Columbia Records Almost Did Not Release Beyonce's "Dangerously In Love" Because They Felt It Had No Hit Songs

In 2003, Beyoncé took a bold step away from Destiny’s Child to release her debut solo album, "Dangerously in Love." However, her record label, Columbia Records, was initially unimpressed, believing the album lacked hit songs.

Years later, Beyoncé humorously recalled the moment at a concert, saying,"When I played it through for my record label, they told me I didn’t have one hit on my album. I guess they were kinda right—I had five!"

She was referring to the chart-topping success of “Crazy in Love,” “Baby Boy,” “Me, Myself and I,” “Naughty Girl,” and the title track “Dangerously in Love.” The album went on to sell over 7 million units in the U.S. alone, proving her doubters wrong in a spectacular way.

What was once deemed a risky venture became the launchpad for Beyoncé’s legendary solo career, solidifying her as a global superstar.