Beyoncé’s 2022 studio album built around the song “Break My Soul” is Renaissance.
Renaissance was released on July 29, 2022, as the first act of a planned three-part project. Its sound draws heavily on dance music, house, disco, funk, and electronic styles. “Break My Soul,” the lead single, incorporates elements of Robin S’s “Show Me Love” and “Explode” by Big Freedia, while other tracks reference influential club and dance recordings.
The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and won awards at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards. It received nine Grammy nominations, including Album of the Year, and won four categories. Some listeners refer to the project as Act I: Renaissance, but the album’s standard title is Renaissance. It is separate from The Gift, Beyoncé’s 2019 album connected with The Lion King: The Gift.