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Beyoncé

Beyoncé · 2013

144 min · 32 tracks · contemporary R&B · country · hip-hop

A bold fusion of R&B, pop, and hip-hop, layered with emotional depth and cultural commentary.

Why this album works

Best for
dynamic journey with emotional peaks wave-like pacing inviting immersion bold themes for reflective moments
Context
Released on December 13, 2013, this eponymous album marked Beyoncé's fifth studio effort and her first visual album. Following the commercial success of '4' (2011), she embraced a more liberated artistic vision, blending personal storytelling with societal critiques.
If you like
contemporary R&B, country, hip-hop

Beyoncé is an album by Beyoncé, released in 2013. A bold fusion of R&B, pop, and hip-hop, layered with emotional depth and cultural commentary. The album received critical acclaim, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 and earning multiple Grammy Awards, including Best Surround Sound Album. Its innovative surprise release strategy challenged traditional music distribution methods and influenced how artists engage with audiences. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Beyoncé sound like?

A bold fusion of R&B, pop, and hip-hop, layered with emotional depth and cultural commentary. Rooted in contemporary R&B and country.

What makes Beyoncé by Beyoncé notable?

The album received critical acclaim, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 and earning multiple Grammy Awards, including Best Surround Sound Album. Its innovative surprise release strategy challenged traditional music distribution methods and influenced how artists engage with audiences. Released on December 13, 2013, this eponymous album marked Beyoncé's fifth studio effort and her first visual album. Following the commercial success of '4' (2011), she embraced a more liberated artistic vision, blending personal storytelling with societal critiques.

Who is Beyoncé for?

Beyoncé works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, wave-like pacing inviting immersion and bold themes for reflective moments.

How many songs are on Beyoncé?

Beyoncé has 32 tracks, running approximately 144 minutes.

Tracklist

32 tracks·144:49

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Pretty Hurts 4:17
  • 2 Haunted 6:09
  • 3 Drunk in Love Standout 5:23
  • 4 Blow 5:09
  • 5 No Angel 3:48
  • 6 Partition 5:19
  • 7 Jealous 3:04
  • 8 Rocket 6:31
  • 9 Mine 6:18
  • 10 XO Standout 3:35
  • 11 ***Flawless Standout 4:10
  • 12 Superpower 4:36
  • 13 Heaven 3:50
  • 14 Blue 4:26

Disc 2

  • 1 Pretty Hurts 7:05
  • 2 Ghost 2:32
  • 3 Haunted 5:21
  • 4 Drunk in Love Standout 6:21
  • 5 Blow 5:26
  • 6 No Angel 3:53
  • 7 Yoncé 2:03
  • 8 Partition 3:49
  • 9 Jealous 3:26
  • 10 Rocket 4:31
  • 11 Mine 4:59
  • 12 XO Standout 3:36
  • 13 ***Flawless Standout 4:12
  • 14 Superpower 5:24
  • 15 Heaven 3:55
  • 16 Blue 4:35
  • 17 Credits 2:34
  • 18 Grown Woman 4:24

Release Date

December 13, 2013

Genre

contemporary R&B, hip-hop

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

144 min 49 sec