Since the drop of Beyonce – the visual album – in the middle of the night. I’ve yet to say too much more about it. It’s quite glaring on my part since she has been the talk of the town. But for those that know me it comes as no surprise.
My main thought or hesitation about Bey is simple and consistent … “Who is she?” Has she truly evolved or is she just mimicking the competition – twerking, wearing grills & skull-caps in the club.
Surprisingly, her recent mini-documentary has somewhat addressed my thoughts. In Part V, she says, ” “I always felt like it was my responsibility to be aware of kids and their parents. I felt like it stifled me and I always felt in a sense I could not express everything. I’ve done so many things in my life and my career that at this point I feel I’ve earned the right to be me and express any and every side of myself.”
That’s the realest thing she’s ever said. Her hesitation to not let it all out has been very transparent – and troubling – to me. And for that reason, I’ve always been a casual Bey fan. I like a song here and there, but never a true lover.
Those who are music lovers should be able to relate. There are some artists that you simply enjoy their musical abilities. And then … Short of being a stan, there are just some artists you feel a complete connection to. You’re all in. You like them ….for them … for lack of a better description. You’re in tune with their story, their swag. These people are authentic and genuine to you. I’ve never felt that with Bey.
Today, just casually reading news stories, I came across this article that questions Bey’s new found freedom. This writer totally captures my thoughts about her so I wanted to share for these who don’t get my drift. READ HERE
I would never deny the talent of Bey. Some of songs I absolutely love. But, whenever I’m asked to make that unofficially lists of artists I love, she never makes the list. I can appreciate clean artists like Taylor Swift and trill artists like Rihanna. I just struggle to connect to an artist that’s not genuine. A truth she openly admits.
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