Solange - Seat at the table Review

2 Sisters on top of the industry

I finally listened to Solange's new album, Seat at the table. Yes, I know I'm late and many of you are probably saying "You sleep," but I wanted to be completely fare with my words.

Like most people when you first hear Solanges' name,  Queen Beyoncé comes to mind, and soon after instant comparisons fuels the conversation. As a younger sister I can relate to persistent unintentional judgement from several angels both negative and positive. One moment someone is saying you're smarter than the other, and in the next skit they're expressing how you're existence obsolete. Yes, the challenges of not releasing your full potential, which is why I'm so proud of you for this album. Anyone with ears can hear that Seat at the Table is instrumentally crafted using strings and horns to build such a classic euphoric symphony. Solange talented vocals ranging  between Soprano and alto stands out through out the entire album. Her vocals were in complete harmony with the jazz chords. The overall songs on the album were nice also, giving the audience something to sing along with, while also creating a thought provoking message.

New Orleans natives

Ashley & Li Li 

As for the interludes which makes up about 40% of the album, Solange like her sister decided to incorporate her New Orleans background. In the interludes hip hop Master P explains how he established No Limit Records and the obstacles he overcame in order to become successful. Actually the entire album is influenced by the historic New Orleans sound which the two have been exploiting the whole year. Maybe I took this a little personal being from New Orleans and all, but the Knowles family has never expressed any real appreciation for the city until this year. Coincidentally this happens to be the same year the two make history as the only two sisters to have number one albums in the same year, and awkwardly after the famous elevator incident. As a New Orleans native I feel that the family is capitalizing on a tragedy that they cannot relate to or were directly affected by. 

Although I am slightly offended by this, as a media outlet I do understand the benefit and cannot scrutinize them for it. Why not take over the world with your sister? Of course metaphorically speaking, but in comparison to my sister and I relationship; we will do the same in the near future, but in a different way. Regardless of the matter, Seat at the table and Lemonade were still great albums, and Solange deserves her shine for this one.