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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.

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  • Upgrade U ist ein Hip-Hop-Song von der US-amerikanischen R&B-Sängerin Beyoncé Knowles im Duett mit dem Rapper Jay-Z. Das Lied wurde von Swizz Beatz, Cameron Wallace und Knowles für ihr zweites Studioalbum B’Day produziert. Upgrade U handelt von einer Beziehung zwischen einem Mann und einer Frau. Die Frau möchte, dass ihr Mann sie verwöhnt und sie wie eine Königin behandelt. Das Lied wurde nur in den USA als Promosingle veröffentlicht. Die meisten Kritiker lobten das Lied. In den Billboard Hot 100 erreichte die Single Platz 59 und Platz 11 in den US Hip-Hop Charts. (de)
  • «Upgrade U» es una canción interpretada por la cantante estadounidense Beyoncé, incluida en su segundo álbum de estudio, B'Day (2006). Contiene voces adicionales del rapero y esposo de la cantante, Jay-Z. Fue compuesta por Beyoncé, MK, Makeba, Sean Garrett, Angela Beyincé, Jay-Z, Willie Clarke, Blowfly y Solange Knowles y producida por Swizz Beatz, Cameron Wallace y la artista. La compañía Columbia Records, filial de Sony Music, la publicó en Estados Unidos como un sencillo promocional de 12" el 27 de noviembre de 2006. Es una canción perteneciente al género R&B contemporáneo, cuya letra trata sobre una mujer que ofrece lujos a un hombre para mejorar su estilo de vida, personal y profesionalmente. En términos generales, la canción recibió reseñas positivas de los críticos musicales; se refirieron a ella como pegadiza y la más potente en el álbum, además de elogiar la letra. Tras el lanzamiento de B'Day y antes del de «Upgrade U», este ganó popularidad en las estaciones de radio de hip hop y R&B estadounidenses, por lo que debutó en las listas Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs y Billboard Hot 100. Después de que saliera a la venta como sencillo promocional, ocupó las posiciones 11 y 59 en ambas listas, respectivamente. Para la promoción, se filmó un videoclip bajo la dirección de Melina Matsoukas y Beyoncé. La cantante hizo una imitación de Jay-Z y se la ve en medio de relojes de oro y joyas, continuando con el tema central que se alude en la canción. «Upgrade U» formó parte de las giras The Beyoncé Experience (2007) y I Am... Tour (2009). (es)
  • Upgrade U est une chanson de Beyoncé sortie le 27 novembre 2006 sur l'album B'Day. Jay-Z participe à son interprétation. (fr)
  • "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. "Upgrade U" was generally well received by music critics, some praising Beyoncé's assertiveness while singing about her ability to improve her man's life (to one of extravagant luxury) with her presence. Many also praised the natural chemistry that Beyoncé and Jay-Z have in the song. After the release of B'Day, "Upgrade U" started to gain popularity on R&B and hip hop radio stations in the United States. This prompted its pre-release debut on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and later on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart; after its promotional release, the song peaked at number 11 and at number 59 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and the Hot 100 charts respectively. The music video for the song was directed by Melina Matsoukas, and took one and a half days of shooting. Beyoncé did an impersonation of Jay-Z in the clip and is also seen amidst gold watches and jewelry, continuing the motif of luxury that is alluded to in the song. It finally emerged as the forty-fifth best R&B/Hip-Hop song of 2007 in the United States. Although Beyoncé did not perform "Upgrade U" in any televised appearances, the song was a part of her set list on The Beyoncé Experience tour (2007), and I Am... Tour (2009–10), as well as her and Jay Z's joint On the Run Tour (2014). (en)
  • Upgrade U è un singolo della cantante statunitense Beyoncé, pubblicato il 27 novembre 2006 come primo promozionale dal secondo album in studio B'Day. È stato scritto dalla stessa interprete con Sean Garrett, Solange Knowles, , Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter, , e ed interpretato in duetto col rapper Jay Z. Si tratta della quarta collaborazione fra i due artisti dopo '03 Bonnie & Clyde, Crazy in Love e Deja Vu. (it)
  • Upgrade U – piosenka amerykańskiej wokalistki rhythm and bluesowej Beyoncé Knowles, nagrana z udziałem rapera Jaya-Z, pochodząca z jej drugiego albumu solowego, B’Day. „Upgrade U” wydana została w Stanach Zjednoczonych wyłącznie jako singel promocyjny. Piosenka zebrała zróżnicowane recenzje krytyków i uplasowała się na 59. pozycji Billboard Hot 100 oraz 11. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. (pl)
  • Upgrade U — песня американской певицы Бейонсе Ноулз в сотрудничестве с хип-хоп артистом Джей-Зи. Трек был подготовлен американскими продюсерами Swizz Beatz (Кассим Майк Дин), Cameron Wallace и Ноулз для её второго студийного альбома B'Day. «Upgrade U» рассказывает об отношениях между мужчиной и женщиной; женщина утверждает, что она может сделать лучше мужчину и показать ему много нового, улучшая его образ жизни и репутацию. Песня была выпущена в Соединенных Штатах только как промосингл. Она получила смешанные оценки от критиков и достигла № 11 в американском чарте Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. (ru)
  • "Upgrade U" é uma canção de R&B escrita por Beyoncé Knowles, Sean Garrett,Solange Knowles, Angela Beyince, Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter, MK,Makeba, Willie Clarke e Clarence Reid, para o segundo álbum solo de estúdio de Beyoncé, B'Day (2006). É seu quarto lançamento com Jay-Z, que faz participação na canção. (pt)
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  • A 28-second sample of "Upgrade U", featuring Beyoncé detailing how she will upgrade the lifestyle of her partner. Carrying a backdrop, consisting of synthesizers and horns, the song's bounce-based hand clap beat is amplified by the Roland TR-808 drum machine over a heavy bass. (en)
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  • Upgrade U ist ein Hip-Hop-Song von der US-amerikanischen R&B-Sängerin Beyoncé Knowles im Duett mit dem Rapper Jay-Z. Das Lied wurde von Swizz Beatz, Cameron Wallace und Knowles für ihr zweites Studioalbum B’Day produziert. Upgrade U handelt von einer Beziehung zwischen einem Mann und einer Frau. Die Frau möchte, dass ihr Mann sie verwöhnt und sie wie eine Königin behandelt. Das Lied wurde nur in den USA als Promosingle veröffentlicht. Die meisten Kritiker lobten das Lied. In den Billboard Hot 100 erreichte die Single Platz 59 und Platz 11 in den US Hip-Hop Charts. (de)
  • Upgrade U est une chanson de Beyoncé sortie le 27 novembre 2006 sur l'album B'Day. Jay-Z participe à son interprétation. (fr)
  • Upgrade U è un singolo della cantante statunitense Beyoncé, pubblicato il 27 novembre 2006 come primo promozionale dal secondo album in studio B'Day. È stato scritto dalla stessa interprete con Sean Garrett, Solange Knowles, , Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter, , e ed interpretato in duetto col rapper Jay Z. Si tratta della quarta collaborazione fra i due artisti dopo '03 Bonnie & Clyde, Crazy in Love e Deja Vu. (it)
  • Upgrade U – piosenka amerykańskiej wokalistki rhythm and bluesowej Beyoncé Knowles, nagrana z udziałem rapera Jaya-Z, pochodząca z jej drugiego albumu solowego, B’Day. „Upgrade U” wydana została w Stanach Zjednoczonych wyłącznie jako singel promocyjny. Piosenka zebrała zróżnicowane recenzje krytyków i uplasowała się na 59. pozycji Billboard Hot 100 oraz 11. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. (pl)
  • "Upgrade U" é uma canção de R&B escrita por Beyoncé Knowles, Sean Garrett,Solange Knowles, Angela Beyince, Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter, MK,Makeba, Willie Clarke e Clarence Reid, para o segundo álbum solo de estúdio de Beyoncé, B'Day (2006). É seu quarto lançamento com Jay-Z, que faz participação na canção. (pt)
  • «Upgrade U» es una canción interpretada por la cantante estadounidense Beyoncé, incluida en su segundo álbum de estudio, B'Day (2006). Contiene voces adicionales del rapero y esposo de la cantante, Jay-Z. Fue compuesta por Beyoncé, MK, Makeba, Sean Garrett, Angela Beyincé, Jay-Z, Willie Clarke, Blowfly y Solange Knowles y producida por Swizz Beatz, Cameron Wallace y la artista. La compañía Columbia Records, filial de Sony Music, la publicó en Estados Unidos como un sencillo promocional de 12" el 27 de noviembre de 2006. Es una canción perteneciente al género R&B contemporáneo, cuya letra trata sobre una mujer que ofrece lujos a un hombre para mejorar su estilo de vida, personal y profesionalmente. (es)
  • "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. (en)
  • Upgrade U — песня американской певицы Бейонсе Ноулз в сотрудничестве с хип-хоп артистом Джей-Зи. Трек был подготовлен американскими продюсерами Swizz Beatz (Кассим Майк Дин), Cameron Wallace и Ноулз для её второго студийного альбома B'Day. «Upgrade U» рассказывает об отношениях между мужчиной и женщиной; женщина утверждает, что она может сделать лучше мужчину и показать ему много нового, улучшая его образ жизни и репутацию. (ru)
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