B'Day

by Beyoncé

B'Day cover art

Recorded covertly over a condensed time frame, this project leans heavily into aggressive funk, live instrumentation, and southern hip-hop influences. The vocal performances are notably urgent and forceful, matching the intense, horn-driven production. It is highly regarded for its fierce energy and cohesive, club-ready sound.

Genres

  • Contemporary R&B
  • Dance-Pop

Tracklist

  1. Deja Vu (feat. JAY-Z)
  2. Get Me Bodied
  3. Suga Mama
  4. Upgrade U (feat. JAY-Z)
  5. Ring The Alarm
  6. Kitty Kat
  7. Freakum Dress
  8. Green Light
  9. Irreplaceable
  10. Resentment
  11. Check On It (feat. Bun B & Slim Thug)