Beyoncé’s 2011 album containing “Run the World (Girls)” is titled 4.
Released on June 24, 2011, 4 was Beyoncé’s fourth solo studio album and followed I Am... Sasha Fierce. The album’s title refers to the number four, which had personal significance for Beyoncé and her family. It also marked a shift toward a broader mixture of pop, R&B, soul, funk, and dance influences.
“Run the World (Girls)” was the lead single and became known for its assertive message, energetic production, and prominent choreography. Other songs from the album include “Best Thing I Never Had,” “Love on Top,” and “Countdown.”
The album title is easy to confuse with Beyoncé, her 2013 self-titled album, or Renaissance, released in 2022. The numeral 4 is the canonical title and is generally styled simply as “4.”