Beyoncé is the self-titled visual album released in 2013. It arrived unexpectedly on December 13, 2013, through the iTunes Store, without a traditional advance announcement or promotional campaign. The release included fourteen songs and seventeen accompanying music videos.
The album’s visual structure encouraged listeners to experience the music and images together rather than treating videos as later promotional additions. Songs included “Drunk in Love,” featuring Jay-Z, “Partition,” “Flawless,” and “XO.” Beyoncé described the project as an attempt to make the release feel more personal and immersive.
The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and earned strong critical praise. Its surprise strategy became a major influence on later digital album campaigns and is often discussed as a turning point in music marketing.
The title is sometimes confused with the name of the artist because both are simply Beyoncé. Lemonade, released in 2016, is also a visual album, but it is a separate project. The 2013 release is officially titled Beyoncé and is commonly identified as her self-titled visual album.