Renaissance was created as the first act of a planned three-part Beyoncé project.
Renaissance is Beyoncé’s seventh studio album, released on July 29, 2022. It is commonly described as the first act of a trilogy. The second act is Cowboy Carter, released in 2024. Beyoncé announced the act structure through the album’s official framing and later releases, although the complete trilogy was not initially presented as a conventional three-album announcement.
The album draws heavily on dance music, house, disco, funk, and ballroom traditions. Its songs include “Break My Soul,” “Cuff It,” “Alien Superstar,” and “Virgo’s Groove.” Beyoncé dedicated the album to her late uncle Jonny, who helped introduce her to music and gay culture.
Renaissance was nominated for Album of the Year at the 2023 Grammy Awards and won four awards, including Best Dance/Electronic Music Album. Its associated Renaissance World Tour began in 2023 and supported the album’s large-scale club-inspired visual and performance style.