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"Baby Boy" is a contemporary R&Bdancehall song by American singer Beyoncé Knowles. It features a reggae toast by Jamaican artist Sean Paul. The track was produced by Scott Storch and Knowles for her debut solo album Dangerously in Love. It was written by Knowles, Storch, Robert Waller, Jay-Z and Sean Paul; its lyrics refer to a woman's fantasies, and its music video features sensual footage.

"Baby Boy" was released on October 14, 2003 in the United States as the second single from the album. The single was a commercial success, and topped the US Singles Chart for nine consecutive weeks, in part due to the heavy rotation received on radio. It was certified platinum in the US, and was Knowles' longest-running solo number-one single until the release of "Irreplaceable" in 2007. "Baby Boy" performed well internationally, reaching the top ten in many countries, and achieving platinum status in Australia. The song has been praised by both critics and music industry personnel. "Baby Boy" remains a staple of Knowles' concert set list. The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers recognized it at the 2005 Pop Music Awards as one of the most performed songs of the year.

In 2005, US singer-songwriter Jennifer Armour filed a copyright infringement lawsuit claiming that Knowles had used lyrics and a musical hook from her song "Got a Little Bit of Love for You". The case was dismissed the following year.




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