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Beyoncé's 'Church Girl' Beat Originally Created for Jay-Z, Says Producer No I.D.

Track Featured on Beyoncé's Renaissance Album After Wife Snagged Unfinished Beat Saved in Jay-Z's Computer

  • Music producer No I.D. created a beat at Beyoncé and Jay-Z's house intended for Jay-Z, but the beat was later claimed by Beyoncé for her track 'Church Girl' on her album 'Renaissance'.
  • No I.D. revealed that Jay-Z humorously claimed that Beyoncé 'stole' the beat from him, after he left the unfinished beat saved on his computer.
  • The beat, although intended to have a house feel reflecting No I.D.'s musical origins, took a different turn when used in Beyoncé's 'Church Girl'.
  • No I.D., aware of the mixed responses to the track, defended its uniqueness, suggesting that divisive music often signals something new.
  • Beyoncé's fans can look forward to 'Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé' releasing in AMC Theatres on December 1, featuring moments from her record-breaking world tour.
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