Beyoncé samples Barbara Ann Teer speech on Alien Superstar and fans are obsessed

Beyoncé’s seventh studio album Renaissance has finally arrived and fans couldn’t be more excited.

The 16-track album features incredible collaborations and composers such as Jay-Z and Drake, Nile Rodgers and The-Dream, among others.

There are some great samples and interpolations too, like the famous Robin S. club tune Show Me Love and Kelis, Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo’s Milkshake.

However, fans are most excited about one sample on the third track, Alien Superstar…

Barbara Ann Teer samples Renaissance

As described by PitchforkOfficial Renaissance credits reveal that Alien Superstar is a sample of influential woman Barbara Ann Teer.

Her words are the inspiration for these words “Black Theatre”Smithsonian Folkway Recordings gave permission to YouTube to use speech.

The 20-minute Clip sees Barbara, who founded Harlem’s National Black Theatre, speaking about her life, background and creating the New York performing arts company.

Barbara’s voice can be heard towards the end Beyoncé’s new song Alien Superstar. The following excerpt of her speech is available for you to listen to, starting at 2:48.

“We dress a certain way. We walk a certain way. We talk a certain way. We paint a certain way. We make love a certain way, you know?”She said.

“All of these things we do in a different, unique specific way that is personally ours,” she continues before Beyoncé’s voice reappears.

Barbara Ann Teer:

Barbara Ann Teer, an American writer, producer and teacher actress, died at the age 71 in 2008.

In 1968, she founded Harlem’s National Black Theatre, which was the first revenue-generating black theatre in the whole of the US.

Born in Illinois to parents who were educators and community leaders, she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in dance education from the University of Illinois.

Then she continued to study ballet in Paris and Berlin, before moving to New York City where she pursued a career as professional dancer.

She performed with many large dance companies and was the first woman to perform on Broadway in 1961, as the dance captain for Kwamina, an award-winning musical.

Following a 1962 knee injury, she was interested in theatre. She had a successful acting career that included performances on Broadway, TV, and other theatre productions.

However, she always hated the lack of representation and negative stereotypes – which drove her to found the National Black Theatre.

It was dedicated to social change in African-American communities. She also created her own method, which was then taught at the school called “TEER: The Technology of Soul”.

It used West African symbols, mythology, and symbolism to celebrate its heritage while avoiding the westernized idea of theatre.

Alien Superstar has become a cult favorite.

Fans love Alien Superstar’s new track and the Barbara Ann Teer sample on Twitter.

One person Write “Alien Superstar for me is giving”While you are at another : “Okay so I realised I was listening to the album on shuffle…….BUT alien superstar is a HIT.”

A third party “Alien Superstar is amazing I’m sorrryyyy”And another Write: “Alien Superstar my fav so far.”

“Alien Superstar been on repeat! Definitely in my top three,”Another Additional.

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