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Originally Posted by Severian
But I REALLY like that new Solange. Everything about it works, and it sounds incredibly original for an album that is so focused on history and tradition.
Even the title is perfect for the modern era. Hate to say it, but she shines in a way that Beyoncé doesn't. Not that Bey isn't awesome, but she's not quite at the point where her artistic identity is more prevalent than her "performer" identity. She's close, but if she's not there now, she probably never will be. And Lemonade is a GREAT album, but you get the sense that it's great because of producers, strangers, co-writers, making the most of the Beyoncé "brand." I don't know if Solange writes her own shit, but her album sounds more artistically mature. Though Lemonade does have that "All Night" shit though. Damn that's a great song.
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but Beyonce was never an artist, she has always been a performer. It doesn't mean she lacks talent or input but she is mos def not a transformative artist! Honestly how much help did Solange get too from ghost writers, studio musicians, and producers is a fair question worth asking..