Other credited composers also include Raphael Saadiq, Jay-Z, Hit-Boy, Pharrell, Mike Dean, No I.D., Drake, and The-Dream. The lead single from the project, "Break My Soul" was released in June and became Beyoncé's 41st top 40 single as a solo artist.
“Creating this album allowed me a place to dream and to find escape during a scary time for the world," Beyoncé said when announcing the album on Instagram. "It allowed me to feel free and adventurous in a time when little else was moving. My intention was to create a safe place, a place without judgment, a place to be free of perfectionism and overthinking. A place to scream, release, feel freedom. It was a beautiful journey of exploration.”
Renaissance is the first part of a "three-act" project. It's available to stream now.