Any true Beyonce fan will understand the significance of the Year of 4. Mere mortals may simply refer to it as the year 2011, but the BeyHive regards it as one of the most game-changing moments of Beyonce’s career.
Ten years ago, Beyonce released her fourth solo studio album – aptly titled 4 – on June 24. The number four was already dear to Beyonce’s heart – she was born on September 4, her husband Jay Z’s birthday is December 4 and they married on April 4.
The fact that she was emancipated professionally from her father Mathew Knowles by the release of her fourth album, was surely no coincidence.
The album was a turning point for Beyonce, steering her artistry into a direction where taking bold risks became the blueprint.
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