Anyone can cause a stir by putting on a flashy costume. However, it takes a special breed to create a media frenzy while wearing a simple tank top and jean shorts. That's exactly what Beyoncé did with the release of her "Crazy In Love" music video. After establishing herself as a member of Destiny's Child and experiencing success with a string of solo projects, the superstar dropped "Crazy In Love."
The irresistible, JAY-Z-assisted anthem stormed the Billboard Hot 100 (via Billboard) and established Beyoncé as a breakout solo star. The song alone earned her a jaw-dropping 19 awards in a year's time (via Vogue). NME called it the "best pop song of the millennium" — 15 years after its original release. Basically, it was a cultural moment. And the accompanying music video was an appropriately massive event as well (via YouTube).
The "Diva" singer models a collection of looks in the video. However, the one that is most recognizable all these years later comes at the start as she struts down the center of a street wearing a bedazzled tank top, red heels, and denim shorts. Yes, that's really all it took for Beyoncé to captivate the world. Talk about literal star power.
