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The original record contains the lyrics, "La di da di, we like to party", which the songwriters included on "Party". Fresh and the Get Fresh Crew featuring MC Ricky D., and written by Douglas Davis and Ricky Walters. Later on June 4, 2011, it was revealed that "Party" samples " La Di Da Di" (1985) as performed by Doug E. This was the only collaboration present on the final track-list of the record. I love when an artist can be so honest." On May 25, 2011, it was revealed by Rap-Up that American rapper André 3000, who had been keeping his features to a minimum in recent years, would appear as a featuring artist on fifth song featured on the track-listing of Beyoncé's then fourth upcoming studio album, 4. He's singing his heart out for five minutes. She further said: "The fact that he's belting out his pain, his confusion, and his anger, with no pre-written lyrics, was so moving. This was because West's single " Runaway" (2010) drove her to the edge of tears the first time she heard. She later told Gabriel Alvarez of Complex magazine that she was very happy and keen to work with Kanye West who handled the production of "Party". Beyoncé then decided to give him the opportunity to work with her through the whole production and recording processes of her album. Beyoncé was satisfied with Young's work and commended him for being "a fast engineer". Young was introduced to Beyoncé by Omar Grant, who was an A&R at Epic Records and used to work with Destiny's Child. They initially recorded the beginning stages of "Party" to see what kind of a working relationship might form. In May 2010, Jordan Young aka DJ Swivel started working with Beyoncé at Rock The Mic Studio in New York City. "Party" was the first song on which Beyoncé worked for her-then upcoming album, 4. Production was handled by Beyoncé, West, and Bhasker. "Party" was written by Kanye West, Jeff Bhasker, Beyoncé, André Lauren Benjamin, Dexter Mills, Douglas Davis and Ricky Walters. Kanye West ( pictured) coined the phrase "swagu" in "Party". "Party" was part of Beyoncé's set list for her 4 Intimate Nights with Beyoncé and the Revel Presents: Beyoncé Live residency shows. The song reached number 50 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart based on radio support. It debuted on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in July 2011, and peaked at number 2 on the chart for three consecutive weeks. Following the release of 4, "Party" charted at number 19 on the South Korea Gaon International Singles Chart.
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It was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 54th Grammy Awards. "Party" was acclaimed by contemporary music critics, who praised André 3000's verses, as well as the production handled by West and Beyoncé's emphatic, yet sensual vocals. In his rap verses, André 3000 references milk and gets philosophical about his own career. Lyrically, "Party" gives ode to political themes such as feminism and sexual empowerment. Built on a 808-retro beat, multi-tracked harmonies, and a smooth groove, the song's instrumentation includes slow-bouncing synthesizers, keyboard tones, and drums. It recalls the work of New Edition and Prince, among others. The song was written by Kanye West, Jeff Bhasker, Beyoncé, Dexter Mills, Douglas Davis and Ricky Walters and produced by Beyoncé and West and co-produced by Bhasker.Ī midtempo R&B song, "Party" exhibits elements of the 1980s funk and soul music, and samples the 1985 song " La Di Da Di". Cole, and background vocals from Kanye West and Consequence, and was released by Columbia Records as the fourth single from 4 on August 30, 2011. It features guest vocals from American rapper André 3000, J. " Party" is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé for her fourth studio album, 4 (2011).