What surprise visual album did Beyoncé release in 2013?

Beyoncé released the surprise visual album Beyoncé in December 2013.

The self-titled album appeared without a conventional advance announcement on December 13, 2013. It was accompanied by a music video for every song, making the project a landmark example of a visual album and an influential digital-release strategy.

The record included songs such as “Drunk in Love,” “Partition,” and “Flawless.” Its unexpected arrival generated major attention because listeners discovered the full project at once rather than through a long promotional campaign.

The title is sometimes shortened in conversation, but Beyoncé is the official album title. It should not be confused with Lemonade, released in 2016, or The Lion King: The Gift, released in 2019.