Beyonce – “Single Ladies”
In 2008, Beyoncé and Jay Z married, but no one knew. Even though the song is about being single, “Single Ladies” was seen as the couple’s announcement. “It was the only public statement that they ever made about marriage,” producer Tricky Stewart said to People in 2010.
Mystikal – “Shake It Fast”
Mystikal stated in an interview with RapGenius that he was initially hesitant to release the song as a single because he felt it didn’t adequately showcase his abilities as an artist. He did, however, express gratitude for its release, claiming that its success “proved me wrong” and that it was the “biggest song of my career.” Steve Wynn, the creator of the Cajun in Your Pocket keychain toy, sued Mystikal in March 2002, claiming that “Shake Ya Ass” was too similar to his product.