Beyoncé has announced Act II of Renaissance.
On 11 February, the music icon sent fans into a frenzy when she released her larger-than-life Verizon commercial during the 58th Super Bowl.
In the advertisement, the ‘Break My Soul’ singer attempts to break the American cellphone plan’s 5G network by doing an array of outrageous stunts – ranging from hosting a Lemonade-inspired lemonade stand, releasing a surprise jazz album, running for “Beyoncé of the United States,” and creating a Beyoncé robot.
In the brief clip, the singer is shown driving a taxi cab in the desert with her license plate reading “Hold’ Em.”
As the video continues, snippets of old country/Americana songs – including Chuck Barry’s ‘Maybellene’ – can be heard playing. At the same time, a group of men are shown staring at a billboard, featuring a scantily clad Beyoncé next to the phrase “Texas! Hold Em.”
At the end of the teaser, Act II’s release date was revealed to be 29 March.
Minutes after dropping the teaser, Beyoncé released the first two singles from her upcoming eighth studio album – ‘Texas Hold’ Em,’ and ’16 Carriages.’
Across the two tracks, the ‘Cuff It’ singer delivers incredible vocals, showstopping harmonies, storybook lyrics and an undeniable country swagger.
Shortly after Bey’s exciting string of announcements, fans flocked to social media to express their excitement over the Grammy winner’s new music era.
The upcoming release of Act II comes two years after Beyoncé dropped her critically acclaimed seventh studio album Renaissance – which spawned numerous chart-topping singles, a record-breaking world tour and an equally successful concert film.
