Beyoncé's 'Renaissance' is a thotty, naughty and ethereal work of art : Pop Culture Happy Hour : NPR

On Beyoncé's new album Renaissance, the superstar channels a rich history of Black and queer music. There's disco, dancehall, bounce, house, gospel, freestyle and funk — all served up in a confident, sexy and thotty gumbo. Now that we've had some time to sit with (and get down to) the album, how are we feeling? Was it worth the wait?
On Beyoncé's new album Renaissance, the superstar channels a rich history of Black and queer music. There's disco, dancehall, bounce, house, gospel, freestyle and funk — all served up in a confident, sexy and thotty gumbo. Now that we've had some time to sit with (and get down to) the album, how are we feeling? Was it worth the wait?

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Beyoncé's 'Renaissance' is a thotty, naughty and ethereal work of art : Pop Culture Happy Hour : NPR

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Pop Culture Happy Hour hosts share what's bringing them joy : NPR

3 Tips for Hosting a Groovy Listening Party for Beyoncé's “Renaissance”

Pop Culture Happy Hour guests and hosts share what's bringing them joy : NPR

Pop Culture Happy Hour guests and hosts share what's bringing them joy : NPR

Revolutionary Fun: Why we can't stop talking about Beyoncé's 'Renaissance' : NPR

Pop Culture Happy Hour guests and hosts share what's bringing them joy : NPR

The tears of the universe by mary blair and tan yau hoong, inspired by Hieronimus Bosch, behance contest winner, pop surrealism, a mid-century modern collage, matrioshka brain, holy dice in the clouds