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Beyoncé's Top 50 Songs, Ranked in Order - Cosmopolitan

Posted: 04 Sep 2019 02:40 PM PDT

While it's extremely upsetting today isn't an international holiday, Beyoncé's 38th birthday is still cause to celebrate and crack open some sort-of-vegan refreshment (water?) in her honor. And while you pour one out for her—and Tina, for bringing her into this world—here's a definitive ranking of her top 50 songs to mull over.

But before we begin! Let's get one thing straight: Beyoncé has no bad songs. She's never heard of one, never experienced one, and certainly never recorded one. But some songs are obviously better than others, so this very necessary ranking of her top songs is in order of good to great to outstanding. And no, there will be no mention of that Ed Sheeran song for obvious reasons that have nothing to do with her. Shall we?

50. "Signs," Dangerously in Love

This was the first introduction to astrology for a lot of people, and as Cosmo's astro section shows, it's only gotten more nuanced from here. But even if Beyoncé probs could've benefitted from more detailed astro guides, it's still fun to hear your sign come around each time the chorus plays.

49. "Freakum Dress," B'Day

Because "put your going out dress on" isn't as catchy, amirite?

48. "Yes," Dangerously in Love

I love a Beyoncé ballad that schools a man in a little common sense.

47. "Check On It," B'Day

This is a solid and catchy song that you'd dance to at parties, but it's also somewhat forgettable among all Beyoncé's other hits, despite making it to the number one spot on the Hot 100 charts. All in all, it's a really, really good song featured on a soundtrack, and The Pink Panther was lucky to have Beyoncé mentioned in the same breath.

46. "Work It Out," Austin Powers- Goldmember O.S.T

The only two good things Austin Powers has done for this world: It brought us this song and gave curly girls some major hairspo. (Okay that Britney Spears cameo was great too, but we're talking about Bey here!)

45. "Brown Skin Girl," The Lion King: The Gift

A song from Bey and the heir to the Knowles-Carter throne for brown skin girls all across the world. We must bow down.

44. "Dangerously in Love 2," Dangerously in Love

Even without Kelly and Michelle's harmonies from the original "Dangerously in Love" on the Survivor album, Beyoncé's range is still on full display. I mean, the last minute of the song speaks for itself. Unfortunately, trying to hit these notes is dangerous for your vocal cords if you're not a trained musician.

43. "Get Me Bodied (Extended Mix)," B'Day

Who doesn't love a song that gives you every single dance move needed to keep up on the dance floor? It's the Electric Slide of this generation.

42. "Beautiful Ones," Live Prince Cover

Yes, this is a Prince cover, but she owned it and truly made it hers, as any American Idol judge worth their salt would say. Beyoncé's been performing this live for years, but she infuses it with more soul each and every time she takes the stage.

41. "Spirit," The Lion King: The Gift

Perhaps the best test of a musician is making a movie soundtrack—especially a classic Disney one—sound inventive and like something you'd actually listen to on the radio. With hits on the Lion King, Austin Powers, Dreamgirls, Fighting Temptations, and Pink Panther soundtracks, Beyoncé passes with flying colors.

40. "Naughty Girl," Dangerously in Love

Wow, anybody else sing this song at a ripe old 10 years of age much to the dismay of any adults around you?

39. "If I Were a Boy," I Am...Sasha Fierce

Okay, nobody is saying Beyoncé copied Ciara's "Like a Boy" song, because they have completely different vibes, but this song suffers from same issue those Friends With Benefits and No Strings Attached movies had. Too similar for comfort! Great song otherwise, though! The emotions, I felt 'em.

38. "Sweet Dreams," I Am...Sasha Fierce

An upbeat bop that makes you want to scream-sing the chorus obviously deserves solid placement on this list. And the fact that she recorded this song in 15 minutes is nothing to sneeze at! Most of us can't even roll out of bed in less than 15 minutes!

37. "Until the End of Time," Future Sex/Love Sounds

Not to be confused with her "End of Time" anthem, Beyoncé graced a Justin Timberlake track back in 2007 and her vocals 100 percent overshadowed his. Sorry, JT, this is Beyoncé's song now. If you have a flare for dramatics, play this song while you stare out the window on a rainy day. You'll thank me later.

36. "Ring the Alarm," B'Day

This song is such a banger that it made Bey tumble down a set of stairs after she whipped her hair a little too much during a live performance. Naturally, she recovered like a pro, though.

35. "Mood 4 Eva," The Lion King: The Gift

While I'm pissed I've been shamed into never staying at the Ramada Inn again, I'm a better person for it. Thank you, Bey.

34. "Freedom," Lemonade

Coming out in the height of the presidential election, this song seemed to bottle up so much of the strife, anger, fear, and general uneasiness in society and flip it upside down and turn it into a battle cry.

33. "XO," Beyoncé

This YouTube comment put it best: "Man wtf is this feeling? My eyes are tearing up but I'm not sad."

32. "Ego," I Am...Sasha Fierce

Beyoncé tells no lies. She can do whatever TF she wants—including rocking those controversial one-inch bangs—because she can back it up and has the ego to boot. This is a prime song to play during the pregame to get you ready to own the night.

31. "Baby Boy," Dangerously in Love

This dance break was the dance break to end all dance breaks. There will never be another like it, and that's the truth with a capital T.

30. "Best Thing I Never Had," 4

A breakup anthem that will smack you upside the head and remind you you're the best thing that loser ev👏 er👏 had.

29. "Hold Up," Lemonade

Honestly the most laidback melody for someone who has been pushed to the edge. If Gone Girl were a song, this would be it. She kept it chill and fun, yet here goes this man cheating on Beyoncé of all people! SMH.

28. "All Night," Lemonade

Understandably, this song tends to get buried beneath the Lemonade heavy hitters like "6 Inch," "Don't Hurt Yourself," and "Sorry," but it's the best possible ending to an album that took listeners through the hurt she endured from Jay-Z's infidelity and how they worked through it. Not to be cheesy, but it's the perfect love song for an occasionally imperfect relationship.

27. "Dance For You," 4

Years before Beyoncé was banishing dudes with a simple "boy, bye," she was singing "loving you is really all that's on my mind" and talking about how she can't thank her S.O. enough. Also, for someone who is so private about her life, hearing her sing about giving someone a lap dance is truly something to ponder, like, for life.

26. "Part II (On the Run)," Magna Carta Holy Grail

A much-needed follow up to her and Jay-Z's "Bonnie & Clyde," "Part II" squashed all that relationship drama surrounding their first On the Run tour. When people say Bey has a body of work, this is what they mean!

25. "Sorry," Lemonade

Better! Call! Becky! With! The! Good! Hair! 'Nuff said.

24. "Feeling Myself," The PinkPrint

A body-positive, sex-positive, Beyoncé-Nicki-Minaj-positive bop!

23. "Irreplaceable," B'Day

This is a good know-your-worth song but I'll never be able to forgive radio DJs for overplaying it in 2006. Sorry, but sometimes external forces can taint a song, and that's unfortunately what happened in this case.

22. "Run the World (Girls)," 4

I mean, what other song makes you lose all control of your shoulders?

21. "Upgrade U," B'Day

Remember when Beyoncé used to do TV commercials and promote DIRECTV with this here song? Thankfully, she's not doing that anymore or we'd all be broke from buying whatever she endorses.

20. "Listen (From Dreamgirls)," B'Day

An original song written by Bey for an Oscar and Grammy-winning movie. The way the lyrics change from "I followed the voice you gave to me" to "I followed the voice you think (!) you gave to me." Whew! The power that that has.

19. "7/11," Beyoncé

This song can only be described as utter nonsense and proves Bey can be completely ridiculous in the best way possible. It's pure fun! There's seriously no need to question this song or write any think pieces about it. Unlike Shrek and onions, there are no layers to this one, and that's the beauty of it. Just spin around with your hands up and be happy, dammit!

18. "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)," I Am...Sasha Fierce

Can you even call yourself a member of the Beyhive if you didn't spend your whole adolescence perfecting the choreography from this music video? Seriously, the video alone made Kanye West risk his entire career by interrupting Taylor Swift's VMAs speech!

17. "Daddy Lessons," Lemonade

Beyoncé (and, yes, other artists before her) walked and dealt with all that backlash after the Country Music Awards so that future black musicians with an affinity for country music can run. Now, if only we could get her on an "Old Town Road" remix.

16. "Déjà-vu," B'Day

Not many artists get compared to the great Tina Turner, but Beyoncé's vocals and dance moves in the music video were right up there with the "Proud Mary" singer. This song—along with "Ring the Alarm"— helped Bey win the Best Contemporary R&B album at the Grammys in 2006.

15. "Love on Top," 4

This song immediately slid into the cookout playlist hall of fame and all holiday weekends are better for it.

14. "I Care," 4

A song to play whenever someone tells you "so what?" after you praise Beyoncé for posting an Instagram with an actual caption. But seriously, the harmonies in this are Grammy-worthy, if only the Recording Academy would wake TF up!

13. "Halo," I Am...Sasha Fierce

Beyoncé always uses this in her encore, so I can't wholeheartedly approve of a song that symbolizes the end of a Beyoncé concert. I simply cannot! No matter how much her stunning vocals make me want to cry!

12. "***Flawless," Beyoncé

Let's pour one out for Beyoncé, who inspired us all to send Snapchats to our friends first thing in the morning and with our hair and teeth unbrushed and pimple cream on. Flawless, amirite!?

11. "Drunk in Love," Homecoming: The Live Album

The live Coachella version added the Swag Surf to the end and provided a whole other level to the song that the world never knew it needed. Beyoncé anticipates and fulfills our every need before we even know about them ourselves.

10. "Diva," I Am...Sasha Fierce

Once I get the confidence level of Beyoncé, it's over for you guys.

9. "Countdown," 4

This song is like "The Twelve Days of Christmas" but with way more thought put into the lyrics.

8. "Apeshit," Everything is Love

Yes, technically this is from The Carters, but she did THAT. Petition to put Bey on all those "Top 50 Rap Artists of All Time" lists floating around out there.

7. "Crazy in Love," Dangerously in Love

The song that kicked off her solo career. There has never been a better debut song in history. Period!

6. "Blow," Beyoncé

Roller disco music is such an underserved genre these days, and all I can say is we need more songs like "Blow."

5. "Me, Myself, and I," Dangerously in Love

The only gripe anyone could have with this song is that it has no mention of Solange, who threw down in an elevator 11 years later and always has Beyoncé's back. Regardless, the song is a forever mood.

4. "Partition," Beyoncé

"Partition" picked up where "Dance for You" left off, and this one is way more...detailed. I never imagined the day when we'd all know Jay-Z likes to call her "Peaches" and once "Monica Lewinsky'd" on Bey's House of Deréon couture. And the way that she seamlessly transitions from rapping on the "Yoncé" intro to something way more sensual to inserting a little lesson in feminism and sexual freedom (in FRENCH!) is no easy feat.

3. "1+1," 4

Beyoncé is here to school us in love and arithmetic, and even though I hated math class, I'm not even mad about that last bit. If there's one thing Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter knows how to do, it's sang, and that's exactly what she did in this stripped-down serenade that never feels dated.

2. "Party," 4

Still not convinced that fun even existed before this song and video dropped. The only thing that can compete with"Party" is the way Beyoncé's marching band and majorette brought it to life at Coachella, and of course, "Formation."

1."Formation,"Lemonade

If there was ever any doubt about who Beyoncé makes music for, she answers that in a matter of three minutes. Sometimes songs and videos that have such a pointed message— like "Formation" does—tend to feel like homework when you listen to and watch them, but this one is an empowering anthem that conveys her pride in being a black woman and her pride in her community. You'll want to add to every single playlist.

Shannon Barbour News Writer Shannon is a news writer at Cosmopolitan.com, and when she's not obsessing about Cardi B, she's thinking about Justin Bieber and still trying to memorize Beyoncé's Beychella choreography.

Beyoncé Celebrated Her Birthday With Two Cakes From Her Favorite Philly Bakery - Delish.com

Posted: 05 Sep 2019 11:06 AM PDT

Beyoncé celebrated her 38th birthday earlier this week with sweets, champagne, and a Lizzo performance. While in Philadelphia for her hubby Jay-Z's Made in America music fest, Queen B was honored as the royal she is with not one, but two custom cakes.

According to the Philly-based bakery Cake Life behind both, Bey's fam ordered a vanilla funfetti cake with rainbow sprinkles and buttercream frosting dollops and a peaches and cream cake. The latter featured layers of vanilla and bourbon cake with caramelized peaches, mascarpone whipped cream, a healthy dose of cream cheese frosting, and dehydrated peach slices to top it off.

Cake Life Bake Shop

The singer posted a few snapshots of her celebration—cake included—with her 132 million Instagram followers. And from the looks of that smile, I'd say she was *pretty* hyped about the selection. One of the videos shared to social includes Jay-Z serenading his wife with a rendition of Stevie Wonder's "Happy Birthday," and in another he's popping a HUGE bottle of champagne. Booze and cake, what more could a bday girl want?

Naturally, she was smothered with well wishes all over the 'gram from celebs and fans alike. "Swear she doesn't age," one follower correctly observed. "Words cannot express how much you mean to me. Your work ethic, beauty, humility, confidence and compassion compares to no one," another gushed. Others chimed in with love for their "queen," too.

Now before we go, quick question: Since Beyoncé loves funfetti cake and I love funfetti cake, does that make us...bffs? Don't answer that unless it's with a yes.

Megan Schaltegger Editorial Fellow Megan is a Delish editorial fellow and University of Missouri alum.

Famous birthdays for Sept. 4: Noah Taylor, Beyonce - UPI News

Posted: 04 Sep 2019 12:00 AM PDT

Sept. 4 (UPI) -- Those born on this date are under the sign of Virgo.

They include:

-- French novelist/politician Francois Rene de Chateaubriand in 1768

-- U.S. first lady Sarah Polk in 1803

-- Architect Daniel Burnham in 1846

-- Engineer/inventor Lewis Latimer in 1848

-- French composer Darius Milhaud in 1892

-- Bandleader Jan Savitt in 1907

-- Novelist/essayist Richard Wright in 1908

-- Radio news commentator Paul Harvey in 1918

-- Actor Dick York in 1928

-- Dancer/actor Mitzi Gaynor in 1931 (age 88)

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-- Golf Hall of Fame member Raymond Floyd in 1942 (age 77)

-- Golf Hall of Fame member Tom Watson in 1949 (age 70)

-- Actor Judith Ivey in 1951 (age 68)

-- Comedian Damon Wayans in 1960 (age 59)

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-- Actor Noah Taylor in 1969 (age 50)

-- Actor Ione Skye in 1970 (age 49)

-- Actor Richard Speight Jr. in 1970 (age 49)

-- Music producer Mark Ronson in 1975 (age 44)

-- Actor Wes Bentley in 1978 (age 41)

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-- Actor Max Greenfield in 1980 (age 39)

-- Singer Beyonce Knowles in 1981 (age 38)

-- Singer James Bay in 1990 (age 29)

-- Actor Talitha Bateman in 2001 (age 18)

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Beyonce: Celebrities, UN greet the Lion King superstar as she marks 38th birthday - Legit.ng

Posted: 04 Sep 2019 12:59 PM PDT

- International superstar Beyonce's was recently celebrated on social media on the occasion of her birthday

- Several colleagues and international bodies extended good wishes to the talented singer

- Beyonce was also celebrated by fans and lovers of her music on social media

American singer, songwriter and actress, Beyonce Giselle Knowles-Carter, clocked the age of 38 on Wednesday, September 4.

As expected, several lovers and supporters of the much loved singer took to several social media platforms to shower accolades and extend their best wishes to the Lion King superstar.

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The revered superstar was celebrated by her former music group Destiny's Child, in a post shared on micro messaging platform, Twitter.

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Celebrating the icon, United Nations (UN) Women, appreciated Beyonce for being a strong voice, encouraging girls and inspiring a lot of people to never give up.

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"Thank you for your voice and activism that continue to empower women to trust in themselves, encourage girls to be bold and inspire us all to never give up," the post read.

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Billboard also celebrated Queen Bee in a post shared on Twitter.

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Ghanian music star Shatta Wale also extended his best wishes to the singer in a post shared on his official Twitter page.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously gathered that several Nigerians reacted to the collaboration between Beyonce and Wizkid on her latest body of work. Many had suggested that the two superstars were so much in sync on the track titled Brown Skin Girl, and they should endeavor to collaborate more often.

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Beyonce songwriter LaShawn Daniels dies aged 41 after tragic accident - HELLO!

Posted: 05 Sep 2019 09:58 AM PDT

Our condolences go out to LaShawn's family

September 05, 2019 - 17:55 BSTJenni McKnight

Grammy Award-winning songwriter LaShawn Daniels has tragically passed away at the age of 41. LaShawn, who penned hits for Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, Whitney Houston, and Lady Gaga, lost his life following a car accident in South Carolina on Tuesday, his wife April said in a statement.

She wrote on Instagram: "It is with deep and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, family member and friend LaShawn Daniels, who was the victim of a fatal car accident in South Carolina. A Grammy Award-winning producer and songwriter, Daniels was a man of extraordinary faith and a pillar in our family. We would like to express our sincere appreciation for the continuous outpouring of love and sympathy."

LaShawn and his wife April

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LaShawn won his Grammy in 2001 for his songwriting work on Destiny Child's 'Say My Name', and he was nominated again in the same category in 2014 for Tamar Braxton's 'Love and War'. Following the sad news of his passing, the music world came together to pay their condolences to his family and friends. Gospel musician Kirk Franklin wrote on Twitter: "The entire music community is feeling the loss of one of the greatest to ever do it... LaShawnDaniels... we just stood together a week ago. No words... I'm sorry... I can't let this LaShawn Daniels loss go yet... just let heaven be real..."

LaShawn was just 41 when he died

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LaShawn's other writing credits include Toni Braxton's 'He Wasn't Man Enough', Brandy and Monica's 'The Boy is Mine' and 'Holler' by the Spice Girls. Originally from New Jersey in the US, LaShawn worked with Rodney 'Darkchild' Jerkins to create some of the biggest hits of the last few decades.

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It also featured chat topping songs, including, Crazy in Love and Baby Boy.

She continued her career despite the unfortunate break-up of Destiny's Child in 2010. Starring in acting roles in The Pink Panther and Dreamgirls in 2006, including Obsessed in 2009, Beyoncé built a brand that transcended her music prowess.

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Her marriage to rapper Jay-Z and her portrayal of Etta James in Cadillac Records played a big role in the release of her third successful album, I Am Sasha Fierce.

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In celebration of this music icon's birthday and her contribution to the music industry, here are 12 hit songs from Beyoncé you would want to listen to again:

1.Beyonce – Love on top

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