Beyoncé's 'Renaissance' is a thotty, naughty and ethereal work of art : Pop Culture Happy Hour : NPR

On Beyoncé's new album Renaissance, the superstar channels a rich history of Black and queer music. There's disco, dancehall, bounce, house, gospel, freestyle and funk — all served up in a confident, sexy and thotty gumbo. Now that we've had some time to sit with (and get down to) the album, how are we feeling? Was it worth the wait?
On Beyoncé's new album Renaissance, the superstar channels a rich history of Black and queer music. There's disco, dancehall, bounce, house, gospel, freestyle and funk — all served up in a confident, sexy and thotty gumbo. Now that we've had some time to sit with (and get down to) the album, how are we feeling? Was it worth the wait?

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Beyoncé's 'Renaissance' is a thotty, naughty and ethereal work of art : Pop Culture Happy Hour : NPR

Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé' is maximalist excellence : Pop Culture Happy Hour : NPR

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Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé' is maximalist excellence : Pop Culture Happy Hour : NPR

Beyoncé's 'Renaissance' is a thotty, naughty and ethereal work of art : Pop Culture Happy Hour : NPR

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