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Originally posted by *-ChriZ-*
Of course it does. What else if not these factors would make somebody a legend? Its exactly that.
I dont see in how far Marys contribution are that much.. Even she publically stated that she is influenced and inspired by Bey. Im going to check her up then if u say shes that influential in RnB. And as I said before, I dont doubt nor deny Janets impact. Shes obviously a legend.
I just listed a couple of things to validate my point of Bey being already a legend. And I stand by that opinion.
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What makes an artist a legend is how their art has contributed to or altered the progression of the landscape of music at a level recognized by the industry and the general public. Every widely accepted legendary act is legendary for something that is rooted in their art.
MJB saying she's influenced by Beyonce does not mean anything. She's one of the most successful R&B acts of all time.
My Life is held in higher regard than any of Beyonce's albums by critics of the genre. She brought deep introspection and pain to the genre in way that other artists could use it as an avenue to tell their story.