It's Got To Be The Devil
In this episode of the Everything Has Changed podcast, hosts P.C. McCray and Shaunda Head hold space for Beyonce!
The hosts discuss the evolution of Beyoncé as an artist and cultural icon, reflecting on her recent Beyonce Bowl performance, her age, and how she continues to inspire and empower other women through her art.
P & Shaun discuss themes of cultural identity, representation, the folks who misunderstand Beyonce's work, and dig deep into the deeper messages in her performances.
Timestamps:
00:00 Navigating Life Changes
00:27 Initial Reactions to the Beyonce Bowl
04:55 The Art of Performance and Production
07:36 Beyoncé's Evolution and Impact
09:59 Beyonce Is About Intentionality and Detail
12:54 Cultural References Throughout the Performance
15:34 Empowerment and Representation in Performance
18:57 Beyoncé's Awareness and Acceptance
21:48 Is Beyoncé's Performance American Propaganda?
22:12 Y'all Have Missed The Plot
22:43 The Beyonce Hate Needs To Be Studied
23:44 It's Got To Be The Devil
24:12 Celebrating Beyonce's Hard Work
26:02 Blue Ivy's Progression
28:53 Beyoncé Competes Against Herself
31:50 Anticipating Act III
32:52 What Can Black Women Learn From Beyonce?
Mentioned in this episode:
Cowboy Carter by Beyonce
Concrete Cowboys trailer, Netflix
Tanner Adell's Beyonce journey (Instagram)
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