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"Run the World (Girls)" is a song recorded by American recording artist Beyoncé Knowles. It was written by Terius "The-Dream" Nash, Knowles, Nick "Afrojack" van de Wall, Wesley "Diplo" Pentz, David "Switch" Taylor, and Adidja Palmer. Production was handled by Switch, The-Dream, Knowles and Shea Taylor. The song's development was motivated by the fact that Knowles wanted something different – a mixture of different cultures and eras, a new sound, and a message which would give women strength. An unedited demo of the song, then thought to be titled "Girls (Who Run the World)", was leaked on the internet on April 18, 2011. "Run the World" premiered on US radio on April 21, 2011, and was digitally released worldwide on the same date as the lead single from Knowles' fourth studio album, 4 (2011).
"Run the World" heavily samples "Pon de Floor" by Major Lazer, following the same alternative hip hop-dancehall genres, mixed with Knowles' R&B and pop styles. The song's title and lyrics comprise an unapologetically aggressive message promoting female empowerment. "Run the World" initially divided critics; some complimented the song's sample, its musical direction, and Knowles' aggressiveness, while others criticized the continuation of past themes and stated that they wanted to see Knowles switching lanes content-wise. Several critics compared "Run the World" to Knowles' other singles with similar themes such as "Independent Women" (2000) and "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" (2008) among others, stating that "Run the World" takes a more direct and assertive approach towards female empowerment.
The single reached number 29 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, and reached the top 10 in Australia, Belgium, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Scotland and South Korea. "Run the World" was a top 20 hit in Canada, France, Ireland, Italy, and the United Kingdom. The song's accompanying music video was directed by Francis Lawrence and was filmed in California over three days. It received widespread critical acclaim, with critics affirming that Knowles started a dance revolution and favoring the heavily-choreographed visuals. The video won Best Choreography at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards and Best Dance Performance at the 2011 Soul Train Music Awards.
Knowles promoted the "Run the World" with high-profile live performances, notably at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards and on the French X Factor. Although her performance at the Billboard Music Awards was well received by critics, it ignited controversy surrounding the production due to visual similarities to a performance by Italian pop star Lorella Cuccarini in February 2010 at the 60th Sanremo Music Festival in Italy. "Run the World" was used to awake the crew of the final mission of the US Space Shuttle Atlantis and was dedicated to Mission Specialist Sandra Magnus. Heather Morris covered "Run the World" for the American television show Glee episode "Asian F".
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"Run the World (Girls)" is a song recorded by American recording artist Beyoncé Knowles. It was written by Terius "The-Dream" Nash, Knowles, Nick "Afrojack" van de Wall, Wesley "Diplo" Pentz, David "Switch" Taylor, and Adidja Palmer. Production was handled by Switch, The-Dream, Knowles and Shea Taylor. The song's development was motivated by the fact that Knowles wanted something different – a mixture of different cultures and eras, a new sound, and a message which would give women strength. An unedited demo of the song, then thought to be titled "Girls (Who Run the World)", was leaked on the internet on April 18, 2011. "Run the World" premiered on US radio on April 21, 2011, and was digitally released worldwide on the same date as the lead single from Knowles' fourth studio album, 4 (2011).
"Run the World" heavily samples "Pon de Floor" by Major Lazer, following the same alternative hip hop-dancehall genres, mixed with Knowles' R&B and pop styles. The song's title and lyrics comprise an unapologetically aggressive message promoting female empowerment. "Run the World" initially divided critics; some complimented the song's sample, its musical direction, and Knowles' aggressiveness, while others criticized the continuation of past themes and stated that they wanted to see Knowles switching lanes content-wise. Several critics compared "Run the World" to Knowles' other singles with similar themes such as "Independent Women" (2000) and "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" (2008) among others, stating that "Run the World" takes a more direct and assertive approach towards female empowerment.
The single reached number 29 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, and reached the top 10 in Australia, Belgium, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Scotland and South Korea. "Run the World" was a top 20 hit in Canada, France, Ireland, Italy, and the United Kingdom. The song's accompanying music video was directed by Francis Lawrence and was filmed in California over three days. It received widespread critical acclaim, with critics affirming that Knowles started a dance revolution and favoring the heavily-choreographed visuals. The video won Best Choreography at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards and Best Dance Performance at the 2011 Soul Train Music Awards.
Knowles promoted the "Run the World" with high-profile live performances, notably at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards and on the French X Factor. Although her performance at the Billboard Music Awards was well received by critics, it ignited controversy surrounding the production due to visual similarities to a performance by Italian pop star Lorella Cuccarini in February 2010 at the 60th Sanremo Music Festival in Italy. "Run the World" was used to awake the crew of the final mission of the US Space Shuttle Atlantis and was dedicated to Mission Specialist Sandra Magnus. Heather Morris covered "Run the World" for the American television show Glee episode "Asian F".
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