Which album won Beyoncé the Grammy for Best Contemporary R&B Album at the 46th ceremony?

Dangerously in Love won Beyoncé the Grammy for Best Contemporary R&B Album at the 46th ceremony.

The 46th Annual Grammy Awards took place on February 8, 2004, at Staples Center in Los Angeles. Dangerously in Love, Beyoncé’s 2003 solo debut, received the award for Best Contemporary R&B Album. The victory was part of a five-award night for Beyoncé, a major achievement during the transition from Destiny’s Child member to established solo artist.

Her other wins that evening included Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for “Dangerously in Love 2,” Best R&B Song and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for “Crazy in Love,” and Best Contemporary R&B Album. “Crazy in Love” also won the award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration alongside Jay-Z.

The category name matters because Grammy classifications have changed over time. Best Contemporary R&B Album was a specific Grammy category, while later ceremonies used different contemporary R&B terminology. The album should not be confused with Beyoncé’s later albums B’Day, 4, or I Am... Sasha Fierce, each of which had its own Grammy history.