Jun 30, 2022
Beyoncé reveals cover artwork for upcoming album, Renaissance
Beyoncé has revealed the cover artwork for her upcoming seventh album, Renaissance.
Beyoncé has revealed the cover artwork for her upcoming seventh album, Renaissance.
The regal image shows Beyoncé in barely-there attire, mounted atop a glowing, translucent horse.
Some fans have noted that the cover seems to be inspired by a painting of noblewoman Lady Godiva, from the Renaissance era. They also compared the artwork to a photo of Bianca Jagger arriving at Studio 54 on a horse.
“Creating this album allowed me a place to dream and to find escape during a scary time for the world,” she wrote 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. I hope you find joy in this music. I hope it inspires you to release the wiggle. Ha! And to feel as unique, strong, and sexy as you are.”
Beyoncé released the first single from the album, “Break My Soul,” on June 20. The track was regarded as a new direction for her music, drawing from house music and dance-pop as influences.
Renaissance is Beyoncé’s first solo studio album since 2016’s Lemonade. The new LP is out on July 29.