Beyonce Is Back! 'Girls (Who Run The World)' Leaks Online

By John Mitchell Posted Apr 19th 2011 09:55AM

These days, it's pretty much impossible to keep a song off the web once fans catch wind that it exists -- see Lady Gaga's 'Judas' for another recent example -- so when photos of Beyonce on the set of her latest music video turned up online last week, it was really only a matter of time before her new tune, 'Girls (Who Run the World),' found its way onto the interweb.

Produced by Diplo and Switch, the aggressive track samples heavily from Major Lazer's 'Pon De Floor' and finds B singing the praises of ladies who are "smart enough to make these millions, strong enough to bare the children, then get back to business."

Listen and tell us what you think in the comments:

Late last month, Diplo told PopEater that working with Beyonce was a surreal experience. He said, "During this last year, every day has been another weird thing happening like, 'What's going on?'"

The song is reportedly the lead single from B's as-yet-untitled fourth solo studio album.

Beyonce is notoriously secretive when it comes to her tunes and is probably less than thrilled that the track leaked online. Francis Lawrence, who is helming the video for 'Girls,' admitted as much about the leak of photos from the set. "She would probably have me shot if I said anything," he told MTV. "Some stuff spilled out, but she wasn't happy about it, so I've been sworn to secrecy."

He did, however, say, "It is a fantastic song, so I really hope that song catches for her, and I think the video's gonna be really fun and cool and different for her."

Tags: beyonce, girls who run the world

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Tuesday 19 April

By Diana

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Who cares, she dresses and dances like a skank.. She just just go straight to porn.

By Marsha

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All her songs pretty much sound the same to me. The only ones I really like are Irreplacable and Sweet Dreams. Actually her voice kinda grates on my nerves. I think she can go overboard with the runs. I liked her much better in Destiny Child. And for the record it doesn't take much to whip your hair around and shake your a s s. As far as her looks, with her make up on I think she is a beautiful lady, however without it, she's just average. And of course she has a great figure.

By for RJD and other people who say she can't sing

Are you guys aware of the fact that there are videos of her singing live with no back up singers. She's literally inspired dozens what are you talking about she can't sing. I suppose Britney spears can! WTF did u see cadilac records or dream girls. how is that a little voice pick almost any artist on heavy rotation and see if they can sing like that. The girls a living legend in the making even if this song isn't the best. Wow i had no idea jelousy blinded ppl too.

By Tia

Bey needs to get her father back as her manager point blank. Dangerously In Love album is still my favorite Beyonce' album. Get back in the lab Bey and again get Matthew back.

By olivia

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ONE ALL OF YOULL SHUT UP TWO THE SONG IS GREAT HER SINGING IS AMAZING AS ALWAYS SHE IS AMAZINGLY TALENTED SINGER-ACTRESS-PERUME DESINGER-CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES DESINGER-SHE IS ALSO AN AMAZING WOMAN! LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU BEYONCE LOVE THE SONG I CANT WAIT FOR YOUR NEW CD!

By Mickey

Whatever, she can act! Her acting is horrible just like this song. But I will say she can sing but not as good as Jennifer Hudson. Jennifer Hudson would bury Beyonce if they were in a singing contest.

By JVJ

Her music is too bubblegumish for me! Yes, she's very beautiful but that's it. I agree, she can't dance and she can't sing. Her looks have taken her a long way, she better hope she doesn't lose it because if she does, then she's got nothing else to work with. Her clothes and her fragrance? hahaha! please don't make me laugh. This song is whack!

By Asia

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Honestly, this song is a mess. The profanity is so tacky. In my opinion, she is where she is because the has the "look".

By assessorhahn

So disappointing - the song doesn't do justice to Betonce AND the lyrics too repetetive.

By HppyNppy

I don't like the song and I ABHOR the use of the "n" word. I reckon being married to an OG is rubbing off on her. Epic Fail!!! But every artist has one or two in their career. I reckon it's her time.

By musiclover2011

This is the worst crap I have ever heard! When you have nothing left in your musical soul-no melody, voice or product, then put in some bad word innuendo so the childish will think it's "cool". Beyonce, I feel sorry for you, girlfriend. Your 15 minutes are just about up.

By emack150

I cannot wait to see the new album cover.

Excellent.

By Jennifer

So what...she sold out to the enemy, performing for them, what a sell out for money.... won't buy any more of her music.

By bounce59

There has been lots of women on this planet and all they do is get old and Die?

By the_fool

She could team up with Oprah and buy a third world country or maybe an island.

By Zoee

I cant believe this is what she is workin on!!!! sooo disapointed! and I love beyonce but this is a huge let down!!!

By bridgettehar

This girl needs to hire a new writer

By Stacy Lee

Song suck
Beyonce is burnt out

Wednesday 20 April

By Danielle

This is garbage. I think she leaked it to get a reaction.

By Renee

I love Beyonce. She is full of talent. This song, however, is not very impressive. I couldn't finish listening to it. It doesn't sound like the finished product and something is missing.

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