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The third solo studio album by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles is scheduled to be released on November 18, 2008.

"If I Were a Boy" and "Single Ladies" are the first singles from the upcoming and were due to be released to radio on October 9, 2008, preceding the album's release, but this was brought forward by one day. Instead the music videos will be premiered on October 9th.

Justin Timberlake has been confirmed to be working with Knowles on this album..

Rumored CD Titles

• Virtuoso Intellect
• Queen B
• Empowerment

History

Knowles reportedly started working on her third studio album in December of last year. As reported by Scratch magazine, producer Timbaland has been signed to produce the majority of the album. In an interview, Rodney Jerkins said that the style of the album keeps changing and is inspired by Knowles' upcoming film, Cadillac Records, in which Knowles has been cast to play blues singer Etta James. During the recording of the album, Knowles also recorded a cover of Billy Joel's "Honesty", which was released in June 2008 on a Japanese CD celebrating the tenth-year anniversary of Destiny's Child.

Knowles released as statement on her official website as a response to rumors about a delayed release of the album:

I have worked on this album for close to one year. I have taken the time so I can create my sound. Something that says who I am at this stage in my life. I have poured my heart and soul into it. It is my baby. It is the most time I have spent on any project since my first records as a member of Destiny's Child when I was 15 years old. I have recorded over 70 songs and have created a sound that reveals all of me. I am in a different place right now and I wanted people to see the many sides of me. The music is upbeat for the dance, fun side and it is reflective, passionate and serious for the personal side. I have taken risks here. I am not afraid and my music will explain it all. There is no label or tag on my sound. It's me and I am so excited to share it with the world on November 18.

Beyoncé’s much anticipated singles, “If I Were a Boy” and “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” were supposed to hit air waves on October 7th, but premiered a day later. No confirmed reason has been given for this.

Singles

On October 8, 2008; "If I Were a Boy" debuted on Ryan Seacrest's KIIS-FM radio show, while "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" debuted on Power 105.1.

2009 World Tour

It has been announced that Knowles will start a world tour in the Spring of 2009 starting with international dates in Asia, Australia, Europe and United Kingdom before closing the tour in late Summer with dates in North America. The tour is expected to be a 'Big-Money show production'..

Confirmed tracks

• "If I Were a Boy"
• "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)"
• "Why Don't You Love Me?"
• "Finally"
• "Love Letter"
• "Hate To Leave"