Dissecting Beyoncé's 'RENAISSANCE' Samples

Last Friday, Beyoncé released her seventh studio album, RENAISSANCE. Since, it has broken the Spotify record for the most-streamed album in a single day by a female artist in 2022 and has caused a fair share of controversy thanks to a reported sample "theft" and for the use of an ableist word in "Heated." Alas, RENAISSANCE's innate passion for inspiring a groove comes with plenty of representation. It sings to the Black and queer communities, bringing people together through their shared love f...