Album 4: A Soulful and Upbeat Masterpiece
While her label was reportedly overwhelmed by her productivity—she recorded over 60 songs for the project—the final 12 tracks (and the Deluxe Edition gems) revealed an artist finally claiming full creative control. The Standout Tracks 4 (Album Review) – Beyonce | A Separate State of Mind
Tweet 4:
Countdown: The Boyz II Men sample. The mathematical lyricism ("Killing me softly and I'm still in love"). The music video inspired by Anna Karina. This is a PhD in culture.
The most significant shift during the 4 era was Beyoncé’s decision to manage herself. She parted ways professionally with her father, Mathew Knowles, who had managed her since the Destiny's Child days. She founded Parkwood Entertainment to take full creative and business control, later describing the move as "scary but empowering". Why the Number "4"?
: A raw, emotional ballad that Beyoncé has often called her favorite song on the record. Why the Name "4"?
The Visuals
: A retro, joyous tribute to 80s pop-soul that eventually won a Grammy for Best Traditional R&B Performance "Run the World (Girls)"
Album 4 Beyonce May 2026
Album 4: A Soulful and Upbeat Masterpiece
While her label was reportedly overwhelmed by her productivity—she recorded over 60 songs for the project—the final 12 tracks (and the Deluxe Edition gems) revealed an artist finally claiming full creative control. The Standout Tracks 4 (Album Review) – Beyonce | A Separate State of Mind album 4 beyonce
Tweet 4:
Countdown: The Boyz II Men sample. The mathematical lyricism ("Killing me softly and I'm still in love"). The music video inspired by Anna Karina. This is a PhD in culture. Album 4: A Soulful and Upbeat Masterpiece While
The most significant shift during the 4 era was Beyoncé’s decision to manage herself. She parted ways professionally with her father, Mathew Knowles, who had managed her since the Destiny's Child days. She founded Parkwood Entertainment to take full creative and business control, later describing the move as "scary but empowering". Why the Number "4"? The music video inspired by Anna Karina
: A raw, emotional ballad that Beyoncé has often called her favorite song on the record. Why the Name "4"?
The Visuals
: A retro, joyous tribute to 80s pop-soul that eventually won a Grammy for Best Traditional R&B Performance "Run the World (Girls)"