Beyonce, Jay-Z surprise joint album sends internet into frenzy
Nearly a week after Beyonce and Jay-Z began their “On the Run II” tour, the artists unexpectedly released a joint album, sending the internet into a frenzy.
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Titled "Everything Is Love," the nine-track project made its debut on the streaming service Tidal Saturday evening. The couple released a music video for one of the songs, too.
Beyonce also took to Instagram to share the news with a few images, including the cover art, which garnered more than 350,000 in 30 minutes.
As news of the release spread, many took to social media to share their thoughts about The Carters’ latest drop. Many were thrilled, posting gifs and memes to express their excitement.
Here's Beyoncé & JAY-Z announcing their new joint album #EverythingIsLove live on stage. #OTRII #London #EverythingIsLove pic.twitter.com/lSA2RxSu8Y
— BEYONCÉ LEGION (@BeyLegion) June 16, 2018
#EverythingIsLove
— David Palmer (@arty_palmer) June 16, 2018
Me just minding own business enjoying my night.
Checks why everything is love is trending and finding out Beyoncé & Jay-Z has blessed us with new music.
Me: pic.twitter.com/ngVg3oR169
Me minding my own business and then Beyoncé and Jay Z suddenly drop #EverythingIsLove pic.twitter.com/ViX1bX7z5g
— Philip Lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) June 16, 2018
Beyoncé is coming for everyone’s wig! Giving us bars on #EverythingIsLove reminding us that there’s nothing she can’t do and murder 😩😩😩😩 pic.twitter.com/Ci6ZFYI6Hg
— xoNecole (@xonecole) June 16, 2018
Others said they began listening immediately and pointed out their favorite songs so far.
YALL. PHARRELL AND JAY AND BEYONCE ON NICE. pic.twitter.com/pzwHuMLPBM
— Melissa Kimble (@Melissa_Kimble) June 16, 2018
Hov name drops Bron on #BlackEffect so I think that's my favorite song. Thems the rules.. #EverythingIsLove
— Thomas Jimenez (@tjimenez23) June 16, 2018
#BOSS Is A Favorite Already I Listened 3 Times Before Moving To The Next Song .... Them Backgrounds #BeyonceandJayZ #EVERYTHINGISLOVE
— Calvin (@datboical) June 16, 2018
6 songs in pic.twitter.com/1VFRXGjzCG #TheCarters
— Matthew A. Cherry (@MatthewACherry) June 16, 2018
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The surprise album is currently exclusively on Tidal, so many fans joked about purchasing subscriptions just to hear it.
Shout out to my fellow Tidal subscribers that didn't have to scramble when Beyonce and Jay Z dropped #everythingislove pic.twitter.com/iJJzQ1z14w
— TX 4eva like Bun B 🇨🇱 (@glamhergirl) June 16, 2018
*Tidal exclusive only*
— Cocoa Butter (@cocoabutterbf) June 16, 2018
Me creating my 14th email account to get this Tidal trial #EverythingIsLove pic.twitter.com/pWSLv9h53P
Me on my way to start my 90th Tidal free trial just to listen to #EverythingIsLove pic.twitter.com/xuqdxHAhlq
— Kevin Figz (@kevinfigman) June 16, 2018
And a few were just happy to have new music before they headed to the tour, which stops in Atlanta Aug. 25-26 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
IVE BEEN SAYING FOR MONTHS BEYONCÉ WOULD DROP ANOTHER SURPRISE ALBUM AND I WAS RIGHT.
— steph (@Steph_Greenbaum) June 16, 2018
BRB gotta learn every word before her concert in September
Me trying to learn all the lyrics of the new Beyoncé and Jay-Z album before the next concert #EverythingisLove pic.twitter.com/C265dBY9lt
— IG:tweet_threads (@Tweet_thread) June 16, 2018
I feel bad for everyone who saw Beyoncé and Jay-Z on On The Run II before this new music was out... yikes.#EverythingIsLove pic.twitter.com/lwfqIFHZAB
— Aliya Langley (@aliyalangley) June 16, 2018
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