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Drake, Beyoncé, and Pop Music’s Sudden House Music Obsession

After the release of Beyoncé’s “Break My Soul,” Charles, Khal Davenport, and Justin Sayles discuss the origins of dance music, whether the genre will see widespread popularity, and what it means for pop music
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Charles Holmes is joined by Ringer editors Khal Davenport and Justin Sayles to discuss why pop stars like Beyoncé and Drake are suddenly making house music. Following the release of Beyoncé’s new single, “Break My Soul,” the trio discuss the origins of dance music, whether the genre will see widespread popularity, what it means for the state of pop music, and more.

Host: Charles Holmes
Guests: Khal Davenport, Justin Sayles
Producers: Justin Sayles, Devon Renaldo

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Justin Sayles is an editor, writer, and producer who covers primarily pop culture. He’s also the host of ‘The Wedding Scammer’ and the world’s foremost expert on Jose Altuve’s bad tattoo.
khal is a New Jersey–based senior editor at The Ringer and part of the faction known as ‘The Ringer Wrestling Show,’ cohosting ‘Ringer Wrestling Worldwide.’ His hobbies include scrolling Instagram Reels, watching horror movies, and searching for the perfect beat.

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