• Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Jul 29, 2022
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  1. Sep 3, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece ❤️ i love it from the first song to the last one. Thank you so much for alla the love that you put in you art.
  2. Aug 20, 2022
    10
    The best album of the year so far along Dance Fever, hands down
    Beyoncé raising the bar once again
  3. Aug 6, 2022
    10
    Two decades of honed showmanship have imbued her with an inimitable popstar poise and a peerless understanding of songcraft. She's texturally ambitious, both in the beat selection and in the way she weaponises her own instrument, but she never feels uncomfortable across a whole palette of sounds pulled from the many dance subcultures of the black diaspora. From ballroom to bounce round toTwo decades of honed showmanship have imbued her with an inimitable popstar poise and a peerless understanding of songcraft. She's texturally ambitious, both in the beat selection and in the way she weaponises her own instrument, but she never feels uncomfortable across a whole palette of sounds pulled from the many dance subcultures of the black diaspora. From ballroom to bounce round to dancehall and disco, with side orders of reggaeton and hyperpop (???), there's nothing she can't do at this point. Album of the year. Every detail in its right place. Sequenced as an event and rightfully so. Greatest living pop auteur. Tour is going to be insane. Expand
  4. Aug 5, 2022
    10
    Renaissance is just a stellar work of art. The production and sound is just exceptional; I love how experimental the whole sound of the album is, how flawlessly the shifts between different sounds and styles are while still keeping the album sounding very cohesive which gives the album a very unique sound as a whole, how perfect the transitions from one song to another are, and the use ofRenaissance is just a stellar work of art. The production and sound is just exceptional; I love how experimental the whole sound of the album is, how flawlessly the shifts between different sounds and styles are while still keeping the album sounding very cohesive which gives the album a very unique sound as a whole, how perfect the transitions from one song to another are, and the use of influences from genres that are more underutilized nowadays like disco. Beyoncé's vocal performance and deliveries were outstanding. The lyricism is superb. My favorite songs are Alien Superstar, All Up in Your Mind, Virgo's Groove, Break my Soul, and Thique. The cover art is gorgeous; the outfit, makeup, hairstyling, the glowing crystal horse just perfection one of the best album covers I've ever seen. An A+ album, my favorite album I've heard this year so far and one of the best dance records I've every listened to. Expand
  5. Aug 11, 2022
    10
    Ima be honest i didn't really care for the album too much first listen, but after each listen it got so much better, I love all the tracks and her vocal & sonic experiments, this became my fav B album very easily
  6. Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Best album of the best artist live. Queen B is god of the music, love you mommy
  7. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Queen B always experiments in the right way. Nothing but quality (unsurprisingly) 10/10!!!!
  8. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé did it again! Making the most cohesive and relevant album of the year. I cant wait to watch the visuals!
  9. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    All 16 songs are freaking amazing! If your not a fan of real singing then this album ain’t for you.
  10. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    An amazing album, Beyonce shows the world why she's the moment since the begun
  11. Oct 5, 2022
    9
    My favorite Beyoncé albm out of the latest 3. A dance house masterpiece with some afrobeat songs. Very cohesive too despite the mix of artists & genres. Wonderful transitions between tracks. Only flaw is Plastic Off The Sofa, mid song to me.
  12. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé created her masterpiece on music industry. It's the best album made on pandemic
  13. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Such an amazing album, truly her best!! Can’t stop listening omg!!!!!!!!!!!!
  14. Aug 23, 2022
    10
    Melhor álbum dos últimos 10 anos e o melhor da carreira dela. Zero erros. A mulher destruiu com esse trabalho perfeito!
  15. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    A real masterpiece. This is what the world needs: ART! It brings a mix of rhythms with an amazing harmony. The context of the album is absolutely wonderful!
  16. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Mais uma vez entregando excelência e qualidade em sua arte. Produção impecável e trazendo referências do passado para o presente da forma mais bonita.
  17. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O álbum está um luxo, perfeito do início ao fim.
    É aqui que entrega o prêmio de álbum do anoooooo
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  18. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Esse é de longe o maior e melhor trabalho executado pela nossa rainha. Parabéns Beyoncé! Estou viciado
  19. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Todas as camadas que esse álbum trás só mostra o quanto Beyoncé foi meticulosa e cuidadosa em trazer esse ritmo de volta de maneira majestosa Expand
  20. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. is the most cohesive album of century! and with smooth transition per song . its definitely bodyof work Expand
  21. Aug 9, 2022
    10
    MASTERPIECE, still don’t understand how this project consists of different sounds but it’s cohesive. Beyoncé is really one of one
  22. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Honestly, Renaissance is her best album to date! The vocals, the transitions, the great energy that it radiates; it’s a masterpiece!
  23. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Album is so beautiful. I’ve never heard something like this before. The production, the vocals, so fun and I feel so happy listening to it. Queen bay has done it again. 10/10 ofc
  24. Oct 22, 2022
    10
    Renaissance is an actual masterpiece. The more you listen, the more you'll love. The way every song is tied together without being the same is just one way in which the album is perfectly executed. The album is literally skipless.
  25. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    10/10 o álbum. Transições perfeitas, vocais impecáveis, letras poderosos e uma batida contagiante. BEYONCÉ entregou mais uma vez muito qualidade. Melhor álbum dela sem dúvidas.
  26. Aug 4, 2022
    9
    She has never been freer than this. She spits, she coos, she howls. Its **** amazing in that it is eclectic but also super cohesive as a whole. And she sents us straight to disco heaven for a whole hour.
  27. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love
  28. Aug 20, 2022
    10
    it's absolutely insane. not a single miss beyonce ATE this up! her #2 best album sorry
  29. Aug 18, 2022
    9
    Beyoncé returns with her new seventh studio album "RENAISSANCE", combining juicy R&B vocals, famous samples of yesteryear, as well as rhythms of house, electronic and R&B music. celebrating the rights of blacks and LGBT-people, giving back to her uncle, who was a great inspiration for Beyonce, in addition, the album does not follow the formula of ordinary pop music, going beyond it,Beyoncé returns with her new seventh studio album "RENAISSANCE", combining juicy R&B vocals, famous samples of yesteryear, as well as rhythms of house, electronic and R&B music. celebrating the rights of blacks and LGBT-people, giving back to her uncle, who was a great inspiration for Beyonce, in addition, the album does not follow the formula of ordinary pop music, going beyond it, transforming and developing throughout the album, it's like club compositions and trap tracks.
    The album is not as intimate as the previous "Lemonade" album, but as comprehensive, atmospheric and expanding as the "Beyoncé" record.
    Rolling Stone called Beyoncé the greatest artist of our time, and "RENAISSANCE" proves it, the record is a great start to future albums Beyoncé has been recording during quarantine
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  30. Aug 23, 2022
    10
    One of the best albums of the year by far. Beyoncé delivered a fresh sound compared to her previous work, appropriating house and ballroom culture, so strong between queer and black people during the mid/late 20th century. An iconic and powerful work I would say.
  31. Aug 22, 2022
    10
    amazing album. she perfected the art of a sample here and used every sample in such creative ways. every single song on here hits!
  32. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    THE greatest to ever do it. she’s on a league of her own. she has no peers. the only one she’s competing against is herself and she wins every time.
  33. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Production, vocals, house vibes. I love the tribute to black lgbt. The whole musicality of this album is just lush. Her best in my opinion.
  34. Aug 4, 2022
    10
    One of the best Beyonce's albums. The transitions are a work of art. There's not a single bad song in here.
  35. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    "Renaissance - act i" traz uma abordagem totalmente nova na carreira de Beyoncé. Músicas que despertam os melhores sentimentos nos ouvintes e faz eles dançarem! Seus vocais impecáveis e uma produção espetacular fazem deste álbum um dos melhores projetos da cantora.
  36. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    She really outdid herself again… Beyoncé has been a force in the industry always reshaping how music is presented and made, and at this point I thought «Can she do it again?» and the answer is yes. It sounds fresh but also has the best hints of nostalgia from how the 80s and 90s infused us with disco and house. I would recommend you to listen to the whole album, as the transitions and theShe really outdid herself again… Beyoncé has been a force in the industry always reshaping how music is presented and made, and at this point I thought «Can she do it again?» and the answer is yes. It sounds fresh but also has the best hints of nostalgia from how the 80s and 90s infused us with disco and house. I would recommend you to listen to the whole album, as the transitions and the production is just so well made! Beyoncé, you will still get to keep that crown, and after this, probably forever Expand
  37. Aug 23, 2022
    10
    album of the year actually. church girl best song off the album. any other song is wrong.
  38. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    THIS IS AMAZING.
    ANOTHER MASTERPIECE BY BRYONCÉ
    SHE HAS BEEN THE BEST ARTIST ALL TIME
  39. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé really wanted to tap into something different for her and you can tell just by the production, lyrics, and features. You can tell she had fun making this album, and I appreciate how she uplifts the LGBTQ+ community by highlighting Ballroom culture.
  40. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    She is just the MOMENT, Beyoncé you are the greatest artist of all time, thank u for that album
  41. Jul 29, 2022
    9
    Simplesmente eu estou cada vez mais impressionado em como a Beyoncé consegue se reinventar e mudar toda uma massa musical , ela sempre usa sua arte para fazer resignificaçoes necessárias ,fora que os vocais estão insanos de perfeitos
  42. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This is a bold, daring and ingenious piece of work. 25 years into her career Beyoncé is still pushing the boundaries of what it means to be a trailblazer.
  43. Aug 3, 2022
    10
    Bey is doing a great job at entertaining us. This album is terrific, the production, the amount of layers in the song is just amazing. The vocals and rhythms makes you dance, it makes you happy. It is definitely the album of the summer
  44. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This might be her best album. So beautifully curated , the vocal layering , the adlibs. EVERYTHING
  45. Jul 30, 2022
    10
    unlike anything Beyoncé has ever done, this work is passionate, brilliant, gives us nostalgia and hope for a future, simply wonderful
  46. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    one of best albums of all times, she is so huge for that made a whole album get better than our expactations. she is literally the GOAT.
  47. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Son meilleur album avec Lemonade pour moi. Il est tellement addictif, l’album s’écoute en entier et d’une traite.
  48. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Renaissance is a masterclass performance by Beyoncé. She has continuously challenged herself to grow artistically and this album is testament to that! A beautiful work of art.
  49. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Esse é o melhor álbum dela, a transição de uma música para a outra é perfeita. Ela novamente acertou em cheio nesse álbum, estou muito orgulhoso de onde ela chegou
  50. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Una expresión de energía totalmente refrescante, fluida, divertida y a la vez con una estructura profesional, arreglos vocales y armonizaciones impactantes. Pura excelencia.
  51. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    The only right answer is 10/10 100% this album is well thought out and beautiful I listen everyday and feel refreshed
  52. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    A cohesive body of work. The transitions, the vocals are perfect. Thank you Beyoncé for this album !
  53. Aug 5, 2022
    10
    Fantastic work! Beyonce has outdone herself, again. It is a fresh sound, and sounds completely different from her previous works. An ode to the 70's, 80's, and 90's house sound. A+
  54. Aug 20, 2022
    10
    PERFECTION! DANCEFLOOR IS VERY READY FOR THIS! BEYONCÉ NEVER DISAPPOINTS!!
  55. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sem dúvidas um dos melhores álbuns de todos os tempos. Transições e samples muito bem colocados, dando originalidade e nostalgia. O Álbum do ano e o melhor dos últimos 5! Expand
  56. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. em seu novo álbum, beyoncé nos mostra o porque de ser uma das grandes artistas da atualidade, desde as composições, chegando até as transições entre as músicas, que, muitas das vezes, você nem se quer percebe que a faixa foi trocada, exceto pelo nome da mesma. as camadas das melodias, samples, te leva a um novo mundo totalmente diferente de tudo que beyoncé já decidiu fazer em sua carreira.. Expand
  57. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé’s magnus opus. This album is dance music perfection. Cohesive from track 1 until the end, and the transitions are just to die for.
  58. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album is a true body of art. The flow and transition from one song to the other is breath taking. Thank you for blessing us with the universe wonder called Renaissance. We love you deep deep.
  59. Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Renaissance, the first act to a highly anticipated trilogy, is one of the best albums I’ve ever heard. From “I’M THAT GIRL” all the way to “SUMMER RENAISSANCE”, Beyoncé gives us a one-way ticket to a fantasy filled with colorful harmonies, lyrics on self-affirmation, groovy synths and basslines that makes us realize why we love music in the first place. This is a celebration for the underRenaissance, the first act to a highly anticipated trilogy, is one of the best albums I’ve ever heard. From “I’M THAT GIRL” all the way to “SUMMER RENAISSANCE”, Beyoncé gives us a one-way ticket to a fantasy filled with colorful harmonies, lyrics on self-affirmation, groovy synths and basslines that makes us realize why we love music in the first place. This is a celebration for the under appreciated pioneers of house, disco, ballroom, hyper pop, and afrobeats all coming together. In her letter, she dedicated this album to the LGBTQIA+ community and her late Uncle Johnny. Renaissance is very queer, it’s beautiful, and surely makes you want to get up and bust a move. It’s exciting to hear how much she has evolved over time and you never know what her next step is.

    She is simply a genius. Thank you Beyoncé!
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  60. Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Amazing!! Had it on repeat since release and can’t bring myself to listen to anything else
  61. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Magnífico, sonoridade única. Beyoncé se reinventando de novo. Nota 10. Ela trouxe o disco de volta para o século 21. A parceria com a grace jones está espetacular.
  62. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece and one of Beyoncé’s best body of work. She knows what she is doing and delivers on it. Loved it!
  63. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    That's a masterpiece, Beyoncé worked even harder to give us an amazing album
  64. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé consegue se superar a cada entrega. Esse álbum é extremamente dançante e contagiante. Não vejo a hora de me jogar na pista com essas músicas.
  65. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album! Beyoncé is The Queen! GOD! I love só Much! Best album really! The queen of the queens! Expand
  66. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    I LOVE IT!! Beyoncé is the greatest performer and singer all The time! I've have seen her work since 2013 with the self titled album!
  67. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Applause, applause, applause, applause, louder, louder, louder, louder cuz you know she delivered songs that sound really good. Thank you B ❤️ You always surpassing yourself in different ways in music outside the bubble.
  68. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    As always Beyoncé never fails to disappoint to give the world an almost cinematic experience simply through our audio devices. Her album knows no bounds and her ability to transcend common expectations and while also honoring quality, legacy and a genuine love of artistry is unlike any artist ever seen before!
  69. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    ALBUM OF THE YEAR ! After 25 years of career, Beyoncé keep reinvent herself as each of her 7 solo albums doesn’t sound the same ! Excited for the next act, it’s just the beginning…
  70. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This is Beyoncé like we've never heard her before! A masterpiece from top to bottom; exceptional production, immaculate transitions, risky but it works! Let's not forget the VOCALS but excellence like this is just about expected of the virtuoso. Her best album to date
  71. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    MASTERPIECE!!! VOCALS/QUALITY!!! BEY IS BACK AND SHOWING GIRLS HOW ICONS DO IT!!!! LET'S DANCE!
  72. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    RENAISSANCE feels like a ballroom disco album from venus year 2025. Beyoncé f-ed us all up. We’re gonna endlessly vogue the floor and house down.
  73. Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé you did it again I feel sonically this album is the best sounding album that Beyoncé has recorded to date. I can honestly say no Beyoncé album sounds the same I love that each era she takes the time to make them sound and look completely different from the other. Alien Superstar just might be the best song Beyoncé has ever recorded, I feel that this record is definitely before it’sBeyoncé you did it again I feel sonically this album is the best sounding album that Beyoncé has recorded to date. I can honestly say no Beyoncé album sounds the same I love that each era she takes the time to make them sound and look completely different from the other. Alien Superstar just might be the best song Beyoncé has ever recorded, I feel that this record is definitely before it’s time but I hope that it gets it’s just due because it’s amazing. There are also so many LGBTQ+ contributors to this album which is also amazing. For so long LGBTQ+ have been put on the back burner in the entertainment industry it’s nice to finally see them get the spotlight. This album will definitely have a lot of longevity. Expand
  74. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    No matter what your musical preferences are you can’t help but to appreciate the quality of this album. Between the flawless production, and the olympic display of vocal ability by Beyoncé, you barely have time to take it all in with the seamless transitions. This album is what artists should study going forward because like she said “I am the bar.” It may come off as a cocky phrase toNo matter what your musical preferences are you can’t help but to appreciate the quality of this album. Between the flawless production, and the olympic display of vocal ability by Beyoncé, you barely have time to take it all in with the seamless transitions. This album is what artists should study going forward because like she said “I am the bar.” It may come off as a cocky phrase to someone who isn’t paying attention but Beyoncé proves yet again that she is an unstoppable force who is able combine her years of experience with her ever-growing vision to continue to present world-shifting art. Expand
  75. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Such a cohesive and well-thought-out album. You can hear the joy everywhere on this record.
  76. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    She really did THAT. Haven’t stopped listening to the album since it’s been released
  77. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very experimental album. It's Beyoncé like you've never heard her before. A cohesive and well put together work of art, the tracks all flow into themselves. She's outdone herself once again, there was never any doubt about it to begin with. An amazing artist through and through. Expand
  78. Jul 30, 2022
    10
    É mais que um álbum novo é a reinvenção de uma era, Beyoncé mais uma vez conseguiu se reinventar e trazer algo novo, algo fantástico escutar Renaissance é uma experiência incrível, parabéns Beyoncé você é igual a vinho, só vem melhorando através do tempo.
  79. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's the Beyonce's renaissance! The album has the best opening with "I'm that girl", "Cozy" and "Alien Superstar". The real dance music is alive. The musical transitions are so nice. UNIQUE!!! Thank you, B! I love you. Expand
  80. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Beyoncé once again leaving her conform zone and showing us why she is the biggest
  81. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Announced via an Instagram bio, nothing could prepare one for such a euphoric, ecstatic and total bop of a project. Renaissance has been carefully crafted for those who love to dance, have fun and just enjoy life! An album that is extremely needed in today’s society where the threat of recessions, war and health problems can become overpowering, but no one or nothing can overpower QueenAnnounced via an Instagram bio, nothing could prepare one for such a euphoric, ecstatic and total bop of a project. Renaissance has been carefully crafted for those who love to dance, have fun and just enjoy life! An album that is extremely needed in today’s society where the threat of recessions, war and health problems can become overpowering, but no one or nothing can overpower Queen Bey! I would dare say Renaissance knocks Self-Titled off the top spot of Beyoncé’s whole discography! Expand
  82. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    this album is so grooving and dancy and so relatable. she really felt comfortable doing this project and you can tell. the production, vocals, the sampling. everything’s on par. she even done her research and involved the black lgbt and dance pop artists before her. she deserves her flowers
  83. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Her best album! My favorites are All up in your mind (underrated), America has a problem and alien superstar :)
  84. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    It’s crazy to think that Beyoncé managed to top Lemonade with this album, and after three (THREE!!) projects with visuals, she convinced the world that her album does not need them to be good.

    Truly an one of one, nobody can’t think like her.
  85. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Excellent from top to bottom. The 1hr 2 min go by so fast that you have no choice but to restart the whole thing from the top, the transitions are top tier, and you can tell that she really took her time to perfect this album. Worth the wait for a solo Beyoncé album.
  86. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Simplesmente uma obra de arte! Transforma a o disco/house music em algo completamente novo.
  87. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    10s 10s 10s accros the board. L’album rayonne, un coup de maître de la part de Beyoncé.
  88. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    The album is wonderful, the way the songs connect with each other in the transitions is perfect. Beyoncé once again overcoming and showing that she always runs the game!
  89. A5a
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I am a bit of a reserved person, but this album makes me want to get up and dance ( of course when no one is around lol). The songs make me feel good and free. The album sounds really fresh compared to other albums I've listened to. I like the fact that she released the clean version of the album too. The only criticism I have is the album cover, although iconic, I wish she was more covered.
  90. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Best album of the last decade period, her soaring vocals, homage to the lgbtq community is un comparable. Smooth transition cap off the perfect album, the queen is back taking charge
  91. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    A complete project from beginning to end. A genre-bending explosion of talent.
  92. Jul 31, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her best album pure, this is Beyonce doing what she's best at"owning", she turnt it up in a genre she's foreign to ,I love her and please stream this work of art Expand
  93. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Perfeição do universo musical, a maior artista em vida da história da humanidade e sobre Renaissance direi aos meus primogênitos que na história foi um movimento cultural criado por Beyoncé PERFECT
  94. Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. nothing similar to her previous albums, but Beyoncé on the other hand did an impeccable job! Expand
  95. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This álbum is perfect. Beyonce always being the best alive. Nothing can compare
  96. Oct 23, 2022
    10
    Still a 10, still a QUEEN, she knows what she do and this such a good album to dance and feel in the mood
  97. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Her best work to date. The way she constantly tops herself is outstanding. She’s a once in a lifetime artist and we should be grateful that we’re living at the same time as her. There will never be another Beyoncé.
  98. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Renaissance é sexy e super divertido, feito para celebrar, feito para dançar e enlouquecer. Já Beyoncé, é forte em qualquer fase ou estilo!
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Universal acclaim - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 26
  2. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Mojo
    Sep 21, 2022
    80
    A continuous mix of hedonism, virtuosity, scholarship and, as one of her disco antecedents would have it, Good Times. [Nov 2022, p.84]
  2. Uncut
    Aug 31, 2022
    80
    Beyoncé's seventh solo album is a flawlessly structured feast. [Oct 2022, p.25]
  3. Aug 9, 2022
    90
    Renaissance derives its meaning through its diverse soundscape, which, due to Beyoncé’s astute curation, becomes a statement about letting the music speak for itself.