It is literally going to be B'Day on Barbie World this evening. I'm mad excited. Beyoncé has released an unexpected 5th album with a teaser to all the upcoming videos for each track. Now if this isn't delivering I don't know what is. Omg.
'Surprise!' Beyoncé tweeted shortly after the stroke of midnight when the album was officially launched. B hardly tweets but when she does.. Best believe it's big. The self titled body of work features 14 songs and 17 videos, with contributions from Jay Z, Blue Ivy, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Pharrell, Drake, The-Dream, Sia, Ryan Tedder, Miguel, Frank Ocean, Hit-Boy, Ammo, Boots, and Detail.
'I see music,' Beyoncé revealed on the concept behind an actual visual album. 'It’s more than just what I hear. When I’m connected to something, I immediately see a visual or a series of images that are tied to a feeling or an emotion, a memory from my childhood, thoughts about life, my dreams or my fantasies. And they’re all connected to the music.'
'I didn’t want to release my music the way I’ve done it. I am bored with that. I feel like I am able to speak directly to my fans. There’s so much that gets between the music, the artist and the fans. I felt like I didn’t want anybody to give the message when my record is coming out. I just want this to come out when it’s ready and from me to my fans.'