We wondered last week whether Beyonce’s newest album, “4,” had been leaked because it was looking like a flop. And today there’s an article in the NY Post today speaking to just that problem:

Columbia Records executives fear Beyoncé’s new album, “4,” could be a dud after she refused to return to the studio to re-record new tracks, sources say. “They’re very nervous about Beyoncé’s new record,” an industry insider told us. “It doesn’t have the hit songs that her fans are used to. They asked her to make changes, but she said no.”

Bracing for the worst, Columbia suits are strategizing in case of slower sales and have had “quiet discussions” about the reunion of Destiny’s Child. “Beyoncé’s career has stalled a bit,” a source told us. “Columbia seems to think they can get some mileage out of a comeback record with all of the girls.” Another source tells us Destiny’s Child could start recording together as early as October, with a suggested album title “Family Reunion.”

Every legendary artist stumbles. It’s hard to imagine Beyonce putting her tail between her legs and reuniting with Destiny’s Child even if “4″ should fail spectacularly. My guess is that she brushes that dirt off her shoulders and keeps it moving and recovers with her next effort.

Image above is part of a series of photographs her label is releasing in the lead up to the launch of “4″ on June 28th.

Beyonce is looking good on the cover of Dazed & Confused magazine.

That out of the away, I’m wondering…was Beyonce’s album, 4, leaked accidentally-on-purpose because it’s looking like a tanker?? (”Girls” was just okay and “Best Thing I Never Had” is almost unlistenable, and I say that as a fan of her and her music.)  From what I read sales of “Girls” disappointed so maybe you leak and then blame subsequent poor sales on that rather than poor content? Is that how stuff is done in the music industry? It’s one of the shadiest businesses on the planet so I wouldn’t be surprised.