So i know it has been some time since my last post. But the occasion called for this post. The long awaited release of Queen B Beyonce’s album 4. After running some errands I hit target and brought my copy. I’ve had it on rotation for the last 2 hours. And cause I love you guys I’m going to be honest about the album. It is definitely an amazing. Your head with bop from beginning to end. However I don’t think this is Beyonce’s best album. I still stand behind saying that B’Day is her best album. But i digress. 4 as an album gave us everything. She has her ballads, of course the dance tracks and some mid tone songs that you just put on and groove to.
A lot of her fans and critics alike had somewhat of mixed feelings about this album, due to Run this World (girls). I love the song, but it, in no way reflects the entire album. Quite honestly her growth since making the professional choice to split with her manager (father) Matthew Knowles, is evident all over the album. She played with sounds and beats and I think the album reflects where she is at this point in her life.
But I must commend her, she really let her voice and her creative mind take over the album. and when I say take over, I mean in a way that she controls the entire album. Start Over one of my favorite tracks, its shows a lot of growth on her part as an artist and someone who took the time to work on this project.
Love on Top is a fun joint. Mainly cause it gives you an old school Motown feeling. I feel like if she made a video to the song it would be Beyonce and her three back-up singers in diana ross wigs with matching dresses.
Countdown…my song!!!! definitely one for the ladies that like to move their hips. Its not a club banger but still a song that you and your girls will sing in the car or into your hair brushes or remotes!
And how could I forget Party ft. Andre 3000 this song already caught my heart simply cause it had Andre on it. He is one of the few collaborations on the album. But this one gives you that old school 90′s feel. On the level of an Aaliyah or a Mary J. You just vibe. You can definitely catch this joint at the block parties!
I’m not going to go into the entire album cause I want to leave some mystery about the album. The album on the outside continues to show how Beyonce is a true business woman. Just by the simple way she laid the album.
1. 1+1
2. I Care
3. I Miss You
4. Best thing I Never Had
5. Party (ft. Andre 3000)
6. Rather Die Young
7. Start Over
8. Love on Top
9. Countdown
10. End of Time
11. I Was Here
12. Run The World (girls)
purchase the album
In case you haven’t noticed she separated her hit singles just so you sit a listen to the album. It may seem like nothing, but think about it, if all her singles were right next to each other, would you honestly listen to the whole album? hmmmm? exactly!
I will say this is Bey’s most versatile album. She did take us on a journey, like you’re moving through her mind. She’s letting us know what kind of sounds she enjoys, and showcasing where she fits in with music.
I suggest you guys go out and get the album. She does deliver. Don’t judge the entire album on Run the World (for those who are) oh for those of you that will be in NYC on July 1st be sure to hit central park to see her live on GMA!
Bey Ms. Shay loves you!
-Ms. Shay
