Lemonade
Beyoncé · 2016
111 min · 13 tracks · contemporary R&B · country · hip-hop
A visceral blend of R&B, country, and hip-hop that explores themes of infidelity, empowerment, and resilience.
Why this album works
- Best for
- cathartic full-volume release poignant reflections on resilience empowering anthems for self-acceptance
- Context
- Released on April 23, 2016, 'Lemonade' is Beyoncé's sixth studio album and follows her commercially successful project 'Beyoncé' from 2013. At this point in her career, she had solidified her status as a cultural icon while also embracing a more politically charged narrative in her music.
- If you like
- contemporary R&B, country, hip-hop
Lemonade is an album by Beyoncé, released in 2016. A visceral blend of R&B, country, and hip-hop that explores themes of infidelity, empowerment, and resilience. 'Lemonade' received widespread acclaim for its innovative approach to visual storytelling and its exploration of African American womanhood. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and has been recognized as a pivotal work in contemporary music, influencing discussions around feminism and race. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Lemonade sound like?
A visceral blend of R&B, country, and hip-hop that explores themes of infidelity, empowerment, and resilience. Rooted in contemporary R&B and country.
What makes Lemonade by Beyoncé notable?
'Lemonade' received widespread acclaim for its innovative approach to visual storytelling and its exploration of African American womanhood. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and has been recognized as a pivotal work in contemporary music, influencing discussions around feminism and race. Released on April 23, 2016, 'Lemonade' is Beyoncé's sixth studio album and follows her commercially successful project 'Beyoncé' from 2013. At this point in her career, she had solidified her status as a cultural icon while also embracing a more politically charged narrative in her music.
Who is Lemonade for?
Lemonade works well if you're into cathartic full-volume release, poignant reflections on resilience and empowering anthems for self-acceptance.
How many songs are on Lemonade?
Lemonade has 13 tracks, running approximately 111 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Pray You Catch Me 3:16
- 2 Hold Up Standout 3:41
- 3 Don’t Hurt Yourself 3:54
- 4 Sorry 3:53
- 5 6 Inch 4:20
- 6 Daddy Lessons Standout 4:48
- 7 Love Drought 3:57
- 8 Sandcastles 3:03
- 9 Forward 1:19
- 10 Freedom 4:50
- 11 All Night 5:22
- 12 Formation Standout 3:26
Disc 2
- 1 Lemonade 1:05:32
Release Date
April 23, 2016
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
111 min 21 sec
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