Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z's "Crazy In Love"
· 59 min
Episode Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z's "Crazy In Love"
How did “Crazy in Love” announce Beyoncé’s arrival as a solo superstar? Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY dig into this career-defining moment, breaking down the iconic Chi-Lites horn sample, Beyoncé’s commanding vocal performance, and an early demo from producer Rich Harrison that reveals how the song’s infectious hook came together.
Songs Discussed:
“Crazy In Love” - Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z
“Flat Beat” - Mr. Oizo
“Survivor” - Destiny’s Child
“Independent Women Part I” - Destiny’s Child
“Jumpin’ Jumpin’” - Destiny’s Child
“Bootylicious” - Destiny’s Child
“Work It Out” - Beyoncé
“‘03 Bonnie & Clyde” - Jay-Z feat. Beyoncé
“Me and My Girlfriend” - 2Pac
“I Used to Love H.E.R.” - Common
“I Gave You Power” - Nas
“Bonnie and Clyde” - Brigitte Bardot and Serge Gainbourg
“Dilemma” - Nelly feat. Kelly Rowland
“Why Don’t We Fall In Love” - Amerie
“Are You My Woman? (Tell Me So)” - The Chi-Lites
“Oh Girl” - The Chi-Lites
“Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” - Beyoncé
“Talkin’ About” - Amerie
“1 Thing” - Amerie
“Get Right” - Jennifer Lopez
“Part Time Punks” - Television Personalities
“Blessings” - p-rallel & Sam Deeley
One Song Spotify Playlist
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