Dangerously in Love - Singles

Singles

"Crazy in Love" was released as the lead single in mid 2003. It was lauded by critics who described it as "deliriously catchy". The single reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, the official US singles chart, based on heavy rotation alone. The same week it reached number one, Dangerously in Love debuted on the Billboard 200 at number one as well. The substantial airplay, and later in retail, gains of "Crazy in Love" facilitated it to dominate the chart, subsequently spending eight straight weeks atop the Hot 100, making it Knowles' first number-one single in her solo career. According to Nielsen SoundScan, "Crazy in Love" was the most downloaded song in the United States for four consecutive weeks in July 2003. It also became a success internationally reaching atop the chart in Ireland and United Kingdom. "Baby Boy" was released as the second single in August 2003. It was well received by critics declaring it as "high-profile collaborations", also that "bridges the gap between the genres of R&B and dancehall" It ultimately reaching the top of the Hot 100. It reached the chart's top spot eight weeks after its debut, and stayed there for nine consecutive weeks. It peaked the top two in United Kingdom.

"Me, Myself and I" was released as the album's third single on October 2003. It received generally positive response considered it as a typical sounding R&B ballad with a familiar theme, and in which Knowles sings with passion. It reached the top ten in Canada and United States. "Naughty Girl" was the fourth single from the album released on March 2004. The song was critically lauded, citing for its sensual vibe and writing, "Beyonce borrowed a portion of Donna Summer's naughty classic "Love to Love You Baby" to create this celebration of sensual naughtiness." Internationally, it became a top ten hit in United States, Australia, Canada and New Zealand.