Queen Bey is widely known as one of the most talented people on earth, so it’s no surprise that she would try her hand at journalism. Bey hasn’t been interviewed since April last year, but she wasn’t shy about being the interviewer. To celebrate her sister’s new album, A Seat at the Table, Beyoncé interviewed Solange for Interview Magazine.
Obviously, being sisters, they got much more personal and real than an interviewer could get, and it’s giving us all the feels. These are some of the best moments from the interview.
When Beyoncé was Solange’s biggest fan
BEYONCÉ: I’m so happy to interview you because, clearly, I’m your biggest fan and I’m super proud of you…I remember thinking, “My little sister is going to be something super special,” because you always seemed to know what you wanted.
When they talked inspiration
BEYONCÉ: You write your own lyrics, you co-produce your own tracks, you write your own treatments for your videos, you stage all of your performances, all of the choreography … Where does the inspiration come from?
SOLANGE: It varies. For one, I got to have a lot of practice. Growing up in a household with a master class such as yourself definitely didn’t hurt.
And, as far back as I can remember, our mother always taught us to be in control of our voice and our bodies and our work, and she showed us that through her example. If she conjured up an idea, there was not one element of that idea that she was not going to have her hand in.
…I do have—and I’m unafraid to say it—a very distinctive, clear vision of how I want to present myself and my body and my voice and my perspective. And who better to really tell that story than yourself?
When they talked strong women
BEYONCÉ: What are some misconceptions about being a strong woman?
SOLANGE: Oh my God, they’re endless! One thing that I constantly have to fight against is not feeling arrogant when I say I wrote every lyric on this album…That’s the first time I’ve actually ever said it, because of the challenges that we go through when we celebrate our work and our achievements.
I remember Björk saying that she felt like, no matter what stage in her career, if a man is credited on something that she’s done, he’s going to get the credit for it. And, unfortunately, that still rings true.
It’s something I’ve learned so much about from you, getting to be in control of your own narrative…And I really appreciate you and mom being examples of that, being able to speak about our achievements, these things that deserve to be celebrated, without feeling bashful about it.
When they talked reality TV
SOLANGE: I was just having a conversation with someone about The Real Housewives of Atlanta, and I was saying how I love that show and think it’s so brilliant because it’s the woman that was represented in my childhood in Houston. It makes me feel so at home…. I watch it religiously, and I am in stitches the whole time.
When they talked family truths
BEYONCÉ: And, honestly, growing up, how did I do as a big sister?
SOLANGE: You did a kickass job. You were the most patient, loving, wonderful sister ever. In the 30 years that we’ve been together, I think we’ve only really, like, butted heads … we can count on one hand.
BEYONCÉ: I was expecting something funny, but I’ll take it. Thank you.
I’m not crying, you’re crying. Of course, emotions are running high on the internet.
Beyoncé interviewing Solange is probably one of the purest, holiest things to happen in my lifetime. https://t.co/wxaPQwGyqk pic.twitter.com/mFOf2P7l7L
— broke but woke (@NotAgainBen) January 10, 2017
whoever got beyonce to interview solange deserves a goddamn EGOT
— Jenna //\\ Wortham (@jennydeluxe) January 10, 2017
beyoncé interviewing solange is the best thing to happen in 2017 so far
— yung deepthroat™ (@thekidmoon) January 10, 2017
What a family of superstars.
