Was there a more seminal Year of the Diva than 1998?
Just two weeks after its release on May 19, the song rocketed to No.
Erykah Badu: “Q.U.E.E.N.”
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In fact, as Monae revealed toRolling Stone, the song was originally titled “Q.U.E.E.R.”
An instant classic from two soul queens.
The fact that RiRi opted to share the spotlight with SZA only highlights the greatness of both.
Also, has anyone ever been more jealous of a cheeseburger?
Sophisticated fun, indeed.
It even inspired an equally euphoric sequel, 2005’s “Lose Control.”
That it was kept from charting at No.
1 by Azalea’s own “Fancy” was the only problem plaguing “Problem.”
So good, Beyonce and Gaga did ittwice.
And the five worst….
5.
Even the wig budget for the video looks exhausted.
Can we get a re-do?
So whenever it gets paired with another female singer, the results can often be disastrousor worse, forgettable.
