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"Party" is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé for her fourth studio album, ''4'' (2011). It features guest vocals from American rapper André 3000, and was released by Columbia Records as the third single from ''4'' on August 30, 2011. The song was written by Kanye West, Jeff Bhasker, Knowles, Dexter Mills, Douglas Davis and Ricky Walters and produced by Knowles and West and co-produced by Bhasker. A midtempo R&B song, "Party" exhibits elements of the 1980s funk and soul music, and samples the 1985 song "La Di Da Di". It recalls the work of New Edition and Prince, among others. 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. Lyrically, "Party" gives ode to political themes such as feminism and sexual empowerment. In his rap verses, André 3000 references milk and gets philosophical about his own career. "Party" was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 54th Grammy Awards. "Party" was well received by contemporary music critics, who praised André 3000's verses, as well as the production handled by West and Knowles' emphatic, yet sensual vocals. Following the release of ''4'', "Party" charted at number 19 on the South Korea Gaon International Singles Chart. 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. The song reached number 50 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart based on radio support. "Party" was part of Knowles' set list for her ''4 Intimate Nights with Beyoncé'' and the ''Revel Presents: Beyoncé Live'' residency shows. ==Background and development== "Party" was written by Kanye West, Jeff Bhasker, Beyoncé Knowles, André Lauren Benjamin, Dexter Mills, Douglas Davis and Ricky Walters. Production was handled by Knowles, West, and Bhasker. "Party" was the first song on which Knowles worked for her-then upcoming album, ''4''.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=DJ Swivel: Recording Beyoncé's 4 )〕 In May 2010, Jordan Young aka DJ Swivel started working with Knowles at Rock The Mic Studio in New York City. They initially recorded the beginning stages of "Party" to see what kind of a working relationship might form. Young was introduced to Knowles by Omar Grant, who was an A&R at Epic Records and used to work with Destiny's Child.〔 Knowles was satisfied with Young's work and commended him for being "a fast engineer".〔 Knowles then decided to give him the opportunity to work with her through the whole production and recording processes of her album. 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". This was because West's single "Runaway" (2010) drove her to the edge of tears the first time she heard.〔 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. He's singing his heart out for five minutes. He is so vulnerable. 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 Knowles' then fourth upcoming studio album, ''4''. This was the only collaboration present on the final track-list of the record. Later on June 4, 2011, it was revealed that "Party" samples "La Di Da Di" (1985) as performed by Doug E. Fresh and the Get Fresh Crew featuring MC Ricky D., and written by Douglas Davis and Ricky Walters.〔〔 The original record contains the lyrics, "La di da di, we like to party", which the songwriters included on "Party". On June 6, 2011, "Party" leaked on the internet followed by the whole album, three weeks prior to its official release date, which was scheduled for June 28, 2011. Speaking of his collaboration with Knowles, André 3000 said: "I've always felt Beyoncé was one of the best performers of our time, so to collaborate with her was an honor and a pleasure." "Party" was added to United States urban contemporary radio by Columbia Records on August 30, 2011. 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「Party (Beyoncé song)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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