Beyoncé calls Madonna a 'masterpiece genius' for joining her on 'Break My Soul' remix
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For
lending the iconic melody from "Vogue" to Beyoncé's new "Break My Soul" remix, Madonna (AKA
Madge, the Queen of Pop, Madame X, etc.) received a new title --
"masterpiece genius," bestowed upon her by Bey herself.
Beyoncé
sent Madonna a reverent note of gratitude -- plus a striking bouquet -- days
after the release of their collaboration on a new version of "Break My
Soul," which weaves in "Vogue." At the time of its release in
1990, "Vogue" marked one of the first mainstream pop culture works to
spotlight elements from the queer, Black and Latino-led ballroom scene.
"Thank
you, Queen," Beyoncé's note read, according to an Instagram story Madonna
shared on Tuesday. "I'm so grateful for you. You have opened so many doors
for so many women. You are masterpiece genius." ("Masterpiece
genius" is a lyric from the third track of "Renaissance," the immediately
beloved "Alien Superstar.")
"Thank
you for allowing me to sing in your song and thank you for naming the
remix!!!!" Beyoncé wrote, referencing the official name of their
"Break My Soul" collaboration -- "The Queens Remix."
In
their remix, Bey shouts out artists who inspire her, including "Queen
Mother Madonna" and her sister, Solange, plus Lizzo, Grace Jones (twice!), Aaliyah, Aretha Franklin and her fellow "Destiny's
Child" member and best friend Kelly Rowland. Beyoncé also nods to some of
the legendary houses who shaped ballroom culture, including the House of
LaBeija and House of Xtravaganza, whose members helped coin much of the lingo
Beyoncé dispenses across the album.
Beyoncé
pays homage to LGBTQ artists across "Renaissance," and several Black queer and trans musicians helped shape it,
including DJ Honey Dijon, bounce legend Big Freedia and the late New York drag pioneer Moi Renee.


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