Anticipation is building ahead of the release of Beyonce’s Renaissance album, scheduled for 4pm on Friday NZT.
It’s been six years since her solo album Lemonade, and the singer has been feeding the frenzy by dropping info on everything from collaborating artists to album artwork and songlists.
Here’s what we know about the album so far.
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A few weeks ago, Queen Bey announced the album release by sharing a picture of herself semi-naked on a horse, along with the words:
“Creating this album allowed me a place to dream and to find escape during a scary time for the world … My intention was to create a safe place, a place without judgment. A place to be free of perfectionism and overthinking. A place to scream, release, feel freedom. It was a beautiful journey of exploration.
“I hope you find joy in this music. I hope it inspires you to release the wiggle. Ha! And to feel as unique, strong, and sexy as you are.”
Beyonce’s Renaissance album will drop on Friday.
On June 20, Beyoncé surprise-dropped her disco track Break My Soul – the first single from Renaissance – to widespread acclaim.
Rolling Stone magazine described it as “oozing with the infectious energy of nineties dance music”, saying it was the “dance floor anthem for the post-pandemic era”.
And then last week, Queen Bey surprised us again with instrumental and a cappella versions of the same single:
As well as debuting alternative artwork for the limited-edition vinyl release of Renaissance:
Fans have also been treated to the record’s full, 16-song tracklist:
- I’m That Girl
- Cozy
- Alien Superstar
- Cuff It
- Energy
- Break My Soul
- Church Girl
- “Plastic Off the Sofa
- Virgo’s Groove
- Move
- Heated
- Thique
- All Up in Your Mind
- America Has a Problem
- Pure/Honey
- Summer Renaissance
Renaissance will be a star-studded event, according to E! News.
The credit list boasts big-name artists and producers, like her husband Jay-Z, Drake, and Pharrell Williams, and longtime collaborator The-Dream, who previously worked with her on the songs Single Ladies and Who Run the World (Girls).
Euphoria’s music composer Labrinth, who worked with Zendaya on songs like I’m Tired and Elliot’s Song, is also in the credits.
While other collaborators include Sabrina Claudio, Raphael Saadiq, former Odd Future member Syd, and more.
The album will be available on all major streaming services from 4pm Friday in New Zealand.
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