7/11

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About 7/11

"7/11" is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé from the reissue of her fifth studio album Beyoncé (2013), subtitled Platinum Edition (2014). It was released on November 25, 2014 by Columbia Records as the second single from the reissue. The song was written by Beyoncé and Alonzo Holt; the latter collaborated with Bobby Johnson during the production process. "7/11" is a trap song with elements of hip hop present in its composition. It features rap-singing vocals by Beyoncé over a warped up-tempo beat. Upon its release, "7/11" received mixed reviews by music critics, with some of them praising its club-ready and frenetic sound while others criticized its use of auto-tune. Its accompanying music video was premiered through YouTube on November 21, 2014. In it, Beyoncé dances at various locations; the video was filmed by the singer herself using a static camera, with some additional footage created with the aid of a selfie stick. The visual was praised for its personal, relaxed and fun nature and critics deemed it a departure from Beyoncé's other high-budget videos on the visual album. "7/11" peaked at number 13 on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100. Among its component charts, it earned Beyoncé her 8th No. 1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Chart and her 22nd No. 1 on the Hot Dance Club Songs Chart. 


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2013
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Shoulders sideways, smack it, smack it in the air
Legs movin' side to side, smack it in the air
Legs movin' side to side, smack you in the air
Shoulders sideways, smack it, smack it in the air
Smack it, smack it in the air
Legs movin' side to side, smack it, smack it in the air
Smack it, smack it in the air

Wave your hands side to side, put it in the air
Wave your hands side to side, put it in the air
Clap, clap, clap like you don't care
Smack that, clap, clap, clap like you don't care
(I know you care)

Clap, clap, clap, clap, clap it
Foot up, my foot up
Hold up now my foot up
(I'm spinnin') I'm spinnin' my foot up
Foot up yeah my foot up
(I'm spinnin') I'm spinnin' my foot up
Put my foot down yeah my hands up
My hands up, my hands up
(Flexin') Flexin' while my hands up
My hands up, my hands up
I stand up with my hands up
Then I put up, my hands up
I put up, my hands up
I put up, my hands up
Then I'm spinnin' all my hands up
(Spinnin') Spinnin' while my hands up
(Spinnin') Spinnin' while my hands up
(Spinnin') Spinnin' while my hands up
Then I'm tippin' all my hands up
Spinnin', I'm spinnin', I'm spinnin' while my hands up
(Spinnin') I'm Spinnin', I'm spinnin', I'm spinnin' while my hands up
(Drank)

Oh let go like alcohol, oh let go like alcohol
Oh let go like alcohol
Don't you drop that alcohol
Never drop that alcohol, never drop that alcohol
I know you thinkin' bout alcohol
I know I'm thinkin' bout that alcohol

Man it feel like rollin' dice, man it feel like rollin' dice
Seven eleven, seven eleven, seven twice, man seven twice
Man it feel like rollin' dice, man this feel like rollin' dice
Man it feel like rollin' dice
Seven twice, seven twice
Girl I'm tryna kick it with you
Girl I'm tryna kick it with you
Man I'm tryna kick it with you
My feet up, I kick it with you
Man I swear I kick it with you
Girl I wanna kick it with you
Man I know I kick it with you
Yeah I spin' around and I kick it with you

Shoulders sideways, smack it, smack it in the air
Legs movin' side to side, smack it in the air
Legs movin' side to side, smack you in the air
Shoulders move side to side smack it in the air
Smack it in the air, smack it, smack it the in the air
Smack it in the air, smack it, smack it in the air

Wave your hands side to side, put it in the air
Wave your hands side to side, put it in the air
Clap, clap, clap like you don't care
Smack that, clap, clap, clap like you don't care
(I know you care)

Wave your hands side to side
Wave your hands side to side
Wave your hands side to side
Wave your hands side to side
Ooh we be be freaky deaky
Then you see she pink bikini
Rock out that booty out that dashiki
Never T.D. edges teeny
Sweatin' on my blow out
Sweatin' on my dress
This trick about to go off
Mad 'cause I'm so fresh
Fresher than you
I'm fresher than you
Fresher than you

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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: Noel Fisher, Adrian Bruesch, Beyonce Knowles, Sidney Swift

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

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"7/11" was released on November 25, 2014, as the leading single of the reissue of Beyoncé's eponymous fifth studio album titled "Beyoncé: Platinum Edition."
Music Video
The song's DIY-style music video gained substantial attention upon its release as it showed Beyoncé dancing and goofing around in various locations, such as hotel rooms and balconies. The home-video feel made it relatable to fans.
Song Composition
"7/11" is an R&B and trap song with high energy. It received appreciation due to its catchy chorus and modern production value centered on heavy percussion beats.
Chart Performance
Despite not being a traditional pop song, "7/11" achieved high chart performances globally. It peaked at number 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and it also charted within the top 20 in multiple international locations, such as the UK and Australia.
Performances
Beyoncé performed "7/11" live at the 2015 Made in America festival, the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards, and during The Formation World Tour.
Songwriting Credits
Beyoncé is one of the writers of the song. Other credits go to Bobby Johnson, Detail, and Sidney Swift. These high-profile songwriters contributed significantly to the upbeat and addictive tempo of the song.
Commercial Success
The song has been certified double Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), marking over 2 million copies sold in the United States alone.
Cultural Influence
The phrase "Smack it, smack it in the air," a lyric from the song, became viral and is often used in social media as a symbol of self-confidence and empowerment.
Nominations
The music video for "7/11" received three nominations at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards, including for Best Female Video.
Choreography
The choreography for the music video of "7/11" went viral on social media platforms and inspired several dance challenges on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.

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