CULTURE

RENAISSANCE IS HERE … But did Beyoncé and Pharrell Steal From Kelis?

The “Milkshake” singer wants her flowers. But from whom?

RENAISSANCE IS HERE

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Happy Beyoncé week, month, and year to all who celebrate!

Beyoncé just released the album of the summer, the century — RENAISSANCE. Spoiler alert: it’s exactly what you expect. Banger after banger. No skips. Changed the course of music, definitely. And history, for sure.

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The Genesis

Nasir Jones, AKA Nas, is one of the greatest rappers in Hip-Hop.

The Queens native was at the forefront of rap as it made the transition from the disco-like party grooves of the '80s to the gritty street energy of the 90s. Nas's clever wordplay and delivery were a breath of fresh air. Rap music at the time had become more graphic and intense, but Nas's accounts of growing up in Queensbridge Houses came across as refined and poetic. His influence in Hip-Hop is as prominent now as it was during his ascension.

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