Beyonce’s ‘I Am… Sasha Fierce’ Turns 5: Stan & Deliver

Name: Maurice Hayes | Location: Philadelphia | Twitter: @ILLUMINATIESQ

5. Ave Maria

“Ave Maria” is a brilliant record. From Beyonce’s airy tones to her operatic riffs, “Ave Maria” made Beyonce shine in a different light. To know that Beyonce is capable of blending classical and contemporary music into a song that is beautiful and artistic, shows the world that she is capable of tackling any genre she sets her mind on. “Ave Maria” displays the beauty that is Beyonce and her artistry.

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6. Satellites

“Satellites” is probably the least remembered, most underrated ballad of Beyonce’s entire career but it remains one of my favorite songs. When discussing Bey, two words automatically come to mind: precision and perfection. She has made an entire legacy out of her energetic dancing and immaculate singing.

The reason why “Satellites” is such a wonderful song is its simplistic stripped-down nature and the honest emotional feeling found in the lyrics that we rarely see from one of the most mysterious icons of all time.

The song is clearly about her relationship with Jay Z and how she feels when she is away from him when either of them is away touring the world and entertaining their fans. It also touches upon public image and how only they truly know who they are when the cameras are off.

I know the general public will remember “If I Were A Boy”, “Halo” and even “Smash Into You” as the quintessential ballads from I Am… Sasha Fierce but “Satellites” truly shows a more honest and human side of Beyonce to those who wish to see it.