Dangerously in Love [Enhanced]

I don't think Beyonce could have come out with a better cd to set her apart from Destiny's child to emerge as a spectacular solo album....well at least i think. When you listen you can tell she made a strict effort to make sure it did not sound like another Destiny's Child album. Obviously "Crazy In Love" is a VERY catchy, radio-friendly song that you would strangle someone just to get the hook out of your head, but you learn the depths of her as an artist/songwriter and becoming a women in the seductive and sexy "Speechless", and the old-school groove of "Be With You". You also need to keep in mind that Beyonce is an executive producer on the Cd and wrote/co-wrote almost the entire album. "Baby Boy" the 3rd track on the album is DEFINITELY a certified hit single and great club song. "Hip Hop Star" is a very different kind of song, not one of my favorites but it has it's own type of funky offbeat upbeat vibe. "Signs" a Missy Elliot collaboration is a nice slow groove song....signature Missy and very creatively written. "Dangerously In Love 2" the album's title track is also wonderfully written. Even though it can be heard on Destiny's Child "Survivor" album and is pretty much just a remixed version of the DC version, it STILL makes you feel the heart and emotion she poured into writing that song. You can definitely hear that she FEELS this song in her voice. I could comment on EVERY song but the one I think needs to made known more than any other is the soft yet hard "Yes". Beyonce is taking a stand against a new companion tryin to get into her pants before she's ready. Could very well be a new way to look at pop music or create yet another new blended genre of music all its own. Here's my rating for all of the songs...

1. "Crazy In Love" - 8/10
2. "Naughty Girl" - 9/10
3. "Baby Boy" - 10/10
4. "Hip Hop Star" - 7/10
5. "Be With You" - 8/10
6. "Me, Myself And I" - 8/10
7. "Yes" - 10/10
8. "Signs" - 9/10
9. "Speechless" - 9/10
10. "That's How You Like It" - 8/10
11. "The Closer I Get To You" - 7/10
12. "Dangerously In Love 2" - 10/10
13. Interlude
14. Gift From Virgo" - 8/10
15. Hidden Track - nice dedication to "Daddy".

When this album came out half the world probably was waiting for it and the other half could of careless. When I heard it was coming out I thought it was going to be a bunch of mess coming from this lead singer. I mean we've seen her say "No No No" and ask her man can he pay her bills, from telephone bills to the Automo-BILLs. She wanted her man to say her name, and then he turn out to be a Bug-a -Boo. But when she got fed up she left her man @ home and went to the club and got "Jumpin Jumpin" She came out on top because she is a "Survivor." Then she got very "Bootylicious." With all of the good things happening, she then let "Emotion" take her over. Then she starred in Austin Powers: Gold member. We saw her "Work It Out." Clearly being on top of the world made her "Dangerously In Love!" for her long time boyfriend. She didn't stop there no-sir-rey because she felt extremely confident with herself which lead her to prance around in the film "The Pink Panther" (which I hate) giving her lover a special tease with "Check on It." (Of course that's not how it All went down that was just a quick overview.)

But Imagine to my surprise to hear this album. Although very ballad-heavy, it is obvious that Beyonce still loves a great up-tempo beat (and the rock-feel of 'hip hop star'). Her collaborations with other artists (Missy, Jay-Z, Big Boi, Sean Paul, LUTHER!) are impressive and show a depth and maturity that you probably would not have imagined the young lady having.

Beyonce once said in an interview that she wanted to make the album seem timeless. Several of the tracks have a very 70's "Age of Aquarius" feel to them, but she shows her range and talent throughout the album. "Baby Boy" with Sean Paul is my favorite because he is the prince of dance-hall. Even if you don't like her lyrics (which come a long way from "Bootylicious"), you'll love her ever-hypnotic beats.

Beyonce clearly demonstrates her vocals well on this album. The collection of songs will easily take you for a ride inside your mind and maybe down to your heart. Definitely worth looking into if you haven't already. For a solo artist who has left a group proves she is not hurting. Beyonce really knows how to work it on her own.

what can i say my favorite member of DC has came with her own solo album. This is a very good album with smash hits like "Crazy in Love" and "Baby Boy". heres a list of the tracks and ratings.

Crazy in Love- 10/10 first single a very spunky and up beat song
Naughty Girl- 8.5/10 not my favorite song on this album but its sill sexy and hot
Baby Boy- 9.5/10 a nice fresh reggae song featuring Sean Paul
Hip Hop Star- 7/10 this song has a nice beat but i dont really like it as much as others
Be with You-7.5/10 i like the lyrics to this song but the rythm and beat arent that good to me
Me, Myself, and I- 9/10 a very good song it speaks out to yall ladies
Yes- 9/10 this is a good song nice beat and vocals
Signs- 8.5/ 10 this is a good song missy brings it out
Speechless- 8.5/10 a nice slow song
That's How You Like It- 10/10 love this song good enough to be a single
The Closer I Get to You- 8/10 not my favorite but a good song
Dangerously in Love 2- 11/10This is my Favorite song i love the chorus and the beat the style and everything about it
Beyonce Interlude- its an interlude cant really rate it
Gift From Virgo-havent really listened to it
Daddy- 10/10 i love this song it shows how much she love her daddy