Beyoncé shared a sneak peek of the visuals for her July album “Renaissance”In a jam-packed TeaserOpening track “I’m That Girl.”
The Friday video features the singer modeling a sculpted, mirrored bodysuit with polka-dot tights as she walks around a house. The next sequence’s outfits alternate between a casual T-shirt and a futuristic dress accessorized with cat-eye sunglasses and a gun-shaped microphone. Bey is also adorned with a veil and high braid, as well as a dead ringer to the Heart of the Ocean necklace. “Titanic.”Oh, and her scene partner? A horse.
Then, at the 38-second mark, there’s an interruption: a rapid-fire montage of looks ranging from cyberpunk to cowboy glam to Grace Jones editorial glamor.
Though Beyoncé has yet to announce what’s in store for the album’s visual counterpart, the flurry of snapshots suggests that “Renaissance”You might get the whole visual album treatment. The end of the teaser – a black screen labeled with the text “1. I’m That Girl” – further indicates that the other 15 tracks will follow suit.
High-concept visuals have long been part of Beyoncé’s oeuvre, arguably since her 2013’s self-titled album that matched every single track with a non-linear short film. She took the visual album concept to new heights with 2016’s “Lemonade,”Featuring the poetry of Warsan Shire. This acclaimed project was nominated four Emmys, and it was also the recipient of a Peabody and awards from BET, the Art Directors Guild, and others.
“Renaissance”The album debuted July 29 to an overwhelming reception from fans, critics, and the public. The dance-club album comes packaged as “Act I”A three-part project. Beyoncé has yet to reveal details about the second and third chapters, nor any expected dates.
You can watch the official teaser. “I’m That Girl”Above or here.
