"What Jay and I have is real. It’s not about interviews or getting the right photo op. It’s real.”
Says Beyonce Knowles-Carter (lol), in the November issue of Essence (which she covers) due to hit stand on October 12th. She also speaks on her legacy:
“I want to be acknowledged as a woman in a very talented group with great harmonies and great songs that made history and changed the culture of women, not only in America but all over the world. (A woman) who could sing a cappella and write her own songs and produce her own songs.”
Interesting. I can't say that "Bootylicious" or "Get Me Bodied" have really changed the culture of women in any way. And to be honest I have yet to see a video, or hear a song of hers that is politically, culturally, socially or even racially conscious. When I think of women in that scope, I think of the Erykah Badu's, Lauryn Hill's, and maybe even Jill Scott's of our time... I think Beyonce has made some good music in her day-- catchy, fun and relatable, but definitely not anything innovative, mind-boggling or world-changing. If she is interested in that type of thing, I think she needs to dig WAY deeper... Just a thought.
Dare I say it, I think Beyonce needs to take a break and after hearing those two new songs, she needs to let someone else have their chance, like Kelly and Michelle? Solange too!
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