Beyoncé's new album Renaissance leaks two days before official release

Beyoncé in a shimmering near-naked dress on a horse.
Beyoncé's new album has leaked online. Photo credit: Beyoncé / Instagram

Beyoncé's new album Renaissance has been leaked, two days before its official release date.

The album, her first full studio album since 2016's Lemonade, is due for release on Friday.

But songs from the album have already shown up online, with fans sharing the tracks freely. Some posts to social media have also shown CD copies of the album for sale, apparently in Europe.

The album's tracklist includes songs titled 'America Has a Problem', 'Alien Superstar', 'Church Girl', 'Cuff It', 'Thique', 'All Up in Your Mind' and more, along with the popular single, 'Break My Soul'.

Beyoncé has already spoken about what the album means to her, sharing a message alongside the cover imagery on social media.

"Creating this album allowed me a place to dream and to find escape during a scary time for the world. It allowed me to feel free and adventurous in a time when little else was moving. 

"My intention was to create a safe place, a place without judgement. A place to be free of perfectionism and overthinking. A place to scream, release, feel freedom. It was a beautiful journey of exploration. 

"I hope you find joy in this music. I hope it inspires you to release the wiggle. Ha! And to feel as unique, strong, and sexy as you are," she said.

At the time of writing here's been no official comment from either Beyoncé or her recording label on the leak.