Album 4 Beyonce [updated] Official

A mid-tempo empowerment anthem about moving on from a bad relationship. (ft. André 3000) A laid-back, 80s-inspired groove co-produced by Kanye West. Love On Top

Stream '4' tonight. Start with 'I Care.'

4 was supported by a powerful campaign of singles and music videos, each adding a new layer to the album's narrative. The rollout included:

For the first time, Beyoncé was the sole architect of her destiny. She was no longer chasing radio hits or catering to executive boardrooms. She was searching for her authentic artistic voice. The number four held deep spiritual significance for her—marking her birth date (September 4), her mother’s birth date, her husband Jay-Z’s birth date, and their wedding anniversary. It was only fitting that her fourth album would bear this number as a badge of personal independence. The Sound of 4 : Rejecting Trends for Tradition album 4 beyonce

The track listing is as follows:

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Hyperactive mix of military drum beats, marching horns, and Boyz II Men samples. Celebrated by critics as a futuristic pop masterpiece. High-tempo Afrobeat rhythm deeply influenced by Fela Kuti. A staple dynamic piece for live choreography. "Run the World (Girls)" A mid-tempo empowerment anthem about moving on from

Love on Top: 4 key changes. No chorus. Just a vocal flex that broke the internet 10 years before TikTok. It never went #1, but it lives forever.

: A dark, atmospheric track where Beyoncé matches the intensity of a screaming electric guitar solo with her own gritty, emotive belts.

: The title reflects the number four’s deep personal significance to Beyoncé—her birthday, her husband’s birthday, and her wedding anniversary all fall on the : Departing from the pop-heavy I Am... Sasha Fierce , this album blends 1970s R&B, rock and roll, and 90s soul Love On Top Stream '4' tonight

Before making the album, Beyoncé took a year off from music in 2010. During her break, she traveled the world, listened to different styles of music, and found new inspiration. She wanted to get away from the pressure of making standard pop hits for the radio.

Upon its release, 4 received generally positive reviews from critics, many of whom praised it as her most cohesive and mature project to date. While it did not spawn as many chart-topping singles as Sasha Fierce , its legacy is arguably stronger.

During a year-long hiatus between 2010 and 2011, Beyoncé took time away from the spotlight to engage in "simple things," like listening to music she truly enjoyed. This period allowed her to conceive an intimate album that departed from the commercially driven sounds of her previous work. She submitted 72 songs to Columbia Records for consideration before narrowing the standard edition down to 12 tracks. Musical Style and Production

She was born on September 4th, married on April 4th, Jay-Z was born on December 4th and Mama Tina on January 4th. Bey and Jay name...

: A modern classic known for its iconic key changes and tribute to 1980s R&B.