Beyoncé has released a self-titled 'visual album' in what is a major surprise.
The pop superstar, who this week confirmed a series of UK and Ireland arena shows for February and March 2014, collaborates with Jay Z, Drake and Frank Ocean on the record, which arrived accompanied by 17 videos filmed around the world. She said:
“I see music. It’s more than just what I hear. When I’m connected to something, I immediately see a visual or a series of images that are tied to a feeling or an emotion, a memory from my childhood, thoughts about life, my dreams or my fantasies. And they’re all connected to the music.
“I didn’t want to release my music the way I’ve done it. I am bored with that. I feel like I am able to speak directly to my fans. There’s so much that gets between the music, the artist and the fans. I felt like I didn’t want anybody to give the message when my record is coming out. I just want this to come out when it’s ready and from me to my fans.”
Check out the tracklisting below, and head here for more details. The record is currently only available as a complete collection, with individual tracks reported to be released on December 20.
Pretty Hurts
Haunted
Drunk In Love (feat. Jay Z)
Blow
No Angel
Partition
Jealous
Rocket
Mine (feat. Drake)
XO
Flawless (feat. Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche)
Superpower (feat. Frank Ocean)
Heaven
Blue (feat. Blue Ivy)
Thu February 20 2014 - GLASGOW SSE Hydro
Sun February 23 2014 - BIRMINGHAM LG Arena
Tue February 25 2014 - MANCHESTER Phones 4u Arena
Fri February 28 2014 - LONDON O2 Arena
Sat March 01 2014 - LONDON O2 Arena
Sun March 02 2014 - LONDON O2 Arena
Tue March 04 2014 - LONDON O2 Arena
Sat March 08 2014 - DUBLIN The O2
Sun March 09 2014 - DUBLIN The O2
Tue March 11 2014 - DUBLIN The O2
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