Upgrade U
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"Upgrade U" is a song by American singer and songwriter Beyoncé from her second studio album B'Day (2006). The song features additional vocals from American rapper Jay-Z. It was composed by Swizz Beatz, Cameron Wallace, Beyoncé, MK, Makeba, Sean Garrett, Angela Beyincé, Jay-Z, Willie Clarke, Clarence Reid, and Beyoncé's sister, Solange. Columbia Records released "Upgrade U" as a promotional single on October 8, 2006 in the United States only. "Upgrade U" draws from the genres of hip hop and contemporary R&B. The concept of the song is that of a woman describing herself as the key to upgrading a man's lifestyle.
Beyoncé doing her impersonation of Jay-Z. (left)
Beyoncé performing "Upgrade U" on The Beyoncé Experience with several male backup dancers.
B'Day
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B'Day is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Beyoncé. It was released on September 4, 2006, by Columbia Records, Music World Entertainment and Sony Urban Music.
Beyoncé's sister Solange (pictured) co-wrote "Get Me Bodied", "Upgrade U" and "Flaws and All".
Beyoncé performing "Freakum Dress" during The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour in 2013
Beyoncé performing "Listen" during The Beyoncé Experience on May 27, 2007
Beyoncé performing "Green Light" during The Beyoncé Experience on May 3, 2007