Diva
Beyoncé
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I'm a-a diva (Hey), I'm a, I'm a-a diva (Hey) I'm a, I'm a-a diva (Hey), I'm a, I'm a-a diva I'm a, I'm a-a diva (Hey), I'm a, I'm a a diva I'm a, I'm a a diva (Hey), I'm a, I'm a a di- Na-na-na, diva is a female version of a hustla, of a, of a hustla, of a, of a hustla Na-na-na, diva is a female version of a hustla, of a, of a hustla, of a, of a hustla Stop the track, lemme state facts I told you, gimme a minute and I'll be right back Fifty million 'round the world and they say that I couldn't get it I done got so sick and filthy with Benjis, I can't spend it Tell me something (Tell me something) Where your boss at? (Where your boss at?) 'Cause my ladies up in here they like to talk back (They like to talk back) I want to see her (Want to see her) I'd like to meet ya (I'd like to meet her) What you say? She ain't no diva? Oh, no, no, no Diva's y'all help me sing this next verse? Here we go Since 15 in my stilettos, been struttin' in this game "What's yo age?" was the question they ask when I hit the stage I'm a diva, best believe her, you see how she gettin' paid? She ain't callin' him to greet her, don't need him, her bed's made This is a stick-up, stick-up (I need them bags, all that money) We're gonna stick-up, stick-up (You see them ask, "Where that money?") All my ladies get it up, I see you, I do the same Take it to another level, no passengers on my plane I need them bags for that money You seem them ask where that money I need them bags for that money I be getting to the money, everybody mad I think I'm getting too much money, everybody mad The same old nigga from the block The same old nigga with the pot The same old nigga from the trap Everybody hated on him and then he bounced right back I be getting to the money, everybody mad I think I'm getting too much money, everybody mad The same old nigga from the block The same old nigga with the pot The same old nigga from the trap Everybody hated on him and then he bounced right back I'm getting to the money
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Written by: Shondrae L Crawford, Beyonce Knowles, Sean Garrett
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Title Origin"Diva" is a track from Beyoncé's third studio album titled "I Am... Sasha Fierce", released in 2008. The word "Diva" is traditionally used to describe a celebrated female opera singer but in the modern context, it is used for a famous and successful woman who is very attractive and fashionable.
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ProductionThe song was co-written and co-produced by Beyoncé, Sean Garrett and Shondrae "Bangladesh" Crawford. This trio has worked together on other records like "Video Phone" also from the "I Am... Sasha Fierce" album.
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Commercial Performance"Diva" was commercially successful, peaking at number 19 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, and reaching the top 20 in several other markets including the United Kingdom and New Zealand.
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Song ThemeThe song is known for its empowering theme about woman's independence. In addition to flaunting her own success, Beyoncé promotes female strength and autonomy throughout the song.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Diva" was directed by Melina Matsoukas, it features Beyoncé in a warehouse lighting cars on fire. The video won a MTV Award for 'Best Choreography' in 2009.
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Cultural ImpactThe term "Diva" has been used by Beyoncé as a self-designation, and this song has made a substantial contribution to this perception in popular culture.
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Live PerformanceSimilar to many of her other tracks, Beyoncé performed "Diva" live at different venues. It is especially remembered for its performance during the "I Am... World Tour" (2009-10).
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LyricsThe song's lyrics reference two other hits. The verse "Diva is the female version of a hustler" directly mirrors the line "I'm a hustler, baby" from Jay-Z’s “I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)”, while the verse "I done put two fifties on the ten-speed" redefines Kanye West's lyric "I done put chrome on the eighteen wheeler" from "Diamonds from Sierra Leone".
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Sampling"Diva" features a sample from "Don't Do It!" performed by Micheal Knight.
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AwardsThe song received a nomination for Best R&B Song at the 52nd Grammy Awards in 2010.
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