Get ready for an epic journey through Beyoncé's most jaw-dropping performances! We're diving into the moments that showcase her unbelievable vocal prowess and mind-blowing dance skills that prove why she's the ultimate entertainment queen.
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00:00♪ Purple rain, purple rain, oh yeah! ♪
00:06Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the moments when Beyoncé seemed superhuman,
00:12delivering jaw-dropping vocals and choreography that left us breathless just watching.
00:16We would have loved to include any number of performances from her Renaissance tour,
00:20but we just couldn't land the footage that would do her full justice.
00:23♪ And life is like a song! ♪
00:30Number 5. Gay vocals. Listen. The Oprah Winfrey Show.
00:34X-Factor winner Alexandra Burke recalled Bey warning her to save her voice before their duet because, quote,
00:39"'I didn't come here to sing with someone who will lose.'"
00:42♪ It's a song here in my heart! ♪
00:48Honestly, if you can keep up with Beyoncé, you've earned that win.
00:52As impressive as that was, let's focus on this solo performance of Listen from Dreamgirls.
00:57♪ Listen to your own heart, cause you won't listen! Listen! ♪
01:06Beyoncé showed that she could captivate audiences with nothing but the power of her voice.
01:10She tackles the challenging song effortlessly, making us feel every word.
01:15With her almost superhuman range and impeccable control, she has us hooked on every note.
01:20Bey wanted us to listen, and we could not help but do just that as we watched her in complete and utter awe.
01:26♪ And life is like a song! ♪
01:32Number 5. An insane dancer. Baby Boy, Crazy in Love. The 20th MTV Video Music Awards.
01:39Talk about diving first into a new era.
01:42In 2003, Beyoncé dropped Dangerously in Love and hit the VMAs to prove she could dominate as a solo artist.
01:48artist. She starts with Baby Boy, serving up empowered, sultry moves with
01:58isolations that look effortless, but definitely are not. Not even a tiny
02:02wardrobe slip could shake her. She owns every inch of that stage without missing
02:06a beat, vocally or physically.
02:10She then seamlessly transitions into Crazy in Love with a fresh take on the
02:19choreo that fans have tried to recreate ever since the music video dropped. This
02:23was the moment B cemented herself as a next-level performer, and yet we knew the
02:28best was yet to come.
02:31Number 4, Gave Vocals, Beyoncé Medley, Video Vanguard Award Performance, the 31st
02:42MTV Video Music Awards. Let's start with the fact that this medley was almost 18
02:47minutes long, showcasing a mix of songs from her eponymous album.
02:55For nearly 20 minutes, Bey gave us a taste of almost her entire album, shifting
03:01between tempos and moods as effortlessly as most of us breathe. She
03:05smoothly transitions between songs, revealing a different side of her vocal
03:09range, from tender ballads to bold anthems.
03:20What stands out is how she keeps her vocals powerful and controlled despite
03:25the style changes. Each transition feels natural, making the performance flow
03:29seamlessly. Not that she needed to, but Bey proved exactly why she won the
03:33Vanguard Award that night. Talk about a flawless performance.
03:43Number 4, An Insane Dancer, Single Ladies Put A Ring On It, the 26th MTV Video
03:49Music Awards. There's a reason we all tried copying these moves when the music
03:53video dropped, but as much as we'd like to think we could have joined her as a
03:56backing dancer at, say, the AMAs, that was never happening.
04:06Bey took it up a notch during her VMA performance, playing with the rhythm and
04:10tempo of the iconic choreography, adding pauses between moves that kept fans on
04:14the edge of their seats.
04:17What made it so brilliant was how, despite us knowing this dance, Bey added
04:27subtle nuances that made it feel fresh like she was improvising at all. Her
04:31connection to the music is undeniable. You almost forget this is the VMAs and
04:35not the Beyonce show.
04:38Number 3, Gave Vocals, Cowboy Carter Medley, Beyonce Christmas Halftime Show.
04:48As we saw earlier, Bey made her solo debut in 2003, and ever since, she has
04:54kept us on our toes with her endless versatility. Case in point, her pivot into
04:58country music.
05:01She gave us powerhouse belts, effortless transitions, and control so
05:10flawless it felt superhuman. She glided through every note, from rich, soulful
05:15ballads to country grit, proving once again that her voice has range.
05:25And let's talk about stamina, because even with all that choreography and a
05:29stadium-sized spectacle, her vocals never wavered. Every ad-lib, key change,
05:34and run was perfection. Beyonce reminded us yet again that no one does it like
05:39her. Merry Christmas, y'all. B-Dun wrote in and reinvented the holidays.
05:50Number 3, An Insane Dancer, Formation, Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show. Imagine
05:56being invited as a guest performer at the Super Bowl Halftime Show, only for
06:00your performance to steal the spotlight. Beyonce's choreography, from sharp
06:04formations to symbolic gestures, conveyed themes of empowerment, resilience, and
06:08Black identity.
06:17As always, she moves impeccably, but this is about making a bold statement.
06:22The visuals, combined with the song's powerful lyrics, communicated pride and
06:25heritage and resistance against injustice.
06:35Bey uses the stage as a platform to spotlight political issues,
06:39merging art with activism. It was a moment that was visually stunning and
06:42socially impactful.
06:48No shade to Headliner's Coldplay, but this will always be remembered as the
06:52time Beyonce scored an epic touchdown.
06:54Number 2, Gay Vocals, If I Were a Boy, You Oughta Know, the 52nd Annual Grammy
07:00Awards. Beyonce absolutely owned the night, winning six out of her ten
07:04nominations, most nominated artist by the way, and breaking the record for most
07:09wins by a female artist in one night.
07:17Her performances of If I Were a Boy and You Oughta Know were incredible.
07:21She switches from the smooth emotional intensity of If I Were a Boy to the
07:25fierce energy of You Oughta Know like it's nothing.
07:35It's like she's living each song, putting her heart and soul into
07:39every word. Her take on the Alanis Morissette classic is straight-up fire,
07:43proving that she can rock any style, and leaving us all utterly captivated.
07:48What a night!
07:55Number 2, An Insane Dancer, Run the World Girls,
07:58the 18th Billboard Music Awards. Inspired by Italian artist Lorela
08:02Cuccarini, Beyonce delivered an unforgettable performance while
08:06accepting the Billboard Millennium Award.
08:08She combined virtual artistry with some of the most high-octane,
08:11fire choreography of her career.
08:20Bey herself said she, quote, never worked so hard in her life,
08:24and it shows. Her coordination with the backdrops and dancers is something else.
08:28The routine features intricate formations, high-energy movements, and
08:32fierce attitude, all perfectly synced with the beat.
08:42Every step from sharp footwork to flawless group coordination is designed
08:46to empower. What truly stands out is how Bey and her
08:49dancers deliver each move with intensity, owning every second. Sasha Fierce came to
08:54slay.
09:01Before we unveil our top picks, here are some honorable mentions.
09:05Gave Vocals, Ring the Alarm, the 23rd MTV Video Music Awards.
09:10This performance feels like someone shook a bottle, popped the cap, and let
09:13those emotions explode through her vocals.
09:23An Insane Dancer, Deja Vu, the 6th BET Awards.
09:27From the moment she hits the stage, she's a force of nature,
09:30moving like she's completely possessed by the music.
09:35Gave Vocals, Lemonade Medley, the 59th Annual Grammy Awards.
09:44Full of confidence and power, every second of this medley feels
09:47unbelievably empowering and stirring.
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10:13Number 1. Gave Vocals, Love on Top, the 28th MTV Video Music Awards.
10:18Love on Top, with its powerful vocal range, high notes, and endless key changes,
10:23is not only one of Beyonce's most challenging songs, but also one of the
10:26most ambitious to nail, period.
10:35Some artists shy away from performing their technical songs live,
10:39but not Beyonce. Seriously, where does she even find time to breathe?
10:42You'd think with all those vocals she'd slow down on the moves, but nope.
10:46B gives us 150% on both.
10:55Each time the song shifts keys, she effortlessly elevates the intensity,
10:59hitting high notes with ease and infusing every note with joy
11:03and emotion. Her vocal agility, power, and authenticity make this performance
11:07unforgettable.
11:14Oh, and did we mention she was performing for two?
11:18Number 1. An Insane Dancer, Everybody Mad, Coachella.
11:22Honestly, we could have included all of Beechella, but the Everybody Mad dance
11:26break is when Beyonce really shows she's a force of nature.
11:33She takes a moment to pull the audience in,
11:38and then goes all out with one of her best dance breaks ever.
11:41She hits every beat and filler count, too. You would need to watch it in slow-mo to
11:45truly appreciate the next-level precision, control, and fluidity as she
11:49throws down sharp, quick moves with both power and grace.
11:55She completely owns the stage, bringing an energy that leaves us mesmerized.
12:00She doesn't even seem to break a sweat. Her talent,
12:03stamina, and execution prove she is one of the best dancers
12:06out there.
12:13Which B-performance makes you bow down? Let us know in the comments.
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