(PCM) Beyonce has thrown a curve ball to the music industry and released a surprise full length album in the overnight hours. Beyonce describes the album as being a “visual album” and it contains 14 unreleased tracks and 14 videos to go along with each song, as well as, 3 additional videos.
It is truly amazing that she was able to get all this together under the radar! The album features a slew of guest collaboration with artists such as hubby Jay Z, Justin Timberlake, Michelle Willams, Kelly Rowland, Timbaland, Pharrell Williams, Drake and Frank Ocean.
There is even on special track titled “Blue” that features Beyonce and Jay Z’s daughter Blue Ivy.
The cost for the album is $15.99 and is exclusively available on iTunes. Colombia Records claims that physical copies of the release will be available before the holidays.
The album was released with zero promotional marketing and no teasers whatsoever with each song sounding like a hit single. Beyonce talks about her relationship with music claiming that she sees music and goes on to say:
“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.”
You can visit Beyonce’s Youtube channel for :30 second snippets of each video!
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