Chicago house fans have a lot of thoughts on Beyonce’s latest album ‘Renaissance’

Critics have called the singer’s latest work a revival of house music, but house never left Chicago.

Beyonce’s new album renaissance
Beyonce's highly-anticipated album 'Renaissance' is out now. Andrew Harnik / Associated Press
Beyonce’s new album renaissance
Beyonce's highly-anticipated album 'Renaissance' is out now. Andrew Harnik / Associated Press

Chicago house fans have a lot of thoughts on Beyonce’s latest album ‘Renaissance’

Critics have called the singer’s latest work a revival of house music, but house never left Chicago.

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Fans and critics are raving about Beyonce’s seventh studio album Renaissance, a 16-track record that draws influences from house and disco music. But does it get the Chicago house seal of approval?

Reset checks in with a Beyonce fan and a legend in Chicago’s house scene.

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Darlene Jackson, DJ Lady D, Chicago House DJ