The song “She Works Hard for the Money” by Donna Summer is a powerful anthem about the struggles of working-class women. The song was inspired by a real-life encounter that Summer had with a restroom attendant who was working two jobs to support her family. The song’s lyrics tell the story of a woman who works hard to provide for her family, but who is still struggling to make ends meet. The song is a reminder of the challenges that working-class women face, and it is a call for respect and recognition for their hard work. Continue reading
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DONNA SUMMER’S SHE WORKS HARD FOR THE MONEY IS CELEBRATED WITH EXPANDED, DIGITAL-ONLY 40TH ANNIVERSARY DELUXE EDITION – AVAILABLE NOW
Today, Mercury/UMe releases a digital-only 40th-anniversary Deluxe Edition of Donna Summer’s all-time classic solo album, She Works Hard For The Money. Originally released June 13, 1983, when musical tastes were changing by the minute, She Works Hard For The Money sealed Summer as a creative multi-genre force to be reckoned with following her amazing string of chart-topping disco and dance hits that helped define the sound of the 1970s. The 13-track Deluxe Edition features the original 9-song She Works Hard For The Money album plus four bonus tracks consisting of two club mixes and two instrumental tracks (full track listing below). These bonus tracks have not previously been available for digital download or streaming. Continue reading
Beyoncé has helped usher in a renaissance for African artists
James Chikomborero Paradza, University of Pretoria
Beyoncé has released her seventh solo studio album, titled Renaissance (2022). The album, an event in global popular culture, is the first of a three-part project by the US artist. Her previous outing, the visual album Black is King (2020), collaborated with a host of African artists. Renaissance pays tribute to black dance music and again features African artists, including Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems, who is having a global moment of her own.