Ego

About this song

"Ego" is the fifth single from Beyoncé's third studio album, I Am... Sasha Fierce. In 2009, Beyoncé released a remixed version featuring Kanye West, and she explained to MTV News that she had asked him to join the track.

What it's about

The song is about a confident man. When asked whether it was based on her husband, Jay-Z, Beyoncé said she is attracted to someone who is strong and confident, but she did not confirm the link.

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Fun facts

• Sampled in 3 other songs, like “I Get It In (Original Version) by Omarion (Ft. Lil Wayne)”.
• Covered once, including “Evolution of Beyoncé by Pentatonix”.
• Written and produced by Beyoncé, Blac Elvis and Harold Lilly.
• Recorded at Tree Sound Studios (Atlanta.