What was the title of Beyoncé’s debut solo album?

Beyoncé’s debut solo album was Dangerously in Love. Columbia Records released it on June 23, 2003, while Beyoncé was still a member of Destiny’s Child.

The album combined contemporary R&B, pop, hip-hop, and soul. Its major singles included “Crazy in Love,” featuring Jay-Z, and “Baby Boy,” featuring Sean Paul. “Crazy in Love” became one of Beyoncé’s signature songs and topped charts in several countries.

Dangerously in Love was commercially successful and established Beyoncé as a major solo artist rather than only the lead singer of Destiny’s Child. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 in the United States and later earned multiple Grammy Awards.

The album’s title is sometimes confused with Beyoncé’s later releases because she used short, distinctive titles for several records. Dangerously in Love is specifically the first solo studio album, whereas B’Day, released in 2006, was her second.