New music from Queen Bey is buzzing on the horizon.

After five years without releasing a solo project,Beyonceis nearly ready to drop her highly anticipated next album.

I’ve been in the studio for a year and a half."

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until she finds the perfect fit.

“After 31 years, it feels just as exciting as it did when I was 9 years old.

Yes, the music is coming!”

1 on theBillboardHot 100 last summer.

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