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Aug 2022
53m 56s

Beyoncé's 'Renaissance': The Controversi...

Rolling Stone | Cumulus Podcast Network
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Producer Hit-Boy discusses making "Thique" and much more. Plus, how does one song end up with 24 writers? And what are the consequences of changing albums after their release? Also, a discussion of the best songs on 'Renaissance' and its spiritual themes, with Mankaprr Conteh and Jeff Ihaza joining host Brian Hiatt.

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