Beyoncé - TEXAS HOLD 'EM & 16 CARRIAGES (Reaction) 

I’m not being dramatic when I say this but I feel SO LUCKY to BE ALIVE while Beyoncé is in her PRIME!!! The excitement she pulls from me is unreal. So so grateful.

Mama Tina confirmed that 16 Carriages was recorded years ago, so it lines up that it was recorded in 2019

the way 16 carriages is genuinely one of the best country ballads to ever be made. act ii is really for the daddy lessons cowgirls, gays and theys

The Daddy Lessons Stans Rise Tonight 🤠🐎🙌

oh the minimization started alright. they already saying its "country influenced"

Beyonce is doing Blues/Americana which has DEEP African American roots. And she's brought some very special heavy hitters, within the genre, along for the ride to E-DU-MUH-CATE the Folk on the history. ;) We know of Rhiannon Giddens, who I've been following for years, who was playing the banjo on the Texas Holdem track. She's also an INCREDIBLE vocalist and all-around incredible talent. Looking forward to March to see what other significant Black players/pioneers she'll be showcasing.

"Yeah, this is straight country. If you say y'all say it otherwise, y'all racist as hell" I'm laughing SO HARD because they already started with the "country references" to describe it. (you're absolutely right) She sat down, watching her performance of Daddy Lessons with the chicks and asking herself "How can I drive aaaaall those caucasians even madder?"

I love seeing ppl from different fandoms who likes and appreciates Beyonce. I understand if some don’t like her but when I see ppl overlooking her vocal ability and performance skills just because their faves only excel to either one is just hard to comprehend. I wasn’t a fan at first (just a casual listener), but seeing her perform, hearing her sing her ass off, and seeing her on her documentaries, her hard work paid off and I started appreciating her even more. Beyonce is Beyonce and she is a once in a lifetime artist. we should pay her respect that she deserves.

I don’t even like country but 16 carriages is a masterpiece

shes a once in a lifetime artist frfr and im sooo glad shes the artists of MY lifetime, kinda feel sorry for anyone missing out

Beyoncé said I’m taking over HOUSE music, RNB, RAP, COUNTRY, POP! I think rock is next ! She is OUR LIVING LEGEND 🙏🏾

My boyfriend literally said, act:3 is rock n roll, tina, michael, prince, its all there. Id faint on my toilet!💀💀

When Beyonce said....God is real, it is in everyone, I´ḿ hot, I´m tingling, It´s love, I feel it when I close my eyes and listen to 16 carriages.

I literally Ballllllllled tf out of these EYES.... and i don't even have nothing going on like dat lmao. 16 carriages got me feeling like am 70 years old, with a mortgage and a casserole in the oven while i watch the sunset on the porch. Chile

I love the meaning behind Texas Hold Em. Its like BABY THIS IS NOT A GAME THIS IS REAL LIFE! PUT DOWN YOUR POKER FACE AND STOP TRYING TO BE SO HARD. LETS BE VULNERABLE AND FALL IN LOVE AND DANCE DONT BE A BITCH! Its honestly Plastic off the Sofa pt 2

I love both these songs! This was for the people who loved daddy’s lessons

beyoncè is now in her c*ntry era & i’m here for it, she simply served 🤩

At nearly 44 since Renaissance my life has spiritually changed. I feel so lucky to be alive at this time. Rwt was a life altering experience. We are blessed.

16 carriages is one of her best ever. EVER . already

Omg not the Devi crying line 😂 He sure was too!!! Love both of your channels!

YOU ARE LITERALLY THE ONLY ONE THAT REACTED ON THE “ 38 Summers” LINEEEEE !!! I’ve been watching every reaction that comes up on yt… girl u got my follow!! I cried like a baby for the past 24 hours listening to ‘16 carriages ‘ every memory comes up from the past… we got this💪🏻💪🏻

16 carriages is incredible! The storytelling is immaculate, and the visualizer, though it’s just a visualizer, really adds something to it for me. In the visualizer, you can see the vulnerability in her eyes; the entire song feels like a quiver, as if she’s shaken up by all she went through. People confuse her persona and brand with her actual personality too often. Like Beyoncé is now a massive brand, a production and enterprise but at the heart of it is a woman who’s never caught a break and who has been working everyday of her life for this.

I don’t want to jinx it but…if we get Beyonce playing the guitar I am going to FLIP…MY…SHIT (in a good way) 🤣 🤣 🤣

I think this country album is gonna hit more for me personally than renaissance act 1. 38 summers cause she wrote it during the pandemic. Also this sounds like it may be a farewell when she is done with all 3 acts

I will watch the CMA’s just for this gurl.

Therapist: 16 Carriages’ 808s can’t force you to confront your traumas. 16 Carriages:

Lmao the way that Devi really did cried just watching the ADVERT 😭😭😭

I was listening to your twitter space right as they dropped like THE SCREAMMSSSS and the way u dipped within seconds had me crying

The handmade gourd instruments that would become the modern banjo originated in West Africa. 2) Enslaved Africans carried the “banjar” and its music to North America by way of the Caribbean. HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH

16 carriages is my fav. Is it me or did "Smash into You" give a little country/rock vibes when it came out?

yee (and i cannot stress this enough) haw!

The “I need this in my vehicle” was FELT immensely🥹🙌🏽

Grab yo tissues, partna 🤠🤧

Beyoncé is versatile and is not afraid to try something new😊

i saw someone on witter predicted this entire country album and they also said that act iii is gonna be a rock album... i am absolutely sat for these next 2 acts. it's abt to eat.

Now that we are so close to act 2... i'm not sure im ready??? Walk with me, renaissance was such a phenomenal body of work that i dont think ive fully embraced its greatness, even after almost 2 years. I know act 2 era is gonna be great, but i'll still look back at renny fondly

And sure as shit Devi wept 😂😭. Love y’all both!

Kioshi, I am SO HAPPY you reacted to this we are being FED right now. I feel privileged to witness this greatness which is Beyoncé Giselle Knowles Carter!! I've been playing these songs since yesterday

I feel you on “Daddy Issues”, that song was incredible too! So happy for the new era, and so happy to catch your reaction hun! 🩵

Here's my theory on the trilogy: Act 1 - House Music - Renaissance Act 2 - Country - Reclamation Act 3 - Gospel - Revival

Houston is coming out of her!! I live in Houston and you will black people riding horses all through town!!! Houston concert is going to be HUGE!!!

DADDY LESSONS IS ABOUT TO GIVE BIRTH TO A WHOLE DAMN ENTIRE ALBUM AND I COULDNT BE HAPIEEEEER

16 carriages is that girl ❤

Can't wait to start fighting people if they dare say anything that even rhymes with "Beyonce can't be country." I will throw hands. Family, coworkers, strangers in a bar -- doesn't matter to me. You either recognize her genius or you get yours 🤷🏼‍♀️

Lmfaoo the fact that he was BAWLING ON THAT CAMERA 😂😂😂😂😂😂

*_We invented this shit!_* This is one of the main reasons why I love me some rock and roll

I’m ready for this reaction!!! Loved both but mannn 16 carriages 😭😭😭 been on repeat. Side note: There are some amazing black country artists like Mickey Guyton, Darius Rucker, Jimmie Allen, etc. I hope this act II can make more people aware of this.

I love how your saying "Reclaiming our things." Were simply taking back what was stolen from us and our ancestors. But 16 carriages is beautiful and heavily emotional. I believe the "16 carriages" is supposed to symbolize, the eternal feeling of her, having to sacrifice her childhood in order to make her dreams a reality, but unfortunately those childhood experience was being ripped away from her at such a young/ impressionable age. But its intentional as she is saying that she's creating art and working. However, having to lose something that is so precious and limited as one's childhood is very emotional and gut wrenching. This song truly reveals how chasing your dreams can be a beautiful thing, but there might be so much that you have to lose along the way.

I feel like 38 summers was 2019/2020. Covid era. She did say about this three act project being made around that time right? Idk im just SO EXCITED.

we're getting new ari AND new beyonce in the same month...lordddddd

And Devi was indeed found bawling 🤣

We been line dancing, the electric slide.

It's so gooooood. "Daddy Lessons" was 100% country too and people were so mad.

GOOD OLD BLACK BLESSED COUNTRY MUSIC.. THANK YOU😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊

U are so cute for acknowledging Devi Maya.❤ I wanted to give him a hug. Cuz I think we all felt it,but he released it for us. Vulnerability. ❤

UGHH ACTUALLY CRYING WHILE WATCHING THIS, LIKE… IT WAS BAD FOR ME😭😭😭

Just loved you and your energy right away, became instantly a fan!! You’re so beautiful and fun and im here to definitely stay ❤

I’m obsessed with Daddy Lessons!! I’m so insanely excited we’re getting a country. I cannot wait to hear these songs live!! 🤠

I am obsessed with these two songs, can’t wait for the album. March 29!!!!

I agree with you act 3 is going to be rock 🤘

Photogenic shoot📸 All the pinup models gettin their vintage cowgirl suits out!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Bro if she’s going on tour after every Act imma throw up cause I’m already planning a outift

She gagged 😂 it’s gonna be so good

Came through reclaiming! Cause the banjo is ours too. Let's go 😆👏

The fact that devi is indeed in full on tears lmaooo

I can’t wait to see her live in concert in this era

We are about to hear Irreplaceable and Daddy Lessons live. OMG.

I’ve been waiting on this. My favs always take their time

The yodel is a paid instrument and will be heavily used in this album

I know act 2 is not here yet but I'm predicting act 3 is Beyoncé rock Era. I'm excited with the music in general

Something I read on Facebook that I really liked & agreed with: "Y’all know I love Beyonce down, but theres one thing that’s being said about her new tracks that need to stop. She’s not 'reclaiming' country music with act ii. There is already a very strong Black folk, country, Americana scene that has been keeping our music and history very much alive. There’s Brandi Waller-Pace , Jake Blount, Jess Garland, Kam Franklin, K Michelle, Keith Frank, Reyna Roberts, and ofc Rhiannon Giddens [can’t forget LGBTQ+ GRAMMY-**winning** Allison Russell either. 🤠🏳️‍🌈🪕]. So let’s enjoy this new upcoming project, but let’s not ignore the Black artist who’ve been in this genre forever."

What I love so much about this is the things I'm visualizing while I'm listening are so inherently and distinctly black. Like I can't picture a white country westerner. She's really reclaiming y'alls music 👏👏👏

Devi was in fact weeping lmaoooo

I love everything about this era for her!! I’m still irritated that RU-vid unsubscribed me from you but I’m back and commenting accordingly❣️

DEVI WAS DAMN NEAR SOBBING JUST OFF THE COMMERCIALS 😂 You and Devi are the first ones I look for when Mother drops music. Im terrified of this album because like you mention she gets to be very vulnerable and 😢 Im not ready.....16 Carriages was just the tip of the iceberg....IM NOT READYYYYY BUT IAM...LORD HELP ME!!!

Honey, I literally ordered a pink sparkly cowboy hat and pink cowboy boots because my gay ass is already OBSESSED with this. I'm officially in my c*ntry era.

While not a country fan, I agree that it has some of the best writing; other genres rely (not entirely, but significantly) on production that lyrics are often overlooked because it "sounds good."

We’re gonna hear these LIVE?! We ain’t worthy 😭😭😭

I'm not a Beyonce fan but your reactions never disappoint!!

YESSS MY FAVORITE REACTOR!! You always do Beyonce right this era is gonna be so good i cantt waitt

Devi really did weep. Had me all messed up.

Nah this song is 🔥 and without a question puts Beyoncé in a league of her own. She’s the greatest

We own country music as black blessed COUNTRY people 😂😂😂😂😂😊😊😊😊

I love Daddy Lessons too! 🥰🥰🥰

your energy, as always, is so infectious

Y’all understand that she was making these projects while editing BLACK IS KING chile😭😭😭😭😭😭

I am bowing down to this video. Perfection.

As a Taylor Swift fan 16 carriages is one of my fav Beyoncé songs

I love that you said it! We are reclaiming our things! WE ARE THE INFLUENCE!!! 🗣️

What if we didn't get the visuals yet cuz all 3 acts gonna be one great film experience with all three acts.

YASSSSS i live for texas hold ‘em but im sorry 16 CARRIAGES CLEARED THE TABLE ❤

They are going to be mad because she will outdo them.

I’m a new warrior but oh I was waiting on your reaction!! And you said everything I said I thought!! Love to see you waking it up 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

The harmonies

3:10 very THAT! I’d bet on it that she is getting a CMA this year!

I cannot explain how excited i am for this album im counting my DAYS!!!!

the one thing that miss ma'am is gonna do is eat and letting yest yeti know that we can shake up tables in a room

Been in the beyhive 🐝 and this album will be 🔥😌

Beyonce is to country music what Lucy is to human history. What goes around comes around. Making America great, AGAIN.

If Beyonce opens up the lane for Tanner Adell, I will be so ecstatic. Because the way I need Meg The Stallion on the Buckle Bunny remix is actually insane