Beyoncé’s new album, “Renaissance,” which arrives on Friday, is the most talked-about release of the year. But you wouldn’t know it by looking at her lead single.⁠ ⁠ That song, “Break My Soul,” was released amid a torrent of social-media attention, but just a few weeks later, it has largely fallen flat. ⁠ ⁠ The clubby dance-pop track on Wednesday was No. 47 on Spotify’s daily U.S. top 50 chart. Last week, it was the 34th most-streamed song in the U.S. across streaming services, according to data tracker Luminate. While the song is No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, thanks to U.S. radio play, it’s lagging behind hits by Lizzo, Harry Styles and Kate Bush. That’s an unexpected outcome for one of the most celebrated music stars of the 21st century. ⁠ ⁠ Beyoncé isn’t the only superstar who’s struggling to make a hit with staying power. The past year has seen superstars release new music to weaker-than-expected sales or reviews.⁠ ⁠ Fans’ weak response to new music is fueling concerns in the music business. Some of the biggest stars of the 2010s could simply be losing their creative momentum, critics say, replaced by relative newcomers like Olivia Rodrigo, Lil Nas X, Morgan Wallen and Bad Bunny, who has the No. 1 album in America. Read more about it at the link in bio. (🖊️: Neil Shah, 📷️: Kyle Grillot/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images)