What title did Beyoncé give her surprise 2013 visual album?

Beyoncé was the title of Beyoncé’s surprise visual album, released in December 2013.

The album arrived without a traditional advance announcement on December 13, 2013, through the iTunes Store. Beyoncé described it as an album accompanied by a video for every song, making the visual component central to the project rather than a later promotional addition.

The release included guest appearances by Jay-Z, Drake, Frank Ocean, and Pharrell Williams. Its songs included “Drunk in Love,” “Partition,” and “Flawless,” while the videos expanded the album’s themes through choreography, fashion, intimacy, and motherhood.

The project became a landmark in surprise-release strategy and visual album presentation. It is often called the “self-titled album” to distinguish it from Beyoncé’s other releases, but its official title is simply Beyoncé.