Once again, Beyoncé has set another set of records with the release of her new visual album, titled Beyoncé. It became the fastest selling album on iTunes EVER, selling approximately selling 828,773 in just a matter of days. After only three days, it reached the number one spot not only on the American Billboard Album chart but in numerous other countries. As for the songs, Beyoncé has bared her soul on this album with a new, mature sound and clever lyrics. ‘Blue Ivy’ is one of the most beautiful and honest songs on the album, and shows Beyoncé's clear adoration of her baby daughter, as she serenades her to ‘Hold on forever to me.’ Beautiful.
Another highlight on the album and future hit is ‘Drunk in Love’ featuring Jay-Z. This song has the ability to become another ‘Crazy in Love,’ with Mr and Mrs Carter showing the magic that results when two of the most talented musicians team up. My personal favourite track is ‘Pretty Hurts,’ the opening song of the album. The powerful base line and smooth vocals Beyonce delivers is a foot tapping, slow jamming hit which you can easily get carried away to. And the music videos are divine as well, all with their own individual and sometimes personal touches, which is most evident in the beautifully, loving video for ‘Blue Ivy,’ where you see Beyonce walking along the beach clutching her baby daughter close to her chest. And to think this was all kept under wraps for months....
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