The full story behind every single song Beyoncé has ever released. Covering eight solo albums plus her work with Destiny's Child and Jay-Z, this definitive guide covers hundreds of songs , hidden gems, soundtracks, cover versions and more besides in a celebration of one of music's greatest, most versatile talents. Award-winning music writer Annie Zaleski ( Rolling Stone , Billboard , the Guardian ) explores and explains the stories behind one of music's greatest bodies of work, from early group hit 'Say My Name' and the classic 'Crazy In Love' to the acclaimed album Lemonade and the shock new direction of latest release Cowboy Carter . A journey through pop, hip-hop, R&B and even country, this is the ultimate guide to the creative genius that is Beyoncé.