How has she changed music?

[@TommyDidads]

@@odeity7029 There’s yet to be an album that shook the music ‘BUSINESS’ like her self titled surprise release. Before that everything had to be (expensively) promoted to the Max before release. This allowed labels to take back most of an artists advance. Not only did she rip up that playbook, that was the point when designated singles became a thing of the past. It was a digital album & every song had its own video, which allowed consumers to gravitate to there favourites for themselves. Potentially every song on the album could be a single & got a lot of radio play. These things are now the norm. Due to that, artists now have to make sure every song on a project is the best quality. Not 4 singles & a bunch of throw away album songs. Nobody had the power, influence or balls to drop a project without warning & flip the music scene on its head as she did. Whatever ur opinion is of her as a person, she’s 1 of the very few artists with undeniable talent in every department! (apart from acting …🫣) But I have a feeling if u didn’t understand her major contribution to music before, my words will do little to change that.

[@bombguruENT]

This is why it’s so annoying to hear from so many other stan groups that ridicule Bey for not producing hits like their faves. SHE’S AVOIDING THE CHARTS ON PURPOSE!

[@musermusings]

Exactly!

[@casiedomingos5197]

The general public is not ready to embrace and enjoy the music Beyoncé is making now, but we’re seeing her effect all over. I’m 10+ years we’ll talk, watch!

[@musermusings]

@@casiedomingos5197 it will age better than her popular music.

[@EboniFlowers]

@@musermusings What makes you think that?????

[@musermusings]

@@EboniFlowers because of the substances and themes.

[@AikiraBeats]

I feel like ever since Beyoncé has switched into this more critical thinking about art is what makes me supports her even harder as a fan. Because she isn’t afraid to push the boundary and make a sound become mainstream such as Reinassance this proved to be vital. She’s going to keep going and push back through each barrier just to give people something new to listen to.

[@musermusings]

The art with social context and breadth to it will make her catalogue so much more valuable in the long run.

[@bmwjourdandunngoddess6024]

Yeah, I didn’t have internet when I was little. I had it when she did Sasha Fierce then I didn’t have it until the end of Lemonade era, even later than that. Like 2018-2019/2020ish, so to be introduced to her at that time was so beautiful to me as a Black Gay Person. I became a even harder Stan. I think it would have been dumb to try to replicate I Am Sasha Fierce when that type of success is only to be done once. She’s such a genius.

[@kalmanta1824]

She had an easy #1 with Formation in her hands, but despite that she chose to hide its potential behind an unlisted KZbin video and free-to-purchase release on Tidal. That’s power!

[@musermusings]

Exactly! Great point, another example of her deliberately veering away from the charts.

[@ayeiscam1]

yep cause it easily was #10 on the hot 100 that proves to these stan bases that are so obsessed over numbers that she don't gaf never did & nvr will because influence is more important than how many records you've sold .

[@makangajulius98]

Her new album is filled with potential number 1 songs but she chose to not promote it 😭😭😭 she gave up on the charts

[@kalmanta1824]

@@makangajulius98 BMS and Cuff It were both actively promoted on pop radio and got some decent playlisting. It’s been a while since she pushed her singles this hard, and the results are amazing. I hope Heated will get the single treatment as well in the future, with act II being released when the tour starts in summer 23.

[@makangajulius98]

@@kalmanta1824 the visuals will do the best promotion

[@ronorleans]

I honestly didn't even notice she hadn't topped the charts recently cause she keeps getting more relevant.

[@musermusings]

She’s been able to maintain our interests because of the quality of work she puts out. I think she prefers it that way rather than spreading herself thin.

[@ronorleans]

@@musermusings Indeed, like she said artist tend to put out single, single, single, until they burn out.

[@jeremycollins8045]

She’s recently topped the charts with break my soul.

[@diamondseries7221]

@@jeremycollins8045 she bought that number one!

[@AngeBiampandou]

@@diamondseries7221 Huh

[@YaaaBishhh]

Beyoncé has had her sights on the long game for a long time now.

[@91toinfinity]

Nice play on words 😉

[@amandeepgill978]

For real

[@clarissawestbrook2203]

This was an insightful video on Beyonce. I love with artists focus on artistic growth and social issues and not chasing #1 on the Billboard charts.

[@RedRypster]

Same here. The Nina Simone comparison was a good example.

[@bmwjourdandunngoddess6024]

Yes, and it’s also high in quality as well!

[@mermaidaw]

Stars don't take sides on social issues. They stay neutral. Because it's about sonic engineering. Now it's weaponised??

[@izzydallas]

@@mermaidaw Michael Jackson, the Beatles, Queen, Madonna…. Ever listened to any of their music?? Stars DEFINITELY take sides in social issues. Always have.

[@cameroncalzone8860]

i think it's amazing that someone realizes the social power they have as a celebrity, and decides they want to use it for something. it's refreshing

[@musermusings]

Yes, it is refreshing… especially when it’s sincere.

[@menacemonk4000]

I absolutely LOVE Beyonce! She's such a genius and an embodiment of a true Goddess. It's such a pleasure to witness her evolution as an artist.

[@musermusings]

It really is a one of a king career trajectory!

[@mermaidaw]

@@musermusings which King?

[@ohno7166]

@@mermaidaw I think it was supposed to be “one of a kind”

[@Markpierce2674]

Everything about you said in this video is what I always said and knew about Beyoncé career! It was completely spot on! Beyoncé knows the importance of Quality over Quantity, it will go a long way!💯

[@musermusings]

Thanks! Her legacy will be that much more powerful because of her choices over the past year.

[@kwadwothestan]

I feel like when we’re having conversations about Beyoncé’s chart success and certifications post Sasha Fierce and 4, and especially in the streaming era, people forget to mention that she took all her music off of streaming services (except Tidal) for a few years. Think about how many certifications she would have by now if people were streaming her music all those years.

[@musermusings]

Great point, I would argue that Formation wasn’t a #1 song bcus of this as well

[@KalypsoVega]

There is nothing left to say. You said everything so eloquently and so thoroughly. This was a lovely video

[@musermusings]

Thanks! I appreciate the love! Check out my other videos, I think you'll enjoy them just as much. 😀

[@TheInsaneBEAST1]

I'm glad she's not going the popstar route anymore. She's much more interesting now than before

[@musermusings]

Exactly. The new album could not be as GREAT if she catered to radio success.

[@TheInsaneBEAST1]

@@musermusings ironically she kind of did make radio friendly music, at a 90s dance station

[@YaaaBishhh]

agreeeee

[@nizardelaskar7713]

when you don't need to have a top 10 hit , you have freedom and that gives you power

[@musermusings]

Yup, no longer a slave to the charts.

[@diamondseries7221]

And less money!

[@mikelmozen3189]

@@diamondseries7221 once you form a BRAND name money always comes in. She’s just not greedy.

[@MrFrankCandid]

beyonce was lucky because her dad was knowledgable about the industry and then jay-z further strengthened her ability to see things for the longevity. not saying shes not talented or deserving but having a supporting circle is very important.

[@casiedomingos5197]

I hate how y’all always try to put a man at the forefront of a woman’s accomplishment! Yes Mathew was an integral part in the succes of DC, so was her mother and so were her groupmates. Why Jay-Z is even in this convo while Beyoncé gave him his greatest hits is beyond me. Luck is a factor in everything being successful, but her talent/determination/work ethic/vision is what separated her from the flock. She has put it in too much work for people like you who want to credit it to 2 men. Puhlease 🙄

[@georgehudson5019]

@@casiedomingos5197 you're right it's not just the father. Actually Beyonce should be the poster child of what a two parent household could accomplish. And yes Beyoncé made Jay Z a king and Jay Z made Beyoncé a queen, because you can't be a king or a queen without being married or having children.

[@ayeiscam1]

@@casiedomingos5197 misinterpretation. You totally misunderstood what he's trying to say

[@des6548]

In hindsight, considering Renaissance has since been released, I think this analysis is incredibly spot on. Renaissance follows this pattern. No promotion, no interviews, no visuals, just a link in her Instagram bio. Beyonce as an artist could definitely be studied, it’s just so many layers to it.

[@musermusings]

Im glad to hear that as I was worried if this analysis would be relevant with the new album!

[@blackcosmos]

U are so eloquent. I thoroughly enjoyed listening n watching this upload. Beyonce could sing Mary had a Little Lamb n it would be a hit n I'd support it! The most impressive aspects of Beyonce's career to me would definitely be Beychella + The Gift album n simply because she was representing for the black community 100%....

[@musermusings]

Thanks so much for the compliment. It’s some of t the most admirable aspects of her catalogue/career. Without this shift in subject matter/context her legacy wouldn’t be as rich and layered! Check out my other videos, I’m sure you’ll enjoy them too!

[@novepipps]

One of the stars that is always everywhere, but you never get sick of her.

[@musermusings]

🙌🏽

[@YaaaBishhh]

fur real

[@dasiagraves1050]

I loved it and I agree she still is a well defined pop black queen and I stan for her new album period done beehive I have 100% full respect I stan

[@musermusings]

Me too! The new album is EXCELLENT!

[@onikastarmalone8348]

Yes me 3!!💯😍 Period!! She out did herself I'm always so impressed with her artistry💕💕💕💓💖

[@musermusings]

@@onikastarmalone8348 I have a video coming soon about Renaissance, stay tuned!

[@jaylindampeer3389]

Definitely me too I love beyonce

[@skuridudy9237]

Beyonce taught me to never be afraid to go after what I want and also what I believe on...I love her change in music keep doing what you are doing Queen Bee ❤❤❤

[@musermusings]

🙏🏽

[@AcesizOfficial]

Great video 💯

[@musermusings]

Thanks! Subscribe and check out the other content! :)

[@AcesizOfficial]

@@musermusings already have 💯

[@codisordelet8380]

Beyoncé is so beautiful it’s just unreal!

[@musermusings]

She sure is!

[@starchild7820]

Plastic surgery wigs botox makeup , anyone can look perfect for millions of dollars

[@musermusings]

@@starchild7820 Beyoncé was always a beautiful woman. Gorgeous from day one.

[@TishaBrandi]

Good for her. The music industry drains the art out of artists ❤❤❤

[@musermusings]

It really does!

[@91toinfinity]

Beyonce really the GOAT

[@musermusings]

!!!

[@starchild7820]

Not yet she still have long 2 go

[@ayeiscam1]

@@starchild7820 what makes u think that

[@Kameaux]

This was excellent. You understand her vision. A+

[@musermusings]

Thanks! Appreciate the love. New videos coming soon, stay tuned!

[@jackthrone5555]

Nice narration loved it bro

[@musermusings]

Thanks! I appreciate it. 🙏🏽

[@llewujyelhsa]

Her new album also proves this! Chefs kiss ❤

[@musermusings]

Exactly! I didn’t know if this video would still be relevant with the new album but I guess I was right! ☺️

[@brandonpenn4601]

wow. so well researched and said. You get it!

[@musermusings]

Thanks! I tried. 😫

[@joshuapeterkinjackson8092]

You’re spot on and more….👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️

[@musermusings]

Thanks! I’m glad the points are still relevant after Renaissance.

[@GamerandFood]

Even if she is she deserves it she’s been working for like idk 25 years I honestly don’t know anyone working harder RESPECT HER

[@musermusings]

What’s your fav Beyoncé album?

[@nsimms349]

This documentary is excellent… well done, I thought this was made by a major entertainment network at first sight.

[@musermusings]

Wow! That means a lot. Maybe you’ll enjoy some of my other videos as well! Check out my channel. 🙏🏽

[@thisismystone9658]

Thank you for making this.. I have always loved her songs, they helped me grow, they helped me express my pain, fantasies and exploit my very much sexual energy. They taught what to desire in a man, how to attract the attention of a man, how to focus on my side in a relationship as well include the other party in my focus(non selfishness in a relationship).. They taught me about fashion, embrace of self, they taught me to talk about myself.. They validated my feelings and thought patterns. Not to mention the mimicking of her voice ranges. Her lion king oriented songs did well in telling me about motherhood, even though I am not yet a mother biologically.. she taught me about family, to pride in family and look upto the elders, she taught me to desire and to have a road where I am headed for myself and for purposes of inspiring others.. she taught me about what to fear(fear to die without having done anything significant in the lives of others)... Although I have not embarked on this new album. Especially now that I see it with the eyes of a psychologist, a Christian and a Muganda woman and I fail to pick up on them, which is my bad ... I very much revere the woman. She took me through my early adulthood years. She has placed such a huge stone in the making of the woman I am. I shall always appreciate her.

[@musermusings]

Well there, Beyoncé seems to have taught you a lot.

[@thisismystone9658]

@@musermusings yes, she did

[@gerradwalker346]

@@thisismystone9658 wow ok good for you

[@kikiskreativeevents7567]

Do you have a family???

[@thisismystone9658]

@@kikiskreativeevents7567 I do. I come from a family.

[@MarvKevea93]

Now you need to add Renaissance to the mix

[@musermusings]

This video was created before Renaissance. If you go to my channel I have a new video about Beyoncé’s most recent album. Check it out!

[@sarjidmohammed]

When an artist stops bothering with the commercial mainstream pressure to compete and create hits, it can be a positive because that critiques just going too cloud there creativity and art respectively.

[@musermusings]

Exactly!

[@ayeiscam1]

Everything u said was more than true. I love how u worded this! Your a genius yourself brotha🙏🏾!

[@musermusings]

Thanks man! I wouldn't say I'm a genius by any means tho... I will take the compliment though! :D

[@SGzCMH]

5:34 I just wanted to make one point Michael Jackson's HISTORY and the albums to follow were groundbreaking in the sense that they rejected everything that was considered the superficial commercial music standards, so did Janet Jackson's Velvet Rope, and Prince revolted completely when he changed his name to symbol. Mind you, none of them were getting a whole lot of radio play on the "pop radio stations". So, Beyoncé did do anything new, she just realized what they realized long ago, and decided to follow suit with not being constraint by the superficial standards in the music industry.

[@musermusings]

You’re absolutely correct by all of this. Firstly, I am a huge fan of all three artists you mentioned. When I said never resisted structures for commercial succcess, I meant in the way of releasing albums (the traditional album rollout). In terms of content, Janet, Michael and Prince all broke the mould in terms of making subversive pop music.

[@monilaninetynine3811]

Beyoncé is a student of every person you mentioned. It's important to look at those who came before you as well as being aware of the current climate.

[@musermusings]

@@monilaninetynine3811 100% agree

[@elroe327]

nobody said she did anything new. yall always have some thing to complain about.

[@postdebut6241]

Not to mention the Queen of Pop herself, Madonna. ‘Erotica’ was not a very commercial album in 1992 and was not the type of album a highly successful pop act would release at that time. Same with ‘Ray of Light.’

[@thecerebralassassin661]

She's actually a R&B artist that does pop here and there

[@musermusings]

Pop star goes beyond the genre of music, it’s an identity at this point

[@hanifanankumbi3546]

She's a legend

[@musermusings]

She absolutely is

[@YaaaBishhh]

fur real

[@elroe327]

This is why I'll always laugh when stans of other pop girls come for Beyonce in terms of sales and billboard charts. Even with out actually caring about charts and promoting her work she has managed to sell over 200 million copies and has 12 #1 s. now imagine what numbers she could do if she actually cared. she currently has a top 10 album in the hot 200 chart and can outsing,outdance,outperform the entire top 200 artists.

[@musermusings]

Exactly, this album hasn’t had a single performance, music video or interview. Beyoncé could be more popular, she doesn’t want to be.

[@mikelmozen3189]

Rolls Royce don’t have to do commercials, neither does any other TOP cars ! The success speaks for itself! Beyoncé doesn’t have to do anything to shine so why constantly try to! Love you B!

[@musermusings]

That’s a great comparison!

[@childoftheuniverse1091]

I love the way you put together your content, it's just great! You've got a very captivating strong yet calm voice. Please keep making videos :)

[@musermusings]

Wow, thank you so much. I have a hard time appreciating my own voice, as do many others but it’s great to hear it doesn’t sound awful to others. 😋

[@ttban1988]

The fact that renaissance came after this video and it shows how beyonce keeps growing and exploring blows my mind!

[@musermusings]

Exactly! I wasn't sure if my video would be still relevant but it 100% is.

[@Trinsolo]

You explained this in way I needed to hear it. #QueenBey

[@musermusings]

I’m glad to hear that! 🙏🏽

[@tuynanna]

Interested in hearing your perspective on her newest album, RENAISSANCE. It's definitely experimenting with new sounds, with the techno trend going on. I'm still processing the new album!

[@musermusings]

Renaissance is brilliant. It’s epic. It’s pushing the envelope. It further proves all the points made in this video and salute to her for that.

[@melissaaltidor5147]

@@musermusings absolutely I really do love Beyoncé

[@alidz9885]

And since then she had another #1 with Break my soul, without any promotion. Hahah the power!

[@musermusings]

The influence!

[@4cory]

It’s quite crazy how although not caring about commercial success, some of these songs that never charted that well have became staple hits in her career, like love on top, run the world, drunk in love, partition, formation

[@musermusings]

For real. Sometimes when you chase radio hits it actually sounds dated and annoying later.

[@levonhill]

I love that she never limits herself.

[@musermusings]

Me too! What album or song do you admire the most from her?

[@levonhill]

@@musermusings Best Thing I Never Had from 4.

[@lesjones7818]

she’s sold over 200M records but I love this video 🔥

[@musermusings]

Thanks! Look forward to more video essays in the future.

[@musermusings]

@owl modern What’s the new figure?

[@tinal.hennessey8105]

💯 Impressive as she even made it this far and is still growing stronger. Be prepared because she’s a force to be reckoned with and not allowed or can’t is not part of the vocabulary in her mind.

[@musermusings]

👏🏽

[@evelyntaylor4470]

Good for you Beyonce. These so called critics can go to hell. I know artists want and deserve recognition for all their hard work, but a lot of artists have an never will be duely recognized. They the narrator states its integrity. I love how Beyonce has evolved. A gold statue will never replace your true accomplishments and accolades!!!! Keep doing you....all the best!!!!!

[@musermusings]

!!!

[@joshrivera6440]

No she not she just getting started. Love u

[@musermusings]

Emphasis on "pop star"

[@ceecee1913]

She’s had so many top 10 hits what more does she really have to do apart from make the art she wants to the girl has put in the work

[@musermusings]

Exactly!

[@mikviayatube4563]

That was beautiful put ❤️

[@musermusings]

Thank you! 🙌🏽

[@YaaaBishhh]

[@amandeepgill978]

The new album was not made for radio at all

[@musermusings]

!!!

[@Ariari-ii4ft]

I agree she is a hell of a woman,artist,singer,dancer and influencer👑🐝greetings from Sintra Portugal 🍀🍀

[@musermusings]

Greetings from Canada!

[@MarcusGOfficial]

Hi Im from the future.... You got some new material to add!!!! AND WHOOOOAH BABY ITS EPIC

[@musermusings]

Actually I just posted a video about her new album. Check it out on my page!

[@okaydmuzikkk6771]

I mean beyonce has been b the industry since the 90s! She has 2 classic albums. She's Hella rich!!! I'm pretty sure she doesn't care about trying to get a top 10 hit or a number 1!! Like... she doesn't have to. She knows of she wanted to she could but she's over the validation n trying to be he number 1 song. She's just loving and living life now. She's a legend

[@musermusings]

I would argue she has at least three classics.

[@GiselleRemington]

"Lemonade failed to produce a single radio hit", oh you are so wrong. "Formation" hit number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, That's a hit! Do you know how many artist are hoping to get a number 10 spot on the Billboard hot 100??! With a number 10 hit on the Hot 100, you have a hit single. "Sorry" also hit Number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and "Hold Up" hit number 13, those are mainstream commercially successful singles. "BEYONCE: SELF-TITLED, Drunk In Love hit number 2 on the Billboard hot 100 and Renaissance "Break My Soul" hit Number 1 on the billboard hot 100 and her New single, "Texas Hold Em'" Hit Number 1 on the billboard hot 100

[@musermusings]

Formation went to number 10 because of digital sales and streaming. It was not a radio hit, you should go search up the difference.

[@relationship8865]

Great doc. Needs more views, i shared it on Reddit for you.

[@musermusings]

Thanks a lot! I appreciate that. 🙏🏽

[@lexluthor6968]

Your commentary is excellent. Tone is a little monotonous but u have a wide range of vocabulary and I really enjoyed that. im def subscribing. this video was great too.

[@musermusings]

Thanks for the honest and constructive feedback. Still new at this thing so I’m working on getting better. Check out my most recent video about Rihanna and pls let me know if the tone is any better and again I would appreciate a straight honest answer. 🙌🏽

[@matthewfajardo8461]

Dangerously in Love is the greatest R&B hit / album of all time xoxox

[@musermusings]

Maybe in your world.

[@matthewfajardo8461]

@@musermusings which R&B album do you think ?

[@musermusings]

@@matthewfajardo8461 it’s hard to say one definitively but some of the best include: Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life TLC’s CRAZYSEXYCOOL Mariah’s BUTTERFLY Marvin Gaye’s LET’s GET IT ON Frank Ocean’s CHANNEL ORANGE Lauryn Hill’s THE MISEDUCATION Michael Jackson’s THRILLER

[@freethinker1167]

Queen Bee learnt from MJ not to mind critics

[@musermusings]

Everybody learned a thing or two from MJ!

[@sewhappy2879]

OMG THIS WOMAN IS OUR QUEEN! To listen to Her talk, to know it is Real talk from a Black Woman Not trying to be Anything but Herself, trying to sound proper Speaking the way We do For real. Embracing That Southern Drawl !To Air her Private Business to the Universe, a Heart of Gold For Protecting that Side piece ! Her Fans would have Destroyed that ?????? To Show Real Love to a Disloyal Husband To Show Forgiveness and Healing! We are Definitely being shown the Way By an Angel! For She is Truly BLESSED! Beyoncé is Above Record Sales! This must be old you didn’t Mention RENAISSANCE EVERY SONG EVERY SONG IS AMAZING THEY ARE POETRY THEY ARE WORDS COMING FROM THE HEART! YOU CAN FEEL IT 👑🐝

[@jacobladder248]

You’re a big idiot quit while you’re a head worshiping IDOLS IS STUPID.She is no angel

[@jacobladder248]

Idol worship is an ABOMINATION

[@ajat3202]

@@jacobladder248 its sick. It’s nothing wrong with appreciating talent but talking about kings/queen is creepy

[@musermusings]

!!!

[@nbnakitaspeaks]

NO SHE IS NOT DONE SHE IS ON MICALE JACKSON LEVEL!!!! BEYONCE IS AMAZING

[@musermusings]

Not even close to done!

[@nbnakitaspeaks]

@@musermusings AMEN🤩

[@mermaidaw]

Michael Jackson? He wanted to be white. So please don't bring race blatantly into it.

[@peteromenka6566]

Yeah when I saw her spirit drives Honestly I couldn't quantify or figure out her weakness but great impact generationally historic classical memories (1)

[@musermusings]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@lilmizzije]

I wish she cared about chart success, she would easily have more #1s and more top 10 hits if she did😭 ... I really miss her pre-2010 music!

[@musermusings]

If she had continued to try and make hits it may not have worked in her favor. Often times when artists continue to aim for commercial success we get bored of them.

[@gerradwalker346]

I love this narration!

[@musermusings]

THANKS!

[@Yasmin-dx3ek]

Great video! Thing is, I only disagree with the assertion that Michael Jackson used a 'tried and true format' for his success. Nothing like Thriller existed before he pioneered what has become the modern industry standard for pop releases. Especially for Black musicians. He invented the format for is own goals, just as Beyonce is doing for herself. Black artists were just simply not played on mainstream rock stations even if they made rock music. They were relegated to Black channels and Billboard's "Black music" chart no matter what they did artistically. Michael was ahead of the curb and revolutionized music promotion in his time with Thriller. The album laid the groundwork for the modern day release model. The music industry was failing in the early 80s and people were diverting their recreational attention to video games; Thriller revitalized it and introduced the modern day iteration of the music video with his innovation as well as releasing several singles from a single album and experimenting with several genres in a single project. That era of his ushered in the music video star (which welcomed the likes of Madonna, Prince etc.), and made his label so much money it allowed for Freddy Mercury to go solo. We also know how much Beyonce enjoys the video visual aspect of her artistry- and we know what his Billie Jean, Beat It, Thriller trilogy did for that (you can even tell Moonwalker inspired her visual album format with Black is King and Lemonade- she even referenced watching his videos to inspire the endeavor). He trailblazed with the goal to appeal to as many people worldwide as possible after Off The Wall was snubbed by the Grammys and radio stations. MJ broke barriers for Black artists to even enjoy large scale commercial success in front of mainstream audiences on non-Black platforms. But yeah, I agree with so much of what you said, but Michael Jackson cannot be lumped with Mariah and Madonna because he had to walk through the fire and deal with the rejection and discrimination that eventually facilitated the success of his pop predecessors, and they'd both be the first to tell you that. The King of Pop is beyond the record sales and chart appearances in his case...it's the industry foundation that Bey, and many others, enjoy as an artistic playground today. He was pretty much blacklisted by critics and award shows after Thriller even though his music remained excellent and continued to sell tens of million ww. Bey is smart to bypass that horrible scrutiny. Hindsight is 20/20.

[@musermusings]

You know what? You are absolutely right. Thanks for your detailed and thoughtful comment. You have certainly given me a lot to think about and I will make sure to keep these things in mind when working on future projects. 💪🏽

[@romanoreid1]

She obviously doesn’t trust mainstream media and commercialism. She probably knows something we don’t

[@musermusings]

She knows a lot we don’t

[@SupastarBrrr]

Hello Muser, I love your work. Is it possible to reach you by email ?

[@musermusings]

Hey, you can reach me at [e-mail], Thanks!

[@redvelbeyexox]

I wonder what your opinions are on her newest album RENAISSANCE with a now top 10 hit Break My Soul and #1 album??

[@musermusings]

I have a video in the works about the new album. Stay tuned!

[@postdebut6241]

@@musermusings ‘Break My Soul’ was her first big radio single in years and get first Hot 100 #1 hit since ‘Single Ladies.’ The biggest break in convention with this album had been her lack in visuals strangely - which had been a big component in her artistry up until this point.

[@mone1648]

if she starts living what she preaches, ill start taking her seriously. as a person and as an artist. for me, calling for "bow down bitches" contradicts every feminist claim. but okay, as a snapshot it's only human. and that's what Beyoncé often lacks for me. her life is so far removed from the normal life of her fans. nevertheless, I wish her that her personal development was will lead her to her true self. for me, as an artist she's already on the right track since lemonade/reformation. (don't know what came first,cause I'm not into that pop/charts stuff) but much of 'lemonade' really catched me

[@lancehamilton4918]

😭😭😭So would be the dum ass who don’t understand why that song was made ….First , record labels trying to taker her out , girlies dissing her and haters was on her ass 😭😭So she said BOW DOWN BITCH & they did because she prove that she that bitch

[@tyboholley9879]

Well shit I would’ve told my haters bow down bitches to 😭😭😭😂 Beyoncé is so quite & drama free

[@musermusings]

Ok

[@factsbro1130]

This is cool, but I also feel MJ did this first with songs like they don’t care about us or black & white. In my opinion Chris & Beyonce are the current best at entertainment, but I feel Beyonce is trying really hard to be different, it was more organic with MJ. MJ made songs that many will never try go number 1. What made MJ so special was his catalog never gets old, Beyoncé has not dropped a song that anyone cared about in years. The hype behind her name is how she still charts. Chris who came after her has hade more songs people will remember this decade. But I respect her for doing what she wants.

[@musermusings]

She hasn’t released a song that anyone cares about? Lemonade was literally the most acclaimed album of 2016. “Break My Soul” is currently sitting atop the Billboard Hot 100. Renaissance is the most acclaimed album, along with Rosalia’s of this year. What are you even talking about?

[@evelyntaylor4470]

Not a fan of Chris brown, (new gen. I don't hear a distinct sound in singing voices) he can dance. He sounds like all the other pop ??? Usher, Trey, Tyrese, Harry, Shawn Mendes, etc.,, I know the pop sound is different, but they some time blend pop/r&b. No real R &B singers since Motown 60s, Luther, R Kelly. A lot of the pop and r & b singers sound alike too much falsetto. I like Bruno Mars and silk Sonic, they are emulating the old r&b

[@zermcherry3984]

What are u crazy!??? .. first off chris brown music sounds all the same he has no experimental growth in his sound. This is why he's not selling like Bey. Each Bey album sounds different and hear her growth. Ppl obviously care she's still selling albums unlike Chris lol . This is why she has such longevity and everything he else he mentioned in this video

[@joeyhodges34]

Yea I wanna know what you talking about too! You haven't listened to music in years if that is your opinion. Because you are saying the complete opposite of what is happening in the world we are all living in. Wow 😲🙄😒

[@lancehamilton4918]

Stop playing with Beyoncé plus Y’all 90’s folks killed Mj whole career when he was alive…Which is where Beyoncé made the private artist work

[@peachygreene3551]

She wanted to bring awareness to black culture because she was tired of having to conform to the American standards and trying to be the woman her man cheats on her with when We are the Queens 🎉

[@musermusings]

I think it also had to do with all the police brutality that was being highlighted through social media

[@wickedgamerwizard1105]

seen but not heard so true that is how i feel about beyonce now

[@mermaidaw]

And yes. Sacrifice is a word you will need to get used to. And ripping up convention is another way to refer to an inversion. Art at a cost.

[@musermusings]

Huh?

[@matthewfajardo8461]

It’s makes sense but tru fans never noticed. we always bought her album like clock work :: whether it was on radio or not ::

[@musermusings]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@ericogle5102]

Beyonce is changing

[@musermusings]

Change is good, no?

[@ameracapana]

Yeah cuz she’s been “POPULAR” ❤️‍🔥

[@musermusings]

Yup!

[@mermaidaw]

She's amazing and her creative genius is irrefutable but I'm sorry. She should NOT declare herself a God.

[@ameracapana]

@@mermaidaw you mean the most high?.. got you, but a God?...yes she should. Govern Ordinance Department. Govern yourselves under the most high or be controlled and ordinated by corporations which are surely under devils.

[@chaunceybillings3443]

Beyonce Will never retired I can see Beyonce still tour at 60

[@musermusings]

I hope she doesn’t have to

[@frankie7636]

and then she released renaissance. icon.

[@musermusings]

Period.

[@lytzarobles643]

It's awesome that her Dance captain Ashley is related toy daughter 🙏🏽😊❤️

[@musermusings]

Huh?

[@aliadionzabohone5271]

Where is she now ?

[@musermusings]

?

[@aliadionzabohone5271]

I'm curious what is beonmeimce.i mean Beyonce up to though .and that was an error.

[@musermusings]

@@aliadionzabohone5271 She just released a new album that went #1 almost everywhere. Are you trying to be funny?

[@aliadionzabohone5271]

@@musermusings no I'm not a clown .I'm just a guy asking about a artist I used to listen to way back .and God Blessed her she needed and deserved it.

[@aliadionzabohone5271]

And I just seen this so you tell me though?

[@CareerDropout.]

I wonder if she did just in her mind say “been there done that” when it comes to being so wavy after everything she accomplished. Lol . . . What would she wanna do next if she just left it where it is

[@musermusings]

Exactly, she’s challenging herself and her fans. What’s your favourite album from her?

[@CareerDropout.]

@@musermusings always the most recent one.. because it’s an update on maturity. . . . I can go back to listen to the old ones just to appreciate the current chapter

[@musermusings]

@@CareerDropout. I agree with you, I also think Renaissance is her best. In fact, I made a video about why it is. Check it out on my channel!

[@CareerDropout.]

@@musermusings I watched your upload along time ago and thought it was nice

[@user-nx5be2by1r]

Yeah you are beautiful singer other people say there are all I was beautiful singers to god bless the spilling the tea assign some bad things I never leave them in my head 0 we all love B Beyonce and JZ 🎉💟😘 and I do believe you have free babies not one my blue Bell 🔔

[@musermusings]

Huh?

[@loverrboyy2879]

Going to your point in Everything Is Love she sings “ If I gave two fucks about streaming Numbers would have put Lemonade up on Spotify”

[@musermusings]

Exactly! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@karmenarteyri4499]

And her 27 year old daughter is right here ready to catch her. ❤️

[@musermusings]

Huh?

[@82youtubeshared]

27 year old?

[@datnikajoy8]

your reaction to her losing aoty to harrys house?

[@musermusings]

Unsurprised yet disappointed. Beyoncé has been so close to winning Album of the Year three times now. Who knows if she’ll be this close ever again. However, the Grammys are a Scam, check out my video on that subject… I’m sure you’ll enjoy it!

[@princenurwenkarmue1925]

It's all true, I agree with it, she a queen

[@musermusings]

!!!

[@YaaaBishhh]

👑👑👑

[@sabinasmailovic1982]

She is not the master mind behind it... Others make the shots, like Jay Z but there are people above him, she is only the performer.. Dont be so naive and start seeing things as they trully are. From one handler she went to other.

[@musermusings]

You sound like a hater.

[@sabinasmailovic1982]

More like a disapointed fan

[@musermusings]

@@sabinasmailovic1982 When did things change for you? What era?

[@joeyhodges34]

@@musermusings couldn't be a real fan. Because she can't even reply back

[@musermusings]

@@joeyhodges34 I think you’ve earned a spot as a super subscriber! My favorite audience member thus far. 🙏🏽

[@msthangndcmetro]

You skipped over Dangerously in Love, her very first solo album.

[@musermusings]

It was done intentionally, this video highlights how her career took a sharp turn after the Sasha Fierce era.

[@TheAmariieXperience]

Amazing!

[@musermusings]

Thanks! 🙌🏽

[@TheAmariieXperience]

@@musermusings You’re welcome!🤗❤️

[@kwadwothestan]

Although she still makes pop music, Bey is definitely an anti pop star and I love that for her.

[@musermusings]

A lot of us do!

[@taphadieme2105]

Beyoncé's first solo album was "Dangerously in love" in 2003 & not "I am...Sasha Fierce" in 2008. Just sayin' ....

[@joeyhodges34]

He said "In 2008, Beyoncé released her third studio album, I am...Sasha Fierce.

[@musermusings]

@@joeyhodges34 Exactly, thanks for backing me up there Joey!

[@joeyhodges34]

@MUSER your welcome...not a problem...really enjoyed your videos!!!!

[@taphadieme2105]

@@musermusings Sorry, my bad. I listened again & realized I was wrong. The thing was just that you said "released her thirst album" instead of "third album". So I understood "first album". Sorry...

[@musermusings]

@@taphadieme2105 😂

[@shennellemiller7209]

Happy birthday queen 👸 I love you 😍

[@musermusings]

🎂

[@ceecee1913]

4 is her best album

[@musermusings]

4 is a great album. Timeless. However I don’t think it has the substance that her more recent projects do.

[@shennellemiller7209]

Beyonce enjoy your Bday 🎂 🥳 🎉

[@musermusings]

🎂

[@jorgemedina2567]

This is the last goodbye from Paulina Rubio, she agreed that Beyonce sucks; I declare that she's crazy and naughty! Don't come back!

[@musermusings]

I’m confused.

[@jorgemedina2567]

@@musermusings what? Mi opinion is confusing you?

[@musermusings]

@@jorgemedina2567 Was it an opinion? Or an incoherent ramble?

[@jorgemedina2567]

@@musermusings an opinion, what do you think about this video?

[@jorgemedina2567]

@@musermusingsyou know what, I'm mentioning a metaphor of my opinion, Beyonce was an excellent artist in 3 decades straight, I can't believe that she returned , her last song: break my soul, she overreacted completely, my declaration is clear, she's out!

[@cristintylervadenlovliv7121]

I think your music does a lot of good js

[@musermusings]

Yes it does