Hmm. I too used to love Beyonce. I grew up with her as a constant presence. But after the Sasha Fierce era, I grew distant from her. Now I don't really like her at all, her attitude and music don't rub me the right way. Plus it creeps me out how the media and her fans worship her like she is an actual goddess.
Namie is closer to JLo or Janet Jackson. Actually when I read her interviews she reminds me of Janet. Very talented and a perfectionist/hard worker yet very humble and sometimes unsure of herself.