Beyonce surprises fans by releasing new album on iTunes

Beyonce has released a surprise new album on iTunes.

The 32-year-old American singer has released 14 tracks and 18 videos in the self-titled album which is her fifth solo release, Stuff.co.nz reported.

According to sources, her husband and rapper Jay-Z and their 23-month-old daughter Blue Ivy both appear on the songs and videos, which came as a surprise even to her Australian record label, Sony music.