Drunk in Love

Released in December 2013, Drunk in Love is a collaboration between Beyoncé and Jay-Z that quickly became a defining moment in pop culture. Written by the duo with producers Detail, Timbaland, and others, the track blends trap music with contemporary R&B, showcasing Beyoncé's bold embrace of female sexuality. The song serves as the second single from her self-titled visual album, which surprised fans with its sudden digital release.

Critics often compared Drunk in Love to the couple's earlier hit Crazy in Love, noting a similar chemistry. The track peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped charts in South Africa, while reaching the top ten across Europe and Oceania. At the 57th Grammy Awards, it won Best R&B Song and Best R&B Performance.

The music video, directed by Hype Williams, was shot in black-and-white at a beachfront mansion in Golden Beach, Florida. It features intimate scenes of the couple performing the song. The track was performed live at the 56th Grammy Awards and later included in tours like The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour and the On the Run Tour. An official remix with Kanye West added another layer of hype. The video won Best Collaboration at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards.[edit]