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 Mickey

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I don't like the song bc it sounds terrible. I think Beyonce reign is up. With artists like Katy Perry, Kesha and Rhianna out now, she can't keep up. This song really do suck and she would sufer a huge loss if she releases it. It is time for her and Jayz to go start their family and have some kids.

I agree! I think she need to fo have some kids with Jay. This song is terrible and I saw her making the video to this song. I hope she don't release this song cuz its horrible.

By serenityheartfch

Don'y like it. She could do better and yes I believe it was leaked to get a feel of how fans might take to it. I probably won't go any further than this....B can do better. And she isn't one of my fav female artist.

By Ken

stinks

By Donna DeFalco

beyonce's song is horrible please stop with the language that's not music

Thursday 21 April

By sophia

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Wowww Beyonce seems different in this music. Im kind-of disappointed that she is copying other artists like Lady Gaga but otherwise i guess this song is OK. JUST OK. Her other songs were better though , but no matter what ill STILL LOVVEEEE HERRR.

By dj saint

NOT GOOD! I have to say I wouldn't give this a play. It's a b side cut.

Wednesday 20 April

By uhm..really

wow bey this is bad now please go amke another single ladies for us mk.thank you

By MissLeighSays

I hate it.

By Charyn

Great, empowering lyrics, reminiscent of her other "Girl Power" tracks. I like it! I think that the release of the video will propel this song--just like the "Single Ladies" video did for that eventual SMASH! Can't wait. BTW, I wish I could have "15 minutes," as one person wrote, like Beyonce. In fifteen minutes she's earned 16 Grammys, 50 million+ world-wide album sales, #1 Movies, #1 Concert DVD sales, millions in endorsements...Yeah, I'd have to agree with her--Girls!(especially Beyonce)Who Run the World!!!!!!

By phoenixfan1986

This song stinks! She better get Matthew Knowles back as her manager and dump Jay Z, because he is stinking up her music. Ever since she married him, her songs have been sub-par. She still has the talent, but her songs have all this rap influence. I don't like it.

By Mz.Mona Lisa

I am a B fan but I can't lie ,I expected better cuz she been gone for a minute,seems like since her music in the past has mostly appealed to single young women,I just hope that since sh's now married and may have grown up a little,that it does'nt change the quality of her music.

By beyonces#1fan

Beyonce, what are you doing!! I have been a huge fan of hers for ages because of songs like Dangerously In Love, Flaws and All and Halo. She said on an interview with Ellen in 2008 that she liked singing those types of songs. I think she should be herself...not releasing songs like this new one. What's with the swearing also? She said she doesn't like swearing. Why are you changing? We don't need another Rihanna, Kesha or Lady Gaga. That's why I listen to her......because she has an amazing voice but this just downgrades her voice to a really low level. I think she should think again about releasing this song....she may gain new fans, but her loyal fans that have been supporting her right through her Destiny's Child Days will not support her. I know she has made the video, but she should definitely consider not releasing this shocking song!!
Still love you though....just please don't release this.

By Terri Berri

????!!!!!!!!!!!! Really Bey??! I mean....your music has pretty much SUCKED since you released your "B'Day" album, but this is just absolutely PITIFUL! She is too old to release some GARBAGE like this. It goes to show...as much as I think her daddy sucks, is full of greed, and is selfish as I don't know what....he sure wouldn't have let her release some MESS like that! But...regardless....her dumb stans will like it!

Thursday 26 May

By Khalil Guinn

Seriously?? The people who say she has no talent have either never heard her sing acapella, or have no musical talent and can't recognize it.

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