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- Album
- 4
- Released
- 2011
- Length
- 4:34
- Tempo
- 148 BPM
- Label
- Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia
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About this song
"1+1" is the first track on the album 4 and was released as the album's promotional single on May 25, 2011, to critical acclaim. It peaked at number 57 on the Billboard Hot 100, and its music video premiered on August 26, 2011. In 2024, Rolling Stone ranked it 27th on its list of the best R&B songs of the 21st century.
What it's about
The song showcases a relatively raw vocal performance from Beyoncé, with the gritty, brassy sound she wanted to bring to the album from her live performances. The video, shot by Jay-Z backstage before her American Idol performance, features her singing in her dressing room with no microphone and simple keyboard accompaniment.
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Fun facts
- Sampled in 2 other songs, like “Rock N Roll by Pusha T (Ft. Kanye West & Kid Cudi)”.
- Covered once, including “1+1 by Tiera Kennedy”.
- Written and produced by Beyoncé, Tricky Stewart and The-Dream.
- Recorded at The Palms (Las Vegas.