Rising After A Difficult Era Of The Pandemic, Beyoncé Releases New Album, Renaissance

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JAKARTA - Beyoncé officially released her 7th album entitled Renaissance today, Friday, 29 July. This album features a different dance side from the previous album, Lemonade (2016).

Break My Soul, which was championed from the main single, seemed to be a teaser for the Renaissance album. While 15 other tracks also carry a thick dance genre.

In this album, Beyoncé invites several musicians as collaborators such as BEAM and Grace Jones and Tems.

The lyrics themselves focus a lot on self-confidence with identity. Break My Soul and Cozy, personal relationships like Plastic Off the Sofa and Virgo's Groove.

Talking about her new album, Beyoncé revealed that this album symbolizes a resurrection after going through a difficult COVID-19 pandemic.

“I think we are all ready to go, vacation, love and laugh again. There is a revival and I want to be a part of nurturing that escape in any way possible,” Beyoncé quoted Harper's Bazaar as saying.

“There is nothing better than love, the passion I do in the recording studio. After 31 years, it still feels the same as my first recording in 9 years," he explained.

This album had leaked on the internet a few hours before it was released. Beyoncé also released a statement for fans who are waiting for her album to be released on schedule.

"The album was leaked but you guys wait until the time is actually released so you can enjoy together. I've never seen anything like this. I thank you for your love and care," he wrote.

The good news is that Renaissance became a three part project and this is still the first part. Jay-Z's wife revealed the recording was done for three years.

“Making this album gave me a place to dream and go in the midst of a scary time for the world. I feel free and adventurous," Beyonce wrote.

Beyonce's Renaissance album can be streamed starting today, Friday, July 29.