Dangerously In Love
by Beyoncé
  • Record Label: Sony
  • Release Date: Jun 24, 2003
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7.6

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  1. NseE
    Aug 8, 2003
    10
    It was with great trepidation that I approached ths cd after reading numerous reviews slagging it but, surprise, it's a great cd. Beyonce shows off her flair for stylish ballads such as 'Be with you', 'Yes', and 'Speechless', the latter with it's grand vocal finale. Of course the brilliant summery 'Crazy in love', 'That's what It was with great trepidation that I approached ths cd after reading numerous reviews slagging it but, surprise, it's a great cd. Beyonce shows off her flair for stylish ballads such as 'Be with you', 'Yes', and 'Speechless', the latter with it's grand vocal finale. Of course the brilliant summery 'Crazy in love', 'That's what you like', 'Naughty girl', etc are also stand outs. She took a turn totally unexpected by the public who, I think, were expecting lots of uptempo cuts. Fab cd whose brilliance time will reveal.… Expand
  2. shayB.C
    Nov 5, 2003
    10
    Beyonce is the business and so is her CD. With her beauty, voice, and overall style she is simply untoppable. Many hate on her, but her can replace her? She has too much to offer and not many artists can bring that much to the table. Not to mention her talent is versatile, so she easily able to appeal to almost any audience.
  3. ginger
    Oct 22, 2003
    9
    Very rarely will I pop in a new CD, listen to it all the way through, AND love all the songs. This debut Cd from Beyonce moves me. I could not disagree more with the critics who give negative reviews. Not only her voice gives the record it's appeal, but the songs to me are unique, there is not a somg out there that sounds like this CD at this time. Congratulations Beyonce, I'm Very rarely will I pop in a new CD, listen to it all the way through, AND love all the songs. This debut Cd from Beyonce moves me. I could not disagree more with the critics who give negative reviews. Not only her voice gives the record it's appeal, but the songs to me are unique, there is not a somg out there that sounds like this CD at this time. Congratulations Beyonce, I'm proud of you.… Expand
  4. TheateraNerd
    Jul 15, 2012
    10
    This album is a favorite ! Beyonce has amazing vocals, beats, videos, and choreograpy that sets her work apart from anyone else! Beyonce is the modern Janet Jackson and she is dominating for good reason. If you do not like/love this album then you dont know how to identify good music. She goes from sexy to rage to fun in a heartbeat, its so diverse! Buy this album seriously if you haventThis album is a favorite ! Beyonce has amazing vocals, beats, videos, and choreograpy that sets her work apart from anyone else! Beyonce is the modern Janet Jackson and she is dominating for good reason. If you do not like/love this album then you dont know how to identify good music. She goes from sexy to rage to fun in a heartbeat, its so diverse! Buy this album seriously if you havent already! No artist is touching this woman!… Expand
  5. TrevonneS
    Oct 10, 2003
    10
    beyonce is the bomb. anybody who doesn't like the cd has a serious problem.
  6. justins
    Oct 7, 2003
    10
    it one of my favorite c.d.'s
  7. JenniferW
    Aug 5, 2003
    10
    This was a great album.
  8. bradonq
    Oct 10, 2003
    10
    it's totally hot just like beyonce
  9. brittneyw
    Aug 5, 2003
    10
    I just love beyonce's new cd i love her moves and everything she can dance sooo good! everything about beyonce is just wonderful i'm one of her biggest fans and i love her for who she is and she really has the talent you go girl!
  10. JamalB
    May 22, 2005
    10
    This is the all time best album ever in the history of the world! Beyonce is the all time best artist ever!
  11. MichaelH
    Sep 2, 2006
    10
    A great solo debut by America's #1 R&B/ Pop female!
  12. soybomb2
    Dec 3, 2011
    8
    None of beyonces albums have much depth to them but this one seems to be the most complete. Hits like "Baby Boy" "Naughty Girl" and "Crazy In Love" make a solid opening to the mediocre rest of the album. Overall not bad but still teases us into more as Beyonce often does with her albums. Best she has to offer in her discography.
  13. Plamen
    Aug 6, 2012
    10
    Dangerously in Love is the album that showed the world that she doesn't need Kelly and Michelle. She proved with Dangerously in Love that she can release timeless songs (Crazy in Love and Baby Boy). And the 5 Grammys she won for the album are just another proof that the album is flaw-free.
  14. ClaudooSSia
    Aug 10, 2013
    7
    "Dangerously In Love" is Beyonce's debut album. Although it isn't her best work to date, there are some amazing songs like sensual "Baby Boy" and "Naughty Girl", beautiful "Me, Myself And I" and "Dangerously In Love 2", and of course "CRAZY IN LOVE" which absolutely slays songs like idiotic Jay Z duet "That's How You Like It", boring "Hip Hop Star" and irritating, funky song called "Work"Dangerously In Love" is Beyonce's debut album. Although it isn't her best work to date, there are some amazing songs like sensual "Baby Boy" and "Naughty Girl", beautiful "Me, Myself And I" and "Dangerously In Love 2", and of course "CRAZY IN LOVE" which absolutely slays songs like idiotic Jay Z duet "That's How You Like It", boring "Hip Hop Star" and irritating, funky song called "Work It Out". The other tracks are sentimental milquetoast ballads like "Yes", "Sings" and "Gift From Virgo" and moody R&B "The Closer I Get To You" and another me-and-my-future-husband duet "03' Bonnie & Clyde". "Dangerously In Love" is Beyonce's most casual album. It isn't as fun as "B'Day", as vulnerable as "I Am... Sasha Fierce" and as breathtaking as "4". But having "Crazy In Love", "Naughty Girl" and "Baby Boy" one album is an automatic win!

    7 out of 10    … Expand
  15. Cazatuz
    Nov 29, 2010
    10
    UnderRated just like all Her Albums. No Fillers, Lesser thans but no fillers. Its packed with some really great songs all throughout. Great Album. 5 stars.
  16. ChrisE
    Nov 9, 2006
    5
    I like Beyonce. She's gorgeous, talented and appears to be pretty grounded. But upon the release of her debut solo disc Dangerously In Love (and amidst the critical acclaim it garnered) I decided to get the album--boy, did it disappoint! The first handful of tracks (especially the international horn-blarin' smash single "Crazy In Love") sounded brilliant, everything I expected I like Beyonce. She's gorgeous, talented and appears to be pretty grounded. But upon the release of her debut solo disc Dangerously In Love (and amidst the critical acclaim it garnered) I decided to get the album--boy, did it disappoint! The first handful of tracks (especially the international horn-blarin' smash single "Crazy In Love") sounded brilliant, everything I expected the ex-Destiny's Child leader to produce as a solo artist. But halfway through and this shockingly long record starts getting bland--it's not that they're not credible, respectable songs, it's just that they're bland and Dangerously gets a bit dangerously close to being too ballad-influenced. Beyonce's stellar and oft-fluid singing skills certainly help listeners get through the tepid, boring material. Decent, credible and definitely a respectable attempt, but nothing brilliant--get B'Day instead if possible.… Expand
  17. Zone111
    Mar 23, 2012
    0
    not my coup of tea.
  18. MelissaL
    Jul 1, 2003
    1
    To me the CD isn't good. She needs to stay in a group. There are only 4 songs that are good. The two with Jay-z,the one with Missy, and Dangerously in love it self and that came from Survivor. She can sing but when she was with the group it was better.
  19. BlakelyH
    Jul 2, 2003
    3
    NOT WORTH THE HYPE! All the songs are slow, not fun. I feel like the colaborative efforts by Big Boi, Sean Paul, and Missy are wasted. They could have done a lot more. The only good song is the star track with Jay-Z.
  20. MrsShawnC
    Aug 11, 2003
    2
    I gave it a 2 because of the 2 talents on the CD - Jay Z and Sean Paul. C'mon Beyonce you look like a hoocie-fied video Hoe prancing around Jigga. Get back with your group - they help you with class. Kelly is the sweetest, and Michelle is following her lord to the end, GOOD GIRL - heard she was in Guyana recently - Big Up Gt Massive.
  21. EddieP
    Feb 4, 2004
    0
    This cd is like listening to 5 different artist, Nothing but REMAKES!!! Its just new lyrics with the same old beat. "B" come on now be original!! Nice try but NOO! Go call your girls back and leave the solos to mary, ashanti and alicia.
  22. kaykay
    Aug 23, 2004
    2
    i give it a two because of only two songs. 'Me, myslef and I" and dangerously in love. i'm glad that i listen to this album from a friend first before buying it.
  23. jjay
    Jul 9, 2003
    1
    this CD is nothing but pure commercial crap, only reason people like it is because it has club hits this is as bad as Ashanti's it gets so boring when all she does is talk about Jay-Z , its to reptative a lot of the people who featured on this CD wasted there talent. this is a horrible attempt to be J-lo and trying to be J-Lo is just lame
  24. RebeccaR
    Jan 4, 2004
    0
    Aaaaargh!! It hurts my ears! It hurts my ears! TURN IT OFF NOW!
  25. PradR
    Jul 18, 2004
    1
    1 great song, 2 good songs - not really down to her. Nice voice, pretty girl God awful, boring, drivel of an album - dull, dull, dull. all collaborations wasted
  26. MarcusB
    May 2, 2005
    0
    Ugh. Boring, repetitive, and trite. Good vocal range and good looks do not a good singer make. I also love how Metacritic allows posters like Vicky g. below to insult people (maybe all the misspellings made it go through the profanity filter, eh?) if they disagree with her narrow point of view. You know what Vicky G? I CAN hate if I want to.
  27. Roe
    Oct 26, 2006
    0
    It's friggin crap!!
  28. DappaD
    Feb 11, 2004
    2
    I give it two because of the appearance of two SUPERSTARS - Sean Paul and Jay Z...don't mean to hate on Missy, but I can't honestly put three in the rating, it'll hurt my heart. Beyonce you absolutely, positively need your group or some banging collab.s. You are horrible by yourself - this is ridiculous. You need to stop acting diva-like - U ain't. And the press need I give it two because of the appearance of two SUPERSTARS - Sean Paul and Jay Z...don't mean to hate on Missy, but I can't honestly put three in the rating, it'll hurt my heart. Beyonce you absolutely, positively need your group or some banging collab.s. You are horrible by yourself - this is ridiculous. You need to stop acting diva-like - U ain't. And the press need to stop swelling her head, this cd can't hold its own, if honest people would admit it. I am so perturbed at the Grammy's for that travesty - Beyonce beat out R. Kelly and Ashanti - SHAME ON THE GRAMMYS, they should apologise to the music-loving public. Like JayZ said - ur sh&t is garbage... I know someone out there is listening with good ears though, and they (Bless their soul) put a stop to Beyonce releasing a second single, and pushed for a Destiny's Child album, Lord know I need to hear that blessed voice of Michelle, and the true lead singer Kelly shine. The saying goes PRIDE goeth before a FALL...so I encourage you Beyonce - PRIDE PRIDE PRIDE, GO GO GO!!!… Expand
  29. kennyd
    Jul 21, 2006
    2
    beyonce had only 2 good songs if that, she is a marketing joke, she will never be mariah aor janet the bitch dosent even have a GREATEST HITS CD and everyone is giving her the credit of an artist who has been int he industry for years!!!! she has no talent is is all marketing.
  30. TheWalrus2000
    Mar 7, 2013
    3
    Beyonce sings in a way that is so good but what she doesn't realize the way she sings is so clumped together that I and many others can't understand and don't want to understand what she is actually saying.
  31. BWETMatangi
    Aug 15, 2013
    5
    "Dangerously In Love" isn't that great. Don't get me wrong... there are some good songs like "Crazy In Love", but some songs are really just super annoying.
  32. KingdomHeart
    Dec 15, 2013
    0
    This here can be considered an album? too bad, the only merit of this cd is the song ''Crazy In Love'' which became a huge hit for ''pocs'' in Complexo do Alemão.
  33. Clubsocial
    Aug 23, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. holy bible amores, amémm
    Crazy in love: 10/10
    baby boy: 10/10
    NG: 10/10
    hip hop stars: 7/10 ai nao quero coninuar......sorry voltei tchauuuuuuuu ha beijos    … Expand
  34. brunomean
    Sep 7, 2015
    0
    worst R&b i ever see in my life, sleeply, and the songs, is horrible, only crazy in love and naughty girl, can be save, please take this album of the discography
  35. italoverdade
    Nov 11, 2015
    0
    A job that is just a copy of what she did with her old group, the passr the years we see that keeps doing the same thing, without influence or bring an inspiration for music.
  36. Panchogul
    Aug 7, 2022
    8
    Gran inicio en solitario de una de las artistas femeninas más prolíficas del siglo XXI.
  37. AlexSans
    Sep 16, 2020
    1
    Para ser su primer album tiene criticas muy sobre valoradas que no es así no entiendo las criticas, es un álbum normal carente de melodías y letras y mensajes poco claros y sin sentido
  38. cordellb
    Jun 8, 2005
    7
    If it were Destiny's Child, this would've been a 10. She's the lead in all the Destiny's Child tracks anyway... so this was (really) nothin' new.
  39. KhalilB
    Aug 6, 2007
    9
    Beyonce is a true superstar and proved that greatly with this album. Sure there are too many ballads but cares when they are this good?
  40. srah-janeprincess
    Aug 23, 2003
    10
    i love the beat to it. p.s. if beyonce reads this i want her to know i'm one of her fans! (totally)
  41. DareDevil
    Aug 5, 2003
    10
    I think it's a great cd. All the girls. I can't waith for them to get back together.
  42. ezekielk
    Sep 10, 2003
    10
    i love this album
  43. AhmadW
    Sep 26, 2003
    10
    I love her
  44. ariemayarnsbay
    May 28, 2004
    10
    this was the best cd ever i listen to it over and over again. I got to give beyonce her props because she did the dam thang
  45. k-robkihc
    Sep 8, 2004
    4
    I love 2 songs on this album. one with Jay-Z that's how I like it, because he is the greatest of all times, and the other dangerously in love. The rest were O.K. I'm not gonna hate on B though she has a nice voice but I just miss the old Destiny's Child. As long as Jay is happy I'm happy
  46. Joey
    Aug 4, 2005
    9
    Well done Beyonce! A fabulous album! All the songs were great with the exception of Bonnie And Clyde '03 - it's a very boring song. She teams up with some of the biggest names in rap and hip hop which makes it twice as good
  47. mendes
    Sep 9, 2006
    10
    she's a true star
  48. estelle
    Oct 8, 2009
    10
    Love her and love this album, i am still listening to it, her best work so far.
  49. kyrstynb
    Nov 26, 2003
    10
    it is so awsome beonce is the best
  50. annar
    Nov 3, 2003
    10
    this cd is cool and her songs are tight especially me myself and i and baby boy and crazy in love girl is off the hook she did a bomb performus on the bet music awards.
  51. ToniF
    Nov 30, 2003
    10
    This is the best CD!!!!!! I wish I could rate it an 110. I love all the songs. My favorite is Baby Boy.
  52. Angie
    Oct 16, 2003
    10
    EXCELLANT !!!!!!!
  53. GingerT
    Dec 1, 2003
    10
    Her voice is soothing and sexy! It's easy to relate to her songs and she is awesome as a solo artist! I recommend her album to anyone that enjoys real music from the heart.
  54. aliciakeys
    Dec 16, 2003
    10
    i like this album because i love beyonce alone since destiny's child i love you beyonce baby girl.
  55. LoraDenise
    Oct 22, 2003
    4
    she has a couple of songs that could make this album another multiplatnum success, but she has not the sense the make those songs singles. She is just doing the same old vocal tricks. I really feel she sucks as a songwriter. No way is this album going to come close to the last two destiny's child album, but what do I know, I really felt the survivor album sucked.
  56. JessicaB
    Jul 18, 2003
    10
    i think this is the best album i had ever listened to! omg! this is like the best in the world i could listen to it all day and night! the songs are perfect for anytime of the day like all porpose music and beyonce you did a great job with this album! i just love it when i first heard it i was speech less! i mean it i love it from the start and i will countinue loving it forever! this is i think this is the best album i had ever listened to! omg! this is like the best in the world i could listen to it all day and night! the songs are perfect for anytime of the day like all porpose music and beyonce you did a great job with this album! i just love it when i first heard it i was speech less! i mean it i love it from the start and i will countinue loving it forever! this is the best album i had ever listened to!… Expand
  57. MichelleD
    Jul 4, 2003
    10
    This is one of the best R&B albums ever. I'm not saying this because I am Ms. Knowles biggest fan, but because she is an exceptional writer, singer, actress, and producer. For this to be Beyonce's first solo debut, she delivers very thorough. This album has an element that would make any album successful and that is love. Beyonce's sings about what everybody experiences, This is one of the best R&B albums ever. I'm not saying this because I am Ms. Knowles biggest fan, but because she is an exceptional writer, singer, actress, and producer. For this to be Beyonce's first solo debut, she delivers very thorough. This album has an element that would make any album successful and that is love. Beyonce's sings about what everybody experiences, has experienced, or wants to experience. Regardless of your opinion on her or this cd, one thing cannot be denied and that is her beautiful, captivating. This album left me in one word......."Speechless". I love you Beyonce, forever!!!!!!!!… Expand
  58. Qiana
    Aug 2, 2003
    10
    The album is off thed hook! The sign of a good album is that you can listen to it straight through. Beyonce you did it! She has effortless talent and really knows hows to perform. She gives her audiences their monies worth. Unfortunately, there are those that can't respect individual talent without comparing the person to someone else. That's a given, we're all guilty of The album is off thed hook! The sign of a good album is that you can listen to it straight through. Beyonce you did it! She has effortless talent and really knows hows to perform. She gives her audiences their monies worth. Unfortunately, there are those that can't respect individual talent without comparing the person to someone else. That's a given, we're all guilty of that but Beyonce is 21. She writes her own music, can actually sing, dance and has stage prescence and that's refreshing, truly expressive and impressive. Comparing her to Whitney and Mariah, although good comparisons, is like apples and oranges. When they were her age they sang studio/label songs. Their images were created and they were what the label wanted them to be...Beyonce is Beyonce -- pure southern hospitality. She will be (and is) the Aretha, Chaka, Diana, Whitney, Mariah of her generation. … Expand
  59. MarkitaB
    Aug 29, 2003
    10
    Beyonce is thebomb!!!!!!!!! There is no other singer out there like her. This is the best CD ever! I hope she keeps showin Ashanti up and wish her luck in whatever she pursues!
  60. rgizzle
    Aug 4, 2003
    8
    Beyoce's writing and producing skills do shine on this project. The soulful ballads and midtempo tracks struck me as the strongest. I must admit baby boy was my favorite track for a few weeks, although it lacked subtance. The one thing that bothered me was toward the end, all that i love you i love you i love you over and over was kind of sickening. she should have just called jay Beyoce's writing and producing skills do shine on this project. The soulful ballads and midtempo tracks struck me as the strongest. I must admit baby boy was my favorite track for a few weeks, although it lacked subtance. The one thing that bothered me was toward the end, all that i love you i love you i love you over and over was kind of sickening. she should have just called jay and told him instead of making us suffer through it. Besides that, it's a good listen!… Expand
  61. SacorraB
    Aug 7, 2003
    10
    The cd is off the chain!! With me loving and feeling R'n'B the way I do. It's like she has me in the soul zone. It's motivating in many ways and It makes you wish you had someone there to sing her songs to. I like to be in the spot light and it's funny in my room alone when I'm listening I feel like I'm on stage. Everybody out there bugging like her cd The cd is off the chain!! With me loving and feeling R'n'B the way I do. It's like she has me in the soul zone. It's motivating in many ways and It makes you wish you had someone there to sing her songs to. I like to be in the spot light and it's funny in my room alone when I'm listening I feel like I'm on stage. Everybody out there bugging like her cd ain't the stuff, then we now know who knows music and talent, versus copiers and ''wanna be/s'' … Expand
  62. DeAndreC
    Sep 24, 2003
    10
    Beyonce is the finest girl in the world cant nobody top her cd, it was the bomb. Destinys Child will alwayz be together no matter what anybody says. Beyonce Iam your #1 fan. Um, is it me or is Ashanti copying her.
  63. tonique
    Sep 9, 2003
    10
    i LOVE Dangerously in Love! there's not a single song on the album that i don't like. Beyonce definately displayed her unmatchable talents on this disc. She should be crowned the Princess of R & B, under the Queen -- Ms. Mary J. Blige.
  64. vickyg
    Nov 7, 2004
    10
    man i read a whole alot of commintary about this cd and came to this conclusion f thoes haters b cuz this cd is one of the best dangerously in love is my song gurl i feel like you wrote it just for me i can relate to many of these songs on the cd so if you cant relate dont even hate stupid a wholes
  65. SheeneceA
    Jan 27, 2004
    10
    I think that the cd was the best cd i had heard.
  66. carmenelectra
    Jan 5, 2004
    10
    its the best thing that has ever happened to me. her voice makes me tear up. its like heaven!
  67. bobdabuilder
    Apr 2, 2004
    8
    beoynce is the best thing out there but she is turning into a hoocie.Beyonce dont turn yourself into a piece of meat girl!
  68. NiCaBaBit
    May 4, 2004
    10
    Thia ablum waz more than wonderful. Her voice resonated beauty and passion. She didn't have to strain her voice to make beautiful notes. Ashanti and J lo. couldn't compare in the least. Waht realli waz impressive waz that she wrote her songs and co produced also. She showz up all the other artistz Only Alicia Keys could be ne where near and even then b would get 10 alicia would Thia ablum waz more than wonderful. Her voice resonated beauty and passion. She didn't have to strain her voice to make beautiful notes. Ashanti and J lo. couldn't compare in the least. Waht realli waz impressive waz that she wrote her songs and co produced also. She showz up all the other artistz Only Alicia Keys could be ne where near and even then b would get 10 alicia would get 6 to 7 cause she the total package. Daddy and Dangerously in love Speechless Yes and Crazy in Love are soo beautifully crafted. Thiz record iz well rounded and apealling to many adiences. It made me cry literally. Beyonce ur mad sick head no good *( jamacian fraze : Ur tight) … Expand
  69. PamelaM
    Sep 9, 2006
    10
    Absolutely the best of her talent, all of the album. B-stands for the best, keep it coming girl. Let Jerk taint your song writing, acting singing, dancing, etc. abilities. Obviously you haven't. The main ones hating are the main ones buying your music and seeing your movies.
  70. alyssiaa
    Mar 25, 2007
    10
    stop hatin all of you i think that her cd is the best you know what all her cds is the best so back off.
  71. lucief
    Nov 23, 2008
    10
    At first i was a bit surprised cos i wasn't expecting so many ballads. but the album is good, and she can definitely sing!! people should stop hating so much on her.
  72. BrandiC.
    Nov 28, 2008
    10
    This albumis a classic.
  73. yoxi
    Oct 13, 2003
    10
    this cd is bomb
  74. TarishaD
    Oct 15, 2003
    10
    Gurl yo CD is off the hook and you are a GORGEOUS young ladie you also make me wanna be the next you!!!
  75. zeldan
    Sep 13, 2003
    10
    i love beyonce so much, she did her thing and the cd is off da hook. her dance moves alone kills me. keep it up gal.
  76. RashadSomebody
    Feb 17, 2004
    10
    I think... my bad... I KNOW that Beyonce is without a doubt the queen of R&B right now and she makes those otha girls like Alicia Keys and Ashanti who are famous but can't sing worth a d$mn look dumb as h$ll! She has total control over here voice and she very beautiful. How many people do you know are as good looking as she is and can sing as good as she can. She is the total package!
  77. BobJ
    Feb 27, 2004
    10
    great cd!! although it SUCKED
  78. BrandonR
    Feb 28, 2004
    10
    This cd is off the chains. Beyonce's voice is very pure and Beautiful, and so is she. People need to stop hatin her; she deserves all the sucsess, she writes all her own songs. Listen to speechless, and you really here her vocal ability. People need to stop comparing her to Ashanti, there voices are totally different. Keep doin yo thang beyonce and brush those hatas off.
  79. DesirayeF
    Apr 13, 2004
    10
    i really love your C.D.I really like the song about the signs and i really like #7.Iaso like dangerously in love
  80. antonettes
    Apr 24, 2004
    10
    it is the best cd ever! my favorite songs are baby boy, signs and crazy in love.
  81. NeikkieR
    Aug 13, 2004
    10
    This Cd was just an average cd Beyonce' poured her heart out on this Cd. So all ya'll haters stop hatin' on Beyonce' atleast she gettin' paid whether it's good or bad.
  82. EarialB
    Nov 13, 2005
    10
    I really like this album its mad hot and i just want to say keep doing your thing alright ma love ya , and love always.
  83. gian
    Jun 26, 2005
    9
    I think this album is superb.It shows awesome vocal range and creative genius.Those that disliked it may no havet liked the lyrics or the beats,but one thing you CAN NOt hate on is B's voice.The sister can blow!!!
  84. gusl
    Dec 12, 2003
    10
    -None- Though the cd is of the heezy
  85. darryltrini
    Jul 29, 2011
    10
    One of Beyonce's best work yet. It was the perfect introduction to the solo Beyonce. It has solidified her as the superstar we know today. Packed with dance hits and emotional love ballads, you won't be bored. Favorite tracks: Baby Boy, Crazy In Love, Dangerously In Love, That's How You Like It, and Naughty Girl.
  86. Allthatjazz
    Jun 29, 2011
    9
    This album was very eccentric. It was both R&B and pop, and hip-hop. It seems as if Beyonce was just recording every song that sounded good to her, hoping that it would sound good to others as well (which it does), but it left out the honesty that should be found in music especially with vocal talent like hers. At moments like "Me, Myself, and I" and "Daddy" you can literally fell what sheThis album was very eccentric. It was both R&B and pop, and hip-hop. It seems as if Beyonce was just recording every song that sounded good to her, hoping that it would sound good to others as well (which it does), but it left out the honesty that should be found in music especially with vocal talent like hers. At moments like "Me, Myself, and I" and "Daddy" you can literally fell what she feels, and at other points like "Hip Hop Star" you wonder what she is doing. Overall it was a strong debut release, it show promise for who Beyonce will become as an artist, vocalist, and overall as a human being.… Expand
  87. Mcritic19
    Aug 22, 2011
    9
    I'm surprised by the mixed and negative views this album received. With that being said this album is underrated and in my opinion one of the better first albums I've heard. Imma start with the cons of this album: 1. the songs were reinvented so instead of Beyonce making this an all new album she re made some songs, gave them a beyonce twist and perfected them. That's really all the consI'm surprised by the mixed and negative views this album received. With that being said this album is underrated and in my opinion one of the better first albums I've heard. Imma start with the cons of this album: 1. the songs were reinvented so instead of Beyonce making this an all new album she re made some songs, gave them a beyonce twist and perfected them. That's really all the cons to me. This album was good. Songs like "speechless" "yes" "be with you" and "signs" are classics to me. Her voice is mainly soft on the album and it compliments well. Overall the album is good, if you were looking for her to use all Beyonce created material then the album was not for you.… Expand
  88. chrisalvin07
    Feb 18, 2014
    10
    Dangerously In Love is Beyoncé first solo album. While not her best album it's an instant R&B classic and a very cohesive body of work. The best thing about Dangerously In Love is its magnificent ability to show the R&B spectrum while pushing further the fusion between R&B and other genre. The eternal classic "Crazy In Love" (funk) and party-ready "Baby Boy" (dancehall) are perfectDangerously In Love is Beyoncé first solo album. While not her best album it's an instant R&B classic and a very cohesive body of work. The best thing about Dangerously In Love is its magnificent ability to show the R&B spectrum while pushing further the fusion between R&B and other genre. The eternal classic "Crazy In Love" (funk) and party-ready "Baby Boy" (dancehall) are perfect examples. The album includes a lot of more traditional tracks like the grammy-winning duet with Luther Vandross "The Closer I Get To You" and the disco classic "Naughty Girl". Contemporary R&B is also present on this masterpiece with excellent ballads like "Me Myself & I" and "Be With You". Others highlights include the title track which is easliy the most moving love ballad Beyoncé has ever sung and the making-love rock-y "Speechless". My favorite song and the most playful one is "Signs". Some songs could have been better but are still very enjoyable if you are an R&B sucker: Hip Hop Star, That's How I Like It, Gift From Virgo, Yes.

    Dangerously In Love etablished Beyoncé as the most important R&B act of the 21st Century and the Queen Of Contemporary R&B. Her next album B'Day will prove to be her signature record because of its unique sound and consistently the fan-favorite album. As of 2013, she's still wearing her crown and pushing the limits and the fusion between R&B and other genres.    … Expand
  89. survivorfan989
    Jan 6, 2013
    6
    This was an average debut album and while it delivered some great singles like Crazy In Love, there are very few good album tracks. Most are slow and dull songs that don't come anywhere close to being hits.
  90. AaronLima
    Jul 7, 2014
    10
    Um álbum maravilhoso, mostra como a garota Beyoncé era, como conseguiu por em carreira solo um dos melhores hits do seculo XX, mostra como era uma menina apaixonada e com muito talento musical, na minha opinião é um dos melhores álbuns da cantora.
  91. diogodelcistia
    Feb 4, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not is the best Beyoncé album, this girl don't have bad albums, but Dangerously is the "less better" album of Beyoncé. The bests songs os the album is the smashs "Crazy in Love" featuring her husband JAY Z and "Baby Boy" featuring Sean Paul. I like Naughty Girl too.… Expand
  92. PinkFriday
    Sep 6, 2014
    7
    O álbum de debut de Beyoncé é ótimo, músicas ótimas e bem produzidas. O single que concedeu o sucesso a ela, "Crazy In Love" tem o posto de uma das melhores músicas do álbum, junto com Me, Myself And I e Naughty Girl. Nesse álbum, também mostrou que tem uma voz potente, e que vai fazer músicas por um bom tempo.
  93. LuizFelipe
    Jan 28, 2015
    10
    this is an incredible display of R&B worked good
    Crazy In Love is an infectious and fun song, it was expected that great success
    Baby Boy is beautifully crafted in sensuality and quality... congratulations Beyoncé.
  94. Rosaria88
    Jun 15, 2015
    10
    Foxes é maravilhosa. Eu amo tudo o que ela faz, tudo bem feito, impecável. Coisa de artista de verdade, é uma pena ver que não tem o reconhecimento merecido.
  95. arcanjo
    May 29, 2016
    7
    Not so impressive, but really show her vocal skills throughout the tracks - honor metion to Gift from Virgo - and give us a glimpsy into the diversity of beyoncé's range, musically, in the tracks Hip Hop Star and Speechless.
  96. Coroinha
    Apr 5, 2016
    7
    O primeiro albúm solo da cantora estadunidense Beyoncé Knowles, intitulado de ¨Dangerously in love¨, é repleto de sensualidade e vigor, agradando até mesmo aqueles que não se identificam como fãs. Lançado no dia 20 de junho de 2003, o disco oscila entre os gêneros do R&B, Hip-Hop e Soul e pode ser classificado como um começo promissor. Entre as 17 faixas encontram-se grandes nomes do rapO primeiro albúm solo da cantora estadunidense Beyoncé Knowles, intitulado de ¨Dangerously in love¨, é repleto de sensualidade e vigor, agradando até mesmo aqueles que não se identificam como fãs. Lançado no dia 20 de junho de 2003, o disco oscila entre os gêneros do R&B, Hip-Hop e Soul e pode ser classificado como um começo promissor. Entre as 17 faixas encontram-se grandes nomes do rap como Sean Paul, Missy Elliott e Jay-z, o cônjuge da ex-integrante do grupo Destiny's child. Ao sermos introduzidos às canções, somos afogados por um maremoto de hits. ¨Crazy in love¨, ¨Naughty girl¨ e ¨Baby boy¨, as três primeiras faixas certamente são o ápice da obra, proporcionando o entretenimento mais do que suficiente para que possamos continuar o nosso longo trajeto até o final do disco. Mas – é claro sempre há algumas pedras no caminho. Músicas como ¨Speechless¨ e ¨Gift from Virgo¨, nos fazem cair na monotonia, enquanto outras simplesmente se tornam esquecíveis, e é aí que nos questionamos se veremos aquela energia cintilante que estava presente no início do albúm novamente. Para a infelicidade de todos, somente as oito primeiras faixas transmitem o que há de melhor no CD. Realmente nem tudo são flores, mas antes de finalizarmos a obra, ¨ ’03 Bonnie & Clyde¨ se mostra um dos poucos motivos de a contemplarmos até o final. Com vocais maravilhosamente entrosados, boas composições e alguns tropeços, ¨Dangerously in love¨ é uma boa pedida caso você queira ser inserido em um universo cativante. Pelo menos no começo. (B-)… Expand
  97. DiogoCarter
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Estou dando nota 10 em todos os álbuns da Beyoncé porque ela merece. Com certeza, esse álbum debutante marcou a carreira. Não preciso citar os hinos, mas vou citá-los: Crazy in Love, Baby Boy, Naughty Girl. Eu amo você, Beyoncé.
  98. prayyoucatchme
    Aug 30, 2016
    10
    UnderRated just like all Her Albums. No Fillers, Lesser thans but no fillers. Its packed with some really great songs all throughout. Great Album. 5 stars. Collapse
  99. sixinch
    Aug 30, 2016
    10
    Amazing! The best Beyoncé album ever! Is everything and has everything i always wanted Beyoncé to do. She presents a perfect masterpiece and not everyone these days can do it like she can. Collapse
  100. gabrielfobia
    Sep 10, 2016
    8
    It is a warm and nice beginning for Beyoncé's career. It is definitely an introductory album with some catchy songs to make it remarkable. Dangerously In Love is a still hiding album.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. The Guardian
    Nov 20, 2018
    40
    Perhaps inevitably, the desperate urge to cover every musical base from dancefloor to soul-ballad means that there is barely a track here with any distinctive identity or even a tune.
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  2. ShakingThrough.net
    76
    One of the most refreshing modern R&B records from a diva-ascendant in a long time.
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  3. Uncut
    40
    Things degenerate into a dreary stream of self-pitying/self-mythologising ballads. [Sep 2003, p.106]
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