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Renaissance

Beyoncé · 2022

62 min · 16 tracks · contemporary R&B · country · hip-hop

A vibrant celebration of dance and self-empowerment, blending house beats with soulful melodies.

Why this album works

Best for
vibrant dance party atmosphere uplifting energy for celebration dynamic flow with peaks
Context
Released on July 29, 2022, 'Renaissance' marks Beyoncé's seventh studio album and her first solo project since 2016's 'Lemonade'. This album arrives after a period of artistic exploration, showcasing her return to the dance music roots that influenced her early career while embracing contemporary sounds.
If you like
contemporary R&B, country, hip-hop

Renaissance is an album by Beyoncé, released in 2022. A vibrant celebration of dance and self-empowerment, blending house beats with soulful melodies. 'Renaissance' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, making it Beyoncé's third consecutive album to achieve this feat. The record has been praised for its celebration of queer culture and disco influences, contributing to the revitalization of dance music in mainstream pop and receiving numerous accolades for its innovative sound. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Renaissance sound like?

A vibrant celebration of dance and self-empowerment, blending house beats with soulful melodies. Rooted in contemporary R&B and country.

What makes Renaissance by Beyoncé notable?

'Renaissance' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, making it Beyoncé's third consecutive album to achieve this feat. The record has been praised for its celebration of queer culture and disco influences, contributing to the revitalization of dance music in mainstream pop and receiving numerous accolades for its innovative sound. Released on July 29, 2022, 'Renaissance' marks Beyoncé's seventh studio album and her first solo project since 2016's 'Lemonade'. This album arrives after a period of artistic exploration, showcasing her return to the dance music roots that influenced her early career while embracing contemporary sounds.

Who is Renaissance for?

Renaissance works well if you're into vibrant dance party atmosphere, uplifting energy for celebration and dynamic flow with peaks.

How many songs are on Renaissance?

Renaissance has 16 tracks, running approximately 62 minutes.

Tracklist

16 tracks·62:21

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

  • 1 I’M THAT GIRL 3:28
  • 2 COZY 3:30
  • 3 ALIEN SUPERSTAR Standout 3:35
  • 4 CUFF IT 3:45
  • 5 ENERGY 1:56
  • 6 BREAK MY SOUL Standout 4:38
  • 7 CHURCH GIRL Standout 3:44
  • 8 PLASTIC OFF THE SOFA 4:14
  • 9 VIRGO’S GROOVE 6:08
  • 10 MOVE 3:23
  • 11 HEATED 4:20
  • 12 THIQUE 4:04
  • 13 ALL UP IN YOUR MIND 2:49
  • 14 AMERICA HAS A PROBLEM 3:18
  • 15 PURE/HONEY 4:48
  • 16 SUMMER RENAISSANCE 4:34

Release Date

July 29, 2022

Genre

contemporary R&B, hip-hop

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

62 min 21 sec