Beyoncé Re-Releases "Lemonade" With The Original Demo Version Of "Sorry"

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This version of "Sorry" is more haunting and melodic.

Three years ago today, Beyoncé dropped Lemonade, a record that produced hit singles that still has ladies getting into formation and has fans trying to figure out exactly who "Becky with the good hair" is. The latter inquiry comes from Bey's hit "Sorry," a sassy track that sparked rumors that possibly, at one point, not all was well in the Knowles-Carter household because Jay Z may have stepped out on his wife. Of course, no one knows for sure, and while some say that Bey is just using the topic of a cheating husband for artistic purposes, others don't believe that the line of art and reality is all that fine.

To celebrate Lemonade's drop date, Beyoncé has re-released the album. While the tracklisting is exactly the same as before, Bey added the demo version of "Sorry" as a surprise for fans. In this melodic, haunting version of the song, Bey delivers a more melancholy experience rather than the "I don't need no man" feeling that came with the finalized product. There are no "middle fingers up" here either, but Becky still makes an appearance. Both are excellent tracks, but this version would have been out of place on Lemonade and it's obvious as to why Bey spiced things up a bit.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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