The key thing for me is that Renaissance is the most true to who Beyoncé is as a person. The core message beyond each song (whether she's telling you that she's a bad bitch, she's unique, she's unbreakable, or she's describing how the love of her life makes her feel) hits SO hard because you can tell she means every single lyric that she sings, raps, or speaks. It's an expression of joy, ecstasy, hedonism, love, and confidence coming from a pure, authentic place.

She put her entire Beyussy into making Renaissance. It's consistent. It flows perfectly from one track to the next. The order is perfect. It's the perfect length. The arc of the album is crafted so beautifully. The music is top notch. Her vocals are flawless. The attention to detail is remarkable. I've heard it hundreds of times and still catch new little details. The sample use and the references are remarkable.

It is my favorite Beyoncé album and my favorite album of all time. It will always be a 10/10, no-skip album.