Beyoncé sent Madonna a reverent note of gratitude — and also a striking bouquet — days after the discharge of their collaboration on the new version associated with “Break My Spirit, ” which weaves in “Vogue. ” At the time of its launch in 1990, “Vogue” marked one of the first popular pop culture works to spotlight elements through the queer, Black plus Latino-led ballroom scene.
“Thank you, Queen, ” Beyoncé’s note look over, according to an Instagram story Madonna contributed on Tuesday. “I’m so grateful for you. You have opened so many doors for so many women. You are work of art genius. ” (“Masterpiece genius” is a lyric from the third track of “Renaissance, ” the immediately beloved “Alien Superstar. “)
“Thank you for allowing me personally to sing in your song and thank you for naming the remix!!!! ” Beyoncé published, referencing the official title of their “Break The Soul” collaboration — “The Queens Remix. ”
In their remix, Bey shouts out artists who inspire the girl, including “Queen Mother Madonna” and her sister, Solange, in addition Lizzo , Grace Jones (twice! ), Aaliyah , Aretha Franklin and her many other “Destiny’s Child” associate and best friend Kelly Rowland. Beyoncé also nods to some from the legendary houses who also shaped ballroom tradition, including the House of LaBeija and House of Xtravaganza, whose members helped gold coin much of the vocabulary Beyoncé dispenses over the album.
Beyoncé will pay homage to LGBTQ artists across “Renaissance, ” and several Dark queer and trans musicians helped shape it, including DJ Honey Dijon, bounce story Huge Freedia and the late Nyc drag pioneer Moi Renee.