Beyoncé is the fifth studio album by American recording artist Beyoncé, released on December 13, 2013 by Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records. Described as a visual album, Beyoncé is a simultaneous audio and visual experience where non-linear short films accompany its songs to illustrate the concepts that were conceived during its composition. It has been identified as one of the most explicit albums ever recorded, with feminist themes that are much darker than her previous material, including sex, fear, loss and the insecurities of marriage and motherhood.

Lemonade is the sixth studio album by American singer and songwriter Beyoncé. It was released on April 23, 2016, through Parkwood Entertainment. The album was accompanied by the release of a 60-minute short film of the same name, which premiered on HBO. It features co-production from a wide range of artists, and includes guest vocals from artists including James Blake, Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd, and Jack White. To further promote the album, Beyoncé will embark on The Formation World Tour in April 2016.