Farida Joyce
Beyoncé’s long-awaited tracklist for her seventh studio album, Renaissance, has finally been made public.
The Grammy-winning R&B singer shared the tracklist on her Instagram page on Wednesday, nine days before the album becomes available for streaming on 29 July.
Beyonce released “Break My Soul”, her most recent single, on 20 June.
It is one of the 16 songs on the album.
“America Has a Problem”, “Plastic on the Sofa”, “I’m That Girl” and “Thique” are some of the other song titles.
The tracklist was released following the singer’s cover art reveal at the end of June, when she also gave a brief explanation of the album’s significance to her.
“Creating this album allowed me a place to dream and to find escape during a scary time for the world. It allowed me to feel free and adventurous in a time when little else was moving,” Beyonce wrote on her Instagram caption.
“My intention was to create a safe place, a place without judgment,” she continued. “A place to be free of perfectionism and overthinking. A place to scream, release, feel freedom. It was a beautiful journey of exploration. I hope you find joy in this music. I hope it inspires you to release the wiggle. Ha! And to feel as unique, strong, and sexy as you are.”
Beyoncé’s new single has been garnering praise both from critics and her friends. Even former first lady Michelle Obama tweeted out her congratulations to the singer.
Obama wrote: “Queen @Beyonce, you’ve done it again!” she wrote. “‘Break My Soul’ is the song we all need right now, and I can’t help but dance and sing along while listening to it. Can’t wait for the album!”
