Beyonce has been gave fans a treat on Friday with her eagerly awaited new album - and also shared a sweet snap of her kids.
The pop sensation, 40, posted a letter on her personal site hours before Renaissance: Act I was released, despite reports it was leaked days earlier.
Queen Bey posted an intimate look at her with her kids she shares with husband Jay-Z - Blue Ivy, 10, and five-year-old twins Sir and Rumi Carter.
She went on to thank family and friends for their help with the 16-track album.
The snap showed the singer lying in bed while her three youngsters sweetly slept beside her.
She wrote: "This three act project was recovered over the pandemic. A time to be still, but also a time to be the most creative.
"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 judgement, a place to be free of perfectionism and overthinking, a place to scream, release, feel freedom. It was a beautiful journey of exploration."
Like Beyonce, it seems as though fans are more than happy with the new release too, with many heading straight to social media to air their thoughts after their first listen.
One user on Twitter gushed: "No skip and not to be listened on shuffle, only button you have to press is the repeat one. Enjoy the ride.
This #RENAISSANCE experience is amazing #Beyoncé."
Another agreed and said: "Move is amazing I love the second half so much Beyoncé melodies are so pretty #RENAISSANCE."
A third penned huge praise, saying: "Best album Beyoncé has ever made. #RENAISSANCE"
And a fourth added: "I am speechless!!!! No words #RENAISSANCE #Beyonce #ClubRenaissance
"Best album I've ever listened to! Best Beyoncé album for me! Beautiful closing song rn. Beautiful transitions. The way she's been talking her s*** the entire length of this masterpiece wow. Queen @Beyonce !!!!!"
Not everyone was entirely happy with her work though with one fan tweeting: "I know I am going to cop s*** for saying this but not really a fan of #RENAISSANCE as much as I love Beyoncé. 4 is still her best album in my opinion."
And R&B star Kelis was also far from impressed, accusing the star sampling her track without her permission.
The Milkshake singer, 42, took to Instagram to upload a lengthy rant about the star, slamming her for lacking "common decency" by not asking her if she could use her work.
She called the actions "disrespectful" before also taking aim at Pharrell Williams.
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