Renaissance

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Veteran critic Robert Christgau hailed Renaissance as "the album of the year" and Beyoncé's "finest album", calling it unconventionally political, "erotically explicit, knowledgeable, and felt", with each song a "shrewdly differentiated pop smash". [86] Characterizing it as a "modern classic" and Beyoncé's most impressive album, Exclaim! 's Vernon Ayiku wrote that Renaissance is "the sound of a once-in-a-generation superstar performing at her peak". [42] Editors of Pitchfork noted that upon release, Pitchfork should've given Renaissance a 10. According to Kyle Denis of Billboard, Renaissance is an "absolutely stunning body of work", and perhaps Beyoncé's most innovative and experimental album with her "most nuanced vocal performances" to date. [21] NPR's Ann Powers described it as "Beyoncé's Sistine Chapel", with its "stunning" design and detail, multifaceted nature and "timeless" impact. [97]Harding, Charlie (August 10, 2022). "What Kelis's "Milkshake" Was Bringing to Beyoncé's "Energy" ". Vulture. Archived from the original on October 28, 2022 . Retrieved December 1, 2022. Betancourt, Bianca (June 30, 2022). "Beyoncé Poses atop a Holographic Horse for Her Renaissance Album Cover". Harper's Bazaar. Archived from the original on June 30, 2022 . Retrieved June 30, 2022. Official IFPI Charts – Top-75 Albums Sales Chart (Week: 38/2022)". IFPI Greece. Archived from the original on September 28, 2022 . Retrieved September 28, 2022.

The disco ball motif finds itself reincarnated by way of a staircase in this Renaissance photo. Bey flaunts her curves in a custom 3D printed corset from fashion designer Luis De Javier. Beyoncé announced Renaissance, her first solo studio album since 2016’s Lemonade, in mid-June. “Break My Soul,” arrived a few days later. On June 30, Beyoncé revealed the cover art for the album, an image that recalls both John Collier’s Lady Godiva painting and a photograph of Bianca Jagger entering Studio 54 on a white horse on her 30th birthday. Renaissance: 01 I’m That Girl Renaissance vinyl – limited edition". shop.beyonce.com. Archived from the original on July 1, 2022 . Retrieved July 22, 2022. Beyoncé to release new perfume she 'crafted and designed' ". July 19, 2023. Archived from the original on July 20, 2023 . Retrieved July 20, 2023. Speculations of an album release started around June 10, when Beyoncé’s social media profile pictures were removed, the day later an empty article titled “WHAT IS A B7?” appeared.SZA Talks New Album and Wanting to Have Kids "Soon" ". Complex. Archived from the original on October 28, 2022 . Retrieved October 28, 2022. Chan, Tim (September 15, 2022). "Billie Eilish, Beyonce, Anitta Land New Guinness World Records". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on September 25, 2022 . Retrieved September 16, 2022.

On June 20, 2022, Beyoncé announced the album's lead single, " Break My Soul", would be released at midnight Eastern Time on June 21, to coincide with the 2022 summer solstice. [61] [62] The song appeared on music streaming service Tidal hours early, on June 20, and a lyric video was later released on YouTube. [63] [64] The song peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100, making it her twelfth total career chart topper (eighth as a solo artist) and her first solo song to do so since " Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" in 2008. [65]Fekadu, Mesfin (October 25, 2022). "Grammys Debated Whether Beyoncé's "Renaissance" Should Compete in Dance (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on October 26, 2022 . Retrieved October 28, 2022. contains a sample of "Cocaine", written by Tino McIntosh and Andrell Rogers and performed by Kilo Ali. Beyoncé's Renaissance debuts at number one". BBC News. August 5, 2022. Archived from the original on August 5, 2022 . Retrieved August 5, 2022. GAFFA-Prisen: Og de nominerede er..." Gaffa (in Danish). February 12, 2023. Archived from the original on February 12, 2023 . Retrieved February 12, 2023. Top Selling Albums of 2022". Recorded Music NZ. Archived from the original on December 21, 2022 . Retrieved December 22, 2022.