is Beyoncé’s fourth studio album, released on June 24, 2011
, making Beyoncé the second female artist to have her first four studio albums debut at the top of the US charts. Major Singles & Promotions "Run the World (Girls)"
's fourth studio album, titled , was released on June 24, 2011, through Columbia Records Parkwood Entertainment Key Album Details Thematic Focus
A genre-bending fan favorite featuring a Boyz II Men sample and frantic, upbeat production. Run the World (Girls)
End screen: Stream '4' tonight. Start with 'I Care.'
"4" received generally positive reviews from music critics, with many praising Beyoncé's vocals and the album's cohesive sound. The album was a commercial success, debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart and being certified platinum by the RIAA.
Artistic Independence: It was the first album she produced after ending her professional management relationship with her father, Mathew Knowles.
The "visual" era and music videos associated with this album