Daddy (Beyoncé song)
"Daddy" | |
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Promotional single by Beyoncé | |
from the album Dangerously in Love | |
Recorded | 2003 |
Genre | R&B |
Length | 4:58 |
Label | Columbia |
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"Daddy" is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé for her debut studio album, Dangerously in Love (2003). It was composed by Beyoncé and Mark Batson. The song was not originally intended to be featured on the final track listing of the album. Beyoncé was able to record the song as the release date of her debut album had been postponed. "Daddy" was released to US iTunes Store as a digital single on June 3, 2003, through Columbia Records.
Beyoncé explained that the song's development was motivated by the devotion and the loyalty her father/manager, Mathew Knowles has towards his family members. Many of the songs on the album examine aspects of relationships. However, "Daddy" was considered to be an element analyzing the kinship ties between a father and his offspring from a different and more powerful perspective. Music critics, who generally received the song with positive reception, commented that the song was a way for Beyoncé to pay tribute to her father.
Background and development
"Daddy" was written by Beyoncé and Mark Batson.[1][2] It is the final song on Dangerously in Love, and is a hidden track on some copies.[3] Beyoncé initially was not going to include the song on the album,[3][4] however after undergoing multiple push-backs, she was able to work on extra material for the album which included "Daddy".[5] Over forty-three songs were recorded for Dangerously in Love, all of which were overseen by father Mathew, however Beyoncé secretly planted the song on the album as a hidden track which left Mathew speechless out of shock and appreciation.[5] He later revealed during an interview with Billboard magazine in 2009: "My favorite songs is... 'Daddy'... It basically says 'Thank you for all you've given me and when I marry a man, it will be like my daddy'".[6] Preceding the album's release, the song was released to iTunes Store exclusively in the United States on June 23, 2003, through Columbia Records.[7] It is also featured on the soundtrack of Tyler Perry's Daddy's Little Girls (2007).[8][9]
Concerning the conception of "Daddy", Beyoncé told MTV News:
"My mother and father have been together for 23, 24 years, and I've seen them go through a lot. And he has always supported his wife and supported his family and supported me and my sister and [my cousin] Angela Beyince. That loyalty and that strength that he has, those certain qualities I just want in all the people around me.
— Beyoncé Knowles (2003), [5]
Composition
"Daddy" is a nearly five-minute long[10] R&B song.[11] The first verse of the song begins with Beyoncé reminiscing about the times she and her father/manager, Mathew Knowles shared as a child and through her adolescence.[12] She sings about wanting to be with a man and a child who has similar qualities as her father.[5][13] This is illustrated in the lyrics: "I treasure every irreplaceable memory and that's why I want my unborn son to be like my daddy, I want my husband to be like my daddy, there is no one else like my daddy."[12][14] According to Marc Anthony Neal of the PopMatters, Beyoncé also confidently embraces her womanhood in the song.[3] In a way, Beyoncé pays tribute to her father through this song.[10][15]
Critical reception
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References
- ^ "Beyoncé's debut Album, Dangerously In Love". Thread Magazine. Archived from the original on January 22, 2008. Retrieved March 2, 2011.
- ^ Dangerously in Love (CD). Beyoncé Knowles. United States: Sony BMG Entertainment. 2003.
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- ^ a b c DeCurtis, Anthony (July 10, 2003). "Album Reviews: Dangerously in Love". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on December 16, 2012. Retrieved March 1, 2011.
- ^ News Corporation. Archived from the originalon June 28, 2011. Retrieved March 1, 2011.
- ^ About.com. The New York Times Company. Archived from the originalon February 21, 2007. Retrieved March 1, 2011.
- ^ Thomas Erlewine, Stephen. "Dangerously in Love – Beyoncé". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved December 9, 2011.
- ^ a b Sanneh, Kelefa (July 6, 2003). "MUSIC; The Solo Beyoncé: She's No Ashanti". The New York Times. p. 3. Retrieved December 9, 2011.
- ^ "Beyonce Knowles – Check On It". Contactmusic.com. January 16, 2006. Retrieved December 9, 2011.
- ^ Stewart, Allison. "Review: Dangerously in Love". The Washington Post.: C.05. June 25, 2003. Retrieved on March 1, 2011. (Transcription of original review at talk page)
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- ^ Virtel, Louis (May 13, 2014). "The Most Embarrassing Songs By Pop Queens". HitFix. p. 1. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
- ^ "Beyoncé - Awards". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved July 30, 2014.