The Grammy-winning icon-in-waiting has spoken out about her upcoming album, a labor of love she's spent the past 12 months working on and claims to have "poured [her] heart and soul into." Make that heart and soul and songwriting skills. Knowles tells fans in a statement on her website that she recorded a grand total of 70 songs-that's seven-zero-for her new album. "I have taken the time so I can create my sound, something that says who I am at this stage in my life," the 26-year-old says. "It is my baby." The R&B diva continues in full gush mode, saying the album has turned into her most time-consuming professional endeavor to date. "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." And, rest assured, there's a lot more to reveal of Mrs. Jay-Z. "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." But critics be warned: Knowles is not to be pigeonholed. "There is no label or tag on my sound. It's me and I am so excited to share it with the world on Nov. 18." She's expected to kick off a world tour in support of her third solo album next spring. Source: eonline
