Radio

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About Radio

"Radio" is a song by American recording artist Beyoncé taken from her third studio album, I Am… Sasha Fierce (2008). The uptempo electropop/dance-pop song was composed by Beyoncé, Rico Love, Anton Bakholdin and Jim Jonsin. Composed in the key of D major and built essentially on bouncy beat, "Radio" also displays influences of the 1980s synthpop, Europop, and house. It is instrumentally complete with a Roland TR-808 drum, bass instruments, and synthesizers. The song's lyrics describe the love of Beyoncé in her childhood for the songs she used to listen on the radio as she grew into an adult. "Radio" received positive reviews from contemporary music critics, who generally praised Knowles's departure from her usual R&B style. Some of them also complimented the believability as well as the originality of the song and chose it as the standout track of I Am... Sasha Fierce. In September 2009, "Radio" was used to promote Dutch radio station Radio 538, and it subsequently charted for six weeks on the Dutch Top 40 chart, where it peaked at number 14. It also reached number five on its urban chart. "Radio" was part of Beyoncé's set list on her I Am... Tour (2009–10) and was included on the live album I Am... World Tour (2010). 


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2010
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I be on the hotline like err'day
Makin' sure the DJ know what I want him to play
You know I got my top back and my beat low
Rockin' my stunna shades and turnin' up my radio
Turn up my radio

I think I'm in love with my radio
'Cause it never lets me down
And I fall in love with my stereo
Whenever I hear that sound
Whenever I hear that sound
Whenever I hear that sound

I'm the only one that papa allowed to hang out in my room
With the door closed we'd be alone
And mama never freaked out when she heard it go boom
'Cause she knew we were in the zone

Hold him in my arms and look out of my window
Under the moonlight
And he'd be keepin' my close so I never let him go
He's got a place in my heart

I think I'm in love with my radio
'Cause it never lets me down
And I fall in love with my stereo
Whenever I hear that sound
Whenever I hear that sound
Whenever I hear that sound

When I get in my car, turn it up
Then I hear vibrations all up in my trunk
And the bass all be rattlin' through my seats
Then that crazy feeling starts happening

I get butterflies when I hear the DJ
Playing the stuff I like
And I fall deeper in love with every song he plays
He's got a place in my heart

I think I'm in love with my radio
'Cause it never lets me down
And I fall in love with my stereo
Whenever I hear that sound
Whenever I hear that sound
Whenever I hear that sound

I be on the hotline like err'day
Makin' sure the DJ know what I want him to play
You know I got my top back and my beat low
Rockin' my stunna shades and turnin' up my radio
Turn up my radio

I think I'm in love with my radio
'Cause it never lets me down
And I fall in love with my stereo
Whenever I hear that sound
Whenever I hear that sound
Whenever I hear that sound

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Beyoncé

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter (born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and actress. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, she performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child, and rose to fame in the late 1990s as lead singer of R&B girl-group Destiny's Child. Managed by her father, Mathew Knowles, the group became one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time. Their hiatus saw the release of Beyoncé's debut album, Dangerously in Love (2003), which established her as a solo artist worldwide, earned five Grammy Awards and featured the Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles "Crazy in Love" and "Baby Boy". more »

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Written by: James Scheffer, Richard Preston Butler, Dwayne Nesmith, Beyonce Giselle Knowles

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Album
"Radio" is a song from Beyoncé's third studio album titled "I Am... Sasha Fierce," which was released in the year 2008.
Songwriting
The song was co-written by Beyoncé herself, alongside Rico Love, Jim Jonsin, Dwayne Nesmith, and Lashawn Daniels.
Music Genre
"Radio" is an up-tempo electropop and R&B song with elements of 1980s pop, synthpop, and dance-pop.
Theme
Lyrically, the song represents Beyoncé singing about her love for songs playing on the radio as a substitute for her lover's affection.
Critical Reception
Generally, "Radio" was well-received by music critics, who praised its 1980s style and Beyoncé's vocals.
Not a Single
Despite its positive reception, "Radio" was never released as a single from "I Am... Sasha Fierce."
Not Released in America
The song was not included in the American edition of the album. However, "Radio" was included in the deluxe edition of the album sold in other parts of the world.
Live Performance
Beyoncé performed "Radio" during her "I Am... World Tour" (2009-2010).
Music Production
The song was produced by Jim Jonsin. His other collaborations include works with popular artists like Usher, Lil Wayne, and Eminem.
Billboard List
Although not released as a single, "Radio" made it to the Billboard Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart at number 9.
Certification
The album "I Am... Sasha Fierce" that features "Radio" has been certified multi-platinum in many different countries and won numerous awards; highlighting the song's prominence despite it not being an official single.

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