Beyonce | 4 (Bonus Tracks) | CD

Photographers: Ellen Von Unwerth; Greg Gex; Shaul Schwarz; Tony Duran .
Beyonc? reportedly recorded 72 songs for 4, 12 of which made the cut. The album's stylistic range was indicated through its first two singles, the busy and hyper empowerment anthem "Run the World (Girls)" and the bombastic ballad "Best Thing I Never Had." Said to be inspired by a diverse list of artists, from Fela Kuti to DeBarge, Beyonc? also lets herself go -- from a vocal standpoint -- as a way to reach the energy level of her live performances.

• Format: CD
• Genre: Pop
• Released: 04/02/2013