Beyonce On The Cover of Complex Magazine

Beyonce covers the upcoming issue of Complex Magazine, posing in Brian Lichtenberg for the August Issue celebrating Style & Design.  Inside, she speaks candidly on almost being moved to tears the first time she heard Kanye’s ‘Runaway’ single as well as how her husband Jay-z inspires her.
She also dishes on how she began working with Frank Ocean, how she feels about being compared to other female artists and how annoyed she becomes with people who are constant complainers.

On working with Frank Ocean
Jay had a CD playing in the car one Sunday when we were driving to Brooklyn. I noticed his tone, his arrangements, and his storytelling. I immediately reached out to him—literally the next morning. I asked him to fly to New York and work on my record.”
On being compared to other female artists and rumored feuds
There is room on this earth for many queens. I have an authentic, God-given talent, drive, and longevity that will always separate me from everyone else. I’ve been fortunate to accomplish things that the younger generation of queens dream of accomplishing. I have no desire for anyone else’s throne. I am very comfortable in the throne I’ve been building for the past 15 years.”
On how her husband Jay-z inspires her 
Jay’s music is more than music. His lyrics have fathered generations. All that he has overcome gives millions so much hope. There are moments when I see his lips moving and I can see lyrics floating above his head and I think, ‘Wow! How did I get so lucky to be able to witness this level of genius so closely?’”
On What Motivates Her
Whenever I feel bad, I use that feeling to motivate me to work harder. “I only allow myself one day to feel sorry for myself. People who complain really get on my nerves. When I’m not feeling my best I ask myself, ‘What are you gonna do about it?’ I use the negativity to fuel the transformation into a better me.”
On creating music
I’ve found that with hit records the melody and lyrics come together [naturally]. I usually know from the hook if the song is something that transcends language, race, and genre, and if it’s something that affects pop culture. It’s something I can visualize people singing in stadiums all over the world. But my favorite songs on my albums are usually not my singles.
On her Legacy
I just want my legacy to be great music. Someone who was a risk taker and someone who had songs that struck conversation and emotion.

Read the entire cover story over at Complex:
Beyonce definitely just proved why she labels herself ‘King Bey’ ….

Kanye was singing his heart out for five minutes. He is so vulnerable. I love when an artist can be honest.

I’ve been fortunate to accomplish things that the younger generation of queens dream of accomplishing. I have no desire for anyone else’s throne.