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Beyoncé - 1+1
Artist: Beyoncé
Producer: The Dream & Tricky Stewart
Album: 4
Label: Music World/Columbia
Before you say a word, yes I’m writing about Beyoncé. Yes, Beyoncé Knowles the singer. Ha! I hope you don’t have a problem with a self-proclaimed Hip-Hop head commenting on some R&B, but I actually dig the record. With it’s American Idol debut last night, 1+1 is the follow up single to Run the World (Girls), which is still struggling with airplay and hasn’t quite grown on critics and fans alike, even with the release of a big budget video. Queen B returns with a bit of math in her new single, which may be an ode to husband Shawn Carter (I think you all might know him as Jay-Z) or mathematicians. Either way, the first track on her upcoming 4 release (how many numbers can I fit into this post), with it’s sound reminiscent of Dangerously in Love 2, may be just what her fan base is looking for. Truth be told, I also don’t know much about algebra, but 1+1 is basic math, so it’s easy for me to understand love (and the lyrics to this song), considering I am smarter than a fifth grader. Starting with it’s soft strings, and the opening line “If I ain’t got nothing…” from a entertainer who has it all, Beyoncé definitely flexes her vocals on this smooth ballad. Perhaps the most interesting thing about Beyonce’s upcoming 4, scheduled to drop June 24, is it’s lone feature with Andre 3000. I’d assume a lot of folks are looking forward to that cut. In the meantime, enjoy 1+1.
This song first appeared on the
R&B / Pop Chart
on May 30, 2011
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I'm a fan...
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| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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She has a stranglehold on the game for a reason.
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I love this song
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| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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Honestly, I think the last Beyonce song I listened to before this was Single Ladies. But after listening to this I should really start listening to some R&B again. She does a great job on this track!
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| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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This is pretty damn good...
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| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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Wow...Just WOW! Beyonce finally created something to cleanse our ears after that "Girls" mess. This song exudes love and passion infused with Prince and John Mayer-style guitar riffs. I'm not sure about it being a mainstream single, but I know R&B radio will eat this up if its time length is edited a bit shorter.
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| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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Ok B, you have me listening again. You cant run the world by yourself...lol.
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| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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Decent, but I still havent heard a classic from this album yet.
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| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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maybe its me but this reminds me of something that was left off of cadillac records soundtrack. with that being said beyonce has always impressed me with her strong vocals (well since she went solo) i like this one definately better than these girl power songs.
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| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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I don't hate it, but I don't think it's all that amazing. It's just better than that Girls rule the world garbage, but that's not hard to do. Sounds like 1 of Prince's throwaways...
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| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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Whether you dig 'Run the World' or this one, you cannot deny that no one in mainstream popular music does it like B. She's miles ahead of the rest (Rihanna, Britney, Katy etc etc) - p.s. Banger
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| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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like nails on a chalkboard, especially when she pushes out the you. can we get some people that can actually sing pls, music today is horrible
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| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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If only Jay-Z hadn't met her first... She has always been my number one celebrity crush.
Beyonce definitely bounced back after "Run The World", which was disappointing. I am really impressed with this track. She has so much strength and passion in her voice. She is such a special artist with so much talent. |
| Posted on May 27, 2011 |
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not a big fan of this song what so ever it felt pretty plain feels more of a song a better vocalist would do i think beyonce should stay with her club hit's and leave this kind hits to the better singers out there
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| Posted on May 28, 2011 |
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| Posted on May 28, 2011 |
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The Dream definitely helped write this song. "1 + 1 = 2" sounds like one of those complicated lines he'd come up with.
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| Posted on May 28, 2011 |
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She almost creates classic. But this song isn't lived in. The emotion isn't there. And she substitutes grit with yelling. If Chrisette or someone who sings, or knows how to sing, from pain and real places, this track would be earth-shattering.
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| Posted on May 29, 2011 |
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@ MackMan, nice call on the Prince arrangement.
A good display of power vocals right here. |
| Posted on May 30, 2011 |
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love this love beyonce
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| Posted on May 31, 2011 |
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Anyone who says that this woman can't sing has absoulutely no knowledge of music. Did she just release a pretty bad song called "Run the World"? Yes. But this is galaxies away from that. This is the kind of song that has made her who she is today. Amazing song. Like many above, i'm a fan.
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| Posted on May 31, 2011 |
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This is the one, the Beyonce we know and love.
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| Posted on Jun 01, 2011 |
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Wtf is up with Beyonce now? I'm just not feeling any of her new songs. 1+1 and Girls who run the world
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| Posted on Jun 01, 2011 |
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not that special... if it wasnt sang by beyonce i wouldn't bother finish listening to the whole song
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| Posted on Jun 02, 2011 |
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So many haters for Beyonce this year! Queen Bee is back and she is going big! 1+1 now one of my favorites. Love ya Beyonce!
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| Posted on Jun 03, 2011 |
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I think Beyonce was inspired by what R. Kelly's been doing recently. This song has some serious classic potential. Production is solid, and the performance is amazing. The only reason I'm giving this 4 stars is because it doesn't really fit my personal tastes.
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| Posted on Jun 04, 2011 |
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this is exrordinarly beautiful. i absolutly my favorite form her so far. her vocals are fantastic.
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jun 08, 2011 |
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Not something I usually hear at the DJBooth, so I had to adjust my ears for this one. Thankfully, I am a big r&b fan and my ears adjust quickly to the sound. In that case, this is an absolute burner! So so so much better than the first single.
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| Posted on Jun 09, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jun 14, 2011 |
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I've always enjoyed her love songs. I can hear her voice maturing and getting stronger too. This song is HOTTT!!!
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| Posted on Jun 30, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jul 22, 2011 |
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| Posted on Sep 02, 2011 |
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lol i like this song
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| Posted on Oct 20, 2011 |
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Love Dis Song!!
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2011 |
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