The basis of the single Best Thing I Never Had is keyboards modulations and an expressive beat, and the only collaboration on the album, Party with Outkast’s Andre 3000, embodies all the contemporary hip-hop and pop music trends. The mid-tempo song I Care conquers with its unusual scale, a contagious beat and no less passionate vocals, whereas the partially electronic track I Miss You is built on layering the two vocal parts one of which is getting close to whispering, the other to shouting. The album opens with one of the most sensual and passionate numbers 1+1, on which the melody’s soul blues is combined with the maximum strong vocals and a stylish electro guitar solo. The album 4 is a very mature and solid creationĭespite the new record’s being so original, the previous albums’ basic formula remains practically unchanged: slow romantic ballads alternate with lively mid-tempo or danceable tracks. The album keeps the listener in tension, calls to one’s feelings, offers one to dance and enjoy life, and it was probably only the above mentioned King of Pop who could fill his songs with so many emotions. Yet no matter how wonderful the songs on 4 are, it would be just like all Beyonce’s other albums if it were not for her amazing vocals whose capacity has been definitely underestimated so far. The musicians got inspired by the creative work of Stevie Wonder, Lauren Hill, Fela Kuti and Beyonce’s idol Michael Jackson and created tracks in which the elements of most varied styles are combined, from soul and rock to pop music and electronica. Besides, the artist herself has taken part in writing most songs demonstrating her growth not only as the incomparable vocalist but as a talented songwriter, too. The team of songwriters and producers many of which have worked with Beyonce more than once undoubtedly includes only the best professionals: Chad Hugo, Kanye West, David Taylor, Smith, Tricky and many others. Nevertheless, the work resulted in seventy-two tracks prepared of which twelve songs with different character and message were scrupulously selected and lead to perfection. The time out between the third and the fourth album has proved to be the longest in Beyonce’s discography though she started recording new tracks right after the I Am…Tour was over, but she also managed to have a little rest last year as well. As before it offers some more noticeable and brighter songs against the background of the others, however, this album will definitely remain in history as a symbol of freedom from stylistic frames, vocal performance rules or any other existing standards. The first release marking the new chapter in Beyonce’s creative work is her fourth studio album that got called simply 4, for it is a too rich and many-faceted collection to get any narrower and concrete one. Besides she has already reached such heights that her name is working for itself. Now the singer has no manager, she has recruited her own team with which she chooses to continue her career.
It was her father Mathew Knowles that managed her since the era of Destiny’s Child in which Beyonce soloed, and early this spring it got known that the tandem was split because of professional differences. This year the girl from Texas turns thirty years old of which she has spent about twenty-seven singing supported by her family. Yet the quantity of awards received for the singles and videos of the album’s songs makes it possible to call the singer the most successful in the world of pop music to date in many ways, the one who has beaten several records of her compositions’ success and popularity. Her reception dress is by Vera Wang.Before her third album I Am… Sasha Fierce was released in 2008 Beyonce was considered one of the most successful pop performers. The video plays out with the words of the song saying she's glad he never turned out to be "the one." And as she dons an amazing wedding dress from Baracci Beverly Hills, she contemplates what she's been through that led her to walk down the aisle with the man of her dreams. It's the story of what happens after the prom when the high school sweetheart who broke your heart turns out to be the best thing you never had. In her brand new visuals, Beyonce reflects with "vintage video" on her boyfriend from 1998 who treated her badly and was more into other women than her. Not to mention this is about as close as we're going to get to seeing Beyonce's real-life wedding. In the visuals for her official second single, Best Thing I Never Had, Beyonce is donning uber sexy bridal lingerie and a gorgeous wedding dress. Knowles-Carter just dropped her second video from her #1 album, 4.