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Beyoncé - Best Thing I Never Had
Artist: Beyoncé
Producer: Symbolyc One
Album: 4
Label: Music World/Columbia
As excellent as supposed “second single” 1 + 1 was, the fact that Beyoncé neglected to say “no backsies” at any point in the record should have tipped us off to the fact that the selection was not yet set in stone. Today, on the other hand, we’re proud to present the official, bona fide, authentic genuine article (knock on wood). The Babyface-penned Best Thing I Never Had is a lush, sweeping ballad of a traditional stripe—or an anti-ballad, as the case may be. Unlike the lovestruck 1 + 1, this joint finds the Destiny’s Child alum expressing her joy at not falling for a fella who she now knows would have been terrible for her. Over Symbolyc One‘s glittering, piano-led instrumental, the singer lets the man in question know that, though she once was head-over-heels for him, now that she’s seen his true colors, he doesn’t have a chance in hell of winning her back. As usual, Knowles delivers her kiss-offs in style, even managing to make “Sucks to be you” sound soulful. Time for the big question: was the last-minute single switch a good decision? Debate away – and, if you haven’t already,mark your calendar for the June 28, release of 4, Beyoncé‘s senior solo set.
This song first appeared on the
R&B / Pop Chart
on June 6, 2011
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 9283 |
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Another amazing song by Beyonce
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| Posted on Jun 02, 2011 |
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This is the Beyoncé like to hear. I enjoyed the other singles but this is that signature Beyoncé song
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| Posted on Jun 02, 2011 |
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first 1+1 now this, i'm ready for this album
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| Posted on Jun 02, 2011 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1337 |
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Reminds me of that Vanessa Carlton song (Its the piano). This is the best thing from this era so far,
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| Posted on Jun 02, 2011 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 736 |
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dam. queen b is back. niceee
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| Posted on Jun 02, 2011 |
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Tastemaker Total Ratings: 477 |
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Definitely another raw track. Queen B is definitely back!
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| Posted on Jun 02, 2011 |
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I smell another hit record for B...
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1227 |
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Typical Beyoncé, but I wouldn't say it was amazing, more consistent.
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| Posted on Jun 02, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jun 02, 2011 |
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I'm not knockin the lady's voice, but this new age R&B, woman power and strength garbage is just not my cup of tea. But of course, the ladies will eat this sh*t up...
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| Posted on Jun 02, 2011 |
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not bad, just.. not bad
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| Posted on Jun 02, 2011 |
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amazing:) as usuall
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| Posted on Jun 02, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 698 |
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Another solid track from B. At this point, I'd expect nothing less from her.
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| Posted on Jun 02, 2011 |
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she killed it i love this song the emotions in it are dynamtic ready for more
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| Posted on Jun 03, 2011 |
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its been a long time hearing Beyonce again. i really like this song. words cannot describe how beautiful this song is. giving it a 5
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| Posted on Jun 03, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jun 03, 2011 |
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Honestly "Who Run The World" was total trash... This is a far greater effort, solid as they come. A worthy chart-topper IMO
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| Posted on Jun 04, 2011 |
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Not gonna lie, I don't really like the sound of Beyonce going pop. Her performance is excellent, but the production just turns me off to this track.
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| Posted on Jun 04, 2011 |
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beautifull comeback, not too loud, not too suddle. banger :)
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2011 |
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love b
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1069 |
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I cant see why this wont be a hit. All single ladies and their supportive friends are gonna eat this up like the chocolate ice cream and twinkies they shared all their heart break with....
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| Posted on Jun 07, 2011 |
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Obviously going to be one of the major tracks of the year, this is what B is good at, she should stick to tracks like this, shes a special artist making special tracks.
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| Posted on Jun 08, 2011 |
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more pop than R&B. sure it's a decent song but don't really fits beyonce's style or image that she casts.
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| Posted on Jun 09, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 100 |
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killin em.!
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| Posted on Jun 10, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jun 19, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 487 |
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I love the content and B brings it, as usual.
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| Posted on Jun 30, 2011 |
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luv this song
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| Posted on Jul 07, 2011 |
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loven the song i feel u on this song beyonce
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| Posted on Sep 07, 2011 |
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omg i love this sung i listen to it every day
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