Renaissance began the trilogy that includes Beyoncé’s later albums Cowboy Carter and Act II.
Released on July 29, 2022, Renaissance is officially presented as “Act I” of a three-act project. Its sound draws heavily on house, disco, dance, funk, and electronic music, linking contemporary pop with Black and queer club traditions.
The lead single, “Break My Soul,” became Beyoncé’s first solo number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100 since “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” in 2008. The album was widely praised for its cohesive dance-focused production.
Renaissance won the Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Music Album. At the 2023 ceremony, it also helped Beyoncé become the artist with the most Grammy wins in history at that time.