7/11

About 7/11

"7/11" is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé from the reissue of her fifth studio album Beyoncé (2013), subtitled Platinum Edition (2014). It was released on November 25, 2014 by Columbia Records as the second single from the reissue. The song was written by Beyoncé and Alonzo Holt; the latter collaborated with Bobby Johnson during the production process. "7/11" is a trap song with elements of hip hop present in its composition. It features rap-singing vocals by Beyoncé over a warped up-tempo beat. Upon its release, "7/11" received mixed reviews by music critics, with some of them praising its club-ready and frenetic sound while others criticized its use of auto-tune. Its accompanying music video was premiered through YouTube on November 21, 2014. In it, Beyoncé dances at various locations; the video was filmed by the singer herself using a static camera, with some additional footage created with the aid of a selfie stick. The visual was praised for its personal, relaxed and fun nature and critics deemed it a departure from Beyoncé's other high-budget videos on the visual album. "7/11" peaked at number 13 on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100. Among its component charts, it earned Beyoncé her 8th No. 1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Chart and her 22nd No. 1 on the Hot Dance Club Songs Chart. more »