Beyoncé, a Reniassance artist. Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the times Beyoncé had us falling “Crazy in Love” with her.
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00:00 We will rock you, yeah
00:03 Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the times Beyonce had us
00:08 falling crazy in love with her.
00:10 What do we run? What do we run? Girls!
00:17 Number 10. Proving she's a triple threat.
00:21 They say that Beyonce wasn't built in a day, but you gotta admit,
00:25 when it came to doling out talent, she got more than her fair share.
00:28 I would rather, I would rather go blind, boy, than to see you walk away.
00:39 As if being a phenomenal vocalist with killer dance moves isn't enough,
00:44 in the early 2000s, we discovered she could also act.
00:47 She debuted in the TV movie Carmen, a hip-hoppera in 2001,
00:52 and hit the silver screen the next year with Austin Powers in Goldmember.
00:55 Well, the future better get ready for me, because I'm Foxy Cleopatra,
01:00 and I'm a whole lot of woman.
01:02 Since then, her star continued to rise with memorable roles in films like The Pink Panther,
01:07 Cadillac Records, and The Unforgettable Dreamgirls.
01:11 Her standout performance as Dina Jones earned her various award nominations,
01:15 while her song "Listen" received a Best Original Song nod at the 2007 Academy Awards.
01:20 Listen to the song here in my heart.
01:28 Number 9. Performing alongside Blue Ivy.
01:31 Renaissance World Tour
01:33 It's impossible to not realize how fast it's going when you
01:36 are looking through the eyes of your children.
01:38 This may have been Beyoncé's renaissance,
01:40 but her eldest daughter Blue Ivy stole everyone's hearts.
01:44 Aged just 11, she regularly appeared throughout the tour,
01:48 proving that she had inherited her mom's exceptional dance talents and stage presence.
01:52 Dancing to "My Power" and "Black Parade," Blue effortlessly kept up with the dance crew.
02:04 You know, that group of highly talented, extremely experienced adult professionals?
02:09 Beyoncé was initially hesitant to put her daughter under the spotlight's glare.
02:13 However, she eventually agreed to do a one-time gig during a performance in Paris.
02:18 But Blue Ivy won audiences over,
02:20 and we enjoyed watching her find her inner Sasha Fierce as her confidence skyrocketed.
02:24 Also, who could tire of Beyoncé's proud mama face?
02:35 Number 8. Cutting loose on SNL.
02:39 Saturday Night Live
02:40 When Beyoncé dropped her "Single Ladies" music video in 2008,
02:44 her epic dance moves turned it into an almost instant viral hit.
02:48 It felt like the whole world had channeled their inner Bey to mirror or parody those iconic moves.
02:58 Even SNL got in on the action.
03:00 In this sketch featuring a director played by Paul Rudd,
03:03 things don't go quite as planned when Beyoncé meets her new backing dancers.
03:08 "We got a shot, we got a shot."
03:10 "Beyoncé, that was brilliant!"
03:18 She plays her part straight but still effortlessly bounces off the comedic chaos
03:22 unfolding around her and doesn't take herself too seriously either.
03:25 It's relatively rare to see Beyoncé take on the comedy world,
03:29 but if this is any indication, she's a natural.
03:32 "I'm a little bit like a little tree, little tree, little tree."
03:34 "I'm a little bit like a little tree, little tree, little tree."
03:36 Number 7. Launching B-Good
03:40 Beyoncé wears many hats.
03:42 Singer, dancer, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist.
03:46 Throughout her career, she has donated time,
03:57 money and resources to numerous causes close to her heart.
04:00 In 2013, she founded B-Good, a non-profit charity dedicated to
04:05 addressing economic disparities through education, employment and business opportunities.
04:10 "Across every single one of Mrs. Carter's tours, there's always been community impact."
04:16 The charity has actively responded to natural disasters,
04:19 supported the Flint water crisis resolution and donated to COVID-19 relief.
04:24 Beyoncé also introduced the Homecoming Scholars Award program during her Coachella performance,
04:30 highlighting recipients from HBCU schools.
04:32 With her benevolence and philanthropic spirit,
04:35 she continues to leave a lasting impact on communities as a dedicated
04:39 "Be-N-A" factor and advocate for positive change.
04:42 "We meet people and we hear them and we understand what their needs are,
04:47 and then we develop programs and partnerships and friendships and long-term relationships."
04:52 Number 6. Dropping a Surprise Album
04:55 Beyoncé.
04:57 Picture it. December 13, 2013. You're casually scrolling through Instagram when suddenly,
05:03 what's this?
05:03 "I sneezed on the beat and the beat got sicko."
05:06 Beyoncé announces a surprise album drop. Not just an album, a whole visual compilation.
05:13 Shockwaves ripple through the music scene. The Hive excitedly swarms social media.
05:18 She wasn't just bending the rules, she was rewriting them.
05:21 "There were a lot of people involved in that. There were extras in the music videos,
05:25 the directors, the producers of the songs, her label, iTunes. A lot of them were in the dark
05:29 until very recently."
05:31 While she's not the first artist to deploy the surprise drop,
05:34 she probably popularized it, leading the way for others.
05:37 Even without the usual promo, she clinched the Guinness World Record for the fastest-selling
05:42 album on iTunes, with over 400,000 sales in slightly over 24 hours.
05:48 "I woke up like this. I woke up like this. We flawless. Ladies, gentlemen."
05:55 This marked a new age in Beyoncé's reign,
05:58 and that early December morning will live rent-free in our memories forever.
06:02 "Recording this album was such an outlet for me to kind of escape and create whatever world
06:08 and fantasy that definitely at the time was not happening."
06:13 Number 5 - Performing with Prince at the Grammys - The 46th Annual Grammy Awards
06:19 After securing wins for her 2022 album Renaissance,
06:22 Beyoncé became the most decorated Grammy winner with 32 awards.
06:26 This title befits someone with iconic Grammy performances,
06:30 like the steamy "Drunk in Love" in 2014 with Jay-Z and the divine "Lemonade" spectacle in 2017.
06:35 "Put your card up and your permanent emotions
06:38 and all the loving I've been giving cause I know this is just floating in the air."
06:44 But does it get more legendary than music royalty teaming up for a medley?
06:48 The stage radiated electric energy as the two musical powerhouses came together.
06:52 "Blood, blood for rain. Blood for rain. Oh yeah."
06:59 Bey's soulful vocals and Prince's iconic guitar riffs are a match made in heaven,
07:04 and their chemistry is through the roof.
07:06 Beyoncé's dynamic stage persona complements Prince's legendary aura,
07:10 resulting in a collaboration that transcends time
07:13 and holds a special place in the hearts of music enthusiasts everywhere.
07:16 Number 4 - Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show - Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show
07:27 We don't know about you, but this performance is so fire
07:31 and sits comfortably among our other core memories.
07:33 "Promise not to let you go. Love you like crazy. Say you'll never let me go."
07:39 It's a show-stopping spectacle, where she dominates the stage
07:42 with a magnetic display of talent and charisma.
07:45 She captivates audiences with a medley of her greatest hits
07:48 with unmatched vocal prowess and high-energy dance routines.
07:59 The highlight, perhaps, is the surprise reunion with her Destiny's Child bandmates,
08:04 adding an extra layer of nostalgia and excitement for fans.
08:07 The slay was so hard that it broke Twitter records.
08:18 Speaking of slays, how about her performance at the Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show?
08:22 Despite not being the headline act, she stole the event and became the talk of the moment.
08:28 "I dream it, I work hard, I grind 'til I own it.
08:32 I swirl all my fingers, I find no alabamas."
08:36 Number 3 - Her Epic Pregnancy Announcement - The 28th MTV Video Music Awards
08:42 Before taking to the stage, Beyoncé hinted that she had some thrilling news to share.
08:46 "Everybody asks me why I'm smiling, I'm from ear to ear. But I know..."
08:55 But first, she had a performance to do, and what a show it was.
08:59 Adorned in a sparkly blazer, Bey practically glows throughout,
09:03 making the demanding number look like a breath of fresh air.
09:06 But seriously, when does she breathe?
09:07 Then, in a mic drop to rival all mic drops, she reveals her baby bump.
09:18 The crowd went wild while Twitter was sent into a frenzy,
09:22 making the announcement the most shared story of the year,
09:24 with a reported staggering 8,868 tweets per second.
09:29 Notably, her second pregnancy reveal claimed the title of the most-liked Instagram post of 2017.
09:40 Number 2 - Turning Lemons Into Lemonade - Lemonade
09:45 In 2016, Beyoncé taught us that when life gives you lemons,
09:49 you turn them into a powerful visual album, exploring themes of love, betrayal, and empowerment.
09:55 Seamlessly blending music, storytelling, and visual artistry,
09:58 Lemonade weaves a compelling and emotionally charged narrative.
10:01 It transcends being just a collection of songs. Instead, it offers a cinematic experience where
10:16 each track contributes to a broader story arc. Beyoncé's creativity shines through as she
10:21 skillfully explores a plethora of emotions through various musical genres,
10:25 showcasing her remarkable versatility.
10:27 Collaborations with artists like Kendrick Lamar and Jack White add rich layers to this
10:39 immersive experience. It became a cultural phenomenon that sparked meaningful conversations
10:44 about identity and resilience.
10:46 Before we unveil our top pick, here are some honorable mentions.
10:59 Her lip-sync cameo.
11:00 Lip-sync battle.
11:02 Apparently, even Channing Tatum was uncertain if Beyoncé would run the stage with him until
11:06 the last minute.
11:14 Oprah and her audience get bootylicious.
11:16 The Oprah Winfrey Show.
11:18 We definitely weren't ready for this jelly.
11:20 Beyoncé's fan digs her cool vibes.
11:32 If our hair got caught in a fan, we'd be singing "Hey No," but not Bey.
11:36 She just keeps blowing us away.
11:38 "Anywhere I look at now, I'm surrounded by your embrace."
11:44 "Imma Let You Finish."
11:46 The 26th MTV Video Music Awards.
11:49 She graciously gave Taylor Swift the moment she deserved.
11:52 "I'd like for Taylor to come out and have her moment."
11:55 "What did you think when Beyoncé said your name? Did you have any idea she was gonna do that?"
11:59 "You know, they told me to be ready, just in case."
12:02 Red Carpet Chats with Aaliyah.
12:04 The 9th MTV Movie Awards.
12:06 Roll out the red carpet.
12:08 Queen Bey and the Queen of R&B unite.
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12:33 #1.
12:35 BeatShella - Coachella
12:37 Beyoncé doesn't just do live shows.
12:39 She creates unforgettable experiences.
12:42 Remember her Glastonbury set in 2011?
12:44 "Got me looking so crazy, right? Got me in love, got me looking so crazy, right?
12:49 Got me looking so crazy, right?"
12:52 Well, she topped that at Coachella, turning the festival into her queendom.
12:57 It wasn't her first time performing there.
12:59 Remember when she casually crashed Solange's gig in 2014?
13:03 But when a set's basically rebranded after its headliner, you know you're in for something
13:07 spectacular.
13:08 Indeed, it was a hit-packed extravaganza, filled with mind-blowing performances and
13:13 another Destiny's Child reunion.
13:15 She became the first Black woman to headline the event and used her platform to change
13:28 her culture and community.
13:31 What we wouldn't have given for a front-row ticket to this historic moment in live music
13:36 and pop culture.
13:37 Did the reason you put your Beyoncé love on top not make our list?
13:51 Share your information in the comments.
13:54 "You're the one that always calls when I need you, baby, everything stops.
13:58 Finally, you put my love on top."
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