Which Beyoncé album became the first act in her planned three-part project?

Renaissance became the first act in Beyoncé’s planned three-part project.

Released on July 29, 2022, Renaissance is Beyoncé’s seventh studio album and the first installment of a trilogy. Its sound draws heavily from dance, house, disco, funk, and club music, with a strong emphasis on Black and queer musical traditions.

The album was introduced by “Break My Soul,” which became Beyoncé’s first solo number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100 since “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It).” Renaissance received widespread critical acclaim and won the Grammy for Best Dance/Electronic Music Album.

Cowboy Carter followed in 2024 as the second act. Lemonade is a separate 2016 album, while 4 is a 2011 release and does not belong to the trilogy.