Beyoncé was the title of Beyoncé’s surprise self-titled album released in December 2013.
The fifth studio album appeared without a traditional advance announcement on December 13, 2013, through the iTunes Store. Beyoncé described it as a visual album because every song was accompanied by a music video, making the project both an audio release and a connected film collection.
The album includes “Drunk in Love,” featuring Jay-Z, “Partition,” and “Flawless.” Its unexpected digital launch became a major moment in music marketing and influenced later surprise-release strategies.
The title can create confusion because it is identical to the performer’s name. It is commonly styled as Beyoncé, and references may also call it Beyoncé: The Visual Album. It was released after 4 and before Lemonade.