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Beyoncé's forthcoming album is the third solo studio album by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles. The release date is determined to be November 18, 2008.[1][2][3]
"If I Were a Boy" and "Single Ladies" are the first singles from the upcoming and are to be released to radio on October 09, 2008, according to beyonceworld.net, preceding the album's release on November 18, 2008. Knowles shot the video for her forthcoming single "If I Were a Boy" from her new album on the weekend after the Fashion Rocks Event and directed by Jake Nava who also co-directed "Beautiful Liar", the video is to have a similar theme to the 2006 video for her song "Ring the Alarm".
Justin Timberlake has been confirmed to be working with Knowles on this album.[4].
Beyoncé stated on her official website:
"I have worked on this album for close to one year. I have taken the time so I can create my sound. Something that says who I am at this stage in my life. I have poured my heart and soul into it. It is my baby. It is the most time I have spent on any project since my first records as a member of Destiny's Child when I was 15 years old. I have recorded over 70 songs and have created a sound that reveals all of me. I am in a different place right now and I wanted people to see the many sides of me. The music is upbeat for the dance, fun side and it is reflective, passionate and serious for the personal side. I have taken risks here. I am not afraid and my music will explain it all. There is no label or tag on my sound. It's me and I am so excited to share it with the world on November 18." [5]
History
Knowles reportedly started working on her third studio album in December of last year. As reported by Scratch magazine, producer Timbaland has been signed to produce the majority of the album.[6] In an interview with producer Rodney Jerkins, he said that the style of the album keeps switching and is inspired by Knowles' upcoming film, Cadillac Records,[7] in which Knowles has been cast to play famed blues singer Etta James, he also mentioned that the current release date she is working at for her third and yet untitled album is November 2008.[8] Knowles also recorded a cover of Billy Joel's "Honesty" which was included on a Matthew Knowles/Music World CD released only in Japan towards the end of June 2008 to celebrate the tenth-year anniversary of Destiny's Child.
Confirmed tracks
- "If I Were a Boy"
- "Single Ladies"
Possible tracks
- "Why Don't You Love Me?"[9]
- "Baker"
- "Without Love" (feat. Young Jeezy)
- "Sometimes It Hurts"
- "Forever to Bleed"
- "Beautiful Nightmare"
2009 World Tour
It has been announced that Knowles will start a world tour in the Spring of 2009 starting with international dates before closing the tour in late Summer with dates in North America. The tour is expected to be a 'Big-Money show production'.[10][11][12]
References
- ^ "New Beyonce Album Set for Release on Tuesday, November 18"; Retrieved September 9, 2008.
- ^ Jonathan Cohen, New Beyonce Album Arriving In November, Billboard.com, Retrieved September 9, 2008
- ^ Beyoncé website (see news entries for 10/2 and 9/8), retrieved October 3, 2008
- ^ Beyonce talks new album
- ^ Beyonce letter to fans
- ^ "It's not that Timbaland..." Scratch. 2007-10-13. Retrieved 2007-10-13.
- ^ "Rodney Jerkins at Clive Davis' Pre-Grammy Party". Rap-Up TV. 2008-02-10. Retrieved 2008-02-15.
- ^ "Rodney Jerkins on Beyonce album release". Rap-Up TV. 2008-06-26. Retrieved 2008-06-29.
- ^ "Beyonce storms through Bermuda". rap up. 2008-10. Retrieved 2008-10.
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