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| ==The Song== | ==The Song== | ||
| ]' debut solo single was co-written by ], ], and ], and co-produced by Beyonce and Rich Harrison. The song is built around a sample of the song “Are You My Woman” originally performed by the ] and written by Eugene Record. The single was one of the most commercially successful songs of 2003, and is generally considered to be Beyonce's signature solo song. In the single, notable for its harsh, blaring horns and beat-driven melody, Beyonce recalls moments of temporary romantic insanity that have her “looking so crazy in love.” | |||
| Although Beyonce had released singles as part of ] before, and had appeared as a solo artist on special soundtrack and guest appearances, much pressure was put on her to perform for her first major solo single ever. |
Although Beyonce had released singles as part of ] before, and had appeared as a solo artist on special soundtrack and guest appearances, much pressure was put on her to perform for her first major solo single ever. Knowles began shopping for beats, and had at one point considered using "Naughty Girl" (another song off the album, and the second single released) for her first single. While searching for a backing track, she discovered struggling ] Rich Harrison. Harrison played a beat that he had created from the song "Are You My Woman," and was soon commissioned to create a melodic track for the verses and chorus. Harrison was able to write the music of the verses and chorus in time for Beyonce’s return, and she subsequently wrote the bulk of the lyrics and bridge. | ||
| Industry advisors suggested to Knowles that she return to "Naughty Girl" as her debut single. It was believed that "Naughty Girl" would probably not be a big hit, but was guaranteed to do moderately well. On the other hand, “Crazy In Love” was seen as a gamble: it would either flop horribly or take off. However, Knowles insisted on moving ahead with "Crazy in Love." | |||
| Having dismissed all insecurities about the song, Beyonce still felt that the song did not have the edge it needed to perform well on urban charts. In order to move beyond ] markets, she called in her boyfriend, ] who flew in during the middle of the night to record his rapped parts. Like most of Jay-Z’s guest raps, the verse was recorded from memory, not written down. By doing so, Beyonce hoped to move beyond Destiny’s Child's reputation of pop-R&B. With time running out, Beyonce turned in the final mixed version of the song. | |||
| ==Chart Success== | ==Chart Success== | ||
| The release of “Crazy In Love” troubled Beyonce’s industry advisors, who felt the song would not perform well due to the unconventional sound. Their worries were proven mistaken as “Crazy In Love” became one of the biggest hits of 2003, where it topped ] and ] for several weeks. The single also topped other charts like ], ], ], ], ], ], and the ].) | |||
| The single was such a hit that it even crossed over for a bit and hit the ] and peaked at #28 (a notable accomplishment considering |
The single was such a hit that it even crossed over for a bit and hit the ] and peaked at #28 (a notable accomplishment considering the traditionally conservative composition of the Adult Top 40). The song also became Beyonce’s first digital hit by topping the ] chart. Unfortunately for Beyonce, digital downloads were not yet counted towards the Hot 100. In any case, the song didn’t seem to need the points anyway, as the song only had a ] and a ] released (those formats provide only small points), and the song was supported by its airplay). Nevertheless, the song was certified as a digital gold single for sale of over 200,000 digital downloads. | ||
| ==Music Video== | ==Music Video== | ||
| Just as Beyonce took risks on “Crazy In Love” as her first solo single, she decided to take risks on the song’s music video by |
Just as Beyonce took risks on “Crazy In Love” as her first solo single, she decided to take risks on the song’s music video by enlisting ], a relative rookie in the world of music video directors, to direct her video. The elaborate video displays knowles dancing solo and with backup dancers, as well as a cameo by Jay-Z (paralleling his rap interlude). The song is often credited for jump-starting the music video directing career of Jake Nava. Beyonce’s music video won 3 MTV Video Awards in 2003: the ], the ], and the ]. The video also went on to be named one of the top 12 videos of the year by Reel Images Magazine | ||
| ==Comprehensive Charts== | ==Comprehensive Charts== | ||
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| "Crazy In Love" | ||
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| File:Crazy In Love.jpg | ||
| Single by Beyonce featuring Jay-Z | ||
| From the album Dangerously in Love | ||
| Single Released | 2003 | |
| Single Format | DVD Single 12" Maxi Single | |
| Genre | Pop/R&B | |
| Song Length | 3:55 | |
| Record Label | Columbia | |
| Writers | Beyonce Rich Harrison Jay-Z Eugene Record | |
| Producers | Beyonce Rich Harrison | |
| Video Director |
Jake Nava | |
| Certification | Gold | |
| Chart Positions | #1 (USA) | |
| Beyonce Single Chronology | ||
| "Work It Out" 2002 |
"Crazy In Love" 2003 |
"Baby Boy" 2003 |
"Crazy in Love" was the first single from Beyonce's first album Dangerously in Love The song was a 2003 US #1 single by Beyoncé and featured Jay-Z.
The Song
Beyonce Knowles' debut solo single was co-written by Knowles, Rich Harrison, and Jay-Z, and co-produced by Beyonce and Rich Harrison. The song is built around a sample of the song “Are You My Woman” originally performed by the Chi-Lites and written by Eugene Record. The single was one of the most commercially successful songs of 2003, and is generally considered to be Beyonce's signature solo song. In the single, notable for its harsh, blaring horns and beat-driven melody, Beyonce recalls moments of temporary romantic insanity that have her “looking so crazy in love.”
Although Beyonce had released singles as part of Destiny's Child before, and had appeared as a solo artist on special soundtrack and guest appearances, much pressure was put on her to perform for her first major solo single ever. Knowles began shopping for beats, and had at one point considered using "Naughty Girl" (another song off the album, and the second single released) for her first single. While searching for a backing track, she discovered struggling producer Rich Harrison. Harrison played a beat that he had created from the song "Are You My Woman," and was soon commissioned to create a melodic track for the verses and chorus. Harrison was able to write the music of the verses and chorus in time for Beyonce’s return, and she subsequently wrote the bulk of the lyrics and bridge.
Industry advisors suggested to Knowles that she return to "Naughty Girl" as her debut single. It was believed that "Naughty Girl" would probably not be a big hit, but was guaranteed to do moderately well. On the other hand, “Crazy In Love” was seen as a gamble: it would either flop horribly or take off. However, Knowles insisted on moving ahead with "Crazy in Love."
Having dismissed all insecurities about the song, Beyonce still felt that the song did not have the edge it needed to perform well on urban charts. In order to move beyond Mainstream Top 40 markets, she called in her boyfriend, Jay-Z who flew in during the middle of the night to record his rapped parts. Like most of Jay-Z’s guest raps, the verse was recorded from memory, not written down. By doing so, Beyonce hoped to move beyond Destiny’s Child's reputation of pop-R&B. With time running out, Beyonce turned in the final mixed version of the song.
Chart Success
The release of “Crazy In Love” troubled Beyonce’s industry advisors, who felt the song would not perform well due to the unconventional sound. Their worries were proven mistaken as “Crazy In Love” became one of the biggest hits of 2003, where it topped The Hot 100 and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks for several weeks. The single also topped other charts like Hot 100 Airplay, Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, Hot Dance Music/Club Play, Hot Digital Tracks, Top 40 Tracks, Top 40 Mainstream, and the Rhythmic Top 40.)
The single was such a hit that it even crossed over for a bit and hit the Adult Top 40 and peaked at #28 (a notable accomplishment considering the traditionally conservative composition of the Adult Top 40). The song also became Beyonce’s first digital hit by topping the Hot Digital Tracks chart. Unfortunately for Beyonce, digital downloads were not yet counted towards the Hot 100. In any case, the song didn’t seem to need the points anyway, as the song only had a 12" Maxi Single and a DVD Single released (those formats provide only small points), and the song was supported by its airplay). Nevertheless, the song was certified as a digital gold single for sale of over 200,000 digital downloads.
Music Video
Just as Beyonce took risks on “Crazy In Love” as her first solo single, she decided to take risks on the song’s music video by enlisting Jake Nava, a relative rookie in the world of music video directors, to direct her video. The elaborate video displays knowles dancing solo and with backup dancers, as well as a cameo by Jay-Z (paralleling his rap interlude). The song is often credited for jump-starting the music video directing career of Jake Nava. Beyonce’s music video won 3 MTV Video Awards in 2003: the Best Choreography, the Best Female Video, and the Best R&B Video. The video also went on to be named one of the top 12 videos of the year by Reel Images Magazine
Comprehensive Charts
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | "Crazy In Love” | Billboard Hot 100 | #1 |
| 2003 | "Crazy In Love” | Billboard Hot 100 Singles Sales | #11 |
| 2003 | "Crazy In Love” | Billboard Hot 100 Airplay | #1 |
| 2003 | "Crazy In Love” | R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | #1 |
| 2003 | "Crazy In Love” | R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales | #4 |
| 2003 | "Crazy In Love” | R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay | #1 |
| 2003 | "Crazy In Love” | Hot Dance Singles Sales | #4 |
| 2003 | "Crazy In Love” | Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #1 |
| 2003 | "Crazy In Love” | Dance Radio Airplay | #7 |
| 2003 | "Crazy In Love” | Hot Digital Tracks | #1 |
| 2003 | "Crazy In Love” | Top 40 Tracks | #1 |
| 2003 | "Crazy In Love” | Top 40 Mainstream | #1 |
| 2003 | "Crazy In Love” | Rhythmic Top 40 | #1 |
| 2003 | "Crazy In Love” | Adult Top 40 | #29 |
Official Remixes/Versions List
Crazy In Love (Album Version) featuring Jay-Z
Crazy In Love (Album Version) featuring Vaness Wu
Crazy In Love (Instrumental)
Crazy In Love (Live) (Edited Performance From Live At Wembley)
Krazy In Luv (Junior's Dance Radio Mix)
Krazy In Luv (Maurice’s Nu Soul Remix)
Krazy In Luv (Adam 12 So Crazy Remix)
Krazy In Luv (Rockwilder Remix)
Krazy In Luv (Rockwilder Remix Instrumental) (From 12’ Vinyl Only)
Krazy In Luv (Lego's Poontin Muzik Dub) (From 12’ Vinyl Only)