Beyonce

Beyonce Knowles' highly anticipated solo album is a diverse effort with as many potential hits as there are guest singers (Missy Elliott, Jay-Z, Sean Paul, etc.). From the smoldering seduction of "Be With You" to the freaky, funkified "Naughty Girl," Knowles proves she's a multi-talented force.

Beyonce Knowles' debut solo album showcases her in two styles, one far more flattering
than the other. "Crazy in Love," the opening track, roars out of the speakers on the
strength of a propulsive horn sample and the charged presence of her pal, Jay-Z. In that
cauldron of energy, Beyonce sounds loose and sexy, gripped by emotions she can neither
understand nor control. In contrast, Dangerously in Love closes with "Daddy," a "... More >