Being one of the most well-known female rappers from Houston, Megan Thee Stallion has long made it a point to integrate her Southern roots into her art. Above all else, she’s a Hot Girl, but the Big Mouth voice actress still knows how to pull off her version of a Canadian tuxedo. On Friday (March 29), the black-haired beauty unveiled a new photo dump via Instagram, which shows her sporting an ultra-tiny denim skirt with a thigh slit that leaves hardly any of her toned thigh covered.
The same is true of Thee Stallion’s unique top, which has long sleeves to shield her arms while most of her breasts sit on display. Her shoes are a similar denim fabric, making her stark white cowboy hat shine bright amongst the rest of her ensemble. The “WAP” hitmaker didn’t leave any hints about an appearance on Beyonce’s new country album in her caption. Still, the comment section is already flooding with fans hoping to see them reconnect after the success of the “Savage (Remix).”
“Girl, are you on the bonus track or not???” and “Have you finished writing your verse for ‘SWEET HONEY BUCKLIIN (REMIX)’ yet???” are among the most-liked replies to Meg’s post. “I just barked at my phone WTF,” someone else commented, drooling over the 29-year-old’s iconic curves. “Can I put you on my health insurance?” and “Back to the gym I go!!” other funny IG users quipped.
There were several artists we wanted to hear on COWBOY CARTER with Beyonce besides Megan Thee Stallion, and it’s entirely possible some of them might still join her for a remix. Check out the full list of country icons who could’ve made cool contributions to the LP at the link below, and check back in with HNHH later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.
Beyonce has been dominating the streams this weekend and will continue to do so for at least the next week with COWBOY CARTER. The sequel to 2022’s RENAISSANCE, the Beyhive and many others were excited for the project’s sound when this was first revealed to us during the Super Bowl. This second installment in this act trilogy, the Houston native is paying homage to her country roots. However, the icon said it best about what this LP is, “This ain’t a country album. This is a Beyonce album.” One of the perfect examples of that quote is “SWEET HONEY BUCKIIN’,” which sees Beyonce work with Shaboozey and Pharrell Williams.
This is one of many songs that definitely is not pure country, but has elements of the genre sprinkled in. Firstly, Shaboozey deserves a huge shout-out. He has been rising quickly over the last several months with his spin on the genre, adding elements of hip-hop. Now, because of that mixed audience, he earned the chance to work with not only Beyonce, but with Pharrell Williams too.
Listen To “SWEET HONEY BUCKIIN’” By Beyonce, Shaboozey, & Pharrell Williams
This multi-layered track might sound all over the place on the surface. However, each phase fits together fairly well. “SWEET” is dominated by Shaboozey with Beyonce coming in after over a jersey club/country beat. Then, “HONEY” is the shortest part and sees it go in a more R&B direction with a slower pace to the production and a more sensual singing performance. Finally, “BUCKIIN’” is the rowdiest part with hard-hitting thumping bass, the classic air horn sound effects, with a hint of guitar. Again, there is a lot to take in, but this trio delivers one of strongest bangers on the album for sure.
What are your thoughts on this brand-new song, “SWEET HONEY BUCKIIN’,” by Beyonce, Shaboozey, and Pharrell Williams? Is this the best track on COWBOY CARTER, why or why not? Who had the strongest performance on the song and why? What is your favorite element of the track and why? How would you rank RENAISSANCE and COWBOY CARTER? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Beyonce, Shaboozey, and Pharrell Williams. Finally, stay with us for the most informative song posts throughout the week.
Quotable Lyrics:
Take the Bugatti out for the spin (Ooh) Ain’t no top, feel the wind on my skin Ooh, ooh, ooh, snakes on the den (Uh) They hissin’, don’t listen to them (That’s cool) They bite every once and again (Uh-huh) But it gets stomped down when we
Hours after Beyoncé dropped her new album Cowboy Carter, she also sent musician Mickey Guyton a truly lovely surprise. Guyton posted a picture of a large bouquet of white flowers that she received, along with a heartfelt note from Queen Bey.
“Mickey, thank you for opening doors for me queen,” Beyoncé wrote in the card. “Keep shining.”
“With opportunity comes possibility,” Guyton captioned the sweet photo. “The possibilities are endless with you @Beyonce. God gave me an assignment and I followed. May the doors continue to stay wide open.”
With opportunity comes possibility. The possibilities are endless with you @Beyonce. God gave me an assignment and I followed. May the doors continue to stay wide open. pic.twitter.com/iJfeoWO1nL
For fans who weren’t already familiar with her or her career, Guyton is a country musician from Texas and a five-time Grammy nominee. Specifically, she is the first Black woman to be nominated for the Best Country Solo Performance, after her 2020 song “Black Like Me” became a major and impactful hit. She then released her debut album in 2021.
Guyton is also a huge Beyoncé fan. About two years ago, she performed Bey’s “If I Were A Boy” as a cover during her Global Citizen Festival set. Most recently, she shared a throwback video on Instagram and pointed out how she was “so excited” to hear her in her “country era.”
View Mickey Guyton’s post about her gift from Beyoncé above.
Cowboy Carter is out now via Parkwood/Columbia. Find more information here.
Dolly Parton apparently knew two years ago that a collaboration with Beyoncé was in the card. Even more specifically, she appeared on The Daily Show to chat with Trevor Noah and dished about how she’d love to hear the icon’s spin of her song “Jolene.”
Noah had asked the question because he had heard it as a rumor. At the time, Parton seemed to think it was a long shot dream.
“I don’t know if she’s even got the message, but wouldn’t that be killer?” Parton shared, with the video reposted by The Daily Showhere. “I think she’s fantastic and beautiful, and I love her music. I would just love to hear ‘Jolene’ done in just a big way, kind of like how Whitney did my ‘I Will Always Love You,’ just someone who can take my little songs and make ’em like powerhouses. So that would be a marvelous day in my life, if she ever does do ‘Jolene.’”
So, Parton is having a fantastic day today — as Bey’s cover of “Jolene” is featured on her new Cowboy Carter record. “Wow, I just heard ‘Jolene,’” Parton also posted on Twitter following the album’s release. “Beyoncé is giving that girl some trouble and she deserves it!”
Overnight, Beyonce released her highly anticipated new country album COWBOY CARTER. She’s been generating hype for the project for months after first announcing it with a commercial during the Super Bowl. The album is technically a sequel to her 2022 effort RENAISSANCE but shift’s its sonic ambition to take on influences from the world of country music.
Fans have been breaking the album down all day, including identifying all of the collaborators heard throughout the record. On the feature side of things Beyonce secured headliners like Post Malone and Miley Cyrus. Elsewhere country music legends like Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson are also involved. They’ve also realized that the album contains covers of songs from Dolly as well as The Beatles and Chuck Berry.
Another thing fans are interested in is the albums production credits. While the full list of behind-the-scenes collaborators isn’t known yet it’s been trickling out all day. Check out all of the known producers who worked on the album below. What do you think of Beyonce’s new album “COWBOY CARTER?” What’s you favorite song on the record so far? Let us know in the comment section below.
Tracklist: 1. AMERICAN REQUIEM Production: DIXON 2. BLACKBIIRD (The Beatles Cover) (with Brittney Spencer, Reyna Roberts, Tanner Adell and Tiera Kennedy) 3. 16 CARRIAGES Production: Beyonce, Ink, Dave Hamelin, Raphael Saadiq, Stuart White 4. PROTECTOR (with Rumi Carter) 5. MY ROSE Production: Mamii 6. SMOKE HOUR WILLIE NELSON (with Willie Nelson) 7. TEXAS HOLD’ EM Production: Beyonce, Killah B, Nate Ferarro, Saadiq, White, Hit-Boy, Mariel Gomerez 8. BODYGUARD 9. DOLLY P (with Dolly Parton) 10. JOLENE (Dolly Parton Cover) 11. DAUGHTER 12. SPAGHETTI (with Linda Martell and Shaboozey) 13. ALLIGATOR TEARS 14. SMOKE HOUR II (with Willie Nelson) 15. JUST FOR FUN (with Willie Jones) 16. II MOST WANTED (with Miley Cyrus) Production: Ryan Tedder 17. LEVII’S JEANS (with Post Malone) 18. FLAMENCO Production: Mamii 19. THE LINDA MARTELL SHOW (with Linda Martell) 20. YA YA 21. OH LOUISIANA (Chuck Berry Cover) 22. DESERT EAGLE 23. RIVERDANCE 24. II HANDS II HEAVEN 25. TYRANT Production: D.A Got That Dope 26. SWEET HONEY BUCKLIN’ (with Shaboozey) Production: Pharrell Williams 27. AMEN
Beyoncé has officially released her eighth studio album, COWBOY CARTER. It is the second installment of a three-act trilogy following 2022’s Renaissance. COWBOY CARTER sees Beyoncé fully diving into the realm of country, tapping into her Texan roots. Prior to her latest release, she first ventured into the genre on “Daddy Lessons” from 2016’s Lemonade. The latest album’s lead singles “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM” and “16 CARRIAGES” appear on the new 27-track album, of which Beyoncé handles the majority herself. There are, however, numerous guest appearances that contribute vocals throughout the tracklist. As we begin to digest her latest album, we are ranking Beyoncé’s COWBOY CARTER features from least to greatest. This list excludes those who speak on the interludes, such as Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Linda Martell, and Rumi Carter. Take a look at the list below.
Featured on both “SPAGHETTII” and “SWEET ★ HONEY ★ BUCKIIN’” is hip hop and country artist Shaboozey. “SPAGHETTII” is easily the most rap-oriented song on the album, and Shaboozey assists Beyoncé in bridging the the two genres. However, his overall performance is nothing outstanding compared to other COWBOY CARTER guest features. The same can be said about Shaboozey’s appearance on “SWEET ★ HONEY ★ BUCKIIN’.” He lends his vocals to the first part of the song, which fuses country and Jersey club. Shaboozey’s guest features ensure vocal variety on the 27-track album, but they are not memorable in the grand scheme of the tracklist.
4. “BLACKBIIRD” – Tanner Adell, Brittany Spencer, Tiera Kennedy, & Reyna Roberts
COWBOY CARTER’s second song is one of a few different Beyoncé covers. She reimagines The Beatles’ “Blackbird,” enlisting Tanner Adell, Brittany Spencer, Tiera Kennedy, and Reyna Roberts as features on the song. The up-and-coming country artists get a moment to shine, especially Adell. Due to the song being a cover and its short runtime, the artists’ feature feels more like a brief solo than a complete collaboration. Their appearances may be short, but being a featured artist on a Beyoncé album is the ultimate cosign.
Post Malone’s surprise feature on COWBOY CARTER is one of the album’s best collaborations. On “LEVII’S JEANS,” his voice sounds very comfortable over the mid-tempo guitar strumming. He also pushes himself vocally, which is a necessity for those who sing alongside Beyoncé. The collaboration feels very natural and works for both of their musical styles. With the two being in completely different artistic places earlier in their careers, now was the perfect moment for Post Malone and Beyoncé to sing together.
2. “JUST FOR FUN” – Willie Jones
Willie Jones’s feature on “JUST FOR FUN” might be brief, but he leaves quite the impression. An instant standout on COWBOY CARTER, his feature is its very own moment, especially when he and Beyoncé sing together. Their voices complement each other nicely, with the bass of Jones’s voice coinciding with Beyoncé’s deeper register. Willie Jones does not overstay his welcome on “JUST FOR FUN,” but his presence certainly enhances the track.
Easily the standout COWBOY CARTER feature is on “II MOST WANTED,” a beautiful duet between Beyoncé and Miley Cyrus. Over the course of her career, Cyrus has shown that country is her true calling, which “II MOST WANTED” reinforces. It is the style of music over which she sounds most comfortable and is able to showcase her vocal ability. Beyoncé’s smooth and overpowering voice, combined with Miley’s gentle and gruff tone, blend seamlessly as they sing with one another. While Beyoncé’s voice tends to vocally outshine anyone, their voices come together in country music. Miley Cyrus’s feature on “II MOST WANTED” is undoubtedly the most memorable and impressive feature on COWBOY CARTER. It feels like a true collaboration more than any other guest appearance.
Last month, Beyonce surprise announced her new country music era with a Super Bowl commercial. In the wake of the announcement hoards of fans took to social media to show their love for the move and their anticipation for the upcoming album. One person who wasn’t happy with the move was Azealia Banks. She took to Instagram to express her issues with how the move appears. “Them critics are not just going to accept an ugly blond wig and , bullying from jay-z !!! It’s giving big time musical grift. Yes black girls can make country music … but you’re just really not hitting the button.” she said.
Now that the album is finally out, Banks is once again sharing her thoughts. She asked on social media if she was about to eat her words before giving the album a first listen, but quickly followed it up saying “absolutely not.” “Themes r redundant. The lyrics are really forced. Album is too long… Plus who is this imaginary adversary sis thinks still wants to hump on j in 2024” her response begins. She doesn’t entirely hate the record and even picks out some elements of it she likes. But she concludes her judgement by revealing that she dozed off while listening to the album. Check out her full Instagram post about the record below.
Jay-Z has become one of Banks primary targets for her rants. Just days before the surprise announcement Beyonce made during the Super Bowl Banks was already going at Jay. She blamed him for the beef between Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj that captivated rap fans earlier this year.
While fans tend to find her perspective on things interesting, it’s often hard to follow a lot of the threads in her rants. What do you think of Azealia Banks’ first reaction to COWBOY CARTER? Do you agree with her that the album is too long or that the lyrics feel forced? Let us know in the comment section below.
Beyoncé is a master manipulator of genres, and Cowboy Carter, her grandiose Western showcase, is a firm, root-stomping imposition of this fact. “Used to say I spoke ‘too country’ / And then the rejection came, said I wasn’t country enough” is perhaps the most arresting line in “AMERIICAN REQUIEM,” the album’s opener. But with Beyoncé, it was never going to be a straight line anyway. So, for those who held out hope for a country album in the style of the result of years of whitewashing, you’d be sorely disappointed. Beyoncé’s eighth album is a “Beyoncé album,” and Cowboy Carter is assisted by a confederation of sounds… Black sounds.
Vivisecting Country Music & Its Origins
“Genres are a funny little concept, aren’t they?” Linda Martell rhetorically asks. “Yes, they are. In theory, they have a simple definition that’s easy to understand. But in practice, well, some may feel confined.” In summary, that’s what Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter stands for: the universality of sounds as a human right. After all, what right does anyone have to “own” a genre that didn’t belong to them in the first place? The melodies that birthed the foundation of the country music genre were a result of Black ministers and enslaved churchgoers.
Beyoncé famously (or should I say infamously) got up on the Country Music Awards stage in 2016 alongside The Chicks. As a result, the Houston, Texas native was ironically blackballed from the sounds of her ancestors. This incident led to the artist diving into the genre’s rich history. Now, she’s emerged with an album several years in the making. So, in a sense, Cowboy Carter is Beyoncé’s most delicious middle finger ever. And if y’all want to contest her authenticity, you’d be fighting a lost cause. Ultimately, she proudly reminds us that she’s “the grandbaby of a moonshine man” from Gadsden, Alabama.
Cowboy Carter’s Collaborations
With Act I: Renaissance, she helped reclaim House music. In the same vein, this apprehending second act is about sounding the alarm of country music’s roots. Unsurprisingly, she’s received co-signs from a few heavyweights in the game. Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, and Linda Martell all tip their hats at Bey, the latter being the first successful Black woman country artist ever. Altogether, their appearances not only boost the album’s credibility but elevate the overall listening experience. In radio-style format, these three country juggernauts ease the listener’s journey, guiding us just as the elders they are.
Country music darlings Tanner Adell, Brittney Spencer, Tiera Kennedy, and Reyna Roberts join Beyoncé on Cowboy Carter, appearing on “BLACKBIIRD.” The cover of the iconic Beatles track was originally penned as a tribute to the iconic Little Rock Nine. This makes it especially special, considering Beyoncé enlisted the younger stirrers of the genre as featured artists. The harmonious track is a warm pat on the back, effectively encouraging other acts who feel out of place, even at home.
Beyoncé’s daughter, Rumi Carter, is heard on “PROTECTOR,” a triumphant affirmation about a mother’s love. X-Factor alum Willie Jones joins Bey on “JUST FOR FUN” as the pair croon about getting through better days. The alternative-country artist Shaboozey shines on “SPAGHETTII,” an ode to Southern Hip Hop, and “SWEET HONEY BUCKIIN.” Moreover, Post Malone and Miley Cyrus deliver in a magnificent way. While the former dons his sexiest persona so far on “LEVII’S JEANS,” Cyrus comes through guns a-blazing on “II MOST WANTED,” as she and Bey reiterate, “I’ll be your shotgun rider ’til the day I die.”
“That’s What Makes It A Unique Listening Experience”
Beyoncé’s “Jolene” cover on Cowboy Carter strays a bit from the original, giving it a huge kick. While Parton “begs” Jolene not to take her man, Mrs. Carter issues a warning. “I’m still a Creole banjee bitch from Louisianne,” she sings, channeling her mother Tina. The cover is followed by “DAUGHTER,” the haunting number that exposes some of Bey’s darkest, most violent thoughts. The apex of the aforementioned track, however, is when she blesses us with her rendition of the 18th-century Italian aria opera classic, “Caro Mio Ben.” Nonetheless, the Queen sounds right at home in country territory, touching all of country music’s bases. “TEXAS HOLD’ EM” and “16 CARRIAGES” are perhaps the most orderly tracks on the project, which served as a teaser to the foundational essence of Cowboy Carter.
But on B8, there’s more than just roots-reminders and political commentary. The icon also, and in true Beyoncé fashion, taps into the religious, romantic, and even sleazy sections of the genre. And if you thought the dance floor bumpers were left out… think again. Linda Martell introduces “YA YA” as a song that “stretches across a range of genres.” Between the Nancy Sinatra sample and the Beach Boys’ “Good Vibrations,” she throws a party on one of the album’s undeniable standouts. Fans of the dance classic Renaissance are awarded a suite of four infectious club hits, kicking off with “RIIVERDANCE,” segueing into “II HANDS II HEAVEN,” “TYRANT,” and wrapping up with “SWEET HONEY BUCKIIN.”
”History Can’t Be Erased”
At the end of the day, Beyoncé handles country music the way she’s handled her music in the past decade–in her own way. She’s tackled R&B, Pop, Hip Hop, Afrobeats, and House and emerged victorious. So, why not her musical birthright? At 27 tracks, the album still doesn’t feel long, clocking in at a comfortable 80 minutes. But in the midst of it all, Cowboy Carter is Beyonce’s deduction of her American experience, flaws and all. Amen to that.
Last night, Beyonce finally dropped her eagerly anticipated follow-up to Renaissance, Cowboy Carter. The project sees her fully embrace her country era, teaming up with some of the genre’s finest. Needless to say, fans are impressed, and sounding off on social media.
One highlight on the album is Beyonce and Miley Cyrus’ collaboration, “II Most Wanted.” Since its release, the track has already reached No. 1 on the U.S. iTunes songs chart. Post Malone also makes a notable appearance on “Levii’s Jeans,” which has quickly become a fan favorite. Icons like Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, and Linda Martell are also featured in interludes, an homage to some of the pioneers of country music.
Another major standout track is Beyonce’s cover of Parton’s 1973 hit, “Jolene.” She altered the structure of the song and changed up the lyrics, making this version totally her own. “Hey miss Honey B, it’s Dolly P. You know that hussy with the good hair you sing about?” Dolly says in an interlude before the song, referencing the explosive 2016 Lemonade track, “Sorry.”
Bey’s rendition also expands upon Parton’s “flaming locks of auburn hair” line, adding, “Just a hair of a different color but it hurts just the same.” She even takes things to the next level by issuing Jolene a “warning” instead of “begging” her to back off her man like in Parton’s original. Social media users are loving the project so far, and can’t wait to see her perform it live. Fans are especially eager to see a live Beyonce and Miley Cyrus duet, and a Tina Turner-inspired “Ya Ya” number.
Beyonce Fans Go Wild For Cowboy Carter
What do you think of Beyonce’s new album, Cowboy Carter? Which special guest were you most excited to hear? Share your thoughts in the comments section, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates. Check out some fans’ reactions down below.
Beyoncé’s new album Cowboy Carter is out now, and while it’s the latest execution of her beloved vision, she didn’t make the project all by herself: Shaboozey, Miley Cyrus, Post Malone, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Linda Martell, and others make appearances on the album. The way some hear it, though, it sounds like Taylor Swift is involved, too.
Is Taylor Swift Featured On Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Album?
Some reports have indicated Swift is credited on the song “Bodyguard,” citing supposed credits on both Spotify and Genius. As of this post, though, Swift does not appear to be officially credited on those platforms or others. That said, while Swift may not be credited, there’s one snippet of the song that fans point to, a brief portion that to them clearly indicates Swift sang backing vocals for the track.
Worth noting is that back in February, “a source with knowledge of the situation” told Entertainment Weekly that despite rumors, Swift is not featured on the album “in any way.” Of course, the source could have been denying the rumor to keep the truth a secret, Swift could have gotten on board with the album since then, or the source could have just been wrong.
Either way, listen to “Bodyguard” above.
Cowboy Carter is out now via Parkwood/Columbia Records. Find more information here.
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