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Beyonce & JAY-Z, AKA the Carters, Drop Joint 'Everything Is Love' Album: Listen

6/16/2018

A Beyoncé and JAY-Z joint album is finally here. Under the name the Carters, the duo released a surprise set of nine songs, titled Everything Is Love, Saturday (June 16).

The album initially dropped on Tidal, and is available on all streaming platforms as of June 18. Beyoncé tweeted that Tidal is also exclusively streaming a bonus track called "Salud!"

Along with the full LP, the Carters unleashed a video for "Apeshit," the second track on Everything Is Love. The "Apeshit" video, directed by Ricky Saiz, was shot at the Louvre in Paris in May.

Artists Mentioned

Beyoncé

Jay-Z

"Apeshit" features writing credits by Offset, Pharrell and Quavo. Pharrell assisted with production, while Offset and Quavo are named as additional vocalists.

Pharrell also has writing, production and vocal credits on the song "Nice."

Among other album credit highlights, Ty Dolla $ign contributed to writing and vocals on "Boss," and the album's closing track, "Lovehappy," lists TV on the Radio's David Andrew Sitek as one of its writers and producers.

According to a reporter and fans attending the pair's London concert concert Saturday night, Everything Is Love was announced on stage with a big "ALBUM OUT NOW" message. Beyoncé, who is currently on the On the Run II Tour with JAY-Z, led the crowd in a countdown leading up to the premiere.

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By Ashley Iasimone

6/16/2018

Beyonce & JAY-Z, AKA the Carters, Drop Joint 'Everything Is Love' Album: Listen

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