Beyoncé’s latest album, Renaissance, has already topped charts in multiple regions, but the superstar isn’t resting on her laurels. Recently, she surprised fans by releasing a remix of her popular track “Break My Soul,” featuring none other than Madonna. The new version of the song includes an interpolation of Madonna’s hit single “Vogue,” creating a unique and exciting musical collaboration between the two icons.
It seems the Queen of Pop didn’t record any addition to her hit track for the remix nor appear in it. However, Bey rewrote its rap. Madonna paid tribute to famous Hollywood stars in her original track doing music promo. She mentioned James Dean, Marlon Brando, Bette Davis, Marilyn Monroe, and Grace Kelly. In her reinvented version, Beyonce honored Black female artists and people who helped her succeed in her music career.
After a shout-out to Madonna, she mentioned Betty Davis, Rosetta Tharpe, Lauryn Hill, Nina Simone, Grace Jones, Bessie Smith, Diana, Janet, Anita, and others. She also honored Solange Knowles, her sister. Later, Bey paid homage to Aaliyah, Alicia Keys, Nicki Minaj, and Rihanna. Michelle Williams, a member of her defunct group, and her mentees, Chloe X Halle, weren’t left out.
Queen Bey’s shot to fame
Beyoncé Knowles, originally born as Beyoncé Giselle Knowles, is a multi-talented American artist who is widely recognized as a singer, songwriter, and actress. In the late 1990s, she rose to prominence as the lead singer of the girl group “Destiny’s Child,” which she formed in 1990 with her childhood friends as bandmates under the name “Girl’s Tyme.”
Despite facing early setbacks such as losing a TV talent show and being dropped by a recording label, Destiny’s Child persevered. Although they were unable to release an album due to the canceled recording contract, the group eventually signed with a Colombian recording label in 1997, paving the way for the production of their debut album.
The album sold over 8 million copies and won 2 Grammy Awards. Destiny’s Child released the third album in 2001, which became Billboard 200 chart’s topmost track. Beyoncé’s songwriting talent produced hit tracks for her group. However, Destiny’s Child split and later regrouped in 2004. Also, they dropped “Destiny Fulfilled” that year. However, they announced the official disbandment of the music group a year later.
Beyonce’s collaboration with Madonna
Queen Bey started her solo music career after the initial secession of Destiny’s Child. In 2003, she released her debut solo album, topping charts across the globe. She received 5 Grammy Awards that same year. Bey became successful in her music career and had more albums to her credit. Besides, she received 6 Grammy Awards in 2010 and several others years later. The singer released her latest solo album, RENAISSANCE, in 2022.
Beyonce starred in several movies with an acting debut in 2001. She voiced Nala, a Disney’s “The Lion King” 2019 remake character. Besides, she performed songs for its soundtrack. She dropped an album, which the Disney movie inspired simultaneously.
This isn’t the first time Beyoncé has collaborated with Madonna. In fact, she previously appeared in Madonna’s 2015 music video alongside Katy Perry, Kanye West, Chris Rock, and several other artists. As for the new version of “Break My Soul,” which includes an interpolation of Madonna’s iconic track “Vogue,” it is now available for purchase on Beyoncé’s website under the title “The Queens Remix” for $1.29.
