Crazy in Love

"Crazy in Love" is an R&B/funk song written by Beyoncé Knowles, producer Rich Harrison, rapper Jay-Z, and Eugene Record. Released as the first single from Beyoncé's debut album Dangerously in Love in mid 2003 (see 2003 in music), it reached number one in the United States and United Kingdom and the top ten on the majority of charts it entered across the world. The song contains a prominent horn sample from The Chi-Lites' 1970 "Are You My Woman (Tell Me So)", and serves as the song's hook. Its success established Knowles as a leading solo performer following several years as a member of the band Destiny's Child.

 Music video 
The music video (released in May 2003) was filmed in May 2003 by Jake Nava and does not have a story. The opening scene begins with Knowles wearing a tank top, shorts, and red high-heels. She performs a dance on a riser. The scene shifts to a gold set detailing a mock photo shoot, before moving into a scene with dancers detailing Knowles and dancing against a wall while wearing caps and full length pants. In a controversial sequence, the video then shifts into its next scene, which shows a helpless Beyoncé struggling inside a car. She is apparently unaware that there is a trail of gasoline outside of the car, which Jay-Z ignites, causing the car to explode.

Knowles does not appear injured; next, she is dancing to Jay-Z's solo rap in an exotic silk print over a fur coat, and decides to kick a fire hydrant. She continues to dance whilst the water is flying all over the place. The video ends with Knowles and her dancers in front of a giant fan in vibrant dresses in contrast to the more neutral colors of the background.

 Formats and track listings 

American 12" vinyl single
 "Krazy in Luv" (Rockwilder remix) – 4:12
 "Krazy in Luv" (Rockwilder remix instrumental) – 4:12
 "Krazy in Luv" (Adam 12 So Crazy remix) – 4:30
 "Krazy in Luv" (Maurice's Nu Soul remix) – 6:27
 "Krazy in Luv" (Juniors World remix) – 8:09

American CD maxi single
 "Crazy in Love" (single version) – 4:11
 "Summertime" – 3:53
 "Krazy in Luv" (Maurice's Nu Soul remix) – 6:27
 "Krazy in Luv" (Rockwilder remix) – 4:12
 "Crazy in Love" (video)

American CD maxi single
 "Crazy in Love" (album version) – 3:55
 "Crazy in Love" (no rap version) – 3:46
 "Crazy in Love" (single version) – 4:11

British 12" vinyl single
 "Crazy in Love" (album version) – 3:55
 "Crazy in Love" (instrumental) – 3:55
 "Krazy in Luv" (Rockwilder remix) – 4:12
 "Krazy In Luv" (Lego's Poontin Muzik dub) – 5:39

European CD single
 "Crazy in Love" (single version) – 4:11
 "Crazy in Love" (album version) – 4:26

References

Category:2003 songs
Category:Debut singles
Category:Billboard Hot 100 number one songs
Category:Beyoncé songs
Category:Jay-Z songs
Category:Funk songs
Category:Hip hop songs
Category:R&B songs