Beyoncé’s new album, ‘Renaissance,’ is dropping next month

It's official, y'all. A new album from the Houston superstar is coming.

Beyoncé is coming.

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After much speculation fueled by social media, Beyoncé has confirmed a new album is coming.

Let the Beyhive say amen!

Beyoncé is coming.

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"Renaissance" is set for a July 29 release date, as confirmed bymultiplestreaming services. It's her first proper studio album since 2016's "Lemonade."

Information is scant, and a tracklist has not been released. But theBeyoncé Legion Twitter accountsays there are 16 tracks. This week, the BeyGOOD Foundation tweeted a collage of album covers to celebrate Black History Month. Among them was a gloved hand pointing to the cover of Brandy's "B7" album.

Beyoncé's website lists a box set edition for new album 'Renaissance.'

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The Houston superstar's website lists details for the"RENAISSANCE BOX SET - POSE 1"that comes with the CD, a collectible box and a "Renaissance Pose 1" T-shirt. The CD includes a 28-page booklet and mini poster.

The album is also subtitled "act i." Does that mean more volumes are coming?

Stop playing with us, B.

Everyone right now.

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In aphoto story for British Vogue, Rafael Pavarotti described the album 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."

The countdown starts now.

  • Joey Guerra
    Joey Guerra

    Joey Guerra is the music critic for the Houston Chronicle. He also covers various aspects of pop culture. He has reviewed hundreds of concerts and interviewed hundreds of celebrities, from Justin Bieber to Dolly Parton to Beyonce. He's appeared as a regular correspondent on Fox26 and was head judge and director of the Pride Superstar singing competition for a decade. He has been named journalist of the year multiple times by both OutSmart Magazine and the FACE Awards. He also covers various aspects of pop culture, including the local drag scene and "RuPaul's Drag Race."