4 is the moment Beyoncé stops chasing hits and starts building her own canon. At its best, it’s euphoric, defiant, and stupidly confident, the sound of someone who knows she can do whatever she wants. The only thing holding it back is the back half, which drags toward the finish with a few hollow anthems and tracks that feel more leftover than essential, keeping it just short of masterpiece status.
🌟 Love on Top, Party, Countdown, I Care, 1+1, End of Time