Beyoncé’s self-titled 2013 visual album arrived as a surprise, unannounced and with no prior singles, immediately signaling a new era of independent releases.
- The album was released exclusively on iTunes on December 13, 2013, as a complete surprise to fans and critics alike.
- Upon its release, the album broke the record for the fastest-selling album in iTunes history, with over 828,000 copies sold in its first three days.
- Each of the album's 14 songs was accompanied by a music video, a feature that led to the album being dubbed a "visual album."
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is a global pop superstar known for her vocal prowess and genre-blending musical style. At the time of this release, she was transitioning from a long-established career in music and film into a new phase of artistic and commercial independence.
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