Beyoncé - Best Thing I Never Had (Video clip)

"Best Thing I Never Had" is a melody recorded by the American vocalist Beyoncé for her fourth studio collection, 4 (2011). It was discharged by Columbia Records on June 1, 2011, as the second

single from the collection. "Best Thing I Never Had" was made by Patrick "J. Que" Smith, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, Symbolyc One, Caleb McCambpell, Antonio Dixon, Beyoncé, and Shea Taylor. The tune was initially not composed as an anthem, but rather was enlivened by the drumming on Doug E. New's 1985 single "The Show". Beyoncé said that anybody, paying little respect to sexual orientation, ought to have the capacity to identify with the melody.

A pop and R&B anthem, the subjects of "Best Thing I Never Had" are reprisal and karma. Not having any desire to feel down and out, the female hero sings that she feels upbeat to have abandoned her beau, who did not perceive the potential for a glad existence with her. The tune was for the most part generally welcomed by contemporary music pundits, who saw it as a continuation of Beyoncé's 2006 single "Basic"— the two tunes are specifically comparative. They commended Beyoncé's vocal conveyance and also the openness of the tune's message; "Best Thing I Never Had" was considered to have solid radio advance. In any case, a few verses, including "demonstrated your butt" and "sucks to be you at this moment", were scrutinized. The song was additionally compared to Vanessa Carlton's 2002 single "A Thousand Miles" (2002).

"Best Thing I Never Had" crested at number 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100 diagram and at number four on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs graph. It rose to number three on the UK Singles Chart and number two on the Irish Singles Chart among others. The tune achieved number one on the South Korea Gaon International Chart, the UK R&B Chart, and the US Hot Dance Club Play graph, and the main 30 in territory Europe, Oceania, and Canada. It was ensured platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and gold by the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand (RIANZ).

The going with music video for "Best Thing I Never Had" was coordinated by Diane Martel. It demonstrates Beyoncé getting prepared for her wedding while she reviews her ex-sweetheart, who never gave her the consideration she merited. Faultfinders by and large composed that Beyoncé looked staggering in the wedding suite, and lauded her capacity to sing straightforwardly to the camera when telling the subject of the melody that she was the best darling he ever had. "Best Thing I Never Had" was advanced with a few live exhibitions by Beyoncé, quite at the 2011 Glastonbury Festival and on the broadcast ABC demonstrate The View. The tune was additionally included on the set rundown for her show 4 Intimate Nights with Beyoncé and different appears.