The Album That Changed Her Career, Beyoncé Reinvented

, beyonce The Album That Changed Her Career, Beyoncé Reinvented Beyoncé (often stylized in all caps) is the eponymous fifth solo studio album by American singer Beyoncé. The record was released on December 13, 2013, by Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records. Developed as a visual album, its songs are accompanied by nonlinear short films that illustrate the musical concepts conceived during production. Its dark, intimate subject material includes feminist themes of sex, monogamous love, and relationship issues, inspired by Beyoncé s desire to assert her full creative freedom. The album s initial recording began in New York City, where Beyoncé invited producers and songwriters to live with her for a month. During extensive touring the following year, the album changed as she conceived of creating a visual accompaniment to its songs and resumed recording sessions with electronic producer and rock musician Boots. Their collaboration led to more