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Beyoncé Singles Discography
American singer Beyoncé has released 61 singles as lead artist, 17 singles as a featured artist, 13 promotional singles, and six charity singles. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), Beyoncé has sold 161.5 million singles as a lead artist in the United States, and is the most RIAA-certified female artist in history. To date, she has sold over 200 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Beyoncé's career began as one of the main vocalist of Destiny's Child. She released her first solo album, ''Dangerously in Love'' (2003), during the hiatus of Destiny's Child. It produced the singles "Crazy in Love", " Baby Boy", " Me, Myself and I", " Naughty Girl" and "The Closer I Get to You". With "Crazy in Love" and ''Dangerously in Love'', Beyoncé became the first female artist—and the fifth artist ever—to top both the singles and albums charts simultaneously in the United States and the United Kingdom. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beyoncé
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter ( ; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. With a career spanning over three decades, she has established herself as one of the most Cultural impact of Beyoncé, culturally significant figures of the 21st century through her vocal ability, musical versatility, and List of Beyoncé live performances, live performances. Credited with revolutionizing the sound of popular music, Beyoncé is often deemed one of the most influential artists of all time.Sources for Beyoncé being one of the most influential artists of all time: * * * * * * * * Beyoncé rose to fame in 1997 as a member of Destiny's Child, one of the List of best-selling girl groups, best-selling girl groups of all time. Her debut solo album, ''Dangerously in Love'' (2003), became one of the List of best-selling albums of the 21st century, best-selling albums of the 21st century, producing the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Check On It
"Check on It" is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé. It was written by her, Swizz Beatz, Sean Garrett, Angela Beyincé and Slim Thug, and produced by Swizz Beatz. Serving as the main theme of the 2006 film ''The Pink Panther'', in which Beyoncé co-starred as Xania, it was supposed to be featured on the film's soundtrack. As it was ultimately not included on the soundtrack, the version with additional vocals from Slim Thug was placed on the 2005 Destiny's Child's greatest hits album '' #1's''. Columbia Records released a remix version of "Check on It" featuring both Slim Thug and Bun B as the second single from ''#1's'' on October 11, 2005. "Check on It" is an R&B and hip hop song, which is instrumentally complete with a heavy bassline, strings, and wind instrument. The song consists of two verse-raps by Slim Thug. "Check on It" was mostly well received by music critics, who complimented the arrangement and the vocal deliveries. "Check on It" was not originally int ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sweet Dreams (Beyoncé Song)
"Sweet Dreams" is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé from her third studio album '' I Am... Sasha Fierce'' (2008). Originally titled "Beautiful Nightmare", it leaked online in March 2008. The song was written and produced by Beyoncé, James Scheffer, Wayne Wilkins, and Rico Love. Columbia Records released "Sweet Dreams" as the album's sixth single, to mainstream radio and rhythmic contemporary radio playlists in the United States on June 2, 2009, and elsewhere on July 13. It is an electropop song whose instrumentation includes synthesizers, a keyboard, and snare drums. Beyoncé employs slinky vocals to sing the lyrics, which describe a romantic relationship that the female protagonist believes could be a dream. Music critics praised the beats, synthpop sound and Beyoncé's vocals in "Sweet Dreams". Some critics noted that the sliding bassline gave the song a dark quality and resembles the one used in some of Michael Jackson's songs on '' Thriller'' (1982) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Halo (Beyoncé Song)
"Halo" is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé for her third studio album, ''I Am... Sasha Fierce'' (2008). Included on the ''I Am...'' disc, it was intended to give a glimpse of Beyoncé's life, stripped of her make-up and celebrity trappings. Columbia Records released the song, the album's fourth single, to mainstream radio in the United States on January 20, 2009, and to international markets from February 20. Inspired by Ray LaMontagne's 2004 song "Shelter", "Halo" was written by Ryan Tedder and E. Kidd Bogart, Evan Bogart, with the former producing it alongside Beyoncé, who handled the vocal production. It was originally conceived by Tedder and Bogart specifically for Beyoncé, although there was media speculation that it had been intended for Leona Lewis. "Halo" is a Pop music, pop and Contemporary R&B, R&B power ballad, the lyrics of which describe a sublime love. It features drum, piano, keyboard, string, synthesizer, and percussion instrumentation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
"Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" is a song by American singer Beyoncé from her third studio album, '' I Am... Sasha Fierce'' (2008). Columbia Records released "Single Ladies" as a single on October 8, 2008, as a double A-side alongside " If I Were a Boy", showcasing the contrast between Beyoncé and her aggressive onstage alter ego Sasha Fierce. It explores men's unwillingness to propose or commit. In the song, the female protagonist is in a club to celebrate her single status. "Single Ladies" won three Grammy Awards in 2009, including Song of the Year, among other accolades. Several news media sources named it as one of the best songs of 2008, while some considered it one of the best songs of the decade. ''Rolling Stone'' ranked it at number 228 on their list of the 500 greatest songs of all time in 2021. It topped the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart for four non-consecutive weeks and received a 11× platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Am
I Am or I'm may refer to: Language and literature * "I Am that I Am", a common English translation of the response God used in the Hebrew Bible when Moses asked for His name ** I am (biblical term), a Christian term used in the Bible * "I Am" (poem), an 1848 poem by John Clare * '' I Am: Eucharistic Meditations on the Gospel'', a 1912 book by Cabrera de Armida112 Film and television * ''I Am'', a 2005 Polish film directed by Dorota Kędzierzawska * ', a 2009 Russian film with Oksana Akinshina * ''I Am'' (2010 American documentary film), a film by Tom Shadyac * ''I Am'' (2010 American drama film), a Christian-themed film by John Ward * ''I Am'' (2010 Indian film), an anthology film by Onir * ''I Am'', a 2011 Indian documentary film by Sonali Gulati * ''I Am'' (2012 film), a documentary film about 32 SM Town K-pop artists * ''I Am'' (film series), a series of celebrity documentary films * '' I Am...'' a 2019-2021 Channel 4 anthology television series * "I Am." (''Lovecra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ring The Alarm
"Ring the Alarm" is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé for her second studio album, '' B'Day'' (2006). It was written by Beyoncé, Kasseem "Swizz Beatz" Dean, and Sean Garrett. Columbia Records released "Ring the Alarm" as the second single from ''B'Day'' in the United States on October 17, 2006, while "Irreplaceable" (2006) was serviced as the album's second international and third US single. The song's development was motivated by Beyoncé's role in the Broadway musical adaptation ''Dreamgirls'' (2006). The cover art of "Ring the Alarm" proved controversial because Beyoncé used alligators during the photography session. PETA declared that Beyoncé's posing with a baby alligator was arguably abusive to an animal. "Ring the Alarm" is an R&B song. Its introduction features a blaring siren, which sets an aggressive tone. The song's lyrics involve a woman who feels threatened, and is unwilling to allow another woman to profit from the protagonist's efforts to improve her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beautiful Liar
"Beautiful Liar" is a song by American singer Beyoncé and Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira. It was written by Beyoncé, Amanda Ghost, Ian Dench, and Stargate members Mikkel S. Eriksen and Tor Erik Hermansen, and produced by Stargate and Beyoncé for the deluxe edition of Beyoncé's second solo studio album, '' B'Day'' (2006). The mixing of the song was done by Gustavo Celis. "Beautiful Liar" was released on February 12, 2007, through Columbia Records and Music World Entertainment as the only single from the deluxe edition of the album. A Spanglish mixed version of the song was produced and titled "Bello Embustero". "Beautiful Liar" is a mid-tempo song; musically, it is a melding of Shakira's Latin and Arabic styles with Beyoncé's contemporary hip hop and R&B styles. Its theme is female empowerment; two female protagonists sing about being charmed by the same man, but instead of fighting over him, both ladies agree that he is not worth their time. The song was well receive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irreplaceable
"Irreplaceable" is a song by American singer Beyoncé for her second studio album, ''B'Day'' (2006). The song was written by Ne-Yo, Shaffer "Ne-Yo" Smith, Tor Erik Hermansen, Mikkel S. Eriksen, Espionage (production team), Espen Lind, Amund Bjørklund, and Beyoncé; and produced by Stargate (record producers), Stargate and Beyoncé. "Irreplaceable" was originally a country music, country record; it was re-arranged as a mid-tempo ballad with Pop music, pop and Rhythm and blues, R&B influences by modifying the vocal arrangements and instrumentation. During the production and recording sessions, Beyoncé and Ne-Yo wanted to create a record which people of either gender could relate to. The song's lyrics are about the breakdown of a relationship with an unfaithful man and the song contains a message about Women's rights, female empowerment. Following the moderate chart performances of "Déjà Vu (Beyoncé song), Déjà Vu" and "Ring the Alarm", "Irreplaceable" was released internati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Déjà Vu (Beyoncé Song)
"Déjà Vu" is a song by American singer Beyoncé featuring American rapper Jay-Z. It was produced by Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, 808-Ray, Jon Jon Traxx, and Beyoncé for her second solo album, '' B'Day'' (2006). "Déjà Vu" is an R&B song, which incorporates elements of 1970s funk and soul music. Its music is largely based on live instrumentation, including bass guitar, hi-hat and horns, except the Roland TR-808 drum machine, which is a non-live instrument. The song's title and lyrics refer to a woman being constantly reminded of a past lover. "Déjà Vu" was released as the album's lead single to US radio stations on June 24, 2006. The song received generally mixed critical reviews. Many critics noted the similarities of "Déjà Vu" with Beyoncé's own 2003 song " Crazy in Love". Critics commended the assertiveness and the sensuality with which Beyoncé sings the lyrics and compared her vocal delivery to that of Tina Turner in the late 1980s. "Déjà Vu" and its Freemasons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
B'Day
''B'Day'' is the second studio album by American singer and songwriter Beyoncé. It was released on August 31, 2006, by Columbia Records, Music World Entertainment and Sony Urban Music. Originally set to be released in 2004, ''B'Day'' was planned as a follow-up to Beyoncé's solo debut ''Dangerously in Love'' (2003). However, it was delayed to accommodate the recording of Destiny's Child's final studio album ''Destiny Fulfilled'' (2004) and Beyoncé's starring role in the film ''Dreamgirls'' (2006). While on vacation after filming ''Dreamgirls'', Beyoncé began contacting various producers and rented Sony Music Studios, completing the album within two weeks during April 2006. Most of the lyrical content of the album was inspired by Beyoncé's role in the film, with its musical style ranging from 1970s–1980s funk influences and balladry to urban contemporary elements such as hip hop, pop, and R&B. Live instrumentation was employed in recording most of the tracks as part of Bey ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
