Beyoncé Reacts To 'RENAISSANCE' Peaking At #1: 'Years Of Blood, Sweat, & Tears'
By Fiyin Olowokandi on August 10, 2022 at 10:00 AM EDT
Beyoncé is in the business of breaking records, and after 25 years in the industry, she has no plans of slowing down!
The Queen of music achieved another mind-blowing feat with her recently-released seventh studio album, "RENAISSANCE," and she celebrated the achievement with a sweet note dedicated to her ever-loyal BeyHive.
'RENAISSANCE' Peaks At #1 On Billboard 200
Per Billboard, almost two weeks after the release of her seventh studio album, "RENAISSANCE" has peaked at number 1 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart.
The album has reportedly done exceedingly well, with 190,000 physical copies sold and 332,000 equivalent album units earned.
The success of "RENAISSANCE," makes Beyoncé the first female artist to have her first seven solo albums debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 — meaning all the solo albums she has ever released have peaked on the Billboard 200 chart.
Beyoncé's latest project is the first album released by a woman in 2022 to top the Billboard 200. "RENAISSANCE" follows the Houston native's sixth album, "Lemonade," which also achieved such a feat six years ago when it was released.
Not only did the album peak at No. 1, but its single "Break My Soul" has also reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 this week, making it a double victory for the 28-time Grammy Award winner.
Apart from "Break My Soul," all other 15 songs from the famous album have made it to the Billboard Hot 100 chart. "Cuff It" comes in at No. 13, "Alien Superstar at No. 19," and Church Girl" at No. 22, with all other songs coming after.
In a surprising full-circle moment, Beyoncé earning the No. 1 spot with "Break My Soul" comes exactly 19 years after she achieved the same feat with her 2003 hit song, "Crazy In Love" featuring her husband, Jay-Z.
Today in 2003, Beyoncé had the #1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 with Crazy in Love.
19 years later Beyoncé just earned another #1 song with BREAK MY SOUL. pic.twitter.com/UbPRazMYF5
— RENAISSANCE Updates 🪩 (@B7Album) August 8, 2022
Queen B Celebrates No. 1 Feat With New Pics
Following the great achievement, Queen B took to her website to celebrate the impressive win with a heartfelt statement dedicated to her team and her fans!
"We did it!!! Thank you for [sic] so much for your love and support," Bey began. "Nothing made me happier than seeing a club full of people sing every single word to every single song from top to bottom."
She continued, "This was years of experimentation. This was years of hard work, blood, sweat, and tears. I'm so grateful and it was worth it. I am thankful that it was received and understood. Thank you to my beautiful team for your heart and grind. Thank you to all the brilliant collaborators and musicians, composers and everyone involved in creating this piece of art. And thank you to the absolute best fans on the planet. I'm grateful to be loved by you."
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She signed the heartwarming statement, "I love y'all deep, B." The 40-year-old also blessed fans with new breathtaking photos from her recent listening party in New York City attended by several A-listers including Leonardo DiCaprio, Janelle Monae, Donald Glover, amongst others.
True to her nature, Queen B looked ravishing in a sparkling grey bedazzled leotard with a hoodie and long sleeves extending into gloves.
The crystal studded one-piece featured a deep v-neck that flaunted Beyoncé's perky cleavage and dramatic shoulders that added more razzle dazzle to the already-jaw dropping look. It also featured a belt that accentuated her slim waist.
Bey put on a tempting leggy display, wearing sheer tights with the ensemble. She took her accessories to a whole new level, rocking a custom bedazzled "Renaissance" circular pouch with the album title and date of release etched on it with studs.
Her honey blonde hair was styled in loose wavy curls as she accessorized with Tiffany & Co earrings in platinum, a Tiffany Lock bangle in white gold with pavé diamonds, and a ring in platinum.
She was joined by her husband of 14 years Jay-Z, who looked dapper in an all-white attire. Beyoncé struck several seductive poses in the striking outfit and added a playful video of raising her index finger to the sky, alluding to the fact that her album has no doubt made her-story!