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Beyoncé announces new album 'Renaissance'

The album will be the pop star's first solo studio album in six years.
Across her extensive career, Beyoncé has maintained her position as one of the most powerful performers in music.

Beyoncé is back.

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has announced a new album, titled out July 29 a new listing for a CD and products on her website. Several streaming services, including and , also announced the forthcoming Beyoncé release on social media. No further details about

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