On previous projects, both Beyoncé and Drake have dropped house-drenched records. Still, they’re merely adopting the sound (as will others who will quite predictably follow their lead). And just like Drake, we all need to move out of the way of artists who are house culture; those who embody it, shape it and pour into it consistently. There’s nuance and distinction between genres like house, ballroom and dance that should be respected as new music fans step into this space. “Advice to #BreakMySoul fans: You can’t master decades of club music in days,” music critic Craig Seymour tweeted. “But respect the history & don’t speak dismissively of the music. It’s not here for a fun moment. It has sustained some of us for years, literally giving us life.”
