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He influenced “Best Thing I Never Had” and supported the era.
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Beyoncé graced the cover of this magazine during the 4 promotion cycle.
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The album debuted at #1 here, her fourth consecutive #1.
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“Run the World (Girls)” heavily sampled Major Lazer’s Pon de Floor, popular in this country’s dance scene.
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Conceived during this album’s era; Beyoncé announced her pregnancy after performing “Love on Top” live.
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Beyoncé recorded much of 4 at Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios in the English countryside.