Posted August 6, 20222 yr @1555724923343196161 Variety: Beyoncé’s critically acclaimed “Renaissance” album has only been out a week, but the pop titan is already gifting fans with more to dance to. On Wednesday, the singer released an EP of “Break My Soul” remixes by Will.I.Am, Terry Hunter, Honey Dijon and Nita Aviance. Today, Beyoncé dropped yet another spin on the disco-inspired single, featuring none other than Madonna. However, it appears that Madonna did not record anything new for the remix beyond (possibly) a few spoken words, but rather had snippets of previously released, decades-old songs, particularly “Vogue,” dropped in. As of now, “Break My Soul (The Queens Remix)” is only available on Bey’s online shop for $1.29. The song will land in fans’ emails in upon purchase. There is no current indication whether the remix will hit streaming services. This marks the first official collaboration between the two queens of pop. Emulating Madonna’s classic spoken-word section of “Vogue,” Bey name-drops iconic Black women in music, from Aaliyah to Nina Simone to her sister, Solange Knowles. Of course, Beyoncé also shouts out Madonna, who doesn’t seem to appear on the track other than in the form of a “Vogue” sample. “Queen Mother Madonna, Aaliyah, Rosetta Tharpe, Santigold, Bessie Smith, Nina Simone, Betty Davis, Solange Knowles,” Beyoncé sings. “Lauryn Hill, Roberta Flack, Toni, Janet, Tierra Whack. Missy, Diana, Grace Jones, Aretha, Anita, Grace Jones.” In Variety’s review of “Renaissance,” Ilana Kaplan described “Break My Soul” as “a necessary balm and ‘hot girl summer’ anthem to usher in this new era. But it was also an ideal track to showcase the experimental, retro-futuristic terrain bursting from the album’s 16 tracks. You can hear the influence of ‘70s and early ‘80s disco as it melds with trap, soul, Afrobeats, soul-funk, thotty rap, hyperpop, dancehall.”
August 6, 20222 yr Author Not sure how long this will stay up for but you can hear the song in two parts here: @1555692595422044162
August 6, 20222 yr For charting purposes, I hoped it wouldn't last six minutes, but it's enjoyable for what it is - tailor made for gay bars.
August 6, 20222 yr Its a remix and will help push the original up the charts. The other remixes are proving popular. Queens remix is #14 This will totally overshadow material grrrrl
August 6, 20222 yr Author Remix now up to #4 in the UK and #3 in the US. I’m loving it, I think I let out a squeal when I read the news late last night. The update on the rap is brilliant, not often someone can take something of Madonna’s and add to it like this.
August 6, 20222 yr This is great. I'm not a Beyonce fan, but Break My Soul is brilliant. Vogue is my second fave Madonna song. Not sure about the Ooh la la bit at the start but the rest is ace and the rap inspired.
August 6, 20222 yr Author I can't get enough of this at the moment! The rap is genius and I love when it goes heavy on the 'Vogue' sample in the final minute. 'Break My Soul' was already becoming one of my favourite hits of the year and this only cements it further! #1 in the US now, in fact #1 in 8 countries: #1 Argentina #1 Brazil #1 Bulgaria #1 France #1 Greece #1 Portugal #1 United Kingdom #1 United States
August 6, 20222 yr It's an interesting remix. I'm not sure I'm loving it but there's bits that sounds great together.
August 7, 20222 yr Author #1 on UK iTunes! :cheer: First Madonna #1 since '4 Minutes'? Just doubled checked and ‘Hold Tight’ and ‘Living for Love’ both went to #1 (although they were instant grats so appeared because of people pre-ordering the album rather than solely being downloaded themselves).
August 7, 20222 yr I love this. It’s a remix that takes the spirit of the renaissance project and pushes it further, wonderful
August 7, 20222 yr I've been away for the past week and now I see TWO Madonna releases have dropped!? Excited to hear this when I'm back home :dance:
August 7, 20222 yr Author I've been away for the past week and now I see TWO Madonna releases have dropped!? Excited to hear this when I'm back home :dance: I think you're going to love this one!
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