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Post by B-Boy on Apr 9, 2009 17:49:45 GMT -5
The first single from Bey's second solo album B'Day. This was catchy as hell but I never understood the hate for this song. I guess it was an attempt to recreate "Crazy In Love". Later I thought this had nothing on "Upgrade U".
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Post by Glove Slap on Apr 9, 2009 17:54:16 GMT -5
I knew within 15 seconds or so of hearing this song that it wouldn't be anywhere near as successful as CIL, but even I was surprised when it failed to stay on the Hot 100 for 20 weeks.
I didn't like it initially, but it grew on me afterwards. I agree that Upgrade U was much better.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2009 18:01:35 GMT -5
This is underrated. I agree that it probably gets so much hate because it's such a blatant attempt to recreate "Crazy In Love". And I too prefer "Upgrade U".
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Post by busyboy on Apr 9, 2009 18:17:23 GMT -5
This was good. I liked everything on B'Day, except for "Freakum Dress".
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Post by 🅳🅸🆂🅲🅾 on Apr 9, 2009 22:18:17 GMT -5
I thought the original version of this was such a hot mess. The Offer Nissim remix really helped. It used just the right amount of vocal samples. www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1UonTxPK-s |
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Post by Adonis the DemiGod! on Apr 10, 2009 10:52:41 GMT -5
This is terrible. Upgrade U was so much better.
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Post by sdot23 on Apr 10, 2009 11:58:10 GMT -5
This is so awful. I always skip it when listening to her album.
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Post by Dammn Baby on Apr 10, 2009 18:11:36 GMT -5
Something about the production seems so rushed and messy.
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Post by Choco on Jun 5, 2009 23:08:11 GMT -5
I hated it back in the day, but now i like it. It was one of her worst singles, but it's still listeneable.
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Post by Player211 on Jun 6, 2009 13:46:02 GMT -5
I didn't like it initially, but it grew on me afterwards. Same here. |
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Post by Jayden on Jun 6, 2009 17:41:09 GMT -5
I have to say that I was dissapointed back in 06' but now I believe its a great song. Just not 1st single from your sophomore album worthy.
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Post by ₫anny Jerz ♔ on Jun 6, 2009 20:31:13 GMT -5
I always loved this and still do. I don't think it's too bad besides being a copycat of CIL.
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Post by B-Boy on May 20, 2010 1:00:49 GMT -5
I have to bump this before someone tries to create another thread. You know this being the nostalgia forum and all. lol. Discuss.
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Post by NeRD on May 20, 2010 10:14:45 GMT -5
I hated it back in the day, but now i like it. It was one of her worst singles, but it's still listeneable. |
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Post by Me. I Am l!nk!nfan815... on May 20, 2010 14:50:13 GMT -5
This has to be the worst Beyonce song ever. I love everything else.
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2010 16:37:41 GMT -5
Love it. It's the song that actually got me into Beyoncé.
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Post by Sounds from the Other Side on May 20, 2010 18:43:48 GMT -5
I don't get the hate for this song either.
This song is so catchy, funky and energetic. I absolutely love it! It's actually one of my favorite singles of hers.
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Post by Fat Ass Kelly Price on May 23, 2010 17:39:30 GMT -5
It's okay, but the video and vocals were both frantic, which moved me away from the song.
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Post by Sir Benji on May 26, 2010 1:34:19 GMT -5
i actually liked this song's frantic vibe ^ , i think they waited way too long to release the video and to send this to Pop
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2010 15:00:12 GMT -5
Loved this, one of my faves! The frantic vibe and video was awesome! Loved her crazy dancing :)
B'Day was just so full of win!
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Post by Dreams on May 14, 2012 9:42:52 GMT -5
JAM!  I never got the hate for this song. It's incredibly infectious and energetic. The video is epic too. The schizo dancing >>>>>  |
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2012 9:45:56 GMT -5
Loved it then and love it now. Not as good as "Crazy In Love," but still one of my favorite Beyoncé singles.
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Post by #LisaRinna on May 14, 2012 15:06:28 GMT -5
Love it. The production is great and it has a great energy in general. The bassline is pretty cool.
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Post by Agent Yoncé on May 14, 2012 15:33:34 GMT -5
I've been hooked since her epic performance at the BET Awards.
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Post by wavey. on May 14, 2012 16:34:00 GMT -5
One of her best songs.
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2012 21:21:11 GMT -5
I've been hooked since her epic performance at the BET Awards. OMG, yes. When I saw that performance, I couldn't stop rolling on the floor trying to mimic her. LMFAO. |
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Post by Live Your Life on Jul 17, 2015 18:55:22 GMT -5
Love it! The vocals were a little grating at times because she was singing at the very top of her range, but I love the energy of the track. I still can't believe Rodney Jerkins produced this.
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Post by LBTrocks on Jul 17, 2015 23:58:40 GMT -5
I absolutely love this one (one of my favs from her) and I think it's way better than "Upgrade U"
The vocals and the arrangement (in the verse especially) is awesome. Beat and production are totally on point. Gets an A+ from me all around.
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Post by surfy on Jul 19, 2015 14:51:50 GMT -5
I actually love this song!!! I don't even care if they were trying to recreate "Crazy In Love", this song is just hot!!!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2018 23:10:22 GMT -5
I loved her vocals here but yeah it’s one of her more forgettable or songs from around that time.
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