Which song gave Beyoncé her first solo Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance?

“Dangerously in Love 2” gave Beyoncé her first solo Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.

The song appeared on Beyoncé’s debut solo album, Dangerously in Love, released in 2003. It was written by Beyoncé, Errol McCalla Jr., and Mark Batson, and it developed from the earlier Destiny’s Child recording “Dangerously in Love.” Beyoncé’s solo version emphasizes sustained vocals and a dramatic R&B arrangement rather than the more group-oriented presentation of the earlier track.

At the 46th Annual Grammy Awards in 2004, Beyoncé won Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for “Dangerously in Love 2.” The award was an important early individual recognition after years of success with Destiny’s Child. She won additional Grammys that night, including Best Contemporary R&B Album for Dangerously in Love.

The title is often confused with “Crazy in Love,” which was her breakthrough solo single, or “Love on Top,” another Grammy-winning vocal performance. The specific first solo Grammy in this category belongs to “Dangerously in Love 2.”