Muva has spoken! Beyonce has gone online to clear up any misconceptions about his new album ‘act ii Cowboy Carter’. Ten days before its release, the singer made it clear that her project is not a country album, despite the influence of the genre.
Here’s What Inspired Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’
Bey started by thanking your loyal BeyHive for taking your singles ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ and ’16 Carriages’ to the top of the charts.
As previously reported, she released the tracks after teasing them during a Super Bowl commercial. Late last month, she made history as the first black woman to reach number one on the Hot Country Songs chart, by billboard. It is also his first number 1 in this genre.
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And while not everyone has openly embraced her crossover, Bey said she hopes one day an artist’s race won’t be a factor in the genre of their art.
“Today marks the 10-day countdown until the release of Act II. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all the TEXAS HOLD ‘EM and 16 CARRIAGES supporters. I am honored to be the first black woman with a number one single on the Hot Country Songs chart. This would not have happened without the support of each of you. My hope is that years from now, mentioning an artist’s race, when it comes to releasing music genres, will be irrelevant.”
Beyoncé told how she arrived at the sound five years ago and what fans can expect from her new work.
“This album took over five years to produce. It was born from an experience I had years ago where I didn’t feel welcomed… and it was very clear that I wasn’t. But because of this experience, I delved deeper into the history of country music and studied our rich musical archive.”
His post sparked speculation about the “experience” described. Given the timeline, fans seem to think she’s hinting at her “Daddy Lessons” performance at the Country Music Awards in 2016.
For context, Bey took the stage with the former Dixie Chicks and, despite an incredible performance, there was a barrage of criticism from artists and country music fans, according to The New York Times.
daddy’s lessons are the reason act ii was made ikkkk the haters are furious this song will forever live in the history books!!!!! @Beyonce you never fail me!!! pic.twitter.com/7rtGHXRZyd
– mariyam (@rihstahlker) March 19, 2024
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Bey says she has “surprises” in her next project
Beyoncé added that “it feels good” to see the unity her new tracks have created. Furthermore, she is proud of “amplifying the voices of the people who have dedicated so much of their lives educating about our musical history.”
“The criticism I faced when I entered this genre forced me to overcome the limitations that were imposed on me. Act II is the result of challenging myself and taking the time to bend and mix genres to create this body of work.”
Additionally, the ‘Cowboy Carter’ artist revealed that she has “some surprises” on this album, including collaborations with “brilliant artists.” As expected with the highly decorated artist, Bey said she poured “love and passion” into “every detail and every sound.”
But to be CLEAR, ‘Cowboy Carter’ isn’t just a country album, it’s a Beyoncé special. Her words, not ours!
“I focused on this album as a continuation of RENAISSANCE… I hope this music is an experience, creating another journey where you can close your eyes, start from the beginning and never stop. This is not a country album. This is a “Beyoncé” album. This is act ii COWBOY CARTER, and I’m proud to share it with you!”
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