Which Beyoncé song features the repeated lyric and hook “Single Ladies”?

Beyoncé’s song built around the “Single Ladies” hook is “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It).”

The song was released in 2008 as a single from Beyoncé’s third studio album, I Am... Sasha Fierce. Written by Terius “The-Dream” Nash, Tricky Stewart, Beyoncé, and Christopher “Tricky” Stewart, it uses an energetic dance-pop and R&B arrangement centered on commitment and independence.

Its black-and-white music video became especially famous for its tightly choreographed routine, created by Beyoncé and a team that included JaQuel Knight. The video’s simple visual style and distinctive hand movements made it a major cultural reference point.

The full title matters because “Single Ladies” is the commonly used short form, while the official title includes “Put a Ring on It.” It is also different from “Irreplaceable,” another Beyoncé hit about relationships, but one with a very different lyrical perspective and musical style.