Beyoncé drops new album on iTunes

Beyoncé has surprised fans by releasing an unheralded new album of songs and videos.

The R&B queen yesterday dropped the bombshell that she has already completed the LP - titled Beyoncé - and revealed that it is already available to buy on iTunes.

Featuring 14 new tracks and 17 previously unseen videos, the collection includes collabs with her hubby Jay-Z and with Drake and Frank Ocean.

And there is also another very special guest in the form of her young daughter Blue Ivy, with the toddler being put to work at the age of just one on a track called Blue.

"I didn't want to release my music the way I've done it," she explained in an accompanying statement. "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."

And on her unusual decision to accompany each track with a video, 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."

Thanks Beyonce you truly are the Queen and we say thank-you for this early Christmas present!

Beyonce has shut down the world with the way she has released this new album and videos, this is why we love her. She is touring the new music in the New Year and we can’t wait!

Self-Titled – Part 1

1. “Pretty Hurts”
2. “Haunted”
3. “Drunk in Love” (Featuring JAY Z)
4. “Blow/Cherry”
5. “No Angel”
6. “Yoncé/Partition”
7. “Jealous”
8. “Rocket”
9. “Mine” (Featuring Drake)
10. “XO”
11. “***Flawless” (Featuring Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie)
12. “Superpower” (Featuring Frank Ocean)
13. “Heaven”
14. “Blue” (Featuring Blue Ivy)

BEYONCÉ VIDEO LIST
1. “Pretty Hurts” – Directed by Melina Matsoukas
2. “Ghost” – Directed by Pierre Debusschere
3. “Haunted” – Directed by Jonas Akerlund
4. “Drunk in Love” – Directed by Hype Williams
5. “Blow” – Directed by Hype Williams
6. “No Angel” – Directed by @lilinternet
7. “Yoncé” – Directed by Ricky Saiz
8. “Partition” – Directed by Jake Nava
9. “Jealous” – Directed by Beyoncé, Francesco Carrozzini & Todd Tourso
10. “Rocket” – Directed by Beyoncé, Ed Burke & Bill Kirstein
11. “Mine” – Directed by Pierre Debusschere
12. “XO” – Directed by Terry Richardson
13. “***Flawless” – Directed by Jake Nava
14. “Superpower” – Directed by Jonas Akerlund
15. “Heaven” – Directed by Beyoncé & Todd Tourso
16. “Blue” – Directed by Beyoncé, Ed Burke & Bill Kirstein
**BONUS VIDEO – “Grown Woman” – Directed by Jake Nava


Beyonce has also filmed a mini documentary that shows us the journey she went to record this album. We love the way she has shared the process in such a personal way, but yet still having the total control of her image and her music.