New Beyoncé "Best Thing I Never Had"

After coming to the realisation that "Who Run The World?" was not catching on with listeners, Beyoncé has gone back to the drawing board and come up with, "Best Thing I Never Had".

This time round Beyoncé has opted to play it safe with another "Irreplacable" type pop number.  The song is a definitive break up mid tempo which sees the diva "dodging a bullet" and escaping a bad relationship.

I am sure the track will garner much more support than it's predecessor but I think it's a bit of a cop out if I'm honest.  At least "Girls" was innovative and showed a little change in direction from the superstar.  This, on the other hand, makes me feel like i've stepped back into to 2006 and found a hidden track on the "B'Day" album.  Generally, I feel like Beyoncé has to switch it up a little and try something new because this new era has got off to a such a shaky start, and if she wants to keep up with the Lady GaGas and Rihannas of the world she'll have to come a lot harder.

The album, '4', is due out on June 28th.  Check out the song below:

Beyoncé is BACK with new single "Run the world" (Girls)

THE RULER IS BACK

Everyones favourite diva has returned with the epic new single, "Run the world" (Girls).
Sampling Major Lazer's "Pon de floor" Beyoncé's upbeat floor filler is sure to set dance floors alight in the coming months.  Having kept us waiting a while since the release of "I am...Sasha Fierce" in 2008, the hotly anticipated first single from her as yet untitled fourth album, does not dissapoint.

In true Beyoncé style, it's pop music with an innovative urban edge that draws you in and makes you want to dance.  Beyoncé likes to take risks and this one is no exception. The production is creative and doesn't sound like anything she's done before, the extra drums on top of the "pon de floor" beats makes it all the more gritty. 

She's exercising major swag on this ode to girls who rule the world and I for one, never say no to a good ole ladies anthem.   Queen Bee is dishing out props to the girls who are "smart enough to make these millions, strong enough to bear the children, then get back to business."  POW. Another female empowerment anthem that will certainly propel her back into her rightful place - at the top of the charts.

Rihanna, take a seat, the queen wants her thrown back.

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Kanye West Album Review

Everybodys favourite jackass is back.

Since the infamous Swift-gate incident, Kanye West has been keeping a relatively low profile but he has finally returned with a brand new album, “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy”.

The first single from the album is the defiant 'power' where Kanye compares himself to a 'superhero' and sings his own theme music: “No one man should have all that power,” he raps with predictable immodesty.

While the album is a pretentious manifestation of Yeezy's ever expanding ego, the originality and innovation exerted on each of the 12 tracks almost justifies his egotism.

Never a conformist, Kanye takes the hip hop genre and moulds it to suit his own artistic creativity. He dips in and out of rock, soul, disco and hip hop. He often pushes the envelope so far that the musical fusions become a genre of their own.

The melodic 'blame game' featuring John Legend, soulfully explores the ups and downs of a dysfunctional relationship. A self-reflective track that offers more of an insight into Kanye the man as oppose to the persona that has made him so infamous.

As the album progresses you can't help but think that he might be a schizophrenic. You've got the egotistical 'power' that serves to enhance the already negative opinion the public have of him, and then comes the vulnerability of 'runaway' and the sensitivity of 'devil in a new dress'. There is obviously much more to Kanye than his ostentatious exterior would suggest.

The album boasts collaborations with some of the biggest names in music; Beyoncé, Rihanna, Jay Z and Bon Iver. There is even a piano solo from Elton John on the anthemic ' all the lights', as well as a comedy skit from Chris Rock on 'blame game'.

“My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy”offers an insight into the crazy mind of a man who defies all musical boundaries and conventions. They say theres a thin line between genius and insanity and i'd say this album demonstrates both beautifully.

Stand out tracks: So appalled, Devil in a New Dress, Hell of a Life
My Verdict: 9.5/10