7 Clues About Beyoncé’s 'Renaissance' Album

Beyoncé is dropping a new album, but what will it sound like? Here are 7 clues about the direction of the 16-song project, which will arrive on July 29.

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Get ready, because Beyoncé is making her return on July 29. 

In June, she reemerged on social media and announced the impending arrival of her seventh studio album, Renaissance, which will mark her first solo release since 2016’s Lemonade. While that album addressed the highs and lows of her marriage and family, it seems the new project will usher in a new sound that’ll get people out of their seats (and onto the dance floor). 

Gearing up for the new album, Beyoncé recently treated the Hive to a preview of the project with its lead single, “Break My Soul.” The new anthem includes vocals from Big Freedia and samples Robin S’ iconic dance song “Show Me Love.” It’s been praised as a fun and electric single that will bring you to the dance floor, while also including messages that resonate with the hardships of society that many people are feeling today. 


The Queen is very secretive when it comes to her music, but after searching the internet, we were able to draw some clues about what to expect on the forthcoming album. Here are some clues about the direction of Beyoncé’s Renaissance.

It was created to provide “escape” and “release”

Beyonce Knowles performs onstage during 2018 Coachella.

There might be multiple parts

Beyoncé Act 1

It will make you want to dance

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According to Apple Music, Renaissance will be listed as a pop album, but the lead single “Break My Soul” also suggests Beyoncé will be exploring house music. British Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Wnninful listened to the album as part of a July 2022 cover story and described it as “music that makes you rise, that turns your mind to cultures and subcultures, to our people past and present, music that will unite so many on the dance floor, music that touches your soul.” In a note to her fans on social media, Beyoncé shared her hopes of fans finding joy in the album, writing, “I hope it inspires you to release the wiggle.”

There could be some country influences, too

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A source close to Beyoncé’s camp tells Variety that the album will also include “country-leaning tracks,” in addition to dance songs. While Beyoncé has not confirmed the news herself, her recent press photos have led many fans to speculate this album will be inspired by country music. Both shoots for Harper’s Bazaar’s August 2021 and British Vogue’s July 2022 issues include images of Beyoncé mounting stallions. She has also been featured wearing items from the Ivy Park Rodeo collection.

The cover art suggests a disco vibe

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She’s been working on the album for over two years

Beyoncé YouTube performance screen

It has 16 songs and there will be four collectible box sets (and other merch)

Beyoncé 'Renaissance' album merchandise box set

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