Though technically a cover song (co-writer BC Jean released it), Beyoncé completely sinks into the soft introspection of the ballad. 1 hit without a hint of malice but an abundance of confidence. "I could have another you in a minute," she sings on this No. "To the left, to the left" became an unlikely mantra as Beyoncé directed an ex to pack up his stuff and get out of her life. After filming the adaptation of Broadway musical "Dreamgirls," Beyoncé said she was packed with pent-up emotions and ideas and immediately churned out this snarly retort to cheating beaus. The siren at the start of the song indicated that a more aggressive Bey was about to emerge, so taking cover was advised. Buzzing guitar and a synth-pop beat melded with a creeping bassline that prompted many a comparison to Michael Jackson’s "Thriller." This is not a bad thing.īarack Obama's summer music, book recommendations: Harry Styles, Bad Bunny, 'Velvet Was the Night' make the cut 6. Originally titled "Beautiful Nightmare," the electro-pop stunner from "I Am … Sasha Fierce" represented a musical shift for Beyoncé. Stuttering backing vocals and militant snare drum power this dancehall-influenced banger that drips with attitude as it celebrates feminine power. One of Beyoncé’s greatest contributions is her continued championing of women through anthems of empowerment that are never subtle – and nor should they be. 'Best Thing I Never Had' (2011)ĭespite the pretty piano bed and swoopy ballad trappings, there's nothing squishy about the way Beyoncé informs "Thank God you blew it / Thank God I dodged a bullet." If you’re looking for a turn-on-your-heel-and sashay-away kiss-off, this is a good place to start. Utilizing soulful horns and a skittering hi-hat, the lead single from "B-Day" further cemented Beyoncé’s status as a burgeoning icon.
"Let’s go get 'em," Beyoncé says to Jay-Z with an audible grin as the pair romp through a funky R&B head-nodder that simmers with the pair’s sexual tension. No 'Best Shot': Pat Benatar explains why she can't sing the words to her classic hit 10. Soaring with cinematic drama, Beyoncé-as-Deena sings with conviction about realizing dreams and finding your way, pulling out the vocal fireworks as the song reaches its apex. The sumptuous ballad that Beyoncé performed in "Dreamgirls" (as her character, Deena Jones) was one of four new songs written for the film version of the musical. The song – and its searing video from "Lemonade" remains one of her most consequential musical creations that also brought us the lyric "I got hot sauce in my bag, swag." 11. "My daddy Alabama, my mother Louisiana," she sings in a slurry vocal as synths bounce like rubber bands underneath her words. What the song lacks in melody or hooks, it more than compensates with Beyoncé’s pointed lyrics that touch on race and politics. When not calling for a reinvention ("And I just quit my job / I'm gonna find a new drive") Beyoncé semi-raps with attitude: "The queens in the front and the doms in the back / Ain't takin' no flicks but the whole clique snapped." Those wondering which direction Beyoncé would twist on her new album received their answer with this giddy single, a sublime mashup of Robin S.’s 1993 club thumper "Show Me Love," Big Freedia’s "Explode" and Beyoncé’s own unfettered vocals. Lyrically, Beyoncé orchestrates a celebration of Black culture ("Motherland drip on me … I can't forget my history is her story"), activism ("Put your fists up in the air, show Black love") and Black pride ("We got rhythm / We got pride / We birth kings / We birth tribes"). Musically, the song released as a surprise on Juneteenth skillfully weaves trap and hip-hop with an electronic base. 'Halo' (2009)Īnchored by the signature pop sounds of co-writer Ryan Tedder, the fourth single from "I Am … Sasha Fierce" tends toward repetition as it clops along, but Beyoncé’s pure voice glides with elegance. Review: Beyoncé's 'Renaissance' unapologetic, raunchy and danceable 15. In honor of the singer/actress/philanthropist/entrepreneur who holds the record for the most Grammy Awards presented to a female singer (28) and continues to influence everything from fashion to dance moves, here are her 15 best songs, ranked.īeyoncé was accused of using an ableist slur.
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