Álbum B'Day (Beyoncé)

B'Day de Beyoncé

Álbum de Beyoncé

  • Fecha de lanzamiento: 1 de Septiembre de 2006
  • Compositores: Beyoncé Knowles, Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo, Swizz Beatz, Rodney Jerkins, Rich Harrison, Jay-Z, Ne-Yo, Solange Knowles, Makeba Riddick, Keli Nicole Price, Walter Millsap III
  • Productores: Beyoncé Knowles, The Neptunes, Swizz Beatz, Rodney Jerkins, Rich Harrison, The Underdogs, Walter Millsap III, StarGate

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B'Day es un álbum de Beyoncé, publicado en 2006. El disco incluye 10 canciones, entre ellas «Deja vu (con Jay-Z)», «Get me bodied», «Sugamama» y «Upgrade u».

Antecedentes: la celebración de un cuarto de siglo

Tras el éxito masivo de su debut y una exitosa incursión en el cine con la película "Dreamgirls", Beyoncé se tomó un breve descanso antes de sumergirse en su segundo álbum. El concepto de "B'Day" nació de un impulso de creatividad espontánea. La artista quería crear un álbum que se sintiera como una celebración, coincidiendo con su 25 cumpleaños (en inglés, "B'Day" suena como "birthday", cumpleaños).

A diferencia del largo proceso de su primer álbum, "B'Day" fue grabado en un período de tiempo notablemente corto, poco más de tres semanas. Esta urgencia se tradujo en un sonido más crudo, enérgico y experimental. Beyoncé buscó alejarse de las baladas más seguras de su debut para explorar las raíces del funk, el go-go y el hip hop de los años 70 y 80, géneros que la habían influenciado profundamente.

Cómo se grabó y quién participó

Para lograr este sonido audaz, Beyoncé reunió a un equipo de productores de élite, muchos de los cuales eran conocidos por sus ritmos innovadores y agresivos. Colaboró con el dúo The Neptunes (liderado por Pharrell Williams), Swizz Beatz y Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins. El ambiente en el estudio era de alta energía y experimentación. Swizz Beatz, en particular, la animó a utilizar su voz de formas nuevas y más percusivas, casi como un instrumento rítmico.

El álbum destaca por su uso de bandas de música en vivo, instrumentación de metal potente y ritmos de batería complejos, dándole una sensación orgánica y vibrante. La propia Beyoncé asumió un papel aún más importante en la producción y la composición, co-escribiendo casi todas las canciones y dirigiendo la visión sonora del proyecto.

Estilo y contenido temático

"B'Day" es un álbum de R&B impulsado por el funk. Es un disco mucho más agresivo, rítmico y vocalmente audaz que "Dangerously in Love". Beyoncé explora diferentes personajes y emociones, desde la mujer despreciada y furiosa en "Ring the Alarm" hasta la figura segura y empoderada en "Upgrade U". Es un álbum que celebra la fuerza y la independencia femenina.

El álbum está diseñado para ser escuchado en movimiento; es música para bailar, para celebrar, para liberar energía. La cohesión del disco proviene de su energía implacable y su producción de inspiración retro, que suena totalmente moderna. Es un trabajo valiente de una artista en la cima de su confianza creativa.

Análisis de las canciones principales

"Déjà Vu" (feat. Jay-Z): El primer sencillo es una explosión de funk de los 70, con una línea de bajo trepidante, una sección de vientos potente y una de las interpretaciones vocales más salvajes y desinhibidas de Beyoncé. La canción fue una elección audaz como primer sencillo, ya que se alejaba del sonido pop más seguro, pero demostró la nueva dirección artística del álbum.

"Irreplaceable": Co-escrita por Ne-Yo, esta balada de medio tiempo con influencias country y pop se convirtió en el mayor éxito del álbum y uno de los mayores de su carrera. Permaneció 10 semanas en el número 1 del Billboard Hot 100. Con su icónica frase "To the left, to the left" ("A la izquierda, a la izquierda"), la canción se convirtió en un himno universal de ruptura y empoderamiento femenino.

"Ring the Alarm": Una de las canciones más agresivas y experimentales de Beyoncé. Con su ritmo industrial y sus voces casi gritadas, la canción narra la furia de una mujer que descubre una infidelidad. Fue una elección controvertida como segundo sencillo, pero demostró su voluntad de asumir riesgos artísticos.

"Beautiful Liar" (con Shakira): Incluida en la reedición de lujo del álbum, esta colaboración con la superestrella colombiana fue un éxito mundial masivo. La fusión de los estilos de ambas artistas, con un ritmo de pop latino y R&B, resultó irresistible. El vídeo musical, con ambas bailando en sincronía, es icónico.

B'Day Anthology Video Album

Una de las características más innovadoras de "B'Day" fue el lanzamiento de la Anthology Video Album. Beyoncé filmó un vídeo musical para casi todas las canciones del disco, convirtiéndolo en uno de los primeros "álbumes visuales" de su carrera. Este proyecto subrayó su compromiso con el arte visual como un componente esencial de su música y sentó las bases para sus futuros proyectos visuales, como el álbum homónimo "Beyoncé" y "Lemonade".

Resultados comerciales y gira

"B'Day" debutó en el número 1 del Billboard 200 y ha vendido más de 8 millones de copias en todo el mundo. El álbum le valió a Beyoncé otro premio Grammy al Mejor Álbum de R&B Contemporáneo. La gira mundial de apoyo, The Beyoncé Experience, fue aclamada por la crítica por su energía, producción teatral y la increíble presencia escénica de la artista, consolidando su reputación como una de las mejores intérpretes en vivo de su generación.

Posición en listas:

Listado de Canciones

  1. Deja vu (con Jay-Z)
  2. Get me bodied

    Letra

    Nine, four, eight, one B day Mission one, I'm-a put this on When he see me in this dress, I'm-a get me some, hey Mission two, gotta make that call Tell 'em get the bottles poppin' when they play my song, hey Mission three, got my three best friends Like we do it all the time, we gon' do it again, hey Mission four, got the vintage Rolls Drop a couple hundreds, tell 'em leave it at the door I ain't worried, doing me tonight A little sweat ain't never hurt nobody While y'all standin' on the wall I'm the one tonight gettin' bodied Gettin' bodied (Gettin' bodied) Gettin' bodied (Gettin' bodied) Gettin' bodied (I'm the only one tonight gettin' bodied) Gettin' bodied Want my body (Gettin' bodied) Won't you get me bodied? (Gettin' bodied) If you want my body (I'm the only one tonight gettin' bodied) Won't you get me bodied? Hey can you get me bodied? I wanna be myself tonight Can you get me bodied? I wanna be myself tonight Don't you see my body? I wanna let it out tonight Wanna party, wanna dance, wanna be myself tonight Mission five, skip to the front of the line Let me fix my hair 'fore I go inside hey Mission six, gotta check these chicks 'Cause you know they gon' block when I take these flicks hey Mission seven, gotta make my rounds Givin' eyes to the guys, now I think I found him hey Mission eight, while we're conversating, we can skip small talk Let's get right to the chase hey I ain't worried, doing me tonight A little sweat ain't never hurt nobody While y'all standin' on the wall I'm the one tonight gettin' bodied Gettin' bodied (Gettin' bodied) Gettin' bodied (Gettin' bodied) Gettin' bodied (I'm the only one tonight gettin' bodied) Gettin' bodied Want my body (Gettin' bodied) Won't you get me bodied? (Gettin' bodied) If you want my body (I'm the only one tonight gettin' bodied) Won't you get me bodied? You see my body? I gotta know, I'd like to know if you can get me bodied I'm kinda tight, I'm feelin' right, I'd like to see somebody I wanna let it out tonight Wanna dance, wanna party, wanna be myself tonight Can you get me bodied? I wanna be myself tonight Can you get me bodied? I wanna be myself tonight Don't you see my body? I wanna let it out tonight Wanna party, wanna dance, wanna be myself tonight Baby, all I want Is to let it go Ain't no worries, no We can dance all night Get me bodied That means come closer to me While we grind to the beat And your body is touchin' me All I need Is to let it be Ain't no worries, no Boy, dance with me Feel my body Don't stop, just come closer to me While we grind to the beat And your body is touchin' my body Gettin' bodied Ain't no shame 'cause I gotta get mine I swing my hair and kick off my shoes Come here, boy, and let me work on you I ain't worried, doing me tonight A little sweat ain't never hurt nobody While y'all standin' on the wall I'm the one tonight gettin' bodied Gettin' bodied (Gettin' bodied) Gettin' bodied (Gettin' bodied) Gettin' bodied (I'm the only one tonight gettin' bodied) Gettin' bodied If you want my body (Gettin' bodied) Won't you get me bodied? (Gettin' bodied) If you want my body (I'm the only one tonight gettin' bodied) Won't you get me bodied? Hey
  3. Sugamama
  4. Upgrade u
    vídeo del tema Upgrade u
    I hear you be the block, but I'm the lights that keeps the streets on Notice you the type that like to keep them on a leash though I'm known to walk alone, but I'm alone for a reason Sending me a drink ain't appeasing, believe me Come harder; this won't be easy Don't doubt yourself; trust me, you need me This ain't no shoulder with a chip or an ego But what you think they all mad at me for? You need a real woman in your life (that's a good look) Taking care of home and still fly (that's a good look) And I'm-a help you build up your account (That's a good look, better yet a hood look; ladies that's a good look) Believe me, when you're in them big meetings for the mils (that's a good look) You take me just to complement the deal (that's a good look) And anything you cop, I split the bill (That's a good look, better yet a hood look; ladies, that's a good look) Believe me [Chorus] Partner, let me upgrade ya Auda Marva Kade ya Switch ya necktie to purple labels Upgrade ya I can up Can I up Let me up Upgrade ya Partner, let me upgrade ya Partner, let me upgrade ya Flip a new page Introduce you to some new things and Upgrade ya I can up Can I up Let me up Upgrade ya Partner, let me upgrade ya I can do for you what Martin did for the people Ran by the man, but the women keep the tempo It's very seldom that you're blessed to find your equal Still play my part and let you take the lead role Believe me I'll follow; this could be easy I'll be the help whenever you need me I see your hustle; with my hustle I can keep you Focused on your focus, I can feed you You need a real woman in your life (that's a good look) Taking care of home and still fly (that's a good look) I can help you build up your account (That's a good look, better yet a hood look; ladies that's a good look) Believe me, when you're in them big meetings for the mils (that's a good look) You take me just to complement the deal (that's a good look) Anything you cop, I split the bill (That's a good look, better yet a hood look; ladies, that's a good look) Believe me [Chorus] I be the b-boy who infiltrated all the corporate dudes They call shots, I call audibles Jacob the jeweler, Bubbles, Loraine Schwartz sorta dude It's big ballin', baby, when I'm courtin' you I'm talking spa bags and fly pads and rooms at the Bloomberg And rumors you on the verge of a new marriage 'Cause that rock on your finger's like a tumor You can't fit your hand in your new purse It's humorous to me; they watchin' and we just yachtin' Island hoppin' off the Omafi coast Mafioso, Hov, baby, you ever seen Saturn No, not the car, but everywhere we are? You sure to see stars This is high-level, not eye-level My bezzle courtesy of Auda Marv I'll order yours tomorrow; now look at the time I saved ya Mama, let me upgrade ya Just when you think you had it all Big ends, car notes, collectin' cars Picture your life elevated with me Make you my project celebrity I'll keep your name hot in them streets It's that little glimpse of light That makes the diamond really shine And you already is a star But unless you're flawless Then your dynasty ain't complete without a chief like me [Chorus] Auda Marva Kay watch Dimples in your neck tie Hermez briefcase Cartier top clips Silk line blazers Diamond cream facials VVS cuff links Six star pimp suites Partner, let me upgrade ya, grade ya Partner, partner, let me upgrade ya, grade ya Let me, let me, let me upgrade ya, grade ya Partner, partner, partner, let me upgrade ya
  5. Ring the alarm

    Letra

    Ring the alarm I been through this too long But I'll be damned if I see another chick on your arm Ring the alarm I been through this too long But I'll be damned if I see another chick on your arm She gon' be rockin' chinchilla coats (If I let you go) Sit in the house off the coast (If I let you go) She gon' take everything I own (If I let you go) I can't let you go Damned if I let you go She gon' rock the V.V.S. stones (If I let you go) Cruise in the 'Bach or the Rolls (If I let you go) She gon' pocket everything I tote (If I let you go) I can't let you go Damned if I let you go Tell me how should I feel When I know what I know And my female intuition Telling me you a dog? People told me 'bout the flames I couldn't see through the smoke When I need answers Accusations, what you mean you gon' choke? You can't stay, you gotta go Ain't no other chick spendin' yo' dough This is taking a toll, the way the story unfolds Not the picture-perfect movie everyone would have saw She gon' be rockin' chinchilla coats (If I let you go) Sit in the house off the coast (If I let you go) She gon' take everything I own (If I let you go) I can't let you go Damned if I let you go She gon' rock the V.V.S. stones (If I let you go) Cruise in the 'Bach or the Rolls (If I let you go) She gon' pocket everything I tote (If I let you go) I can't let you go Damned if I let you go Ring the alarm I been through this too long But I'll be damned if I see another chick on your arm Ring the alarm I been through this too long But I'll be damned if I see another chick on your arm Tell me how should I feel When you made me belong And the thought of you just touching her is what I hate most I don't want you, but I want it, and I can't let it go To know you give it to her like you gave it to me, come on He so done, workin' 'em both She gon' love that shit, I know I done put in a call--time to ring the alarm 'Cause you ain't never seen a fire like the one I'm gon' cause She gon' be rockin' chinchilla coats (If I let you go) Sit in the house off the coast (If I let you go) She gon' take everything I own (If I let you go) I can't let you go Damned if I let you go She gon' rock the V.V.S. stones (If I let you go) Cruise in the 'Bach or the Rolls (If I let you go) She gon' pocket everything I tote (If I let you go) I can't let you go Damned if I let you go How can you look at me And not see all the things that I kept only just for you? Why would you risk it, baby? Is that the price that I pay? But this is my show, and I won't let you go All is been paid for, and it's mine How could you look at me And not see all the things? She gon' be rockin' chinchilla coats (If I let you go) Sit in the house off the coast (If I let you go) She gon' take everything I own (If I let you go) I can't let you go Damned if I let you go She gon' rock the V.V.S. stones (If I let you go) Cruise in the 'Bach or the Rolls (If I let you go) She gon' pocket everything I tote (If I let you go) I can't let you go Damned if I let you go
  6. Kitty kat

    Letra

    You know I hate sleeping alone But you said that you would soon be home But, baby, that was a long time ago I'm not feelin' it I'm not feelin' it On top of you not calling me back You see, I bet you think it's all on track And you actin' like it's all of dat I'm not feelin' it I'm not feelin' it [Chorus] Let's go Let's go, little kitty kat I think it's time I go Let's go, little kitty kat He don't want no mo' Let's go, little kitty kat Quite frankly No mo' getting it--I'm not feeling it It's like we at two places, but different paces We in trouble, but you won't meet me at the bridge It hurts; it feels deserted Did you forget where my heart lives? What about my body, body? You don't want my body, body Acting like I'm not nobody You goin' make me call somebody What about my body, body? What about my body, body? You would rather go and party Somehow, somewhere I'll be naughty You know I hate sleeping alone But you said that you would soon be home Baby, that was a long time ago I'm not feelin' it I'm not feelin' it On top of you not calling me back You see, I bet you think it's all on track And you actin' like it's all of dat I'm not feelin' it I'm not feelin' it [Chorus] (Let me show you how to get there) Make a left to compassion (lights will be flashin') Keep straight and you'll see the sign right there Affection (you're in the wrong direction) If I get caught, see, it just seems that you don't care What about my body, body? You don't want my body, body Acting like I'm not nobody You goin' make me call somebody What about my body, body? What about my body, body? You would rather go and party Somehow, somewhere I'll be naughty You know I hate sleeping alone But you said that you would soon be home But, baby, that was a long time ago I'm not feelin' it I'm not feelin' it On top of you not calling me back You see, I bet you think it's all on track And you actin' like it's all of dat (Your sex ain't all that) I'm not feelin' it I'm not feelin' it [Chorus] I'm taking back the things I got from you, you And that includes my sweet little nookie too, too Let's go Let's go Let's go, little kitty kat (kitty kat) He don't want you anymore No Let's go Let's go, little kitty kat (kitty kat) He don't want you anymore No Got diamonds on my neck Got diamonds on my records Since sixteen I was coming down ridin' Lexus How you gon' neglect this? You is just a hot mess You can call Tyrone You ain't gots to lie, Craig What about my body, body? You don't want my body, body I'm in the house all alone You rather go and party? What about my body, body? You don't want my body, body Acting like I'm nobody You gon' make me call somebody Let's go Let's go, little kitty kat I think it's time to go Let's go, little kitty kat He ain't want no mo' Let's go, little kitty kat No mo' getting it--I'm not feelin' it
  7. Freakum dress

    Letra

    To be or not to be Not Hold up, bring the beat back Stop, I ain't ready yet Wait, let me fix my hair (yes, yes) Yes, ma'am (yes, ma'am) Yo, pass me my dress I think I'm ready Been locked up in the house way too long It's time to get it 'Cause once again he's out doing wrong And my girls are so real Said it's been a minute since I had some He's been acting up But he won't be the only one (Oh) 'cause when he acts wrong (Oh) is when you put it on (Oh) get him uptight (Oh) this is your song (Oh) poke out your back (Oh) time to impress (Oh) pull out your freakum dress [Chorus] Oh, put your freakum dress on Oh, put your freakum dress on Oh, put your freakum dress on Oh, put your freakum dress on Oh, every woman got one Oh, shut it down when the time comes Oh, pull out the big gun Oh, and put your freakum dress on Soon as you saw me Turned on by how the dress was fitting right Short and backless (backless, backless) See my silhouette in the moonlight Such an attraction Keep telling me how my outfit's so nice Little did he know Ha, my man gonna take it off tonight (Oh) 'cause when he acts wrong (Oh) is when you put it on (Oh) get him uptight (Oh) this is your song (Oh) poke out your back (Oh) time to impress (Oh) pull out your freakum dress [Chorus] All the ladies You wicked all dressed up in your dresses And your best-est for no reason Get ready to freakum, freakum When you put it on, it's an invitation When they play your song, get on up and shake it Pokin' out on your back, you don't have to waste it Spinnin' all around; then take it to the ground and When you put it on, it's an invitation When they play your song, get on up and shake it Pokin' out on your back, you don't have to waste it Spinnin' all around; then take it to the ground and (Oh) 'cause when he acts wrong (Oh) is when you put it on (Oh) get him uptight (Oh) this is your song (Oh) poke out your back (Oh) time to impress (Oh) pull out your freakum dress [Chorus] Ladies, lookie here When you been with your man for a long time Every now and then you gotta go back in the closet And pull out that freakum dress, uh I got my freakum dress on I got my freakum dress on (oh) I got my freakum dress on I got my freakum dress on (oh)
  8. Green light

    Letra

    Give it to mama Give it, give it Give it to mama, mama (oh) Give it Give it to mama, mama For some strange reason (huh) You done pleasin' me like it's okay (oh, oh, oh) Like a perm that's been left too long, it starts to burn The result is it just won't take (oh, oh, oh) (I can see) now it's all coming so clear to me now (I can see) misinterpreted all of my naiveness Was just thinking if I had no you that I can't do My stock just went up over two million [Chorus] So if you want to (uh, uh, huh, uh, uh) You got the green light (uh, uh, huh, uh, uh) So if you want to (uh, uh, huh, uh, uh) You got the green light (uh, uh, huh, uh, uh) So if you want to (want to, want to) (uh, uh, huh, uh, uh) You got the green light (uh, uh, huh, uh, uh) So if you want to (uh, uh, huh, uh, uh) You got the green light (uh, uh, huh, uh, uh) Give it to mama Go, go, go, go Go, go, go, go Go, go, go, go Go, go, red light (Ah) green light Some sillies say I should be trophied 'Cause it gets no stronger (oh, oh, oh) Ladies, y'all know (yeah, girl, y'all know) This pimp-ish mitt's no older Is that a threat? (what's another threat?) Yep (that's another threat) Immune, you can get no colder You got the green light (whoa) You the king, right? (whoa) You holdin' up traffic Green means go Go, go, go, go Go, go, go, go Go, go, go, go Go, go, red light (I said you're holdin' up traffic; green means go) Green light [Chorus] Ain't no problem, you can go I'm gon' find somebody else So why not move along? You got the green light, so you can go (Go, go, go) Go, go, go, go Go, go, go, go Go, go, go, go Go, go, red light (Ah) green light I gave all I could give My love, my heart (my heart) Now we're facing the end (the end) of what you did from the start My love (You're holdin' up traffic Green means go) [Chorus] Ain't no problem, you can go I will find somebody else So why not move along You got the green light, so you can go (Go, go, go) Go, go, go, go Go, go, go, go Go, go, go, go Go, go, red light (Ah) green light
  9. Irreplaceable
    vídeo del tema Irreplaceable
    To the left, to the left To the left, to the left To the left, to the left Everything you own in the box to the left In the closet that's my stuff, yes If I bought it please don't touch And keep talking that mess, that's fine But could you walk and talk at the same time? And it's my mine name that is on that tag So remove your bags let me call you a cab Standing in the front yard telling me How I'm such a fool, talking about How I'll never ever find a man like you You got me twisted You must not know 'bout me You must not know 'bout me I could have another you in a minute Matter fact he'll be here in a minute, baby You must not know 'bout me You must not know 'bout me I can have another you by tomorrow So don't you ever for a second get To thinking you're irreplaceable So go ahead and get gone And call up that chick and see if she's home Oops, I bet ya thought that I didn't know What did you think I was putting you out for? Because you was untrue Rolling her around in the car that I bought you Baby you dropped them keys Hurry up before your taxi leaves Standing in the front yard telling me How I am such a fool, talking about How I'll never ever find a man like you You got me twisted You must not know 'bout me You must not know 'bout me I can have another you in a minute Matter fact he'll be here in a minute, baby You must not know 'bout me You must not know 'bout me I'll have another you by tomorrow So don't you ever for a second Get to thinking you're irreplaceable So since I'm not your everything How about I'll be nothing, nothing at all to you Baby I won't shed a tear for you I won't lose a wink of sleep 'Cause the truth of the matter Is replacing you is so easy To the left, to the left To the left, to the left To the left, to the left Everything you own in the box to the left To the left, to the left Don't you ever for a second get To thinking you're irreplaceable You must not know 'bout me You must not know 'bout me I can have another you in a minute Matter fact he'll be here in a minute, baby You must not know 'bout me You must not know 'bout me I can have another you by tomorrow So don't you ever for a second Get to thinking, baby You must not know 'bout me You must not know 'bout me I can have another you in a minute Matter fact he'll be here in a minute You could pack all your things, we're finished (You must not know 'bout me) 'Cause you made your bed, now lay in it (You must not know 'bout me) I can have another you by tomorrow Don't you ever for a second Get to thinking you're irreplaceable
  10. Resentment

    Letra

    I wish I could believe you; then I'll be all right But now everything you told me really don't apply To the way I feel inside Loving you was easy once upon a time But now my suspicions of you have multiplied And it's all because you lied [Chorus] I only give you a hard time 'Cause I can't go on and pretend like I haven't tried to forget this But I'm much too full of resentment Just can't seem to get over the way you hurt me Don't know how you gave another who didn't mean a thing The very thing you gave to me I thought I could forgive you, and I know you've changed As much as I wanna trust you, I know it ain't the same And it's all because you lied [Chorus] I may never understand why I'm doing the best that I can, and I I tried and I tried to forget this But I'm much too full of resentment I'll always remember feeling like I was no good Like I couldn't do it for you like your mistress could And it's all because you lied Loved you more than ever More than my own life The best part of me I gave you It was sacrifice And it's all because you lied I only give you a hard time 'Cause I can't go on and pretend like I tried and I tried to forget this But I'm too damn full of resentment I know she was attractive, but I was here first Been ridin' with you for six years Why did I deserve to be treated this way by you, you? I know you're probably thinking "what's up with B?" I been crying for too long; what did you do to me? I used to be so strong, but now you took my soul I'm crying--can't stop crying, can't stop crying You could have told me that you wasn't happy I know you didn't wanna hurt me But look what you done to me now I gotta look at her in her eyes and see she's had half of me How could you lie?