You all need to realize, Beyoncé didn't said that she was inspired musically by Madonna. She was inspired by her vision of market on how to sell her image. And Madonna did that and so does Beyoncé. Beyoncé is staying true to her roots that are urban r&b music, she's not doing pop music just like Rihanna who makes a new debut on every album. You can't see personality on her discography, only a puppet. Madonna traveled between styles, but it was consistent and so her. You could see where she was coming from, unlike Rihanna who follows trends. The only trend Rihanna sets are on ratchet salons and ratchets copy her hairstyle. You can't see a goal to make an statement on rihanna's music. She does only because it's going to sell.

Beyoncé otherwise is making an statement with this album, and its more like she said. An album to make an impact on the industry, just like Madonna did back in her peak. But musically? Not really.