Solange Honored for Seminal Album a Decade Later

Solange received Vulture's inaugural Concrete Record award, recognizing the enduring impact of her 2016 album, 'A Seat at the Table.' The ceremony, held at Tribeca Festival, celebrated the album's relevance nearly a decade after its release. Critic Craig Jenkins lauded the album's soundscape and themes as timeless.

Two of Solange's collaborators, producer Mikaelin "Blue" BlueSpruce and choreographer Mya Taylor, discussed their work with her. Taylor described her role as Solange's "movement translator" for projects including the "Cranes in the Sky" music video. A montage of tributes from musicians like Tyler, the Creator and Sampha followed.

Solange shared that 'A Seat at the Table's genre-bending sound was inspired by her teenage years as a backup dancer for Destiny's Child, listening to diverse artists on European radio. She also recounted amusing anecdotes from that era, including a Destiny's Child performance where they were booed for their jerseys.

The album's release in 2016 marked a culmination of Solange's experiences, including leaving a major label and founding her creative agency, Saint Heron, to support Black artists. Her friend Kelly Rowland presented the award, praising Solange for creating work that makes people feel "seen, authentic, and heard."