When Solange released A Seat at The Table at the end of September, it felt like an unexpected gift I hadn’t known I’d needed. From the first notes of “Rise,” the album lifted me. It’s what I play in moments of reflection when I need clarity. It’s what I play for inspiration. It’s what I played after a tumultuous election year, when I needed a reminder of the things I know to be true.What struck me about the album was the simplicity and effortlessness of Solange’s expression. The album is a soft exploration of depression, racism, self-care, and self-love. These are difficult topics to tackle, but Solange’s delivery is almost deceptive in how easy it is to embrace. I hadn’t taken the time to appreciate the effort Solange put into…The post Beyoncé Interviews Solange On What It Means To Be “In Control” appeared first on Texas Monthly.