Miley Cyrus has remained one of the most dynamic and versatile artists of her generation, evolving from her Disney Channel days to a fully-fledged pop and rock superstar. With the announcement of her upcoming album Something Beautiful, speculation has arisen about whether it will resemble Beyoncé’s critically acclaimed Lemonade. However, a closer analysis suggests that while both artists share powerful storytelling abilities and bold artistic choices, Something Beautiful is unlikely to mirror Lemonade in either style, theme, or execution.
Miley Cyrus’s career has spanned multiple genres, including pop, country, rock, and psychedelic influences. Her last album, Endless Summer Vacation, leaned into reflective storytelling but retained commercial pop appeal. Beyoncé, on the other hand, has mastered a blend of R&B, soul, and hip-hop while incorporating deep cultural and political messages into her music. Lemonade was a defining moment in her career, infused with raw emotion, social commentary, and a visual component that transcended traditional album formats.
Beyoncé’s Lemonade is more than an album—it is a cultural statement. Released in 2016, it explores themes of betrayal, black womanhood, forgiveness, and empowerment. With its visual storytelling and cinematic presentation, it became a landmark in music history, resonating deeply with fans and critics alike.
Miley Cyrus has described Something Beautiful as a deeply personal and emotionally raw project. However, there are no indications that it will follow the conceptual, politically charged, or genre-blending nature of Lemonade. Instead, Something Beautiful is expected to be introspective, leaning into her signature mix of rock-infused ballads and pop anthems rather than narrative-driven protest music.
Lemonade explored themes of infidelity, black womanhood, cultural heritage, and resilience. Miley Cyrus, while known for her emotional storytelling, typically focuses on themes of self-discovery, heartbreak, and personal evolution rather than the socio-political undertones that Lemonade embodied. Something Beautiful is likely to continue in this vein, centering on personal relationships and self-reflection rather than societal struggles.
The sound of Lemonade was an eclectic mix of R&B, soul, country, and hip-hop, featuring collaborations with Kendrick Lamar, Jack White, and The Weeknd. Miley’s past collaborations and musical inclinations suggest that Something Beautiful will lean more into classic rock, country influences, and mainstream pop. Producers linked to her project have worked in these genres, further indicating a stylistic divergence from Lemonade.
One of the defining elements of Lemonade was its accompanying visual album. Each track was paired with stunning cinematography, enhancing its narrative impact. While Miley Cyrus has embraced striking visuals in her music videos, she has not previously pursued a full-length visual album approach. If Something Beautiful follows her past trends, it will likely feature compelling music videos but not a conceptual film akin to Lemonade.
While Lemonade redefined album releases with its innovative format, Something Beautiful is expected to be a traditional album rollout. Given Miley Cyrus’s history of chart-topping success and Grammy recognition, the album is sure to be impactful but is unlikely to carry the same genre-defining weight as Lemonade did in 2016.
Although Miley Cyrus and Beyoncé are both powerful artists in their own right, Something Beautiful is unlikely to resemble Lemonade in its themes, style, or execution. While both albums may share an emotional depth and personal storytelling, their core influences and artistic intentions differ significantly. Something Beautiful will carve its own path, standing apart as a unique expression of Miley Cyrus’s artistry rather than following in the footsteps of Beyoncé’s iconic masterpiece.
