The Idea of Beautiful is the debut studio album by American rapper Rapsody.

It was released on August 28, 2012, by independent record label It's a Wonderful World Music Group.

The album was released after the critical acclaim of her mixtapes such as Return of the B-Girl (2010), Thank H.E.R.

The album includes the production by the members of The Soul Council (9th Wonder, Khrysis, E. Jones, AMP, Eric G. and Ka$h).

The album features guest appearances from Big Rube, Raheem DeVaughn, Ab-Soul, Mac Miller, The Cool Kids, Buckshot, Childish Gambino, GQ, Big Remo, Heather Victoria, Rocki Evans, BJ the Chicago Kid, and Nomsa Mazwai.