Canadian rapper Drake heralded the revival of this key genre of the 1990s with his latest album "Honestly, Nevermind," before Beyoncé followed up with her new single "Break My Soul"
There's no doubt about it: we'll be dancing to the sound of house music this summer. The Canadian rapper Drake heralded the revival of this key genre of the 1990s with his latest album "Honestly, Nevermind," before Beyoncé followed up with her new single "Break My Soul." Here's a look back at the history of this long underestimated musical movement.
Drake seems sure that a house music revival is on the cards. In fact, he's so convinced of it that he drew much inspiration from this ultra-danceable musical genre when making his seventh and latest album, "Honestly, Nevermind," which he unexpectedly released on June 17. With its house sounds, this record contrasts with the Canadian rapper's usual style. This is the first time that Drake has released an album marking such a clear break with the blend of rap, R'n'B and pop that built his success.
And he's not the only one drawing inspiration from house music for a recent musical project. Beyoncé has gone down a similar route with "Break My Soul," the first single from her seventh album, "Renaissance," due out July 29. This new track is based on a classic '90s song, "Show me Love" by Robin S, as well as the track "Explode" by Big Freedia.