Lemonade – Beyoncé
Released in April 2016, Lemonade is Beyoncé’s sixth studio album and one of her most critically acclaimed works. Unveiled as a visual album on HBO before its audio release, Lemonade is a bold, genre-defying statement blending R&B, soul, rock, country, reggae, and hip-hop. Deeply personal and politically resonant, it explores themes of infidelity, empowerment, Black womanhood, and generational trauma. With contributions from artists such as Jack White, Kendrick Lamar, James Blake, and The Weeknd, Lemonade stands as both an intimate confessional and a cultural milestone.
Key Highlights
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Features standout tracks like Formation, Hold Up, Don’t Hurt Yourself, and Sorry
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Seamlessly blends genres from trap to blues, with Beyoncé’s most emotionally raw and vocally dynamic performances
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Includes powerful collaborations with Kendrick Lamar, James Blake, and The Weeknd
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Vinyl editions are typically pressed on heavyweight 180g black vinyl with a deluxe gatefold sleeve and full-colour booklet
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Accompanied by a striking hour-long visual film that enhances the album’s narrative arc
Tracklisting
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Pray You Catch Me
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Hold Up
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Don’t Hurt Yourself (feat. Jack White)
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Sorry
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6 Inch (feat. The Weeknd)
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Daddy Lessons
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Love Drought
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Sandcastles
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Forward (feat. James Blake)
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Freedom (feat. Kendrick Lamar)
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All Night
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Formation
Fun Fact
Lemonade made Beyoncé the first Black woman to top Billboard’s country chart, thanks to Daddy Lessons—a track that later received a live performance with The Chicks at the 2016 CMA Awards.
Why You Should Buy This Vinyl
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A landmark release in 21st-century pop and R&B, rich in message and musical depth
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The deluxe vinyl edition enhances the sonic weight and warmth of Beyoncé’s genre-fusing production
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A must-have for collectors of culturally significant albums and visual concept records
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One of the most visually and thematically cohesive albums of the decade, even without the accompanying film
Lemonade is more than an album—it’s an experience. Its vinyl release brings the full weight of Beyoncé’s artistry into a format worthy of its vision and voice.