The ‘B’Day’ singer Beyonce celebrates her birthday today (4 September, 2015). As the diva turns 34, it definitely calls for celebration. The singer has treated her fans with pictures of her new hair-do on her website, which sees her supporting bangs. And though she turns a year older, some of her musical work will always stay young.
Radioandmusic.com brings to you some of Beyonce’s best tracks ever:
Single Ladies: Single Ladies was a dance-pop and R&B song from Beyonce’s third album, ‘I Am… Sasha Fierce’ (2008). ‘Single Ladies’ was released as a single on 13 October, 2008. The track showcased the contrast between Beyoncé and her aggressive onstage alter ego Sasha Fierce.
If I Were A Boy: ‘If I Were A Boy’ is yet another popular single from the musician’s album, ‘I Am… Sasha Fierce’ (2008). It was released by Columbia Records on 12 October, 2008. Just like ‘Single Ladies,’ this one too showcased the contrast between the singer’s personality and her aggressive alter ego, Sasha Fierce. The Spanish version of the song was also released in Mexico and Spain as ‘Si Yo Fuera Un Chico.’
Beautiful Liar: This is a song by Beyonce and Shakira from the former’s second solo album, ‘B’Day’ (2006). The single was released on 14 March, 2007. The song also has Spanish and English mixed version ‘Bello Embustero’. ‘Beautiful Liar’ is a mid-tempo song. Musically, it is a melding of Shakira’ sLatin and Middle Eastern styles with Beyonce’s contemporary hip hop and R&B styles.
Cater 2 U: ‘Cater 2 U’ is a single from ‘Destiny’s Child.’ The album was titled ‘Destiny Fulfilled’ (2004) and released on 14 June, 2005. ‘Cater 2 U’ is an R&B ballad and talks about a woman’s desire to cater to the love of her life.
No Angel: This is a song from Beyonce’s fifth album ‘Beyonce’ (2013). The song has elements of R&B, hip hop and trap music in its beat. In the album the protagonist declares that neither she, nor her lover is perfect.
Deja Vu: ‘Deja Vu’ is a song from the artist’s second solo album, ‘B’Day’ (2006). The song also has vocals by rapper and Beyonce’s husband Jay-Z. It is an R&B song, which incorporates elements of 1970’s funk and soul music.
Crazy In Love: ‘Crazy in Love’ too features Beyoncé’s husband Jay-Z. This single is a part of Beyonce’s debut solo album, ‘Dangerously in Love’ (2003). It is an R&B and pop love song, which incorporates elements of 1970s style funk and hip hop.
Irreplaceable: This is yet another famous track from the singer’s second album, ‘B’Day’ (2006). Interestingly, ‘Irreplaceable’ was originally a country record. It was re-arranged as a mid-tempo ballad with pop and R&B influences by modifying the vocal arrangements and instrumentation from the single.
Halo: This single is from ‘I Am… Sasha Fierce’ (2008). The song was intended to give a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Beyonce’s life. Thus, she is seen sans make-up and celebrity trappings in the single.
Ring The Alarm: ‘Ring The Alarm’ is R&B song with punk rock influences, it features in Beyonce’s second album, ‘B’Day’ (2006). It was released on 17 October, 2006. The song was inspired from Knowles’ role in the Broadway musical adaptation ‘Dreamgirls’ (2006).
