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Beyoncé's seventh studio album, Renaissance, was released on July 29, 2022, through Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records. A dance and house record with disco, funk, and electronic elements, it includes production from The-Dream and Nova Wav among other collaborators. Connected transitions give much of the album the feel of an extended dance set, while Beyoncé's vocals move between singing and rhythmically delivered lines. At the 2023 Grammy Awards, it won Best Dance/Electronic Album.
Her wins that night brought her career total to 32, establishing the all-time artist record at that ceremony. Renaissance also reached number one on the Billboard 200 and topped charts in several countries. It suits listeners interested in club-oriented pop and the histories informing contemporary dance music, with its collective musical references integral to its character.
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When did Beyoncé release the Renaissance album?
Beyoncé released her seventh studio album, Renaissance, on July 29, 2022. It was released through Columbia Records and Parkwood Entertainment.
Did Beyoncé win any Grammy Awards for the Renaissance album?
Yes, Renaissance won the Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in 2023. This historic win made Beyoncé the most-awarded artist in Grammy history at the time.
What musical genre and influences are featured on Beyoncé's Renaissance?
Rennaissance is a house and dance-pop record heavily influenced by Black and queer club culture. It features prominent samples and interpolations from legendary artists like Donna Summer, Giorgio Moroder, and James Brown.
Which club hit served as the lead single for Beyoncé's Renaissance?
The lead single for the album was the chart-topping track "Break My Soul." This house-inspired anthem samples Robin S.'s classic 1990s dance hit "Show Me Love."
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