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Beyonce Releases New Single, 'Best Thing I Never Had'

Beyonce has unveiled the second single off her much anticipated upcoming album, "4." The track titled, "Best Thing I Never Had," is a soft ballad that tells the story of the guy who got away -- thankfully...
Beyonce Releases New Single, 'Best Thing I Never Had'
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By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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Beyonce has unveiled the second single off her much anticipated upcoming album, “4.” The track titled, “Best Thing I Never Had,” is a soft ballad that tells the story of the guy who got away — thankfully…

After attempting to rule the world with her first single, Bey is slowing it down and revisiting her kick-him-to-the-curb antics that made her prior single “Irreplaceable” such a hit. A representative for Beyonce confirmed that “Best Thing I Never Had” will be released on radio stations today, MTV News reports. The song was reportedly written by Babyface.

This is the third song we’ve heard from “4,” and so far, we are loving what we hear. Beyonce revealed another ballad “1+1” on “American Idol” last week. Beyonce’s vocals never disappoint, so we can’t wait to see what else “4” has in store when it drops on June 28.