Beyonce's seventh studio album, 'Renaissance', will be released on July 29. AFP
Beyonce's seventh studio album, 'Renaissance', will be released on July 29. AFP
Beyonce's seventh studio album, 'Renaissance', will be released on July 29. AFP
Beyonce's seventh studio album, 'Renaissance', will be released on July 29. AFP

Beyonce releases full track list for new album 'Renaissance'


Sophie Prideaux
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Ahead of the release of her long-awaited seventh studio album, Renaissance, on July 29, Beyonce has released the record’s 16-song track list.

Alongside Break My Soul, the first track to be released from the album, there are tracks titled America Has a Problem, Alien Superstar and Thique.

Alongside the track list, Beyonce released the composer credits for the album, revealing she collaborated with a number of well-known artists, including her husband Jay-Z, Drake, Skrillex, The-Dream and 070 Shake.

The album will also include a number of sampled tracks from artists including Donna Summer, Giorgio Moroder, James Brown and Teena Marie.

Information about Beyonce's seventh album has been slowly released in recent months.

In 2021, she told Harper's Bazaar the album aims to be a source of release after the tension of the last few years.

“With all the isolation and injustice over the past year, I think we are all ready to escape, travel, love and laugh again,” she said.

“I feel a renaissance emerging, and I want to be part of nurturing that escape in any way possible."

With the album title prefaced with the words "Act I" on the art work, we can also assume more music is on the way from the artist.

This hunch is further strengthened by comments from British Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful, who, after hearing select tracks from Renaissance, teased that a "thrilling abundance" of music is coming our way.

Renaissance track list in full:

I’m That Girl

Cozy

Alien Superstar

Cuff It

Energy

Break My Soul

Church Girl

Plastic Off the Sofa

Virgo’s Groove

Move

Heated

Thique

All Up in Your Mind

America Has a Problem

Pure/Honey

Summer Renaissance

Scroll through the gallery below to see Beyonce's style evolution over the years

  • Destiny's Child, featuring Kelly Rowland, LaTavia Roberson, Beyonce Knowles and LeToya Luckett, at the Soul Train Awards in Los Angeles, California, on September 3, 1998. Getty Images
    Destiny's Child, featuring Kelly Rowland, LaTavia Roberson, Beyonce Knowles and LeToya Luckett, at the Soul Train Awards in Los Angeles, California, on September 3, 1998. Getty Images
  • Destiny's Child, in contrasting denim, in Los Angeles, California, on February 21, 2000. Getty Images
    Destiny's Child, in contrasting denim, in Los Angeles, California, on February 21, 2000. Getty Images
  • Destiny's Child, in neutral hues, at the 42nd annual Grammy Awards in California on February 23, 2000. Getty Images
    Destiny's Child, in neutral hues, at the 42nd annual Grammy Awards in California on February 23, 2000. Getty Images
  • Beyonce, in leather trousers, and jazz guitarist Chris Spencer pose at the Black Sports Agents Association press conference on May 9, 2000 in Beverly Hills, California. Getty Images
    Beyonce, in leather trousers, and jazz guitarist Chris Spencer pose at the Black Sports Agents Association press conference on May 9, 2000 in Beverly Hills, California. Getty Images
  • Destiny's Child, in lemon dresses, arrive at the Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards on September 2, 2000, in Santa Monica, California. Getty Images
    Destiny's Child, in lemon dresses, arrive at the Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards on September 2, 2000, in Santa Monica, California. Getty Images
  • Destiny's Child, in leather ensembles, arrive at the MTV Video Music Awards held at Radio City Music Hall on September 7, 2000. Getty Images
    Destiny's Child, in leather ensembles, arrive at the MTV Video Music Awards held at Radio City Music Hall on September 7, 2000. Getty Images
  • Michelle Williams, Beyonce and Kelly Rowland, in all black separates, at the 43rd annual Grammy nominations press conference on January 3, 2001 in Beverly Hills, California. Getty Images
    Michelle Williams, Beyonce and Kelly Rowland, in all black separates, at the 43rd annual Grammy nominations press conference on January 3, 2001 in Beverly Hills, California. Getty Images
  • Destiny's Child, in flamboyant prints, at the 28th annual American Music Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, on January 8, 2001. Getty Images
    Destiny's Child, in flamboyant prints, at the 28th annual American Music Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, on January 8, 2001. Getty Images
  • Beyonce, in scarlet sequins, attends the 58th annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hills Hotel on January 21, 2001 in Beverly Hills, California. Getty Images
    Beyonce, in scarlet sequins, attends the 58th annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hills Hotel on January 21, 2001 in Beverly Hills, California. Getty Images
  • Destiny's Child, in khakis, at Nickelodeon's 14th annual Kid's Choice Awards on April 21, 2001 in Santa Monica, California. Getty Images
    Destiny's Child, in khakis, at Nickelodeon's 14th annual Kid's Choice Awards on April 21, 2001 in Santa Monica, California. Getty Images
  • Beyonce, in a floral midi, arrives at the premiere of 'Charlies Angels: Full Throttle' at the Odeon Cinema on July 1, 2003 in London. Getty Images
    Beyonce, in a floral midi, arrives at the premiere of 'Charlies Angels: Full Throttle' at the Odeon Cinema on July 1, 2003 in London. Getty Images
  • Beyonce, in orange strapless velour, leaves Radio 1 on July 4, 2003 in London. Getty Images
    Beyonce, in orange strapless velour, leaves Radio 1 on July 4, 2003 in London. Getty Images
  • Beyonce, in fur-trimmed leather, attends the MTV Europe Music Awards at Ocean Terminal on November 6, 2003 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Getty Images
    Beyonce, in fur-trimmed leather, attends the MTV Europe Music Awards at Ocean Terminal on November 6, 2003 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Getty Images
  • Beyonce, in pink ruffles, at the MTV Europe Music Awards at Ocean Terminal on November 6, 2003 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Getty Images
    Beyonce, in pink ruffles, at the MTV Europe Music Awards at Ocean Terminal on November 6, 2003 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Getty Images
  • Beyonce, in a classic LBD, attends 'The Fighting Temptations' premiere at The Empire Leicester Square on November 12, 2003 in London. Getty Images
    Beyonce, in a classic LBD, attends 'The Fighting Temptations' premiere at The Empire Leicester Square on November 12, 2003 in London. Getty Images
  • Beyonce, in a corseted gown, attends a VH1 party at the Universal Ampitheatre on November 20, 2003, in Los Angeles. EPA
    Beyonce, in a corseted gown, attends a VH1 party at the Universal Ampitheatre on November 20, 2003, in Los Angeles. EPA
  • Beyonce, in a pink mini, arrives at the French NRJ Music Awards ceremony at the Palais des Festivals on January 24, 2004 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
    Beyonce, in a pink mini, arrives at the French NRJ Music Awards ceremony at the Palais des Festivals on January 24, 2004 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
  • Beyonce, in a golden gown, arrives at the Brit Awards at Earls Court on February 17, 2004 in London. Getty Images
    Beyonce, in a golden gown, arrives at the Brit Awards at Earls Court on February 17, 2004 in London. Getty Images
  • Beyonce, in cornflower blue satin, attends a party to unveil the new Tommy Hilfiger women's fragrance at The Albion Riverside on June 21, 2004 in London. Getty Images
    Beyonce, in cornflower blue satin, attends a party to unveil the new Tommy Hilfiger women's fragrance at The Albion Riverside on June 21, 2004 in London. Getty Images
  • Beyonce, in a gilded shorts suit, arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida, on August 29, 2004. EPA
    Beyonce, in a gilded shorts suit, arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida, on August 29, 2004. EPA
  • Destiny's Child, in jeans and very Noughties boots, promote their new album 'Destiny Fulfilled' at Hotel Palace on November 10, 2004 in Madrid, Spain. Getty Images
    Destiny's Child, in jeans and very Noughties boots, promote their new album 'Destiny Fulfilled' at Hotel Palace on November 10, 2004 in Madrid, Spain. Getty Images
  • Beyonce, in jeans and a checked blazer, attends a press conference on November 30, 2004 in Tokyo, Japan. Getty Images
    Beyonce, in jeans and a checked blazer, attends a press conference on November 30, 2004 in Tokyo, Japan. Getty Images
  • Beyonce, in Versace, arrives at the 77th Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood on February 27, 2005. EPA
    Beyonce, in Versace, arrives at the 77th Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood on February 27, 2005. EPA
  • Beyonce, in a tangerine mini, attends the premiere of the new Pepsi advert at Circulo de Belles Artes on February 23, 2005 in Madrid, Spain. Getty Images
    Beyonce, in a tangerine mini, attends the premiere of the new Pepsi advert at Circulo de Belles Artes on February 23, 2005 in Madrid, Spain. Getty Images
  • Beyonce, in a floral midi, attends the opening of Samantha Thavasa's flagship shop on April 17, 2005 in Tokyo, Japan. Getty Images
    Beyonce, in a floral midi, attends the opening of Samantha Thavasa's flagship shop on April 17, 2005 in Tokyo, Japan. Getty Images
  • Beyonce, in House of Dereon, attends the 'Dreamgirls' premiere at the Martinez Hotel during the 59th international Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2006 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
    Beyonce, in House of Dereon, attends the 'Dreamgirls' premiere at the Martinez Hotel during the 59th international Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2006 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
  • Beyonce, in Armani, arrives at the Emporio Armani show at Earls Court as part of London Fashion Week on September 21, 2006 in London, England. Getty Images
    Beyonce, in Armani, arrives at the Emporio Armani show at Earls Court as part of London Fashion Week on September 21, 2006 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Beyonce, in a lace-panelled midi, at the UK Music Hall Of Fame at Alexandra Palace on November 14, 2006 in London, England. Getty Images
    Beyonce, in a lace-panelled midi, at the UK Music Hall Of Fame at Alexandra Palace on November 14, 2006 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Beyonce, in Elie Saab, at the 49th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on February 11, 2007. EPA
    Beyonce, in Elie Saab, at the 49th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on February 11, 2007. EPA
  • Beyonce, in Armani Prive, arrives for the 79th annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 25, 2007. EPA
    Beyonce, in Armani Prive, arrives for the 79th annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 25, 2007. EPA
  • Beyonce, in jeans, arrives at Incheon Airport on November 8, 2007, in Seoul, South Korea. Getty Images
    Beyonce, in jeans, arrives at Incheon Airport on November 8, 2007, in Seoul, South Korea. Getty Images
  • Beyonce, in Elie Saab, arrives at the 50th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on February 10, 2008. EPA
    Beyonce, in Elie Saab, arrives at the 50th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on February 10, 2008. EPA
  • Beyonce, in Gareth Pugh, arrives for the MTV Europe Music Awards, held at the Echo Arena on November 6, 2008 in Liverpool, England. Getty Images
    Beyonce, in Gareth Pugh, arrives for the MTV Europe Music Awards, held at the Echo Arena on November 6, 2008 in Liverpool, England. Getty Images
  • Beyonce, in a voluminous black gown, attends the 40 Principales Awards at Palacio de los Deportes on December 12, 2008 in Madrid, Spain. Getty Images
    Beyonce, in a voluminous black gown, attends the 40 Principales Awards at Palacio de los Deportes on December 12, 2008 in Madrid, Spain. Getty Images
  • Beyonce, in House of Dereon, arrives at the 81st Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 22, 2009. EPA
    Beyonce, in House of Dereon, arrives at the 81st Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 22, 2009. EPA
  • Beyonce, in a sculpted mini, and Solange Knowles at Tokyo Disneyland Hotel on August 10, 2009 in Chiba, Japan. Getty Images
    Beyonce, in a sculpted mini, and Solange Knowles at Tokyo Disneyland Hotel on August 10, 2009 in Chiba, Japan. Getty Images
  • Beyonce, in Versace, arrives for the MTV Europe Music Awards held at the O2 Arena on November 5, 2009 in Berlin, Germany. Getty Images
    Beyonce, in Versace, arrives for the MTV Europe Music Awards held at the O2 Arena on November 5, 2009 in Berlin, Germany. Getty Images
  • Beyonce, wearing Stephane Rolland, arrives at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on January 31, 2010. EPA
    Beyonce, wearing Stephane Rolland, arrives at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on January 31, 2010. EPA
  • Beyonce, in Pucci, arrives at the Met Gala in New York on May 2, 2011. EPA
    Beyonce, in Pucci, arrives at the Met Gala in New York on May 2, 2011. EPA
  • Beyonce, in Lanvin, arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on August 28, 2011. EPA
    Beyonce, in Lanvin, arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on August 28, 2011. EPA
  • Beyonce, in House of Dereon, at the launch of House of Dereon by Beyonce and Tina Knowles at Selfridges on September 17, 2011 in London, England. Getty Images
    Beyonce, in House of Dereon, at the launch of House of Dereon by Beyonce and Tina Knowles at Selfridges on September 17, 2011 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Beyonce, in Givenchy, arrives at the Met Gala in New York on May 7, 2012. EPA
    Beyonce, in Givenchy, arrives at the Met Gala in New York on May 7, 2012. EPA
  • Beyonce, in Osman, arrives at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, on February 10, 2013. EPA
    Beyonce, in Osman, arrives at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, on February 10, 2013. EPA
  • Beyonce, in Givenchy, attends the Met Gala in New York on May 6, 2013. EPA
    Beyonce, in Givenchy, attends the Met Gala in New York on May 6, 2013. EPA
  • Salma Hayek Pinault, Frida Giannini and Beyonce, in Gucci, at the Chime For Change: The Sound of Change Live concert at Twickenham Stadium on June 1, 2013 in London, England. Getty Images
    Salma Hayek Pinault, Frida Giannini and Beyonce, in Gucci, at the Chime For Change: The Sound of Change Live concert at Twickenham Stadium on June 1, 2013 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Beyonce, in Michael Costello, at the 56th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on January 26, 2014. EPA
    Beyonce, in Michael Costello, at the 56th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on January 26, 2014. EPA
  • Beyonce, in Givenchy, arrives at the Met Gala in New York on May 5, 2014. EPA
    Beyonce, in Givenchy, arrives at the Met Gala in New York on May 5, 2014. EPA
  • Beyonce, in Zuhair Murad, arrives at the 31st MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum in Inglewood, California, on August 24, 2014. EPA
    Beyonce, in Zuhair Murad, arrives at the 31st MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum in Inglewood, California, on August 24, 2014. EPA
  • Beyonce, in Proenza, arrives at the 57th annual Grammy Awards held at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on February 8, 2015. EPA
    Beyonce, in Proenza, arrives at the 57th annual Grammy Awards held at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on February 8, 2015. EPA
  • Beyonce, in Givenchy, arrives at the Met Gala in New York on May 2, 2016. EPA
    Beyonce, in Givenchy, arrives at the Met Gala in New York on May 2, 2016. EPA
  • Beyonce, in Peter Dundas, at the 59th annual Grammy Awards ceremony at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on February 12, 2017. EPA
    Beyonce, in Peter Dundas, at the 59th annual Grammy Awards ceremony at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on February 12, 2017. EPA
  • Beyonce, in Francesco Scognamiglio, arrives at the 33rd MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York on August 28, 2016. EPA
    Beyonce, in Francesco Scognamiglio, arrives at the 33rd MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York on August 28, 2016. EPA
  • Beyonce, in cobalt suiting, attends game six of the NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors at Quicken Loans Arena on June 16, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. Getty Images
    Beyonce, in cobalt suiting, attends game six of the NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors at Quicken Loans Arena on June 16, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. Getty Images
  • Beyonce, in all white, attends the NBA Western Conference Semifinals basketball game at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California, on April 28, 2018. EPA
    Beyonce, in all white, attends the NBA Western Conference Semifinals basketball game at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California, on April 28, 2018. EPA
  • Beyonce, in Alexander McQueen, attends the 'The Lion King' premiere at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on July 9, 2019. EPA
    Beyonce, in Alexander McQueen, attends the 'The Lion King' premiere at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on July 9, 2019. EPA
  • Beyonce, in Nguyen Cong Tri, attends the premiere of Disney's 'The Lion King' at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on July 14, 2019 in London, England. Getty Images
    Beyonce, in Nguyen Cong Tri, attends the premiere of Disney's 'The Lion King' at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on July 14, 2019 in London, England. Getty Images
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1. Domestic VAT refund amendments: request your refund within five years

If a business does not apply for the refund on time, they lose their credit.

2. E-invoicing in the UAE

Businesses should continue preparing for the implementation of e-invoicing in the UAE, with 2026 a preparation and transition period ahead of phased mandatory adoption. 

3. More tax audits

Tax authorities are increasingly using data already available across multiple filings to identify audit risks. 

4. More beneficial VAT and excise tax penalty regime

Tax disputes are expected to become more frequent and more structured, with clearer administrative objection and appeal processes. The UAE has adopted a new penalty regime for VAT and excise disputes, which now mirrors the penalty regime for corporate tax.

5. Greater emphasis on statutory audit

There is a greater need for the accuracy of financial statements. The International Financial Reporting Standards standards need to be strictly adhered to and, as a result, the quality of the audits will need to increase.

6. Further transfer pricing enforcement

Transfer pricing enforcement, which refers to the practice of establishing prices for internal transactions between related entities, is expected to broaden in scope. The UAE will shortly open the possibility to negotiate advance pricing agreements, or essentially rulings for transfer pricing purposes. 

7. Limited time periods for audits

Recent amendments also introduce a default five-year limitation period for tax audits and assessments, subject to specific statutory exceptions. While the standard audit and assessment period is five years, this may be extended to up to 15 years in cases involving fraud or tax evasion. 

8. Pillar 2 implementation 

Many multinational groups will begin to feel the practical effect of the Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT), the UAE's implementation of the OECD’s global minimum tax under Pillar 2. While the rules apply for financial years starting on or after January 1, 2025, it is 2026 that marks the transition to an operational phase.

9. Reduced compliance obligations for imported goods and services

Businesses that apply the reverse-charge mechanism for VAT purposes in the UAE may benefit from reduced compliance obligations. 

10. Substance and CbC reporting focus

Tax authorities are expected to continue strengthening the enforcement of economic substance and Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting frameworks. In the UAE, these regimes are increasingly being used as risk-assessment tools, providing tax authorities with a comprehensive view of multinational groups’ global footprints and enabling them to assess whether profits are aligned with real economic activity. 

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