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Beyonce Releases 'Rather Die Young' From Upcoming Album '4' -- Exclusive Listen + Photo

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The youthful and flirty fun heard on Destiny's Child songs are a far cry from the collection of odes heard on Beyonce's new effort, '4,' which makes its debut on June 28. The passionate chanteuse has her head deeply wrapped around love, every good and bad part of it all.

On 'Rather Die Young,' one of the album's featured songs, Bey sings over a Jeff Bhasker-crafted beat that oozes some of the twangy soul reminiscent of the 1970s. The Superpower Horns -- made up of Cole Kamen-Green, Alex Asher and Josiah Woodson all on trumpets, Nick Videen on tenor and alto saxophone and Drew Sayers on tenor and baritone saxophone -- lend their skills to support the R&B beauty's vocals.

"'Cause I rather die young than live my life without you," Beyonce flows. "You know I've been in love before/ You're the first one I ever seen that burns my gasoline/ So light a match, turn off the lights/ I'm holding on to you 'cause this might be our last night."

AOL Music will release an exclusive track from Beyonce's '4' LP and a new photo daily over the next four days, completing the full album listening experience on June 22. 'I Care' and 'Best Thing I Never Had' have already made their debut.

Check out an exclusive photo of Beyonce here!


Watch Beyonce's 'Ring the Alarm' video.



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Ty

Then go listen to Kelly!

June 19 2011 at 2:19 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
khalil1911

Rather hear Kelly Rowland's new CD.....this album leaked almost two weeks ago!

June 19 2011 at 10:27 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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