Beyoncé seemingly references elevator incident with Jay-Z, Solange in new album ‘Renaissance’

There was outrage in Manchester yesterday when a popular mural of late Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis was painted over with an advert for the debut album by fellow local musician Aitch.Unveiled in 2020, the painting of Curtis on Port Street in the city centre by artist Akse P19 was originally created to mark the start of the Manchester music and mental wellbeing festival Headstock that year. As well as paying tribute to Curtis, it also promoted mental health support service Shout and has subsequently become a popular landmark.So there was anger yesterday as a picture circulated on social media showing that the mural was being replaced by an advert for Aitch, apparently commissioned by Amazon Music.“Absolutely gutted to see our Ian Curtis mural painted over”, said Headstock on Twitter.

Rapper Aitch has said he had no idea the iconic Ian Curtis mural in the Northern Quarter would be painted over with his album artwork.

Megan Thee Stallion has shared a black and white video for ‘Her’ from her new album ‘Traumazine’.The Houston rapper, who surprise announced her new record just a day before it was released last week, recently performed the track in New York’s Central Park.Now, Megan has dropped a stylish new clip directed by Colin Tilley, which you can view below.Describing the track in NME‘s four star review of ‘Traumazine’, Kyann-Sian Williams wrote: “‘Her’ is a buoyant electronic track. With house music creeping back into the mainstream via predominantly Black rap stars (and, obviously, Beyoncé’s iconic ‘Renaissance’), the tune adds to the trend of jubilant, joyous tracks starting the revolution.“Yet it’s Megan’s braggadocio that makes this one a femme anthem.

NCT 127 are currently preparing to make a comeback with a brand-new album next month.Earlier today (August 8), Sports Chosun reported that the boyband are preparing to make a comeback with the goal of releasing a new album some time in September. The news outlet also claimed that NCT 127 are in the midst of filming a music video for the upcoming release, and that the album was in its “final stages”.SM Entertainment has since confirmed reports of the group’s return, writing: “NCT 127 are currently filming their new music video, and they are preparing a new album with an aim to make a comeback in September.

Lil Nas X is praising Beyoncé for her “life changing” new album Renaissance. The rapper is celebrating the release of the highly anticipated 16-track record, writing a sweet message to the iconic singer and explaining to his fans why he likes her new music so much.The 23-year-old singer took to Instagram Stories to give his commentary following the release of the album.

Diane Warren is clarifying her comments about Beyoncé‘s new album, Renaissance.

Beyoncé should have listened to Lizzo!

Lily Ooi Jay Chou likes to think big. His latest music release, “Greatest Works of Art,” is not just the Mando-pop king’s first full-length album after a six-year hiatus. The album’s elaborate, international production of its eponymous first single and the accompanying music video, features the “cameos” of some of the biggest names in art history.It sets Chou up nicely for the his next creative chapter: an art film.“This music video has received a lot of good feedback, including from the French Tourist Office, so I will consider preparing a film project that tells a story revolving around an artist.

Ellise Shafer Two years ago, songwriting and producing duo Nova Wav first chatted with Beyoncé over pizza about what would become her seventh full-length album: “Renaissance.”Released on Friday, the 16-track record is filled to the brim with infectious, danceable tracks, and Nova Wav — made up of Brittany “Chi” Coney and Denisia “Blu June” Andrews — are honored to have a hand in eight of the songs. The duo, who has produced and written for Jay-Z, Rihanna, Ariana Grande, Kehlani, DJ Khaled, H.E.R., Jazmine Sullivan and more, first met Beyoncé in 2014.

A subtle reference? Beyoncé‘s fans have questions after a new track on her Renaissance album seemingly addressed the infamous elevator fight between Jay-Z and Solange Knowles.

Jay-Z for cheating — but Twitter absolutely will not. And cyber savages are celebrating the fact that the Brooklyn-born lyricist isn’t featured rapping on a single track of her long-awaited piece de resistance “Renaissance” album, out Friday. “Praise God for no Jay-Z verses,” tweeted one elated Queen Bey buff. “The fact that Jay Z ain’t featured in this album is a win in my book,” another chimed. “This is one of Beyoncé’s best albums,” added an online admirer of the Grammy-winner. “And see how Jay-Z nowhere near it.”Beyoncé, 40, however, did grant Jay, 52, her hubby of 14 years, a composer credit on the 16-song production — on which she also seems to make references to the “Girls, Girls, Girls” rapper’s explosive cheating scandal. “And I know nobody’s perfect so I’ll let you be, I’ll let you be,” she sings on the track “Plastic Off the Sofa.”Elsewhere on the creation, Yonce croons, “We don’t need the world’s acceptance.

Beyoncé has shared a picture and paid tribute to her three children to mark the release of her seventh studio album, Renaissance. The album is the 40-year-old’s first in six years, after she released Lemonade in 2016. In a statement posted to her website, the singer paid tribute to her husband Jay-Z, and their three children, Blue, 10, and twins Rumi and Sir, both five.