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4 is the fourth studio album by American singer-songwriter Beyoncé. It was released on June 24, 2011, by Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records . Following a career hiatus which reignited her creativity, Beyoncé was inspired to create a record with a basis in traditional rhythm and blues that stood apart from contemporary pop.
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- June 24, 2011
- March 2010 – May 2011
Enjoy the expanded edition of Beyoncé's fourth studio album, featuring six bonus tracks and a digital booklet. Stream 4 (Expanded Edition) by Beyoncé on Apple Music and discover her powerful vocals and versatile styles, from soulful ballads to upbeat anthems.
- June 24, 2011
Jun 24, 2011 · 4 is the fourth studio album by American singer Beyonce. It was released on June 24, 2011, by Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records. Beyoncé was inspired to create a record
- “1+1” – The album opens with its most tender ballad, a slow-burning number that calls back to both Sam Cooke‘s “Wonderful World” and Prince‘s “Purple Rain” without sounding like a retread of either tune.
- “I Care” – “I know you don’t care too much, but I still care,” Beyoncé sings over cooing background vocals and dense percussion, delivering the words with a devastating blend of sadness and resentment.
- “I Miss You” – This is Beyoncé at her most understated. Her phrasing is cool, calm and collected as she sings over a simple metronomic beat and layers of atmospheric keyboards.
- “Best Thing I Never Had” – “Irreplaceable Part Two,” basically. It’s a breakup ballad with a bitter, nasty streak: “When I think of the time that I almost loved you / you showed your ass and I saw the real you / thank God you blew it / I thank God I dodged a bullet.”
4 is the fourth studio album by American singer-songwriter Beyonce. It was released on June 24, 2011, by Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records. Beyoncé was inspired to create
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