Beyoncé has unveiled the cover art for act i: RENAISSANCE, arriving 7/29 via Parkwood/Columbia. She also provided fans with some background on the album, her first official statement on the socials regarding any project in over a year.

She wrote: "Creating this album allowed me a place to dream and to find escape during a scary time for the world. It allowed me to feel free and adventurous in a time when little else was moving. My intention was to create a safe place, a place without judgment. A place to be free of perfectionism and overthinking. A place to scream, release, feel freedom. It was a beautiful journey of exploration. I hope you find joy in this music. I hope it inspires you to release the wiggle. Ha! And to feel as unique, strong and sexy as you are."

RENAISSANCE's first single, "BREAK MY SOUL," impacted airwaves this week as the biggest radio launch of the year, leading the Most Added field at six different formats.