Finally here, the long-awaited album of the DC lead singer Beyoncé Knowles. Already the first single "Cazy in Love" suggests, where the album moved toward: self-confident, more suitable for clubs RnB mixed with hip-hop elements. And it works! "Naughty girl" captivates with an oriental beat while Sean Paul & Beyonce are made for "Baby Boy". "Hip Hop Star" featured then mentioning OutCast member Big Boi, "That's how you like it", with a catchy hook is the 2nd duet with Jay Z. Then is mainly still the Soul pearl "Yes". Otherwise, in the ballads pierce the number with Luther Vandross and "Dangerously In Love Part II" out, the latter from "Survivor" album of Destiny's Child. In summary sets Beyoncé the bar for the next generation RnB divas (Monica, Mya) rather high and is likely to remain in this division # 1. However, the level of Ashanti's Neus'tem baby is not achieved. In addition to draft lacks. Nevertheless, what is mentioned after "Chapter II", for me the # 2 in the CD's of the year!