Ignore the leaks — Beyoncé's seventh studio album "Renaissance" has officially arrived. As hinted, it's an all-encompassing album for the dance floor, blending house, disco, Afrobeat and more on a 16-song body of work, that compels you to simply "Move."
Beyoncé revealed Thursday that she made the album in honor of her "Uncle Jonny," who passed away from HIV complications. Jonny was the nephew of Beyoncé's mother, Tina Knowles, and she's paid tribute to him in the past. She credited him for exposing her to the sounds that inspired "Renaissance."
"A big thank you to my Uncle Jonny," Beyonce wrote on her website. "He was my godmother and the first person to expose me to a lot of the music and culture that serve as inspiration for this album. Thank you to all of the pioneers who originate culture, to all of the fallen angels whose contributions have gone unrecognized for far too long. This is a celebration for you."
