BEYONCÉ - II HANDS II HEAVEN MASHUP / COWBOY CARTER
Made this mix months ago but finally got around to uploading it
II HANDS II HEAVEN BY BEYONCÉ FROM COWBOY CARTER (2024)
DRIPDEMEANOR BY MISSY ELLIOTT FROM ICONOLOGY (2019)
BRANDY - WHEN YOU TOUCH ME / BEYONCÉ - CUFF IT (WETTER REMIX) (ELSVNATE MIX)
“CUFF IT (Wetter Remix).” came together from a mashup of Beyoncé’s original vocals from “Cuff It” and the instrumental to Twista’s 2009 hit, “Wetter.” Beyoncé opted to slow it down, making the uptempo dance record into a smooth R&B record.
Now a month later, highlighting the gem that Brandy’s 2002 record “When You Touch Me” is and the continued praise around it and the album as a whole, we have another mix to bring these two songs together.
PLAYLISTING THE BEST BEYONCÉ SONGS
Beyoncé’s Renaissance is here but before diving into the 16 tracks of Act 1, let’s recap the Best Beyoncé songs across all of her albums, (taking into account most played and still in rotation).
Although, pulling together favorites or the best of Beyoncé, is a hard task (slightly controversial looking at Rolling Stones 100 picks) but narrowing it down to what is constantly in rotation or has the most plays (based on iTunes Play Counts — managed to keep track since iTunes launched). As an R&B listener, the deeper cuts are more likely to be the favorites — finding those hidden gems or records that may have gotten less attention or overlooked is sometimes what attributes to the more enjoyable record. The best place to start for Beyoncé was with 25 of those records…. (and for honorable mentions or rounding out a top 30, Dance For You, Keep Giving Your Love To Me, MOOD 4 EVA, BIGGER and Smash Into You).
#25 DEJA VU (FEAT. JAY Z)
#24 UPGRADE U (FEAT. JAY Z)
#23 CHECK ON IT (FEAT. SLIM THUG & BUN B)
#22 PARTITION
#21 IRREPLACEABLE
#20 RING THE ALARM
#19 1+1
#18 PART II (ON THE RUN) - JAY Z
#17 SORRY
#16 SUPERPOWER (FEAT. FRANK OCEAN)
#15 ROCKET
#14 MINE (FEAT. DRAKE)
#13 ALL NIGHT
#12 LOVE DROUGHT
#11 HELLO
#10 THAT’S WHY YOU’RE BEAUTIFUL
#9 YES
#8 LOVE ON TOP *TED SMOOTH REMIX
#7 SWEET DREAMS
#6 SUMMERTIME (FEAT. GHOSTFACE)
#5 SPEECHLESS
#4 I MISS YOU
#3 JEALOUS
#2 NO ANGEL
Have to run “No Angel” back few times for the 2nd Verse / Bridge (No I'm not an angel either, but at least I'm trying / I know I drive you crazy, but would you rather that I be a machine / who doesn't notice when you late or when you're lying / I love you even more than who I thought you were before) — that should’ve been sung again at the end.
#1 I CARE
Top 3 could be interchangeable but the Homecoming / Coachella Performance solidifies “I Care” as Beyoncé’s best record (currently). Instantly shifting the tone following 4’s album opener “1+1”. “I Care” should have easily been giving the single/video treatment (with 4 not being released as a visual album) but it will be one of the records that you pull from an artist that should have been bigger or the single.
Comment below your thoughts or your best Beyoncé songs.
PLAYLISTING - CHRIS BROWN, DIDDY & MORE. NEW MUSIC OF THE MOMENT
If there’s one thing about Summer, it’s looking like everybody is dropping new music. With Chris Brown releasing his 10th studio album Breezy to Giveon’s Give or Take, Beyoncé announcing her 7th studio album renaissance to Drake’s surprise release Honestly, Nevermind. There is a lot of music to listen to. And here are some of those new records of the moment for ELSV.
Check out the previous songs of the moment.
Beyoncé Reveals ‘Renaissance’ Cover Art
act i RENAISSANCE 7.29
Creating this album allowed me a place to dream and to find escape during a scary time for the world. It allowed me to feel free and adventurous in a time when little else was moving. My intention was to create a safe place, a place without judgment. A place to be free of perfectionism and overthinking. A place to scream, release, feel freedom. It was a beautiful journey of exploration. I hope you find joy in this music. I hope it inspires you to release the wiggle. Ha! And to feel as unique, strong, and sexy as you are.
VINYL’s of the album is now available in the shop.
Beyoncé's new single "BREAK MY SOUL" off RENAISSANCE.
After removing all images from social media, Beyoncé released cryptic pieces leading up to announcing her forthcoming LP Renaissance to be released in July 29. With the announcement, new items appeared on her website with 4 different merch boxes to include the album and the rollout continued — with Beyoncé announcing the first single “BREAK MY SOUL,” which serves as the lead single from her forthcoming seventh studio LP. The dance-ready track sees production from Tricky Stewart, The-Dream, and Beyoncé herself, and begins with a sampling of Big Freedia’s “Explode.”
Beyoncé revealed to Harper’s Bazaar that RENAISSANCE took a year and a half to create. “Sometimes it takes a year for me to personally search through thousands of sounds to find just the right kick or snare. One chorus can have up to 200 stacked harmonies. Still, there’s nothing like the amount of love, passion, and healing that I feel in the recording studio.” RENAISSANCE will follow 2016’s Lemonade, 2018’s Everything Is Love (joint album with JAY Z) and The Lion King: The Gift (Soundtrack).
ELSV PODCAST - EP23: OSCARS, BEYONCÉ, WILL SMITH & THE SLAP
In this episode we discuss The Oscars and the SLAP (reluctantly) because everyone else is talking about it. Are we over it? YES! But I guess we'll dive into what we think about the Slap to Chris Rock face during the Oscars. Also Beyoncé, opening the show. and continuing to be the focal point of opening shows/promoting shows while continuously being snubbed of awards.
New Music - Normani - Fair (and why the standard of needing to dive into Norman's personal life to connect to her musically)
Intro/Outro Music - Kelly Rowland - Ghetto
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ELSV PODCAST - EP16: I NEED THE KEYS, ALICIA
In this episode: Discussing #ALICIAKEYS. The New Album 'KEYS' Out Now. The New Video "Old Memories" plus my favorite songs off the album including "Only You (Unlocked) - Which is your favorite Originals or Unlocked.
Plus News & Shit I don't Care about (Ode to See The Thing Is)(20:35) - Repetative News Writing and the same reoccuring Social Injustices . And speaking of See The Thing Is (22:40). Discussing Kid Cudi & WHERE IS MY MERCH? (24:20) Recaping EP15 & Ashanti (26:00) The Jussie Smoillet Situation / Meg & Tory Situation (29:15) Inscure Recap (31:20) Beyonce and Mariah Carey #Verzuz & my unpopular opinion (33:28) and Alicia Keys in another Verzuz? (43:20) & Introducing my Gaming Channel and diving in to Resident Evil Village, My issue with the movies and the animated series and Netflix and Mortal Kombat 11 #Rant (54:50)
MUSIC:
Only You (Unlocked)
Best Of Me (Original)
Fallin (Unlocked)?
Plus My Top 10-15 Alicia Keys Records (40:00)
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