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"Ego" is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé for the deluxe edition of her third studio album, ''I Am... Sasha Fierce'' (2008). The song was composed by Elvis Williams, Harold Lilly, and Beyoncé. "Ego" was officially remixed with additional vocals from hip hop artist, Kanye West. Initially planned to be released in January 2009 as the second urban single in the US along with the fourth US and third international single "Halo", the release of "Ego" was canceled and replaced by "Diva". "Ego" was later serviced as the third urban single, and fifth overall single in the US on May 19, 2009 alongside the sixth US and fourth international single "Sweet Dreams". "Ego" was originally written for singer Chrisette Michele, who turned it down. It was eventually proposed to Beyoncé who used it for the deluxe edition of ''I Am... Sasha Fierce''. In the song, Beyoncé sings about her love for the "huge ego" of her love interest. "Ego" was generally well received by music critics, many of whom praised the fact that Beyoncé opted to show some of her vocal limitations in a part of the song. Critics also noted that "Ego" could even have been placed in either disc of ''I Am.. Sasha Fierce'' as it combines elements of both sides of Beyoncé's split musical personality. The remix version of "Ego" was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 52nd Grammy Awards. "Ego" became the fifth consecutive song from ''I Am... Sasha Fierce'' to reach the top 40 on US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at 39. It reached number three on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Despite not being released elsewhere, "Ego" reached number 11 in New Zealand and number 60 in the United Kingdom, among others. Its music video was directed by Frank Gatson, Jr, and was co-directed by Beyoncé herself, thus becoming her directorial debut. A video was also filmed for the remix version of the song with Kanye West. "Ego" was a part of Beyoncé's set list on her I Am... World Tour (2009–10). ==Background and release== "Ego" was written by Elvis Williams, Harold Lilly and Beyoncé while production was handled by Williams and Beyoncé.〔 It was originally written for singer Chrisette Michele for her 2009 album ''Epiphany''. However, Michele turned it down because she had written all the songs on her then-upcoming album and feared that the song might not suit her. She said, "You don’t know if they’re going to be able to capture your voice the same way that you captured it yourself."〔 "Ego" was eventually proposed to Beyoncé, who used it for the deluxe edition of ''I Am... Sasha Fierce''.〔 It was officially remixed with added vocals from Kanye West, whom Beyoncé described as the "perfect person" to be on the remix. Elaborating on her collaboration with West, she told MTV News, "() voice sounds so wonderful on it. He definitely has the confidence and he backs it up. And that's what this song is about."〔 The remix was included on the 2009 remix album ''Above and Beyoncé – Video Collection & Dance Mixes'' and the platinum edition of ''I Am... Sasha Fierce''. Andrew Burgess of musicOMH criticized West's "lackadaisical and disappointing appearance" on the remix. "Ego" and "Halo" were initially planned for simultaneous release in the US, following the 2008 dual lead singles "If I Were a Boy" and "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)". However, the release of "Ego" was scrapped and replaced with "Diva". "Ego" was later released as the fifth US single to urban contemporary radio on May 19, 2009〔 and to rhythmic contemporary radio on June 2, 2009 along with "Sweet Dreams".〔 It was at first supposed to be released alongside the sixth US and fourth worldwide single "Broken-Hearted Girl"; however, at the last minute, the release of the latter was scrapped, and "Sweet Dreams" was released instead. Both tracks were taken from the ''... Sasha Fierce'' disc. This goes in contrast to the previous joint-releases from this album where one track was taken from each disc. "Ego" was additionally released on a digital EP as a B-side single to "Sweet Dreams" on July 31, 2009, in Germany. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Ego (Beyoncé song)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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