Get Me Bodied

"Get Me Bodied" is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé for her second solo studio album B'Day (2006). The song was written by Beyoncé, Kasseem "Swizz Beatz" Dean, Sean Garrett, Makeba Riddick, Angela Beyincé, and Solange Knowles, with production handled by Dean, Beyoncé and Garrett. Inspired by her sister Solange and former Destiny's Child groupmates Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, Beyonce co-wrote the song as a tribute to their shared experiences. Columbia Records and Music World Entertainment released "Get Me Bodied" as the album's fifth single in the United States on July 10, 2007. The song blends R&B and bounce with influences from dancehall and reggae. Its lyrics portray a confident woman preparing for a night out, dressed to impress and commanding attention on the dance floor. "Get Me Bodied" received positive reviews from music critics, who praised its energetic production and Beyonce's dynamic vocals. The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) named it as the best R&B and hip-hop song of 2007. Initially peaking at number 68 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 2007, the song saw a resurgence in 2013, climbing to number 46 due to a viral video. The music video, co-directed by Beyoncé and Anthony Mandler, draws inspiration from The Frug, a dance sequence in Bob Fosse's film adaptation of the Broadway musical Sweet Charity. The video features cameo appearances from Solange, Rowland, and Williams and was nominated for video of the Year at the 2007 VH1 Soul Vibe Awards. Beyonce promoted "Get Me Bodied" with performances on her world tours and at the 2007 BET Awards. In April 2011, Beyoncé re-recorded the song as "Move Your Body" for former First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! Flash Workout campaign. An instructional video featuring the new version was distributed to schools as part...