Beyoncé‘s Renaissance album is here!
Six years after the controversial release of Lemonade, the celebrated songstress has returned with her seventh studio project.
Following her disco-themed single, “Break My Soul,” Beyoncé unveiled the official drop date and cover art to Renaissance, also known as Act I: Renaissance, back in June.
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The announcement completely broke the internet, leaving tons of #Beyhive members buzzing about the forthcoming event as they waited in anticipation.
Ahead of the full length’s debut, Beyoncé made a statement on her website, letting her supporters in on the creative process behind Renaissance.
“This three act project was recorded over three years during the pandemic. A time to be still, but also a time I found to be the most creative,” she wrote at the beginning of the public essay. “Creating this album allowed me a place to dream and to find escape during a scary time for the world.”
She then went on to open up about the message that sixteen-track work held.
The iconic soloist continued with: “It allowed me to feel free and adventurous in a time when little else was moving. 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.”
Later in the digital letter, she paid homage to her children, Blue Ivy, Rumi and Sir, husband, Jay-Z, mother, Mrs. Tina Lawson, and her uncle, Jonny, who she affectionately calls her Godmother.
At midnight, Renaissance officially made its way onto streaming platforms.
In addition to the emotional piece, subsequent to the album’s launch, the 40-year-old spoke on the leaking of Renaissance that took place a few days ago in Europe.
Andy Vermaut shares:Beyoncé’s New Album Renaissance Leaks Two Days Early: Beyoncé fans in Europe did not Bey-have.
Beyoncé’s New Album Renaissance Leaks Two Days Early
Wren Graves https://t.co/n6Ecohpt2v Thank you. pic.twitter.com/cGzP5Qp6zJ— Andy Vermaut (@AndyVermaut) July 27, 2022
However, the leakage of the album didn’t seem to break a soul!
Listen to Renaissance here:
Stans the Houston-bred artist are still ranting and raving about it, and we don’t think they’re letting up anytime soon.
This is what they’ve had to say about the Renaissance album so far…
This Is Fans’ First Response to Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ Album
Surprised Beyoncé can still stand after putting both feet in this album.
— omo (@coldpureaqua) July 29, 2022
BEYONCE’S ENTIRE ALBUM IS A BOP OMFG
— Queer Isma 🏳️🌈 (@Rihisma) July 29, 2022
beyonce could say the corny drag race contestant bar and i would be convinced its better than anything her husband has spit idgaf
— danny ⚔️ (@heaven_toniight) July 29, 2022
just know I’m going to be absolutely insufferable with all four windows down, the sunroof open, speakers on max, listening to Cuff It on these Columbus streets 😅
— Candice Crutchfield (@whatcandicesays) July 29, 2022
Beyoncé is going to heal America one song at a time
— no Tia just Tamara (@tamaraandreaa_) July 29, 2022
Beyonce pls she really tryna get us to break our hips track by track
— •firns• (@firnfactor) July 29, 2022
y’all say every new Beyoncé album is not as good as the last and then in a couple months, it’s the best LOL
— RENAISSANCE (@clearlyiconic) July 29, 2022
Listening to Beyoncé album to cleanse my ears
— Santher Tony Elumelu’s Mentee🇨🇲🌟 (@santherlabelle) July 29, 2022
Not my favorite Beyoncé project. But the production is beautiful.
— Tee🦋 (@tArriBee) July 29, 2022
I don’t even feel like listening to Beyoncé new album cuz y’all do too much 🙄
— IG nursedae_ (@TweetsbyDae) July 29, 2022
Beyoncé, reopening Studio 54 to the girls and gays with Renaissance, dancing and serving c*nt all night long. pic.twitter.com/YKrU8OhcWB
— CASSANDRA (@CassaClaire) July 29, 2022
Beyoncé album got my house sounding like a club @ 6:57am in morning
— iLL Smith (@therillill) July 29, 2022
@Beyonce i love this fucking album giselle 😭😭❤️
— the IT girl ✨ (@NIKKIAXO) July 29, 2022
How did I not realize that a new song started? It’s f***ing seamless. Can’t pick a favorite. #RENAISSANCE #Beyonce
— Innit Bruv (@downtheline18) July 29, 2022
Break My Soul works better for me when you listen to the whole Renaissance album at once. As just a single on its own I wasn’t feeling it
— ChancelorP (@chancelor_p) July 29, 2022
Not me losing track of time and nearly missing a meeting bc I was listening to Renaissance 💀
— Luz 💫🐝 (@hvtmessxpress) July 29, 2022
Renaissance is for the Gays and Theys
— 𖣘ꋪꂦꈤꈤꀤꏂ𖣘 🇹🇿 (@morpheuslotus) July 29, 2022
bey is back and I’m sleeping real good at night… #RENAISSANCE pic.twitter.com/WooNkEUu7D
— Bilal Hassani (@iambilalhassani) July 29, 2022
Listening to #RENAISSANCE in the car is an even better vibe. So I know the club will be an experience 🪩
— THIQUE 🪩 (@_YahYah_) July 29, 2022
OHHH RENAISSANCE IN THE CAR pic.twitter.com/zxAtp5eCv7
— 𝓟 (@pennex_) July 29, 2022
About to listen to @Beyonce #RENAISSANCE … pray for me as I pray for myself in Jesus name, Amen.
— Debbie Bissoon (@DebbieBissoon) July 29, 2022
Pitchfork writers putting the finishing touches on their RENAISSANCE review this morning pic.twitter.com/gsDYEzwoJQ
— MJC 🏳️🌈 (@mCase513) July 29, 2022
The transitions on #RENAISSANCE >>>>>>>>
— Mrs.🐝Stephens (@TheeBeBe_) July 29, 2022
Listening to #RENAISSANCE for the 4th time morning
— Dani 🐐 (@xoxoDANI_ELLE) July 29, 2022
Like the album is so different. But so so good. Every time she displays her artistry you feel the effort and the thought she puts into it. Words really don’t do it justice tbh. #RENAISSANCE
— adventures of the awkward therapist (@_The_RealHer) July 29, 2022
High key, #Beyonce did exactly what had to be done on ALL 16 BOPS on #RENAISSANCE… I LOVE and appreciate the effort that went into this laudatory, INTERSECTIONAL Touchstone! 😮💨😭👄
Step on thru my damn neck AND auditory cortex, Ms Zeitgeist Knowles-Carter! #VirtuosoSupreme pic.twitter.com/JSwGBu8vMD
— Keith Chatsauka (@KayCi900) July 29, 2022
I messed with Honestly Nevermind. But it wasn’t no feeling in it for me. Which is the primary critique for me. I didn’t feel Drake’s album was soulless. It just didn’t have soul IN it. Even in the pop/house records on Renaissance, you can feel the soul in the horns and basslines
— A SimplyCecilia Stan Account (@PercivalPenman) July 29, 2022
The transitions between I’m that girl, cozy and alien superstar, Beyoncé you legend pic.twitter.com/MtXAc7j1zT
— ☆ alien superstar ☆ (@janellenay) July 28, 2022
i want the explicit version of RENAISSANCE lol i appreciate the clean version tho so my daughter can listen to it but i wants the explicit one too 🥹
— jada pinkett-kiss 👑 (@JayAshlyn) July 29, 2022
Without looking at the credits, you can tell where Jay’s witty pen is on this album. #RENAISSANCE
— DirtJerz (@NuJerooz) July 29, 2022
Listen to the complete album and I must say that @Beyonce did her thing for the #gHays and I truly enjoyed it!!!!! #RENAISSANCE pic.twitter.com/Ml1RKtg4Yg
— babeFatha (@jusRio) July 29, 2022
#RENAISSANCE world tour is coming 2024 i can feel it 😬
— sam (@0hksam) July 29, 2022
At this point Beyoncé for President 2024! She just represent everyone on one day album! #RENAISSANCE
— IamTasheena✨ (@iamTasheenaS) July 29, 2022
listening to #RENAISSANCE: pic.twitter.com/dWyHyjnqLw
— angela (@theangiehero) July 29, 2022
This Beyoncé album sounds like she binge watched the entire @PoseOnFX series before/during the recording process…and I’m kinda digging it lol. #RENAISSANCE
— “Emmanuel Todd Lopez” The Emu (@E_Balance) July 29, 2022
Grace Jones sounded good asf on MOVE. More please. #RENAISSANCE
— JUNGLE JULIA (@HOLYSPICE_) July 29, 2022
Let’s be real, the general public’s reaction to renaissance is very biased. The album was not that great and not even close to beyonces best. If this same album was released by anybody else y’all wouldn’t be here for it
— chocolate-dipped capitalist 💅🏾✨ (@shadowbxnned) July 29, 2022
Beyoncé proved once again that she is still light years ahead of 99% of todays artist. Production, lyrics, overall vision of Renaissance. Just perfect!
— r_u_WHIT_it (@Hey_ItsWhit) July 29, 2022
Second listen is where it’s at. #RENAISSANCE https://t.co/pmosmZPyEW
— McKenzie Jean-Philippe (@McKenzie_JP) July 29, 2022
I couldn’t stay up late enough to get to summer renaissance. I’m 40. I tried and failed.
And I was in the middle of typing something just now, the beat dropped, and my body got up spontaneously like I caught the Holy Spirit. Power. #Beyonce pic.twitter.com/BsEjvM4ueX
— Zerlina Maxwell (@ZerlinaMaxwell) July 29, 2022
Beyoncé made Church Girl for pretty girls to get ready together for girls night #RENAISSANCE
— cheap spandex dress (@aleekyat) July 29, 2022
does bonding over Beyoncé count as a love language ???
— Thaddeus C. 🍊 (@ItsHippyPotter) July 29, 2022
Turns out a really good way to make strangers smile is to pop your headphones on, put on #RENAISSANCE, and dance/walk through town in the sunshine like no one is watching
10/10 #wouldrecommend
— Mark Walton (@markcwalton) July 29, 2022
I’m only 4 songs into #RENAISSANCE but these transitions are absolutely perfect 🙌🏾
— Phony! Phoni! Phoné! (@twistedfiction4) July 29, 2022
i feel like this is the exact album we all need this summer #RENAISSANCE
— martha (@moominmarxist) July 29, 2022
The the type of album where you have a new favorite every hour on the hour 🤭🐝 #RENAISSANCE
— Mrs.🐝Stephens (@TheeBeBe_) July 29, 2022
My prayer is that we don’t have to wait for all three acts in order to go to this tour. 🥹 Like sis we are ready NEOW #RENAISSANCE
— director dime. (@therealdiamonde) July 29, 2022
They really don’t write music like they used too. #RENAISSANCE
— Letlhogonolo (@lelobMon) July 29, 2022
Renaissance is for the real music listeners and you can tell because the lovers of music who don’t care for Yonce like this album.
— Squishy B. (@LePetiteLeRoux) July 29, 2022
Whew chile not y’all woke up still stank on y’all breath crust in y’all eyes just to jump on the internet to post about something you don’t like?! #RENAISSANCE
— Go Be Great! #LinkInBio (@jus_jerr) July 29, 2022
A lot of people are obsessed with telling us they are not obsessed with Beyoncé. Please press play on your fave and be happy.
— Zamandlovu Ndlovu💉😷 (@Ms_ZamaNdlovu) July 29, 2022
The only good songs on renaissance are alien superstar virgo’s groove thique and heated i don’t like the rest at all-
— elie💜⚔️(fan account) (@paparazzihooker) July 29, 2022
So I’m on TRACK 4 on #RENAISSANCE and I must say….. this album is feeling like the PERFECT pregame club turn up playlist. I don’t even get out like that but this album makes you WANT to get cute and show OUT…… then flawlessly balances the entrancing repetition of house, easy
— MR.J-ROMΞ™ (@MrJRome) July 29, 2022
Listened to some more of #RENAISSANCE and it’s just not the album for me 😭 the first Beyonce project ever that I don’t like
— MaliseetBadGal (@Maliseetbadgal) July 29, 2022
WATCH the official album teaser:
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