The Knowles clan - Beyoncé and her father Mathew, that is (regrettably, Harry Knowles of "Ain't It Cool" is no relation) - were apparently aware of these two pitfalls since they pull off a nifty trick of making her debut album, Dangerously in Love, appeal to a broad audience while making it sound relatively easy. Plus, Survivor often sounded labored, as Knowles struggled to sound real. Still, a singer takes a risk when going solo, as there's no guarantee that her/his star will still shine as bright when there's nobody to reflect upon.
So it was a natural step for her to step into the diva spotlight with a solo album in 2003, particularly since it followed on the heels of her co-starring role in Mike Myers' 2002 comedy hit, Austin Powers in Goldmember. Buy the album Starting at 15.19€īeyoncé Knowles was always presented as the star of Destiny's Child - which probably shouldn't be a big surprise since her father managed the group. Recorded By – Focus.Purchase and download this album in a wide variety of formats depending on your needs.Producer – Beyoncé Knowles (tracks: 8).Photography By – Dhalen, Markus Klinko & Indrani.Mixed By – Tony Maserati (tracks: 1 to 7, 9, 10, 14, 15).Executive-Producer – Beyoncé Knowles, Mathew Knowles.Engineer – Brendan Kurtz (tracks: 14), Dan Bucchi (tracks: 9, 15), Demacio "Demo" Castellon (tracks: 8), Greg Price (tracks: 3), Jason Dale (tracks: 7), Luz Vasquez (tracks: 3, 4, 5, 6, 10), Matt Snedecor (tracks: 9, 14, 15), Pat Woodward (tracks: 4, 5, 6, 10).
Gift From Virgo Written-By – Beyoncé Knowles, Shuggie Otisĭangerously In Love Guitar – Dan WorkmanGuitar – John "Jab" BroussardMixed By – Dexter SimmonsProducer – Erroll "Poppi" McCalla, Jr.Written-By – Beyoncé Knowles, Errol McCalla Jr.īeyoncé Interlude Written-By – Beyoncé Knowles Andrews, Eldra DeBarge, Etterlene Jordan, Randy DeBarge, Shawn Carter That's How You Like It Featuring – Jay-ZProducer – D-Roy, Mr. The Closer I Get To You Backing Vocals – Brenda White-King, Candace Thomas, Cissy Houston, Tawatha AgeeBass – Byron MillerConcertmaster – Sanford AllenContractor – Al BrownDrums – Ivan HampdenElectric Piano, Arranged By, Arranged By – Nat Adderley, Jr.Featuring, Arranged By – Luther VandrossGuitar – Phil HamiltonMixed By – Ray BardaniPercussion – Bashiri JohnsonProducer – Nat AdderleyProgrammed By, Keyboards, Arranged By – Skip AndersonWritten-By – J. Speechless Producer – Andreao "Fanatic" Heard, Sherrod BarnesWritten-By – Andreao Heard, Angela Beyince, Beyoncé Knowles, Sherrod BarnesĬrazy In Love Featuring – Jay-ZInstruments, Producer – Rich HarrisonWritten-By – Beyoncé Knowles, Eugene Record, Rich Harrison, Shawn Carterīe With You Instruments – Rich HarrisonProducer – Rich HarrisonWritten-By – Angela Beyince, Beyoncé Knowles, Gary Cooper, George Clinton, Jr., Rich Harrison, Shuggie Otis, William Collins Me, Myself And I Producer – Scott StorchWritten-By – Beyoncé Knowles, Robert Waller, Scott Storch Naughty Girl Producer – Scott StorchWritten-By – Angela Beyince, Beyoncé Knowles, Donna Summer, Giorgio Moroder, Pete Belotte, Robert Waller, Scott Storchīaby Boy Featuring – Sean PaulMixed By – Tony MaseratiProducer – Scott StorchWritten-By – Beyoncé Knowles, Robert Waller, Sean Paul Henriques, Shawn Carter Yes Instruments – Focus.Producer – Focus.Written-By – Bernard Edwards, Jr., Beyoncé Knowles, Shawn Carterĭaddy Cello – Nioka WorkmanProducer, Bass, Drums, Keyboards, Engineer, Arranged By, Conductor – Mark BatsonViola – Judith Insell-StaackViolin – Marlene Rice