The past week has been riddled with speculation regarding a second surprise release from Beyoncé, after a series of supposedly leaked images of her new album details emerged online. Now, a representative for the singer has confirmed that the pop star will in fact release a platinum edition boxset of her 2013 self-titled album, including two brand new songs and a disc of live performances.
Released on 24 November, the deluxe package of her solo visual album – an image of which is below – features the previously unveiled Flawless Remix featuring Nicki Minaj, as well as brand new collaborations with Kanye West, who features on Drunk in Love alongside Jay Z, a remix of Blow featuring Pharrell, who originally co-wrote the track, and a Standing on the Sun remix featuring Jamaican dancehall star Mr Vegas.
The double CD and DVD limited-edition package will also feature all-new tracks 7/11 (a number referenced in the lyrics to Drunk In Love) and Ring Off, as well as a live performance DVD that chronicles her Mrs. Carter Show World Tour and an additional feature called “The official 2015 Beyoncé mini calendar”.
Fans who previously purchased the original Beyoncé album, which was released in December 2013, will be able to add the bonus materials to their library. It is available to pre-order now.
News of this platinum album does not altogether rule out a future release from the artist this year: after all, reports have been mounting that Jay Z and Beyoncé are working on a “top secret” collaboration album, following the success of this year’s On the Run joint tour.
Platinum boxset tracklist
Audio CD:
7/11
Flawless Remix (Featuring Nicki Minaj)
Drunk in Love Remix (Featuring JAY Z & Kanye West)
Ring Off
Blow Remix (Featuring Pharrell Williams)
Standing on the Sun Remix (Featuring Mr. Vegas)
Live DVD
Run The World (Girls)
***Flawless
Get Me Bodied
Blow
Haunted
Drunk In Love (Featuring JAY Z)
1 + 1
Partition
Heaven
XO
