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demonstrated her ability to always find new ways to surprise and excite her fans, and that she was excited at the opportunity to change up her style. One of these ways was by using spoken poetry. Beyoncé adaptedWarsan Shire’s poems for use in the visual album, an element that added perspective and nuance to the project’s artistic appeal. The album has been praised as being Beyoncé’s boldest work, taking several risks and using a number of musical styles, including country and rock. Along with winning two Grammy Awards, one for Best Urban Contemporary Album, the album also topped Rolling Stone’s list of 50 Best Albums of 2016. Collaborations Don’t Hurt Yourself, featuring Jack White Daddy Lessons, on stage with the Dixie Chicks at the Country Music Awards Other Albums Along with all of her chart-topping studio album releases, Beyoncé also has released a number of extended versions and live versions. 6 Inch, featuring The Weeknd Forward, featuring James Black Freedom, featuring Kendrick Lamar

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