From their ‘Greatest Singers Ever‘ and ‘Top 200 Songs of the 80s‘ to the ‘Top 15 Rap Songs of 2023‘ and beyond, Rolling Stone is no stranger to getting collective side-eyes from music lovers for their polarizing rankings on “best-ever” tallies.

And, if the response to one of their latest lists is any indication, that criticism won’t be stopping any time soon.

Turning heads this week with the unveiling of the ‘100 Best R&B Songs of the 21st Century,’ the lineup featured some expected entries in unexpected positions alongside some snubs and downright shocking placements.

Among those was the surprise that Beyonce‘s solo rendition of Destiny’s Child‘s 2001 classic ‘Dangerously In Love‘ was crowned the top female R&B song of the century.

While music lovers first became acquainted with the song ‘Dangerously in Love’ courtesy of Destiny’s Child penultimate traditional studio album ‘Survivor‘ (2001), it wasn’t until the tune became the title track for Beyonce’s inaugural solo LP in 2003 that it really gained its wings.

Penned and produced by the then-burgeoning diva with help from Errol McCalla Jr., the ballad – despite not receiving the widespread acclaim as the project’s breakout hits ‘Crazy in Love’ and ‘Baby Boy’ – was catapulted into critical acclaim thanks to stunning showings like those found at the 2004 GRAMMYs (seen above).

An enduring fan favorite that even got a nod during megastar’s most recent global ‘Renaissance Tour,‘ ‘Dangerously’ is apparently a fave among the staff at ‘Rolling Stone’ as well as it was ranked the best female R&B song of the century – beating out chart-topping megahits like ‘We Belong Together‘ (Mariah Carey), ‘Be Without You’ (Mary J. Blige), and ‘Fallin’ (Alicia Keys).

Among all songs, it ranked #3 behind Usher‘s ‘Confessions (Pt.2)’ and D’Angelo‘s ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel)’ as we reported here.

“…’Dangerously In Love 2′ showed that sequels can be better than the original,” the mag said about the tune they also referred to as “timeless,” “show-stopping,” and “undeniable.”

The powerful ballad wasn’t the only Bey song to get love on the ‘RS’ ranking, however, as hits ‘Love On Top‘ and ‘1+1’ also made the cut.

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