For the last decade, Beyoncé has been steadily redefining pop, and with Renaissance - 2022’s shimmering ode to black and queer clubbing culture - she has hit her peak. An album of dancefloor fillers, concocted during lockdown and released just as everyone began going wild again, it doesn’t just stand out for the songs; brilliant as they are.
By dedicating the album to her late Uncle Johnny, and then letting the incredibly creative influence of the LGBTQ+ community do most of the talking, Bey has tapped into what true support and allyship looks like. In an industry where causes can be cynically appropriated for clicks, this feels warm and genuine.
