Is Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ Rollout (Gasp!) Conventional? - The New York Times

The singer, who has prioritized innovation over commercial domination, has opted for a more standard playbook ahead of her seventh solo album, “Renaissance,” out Friday.

While advance leaks of major albums were common as the CD era gave way to digital downloads, and could devastate a new albums prospects, a crackdown on digital piracy and the shift to a streaming-fir… [+1621 chars]

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