Irreplaceable

"Irreplaceable" is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé for her second studio album ''B'Day'' (2006). It was written by Shaffer "Ne-Yo" Smith, Tor Erik Hermansen, Mikkel S. Eriksen, Espen Lind, Amund Bjørklund, and Beyoncé, and was produced by Stargate and Beyoncé. Originally a country record, the song was rearranged as a mid-tempo ballad with pop and "country-R&B" influences by modifying the vocal arrangements and instrumentation. During the production and recording sessions, Beyoncé and Ne-Yo wanted to create a record which people of either gender could relate to. The song's lyrics are

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Song.studio: Sony (New York)
Song.genre: Pop country R&B
Song.label: Columbia
Song.name: Irreplaceable
Song.cover: Irreplaceable.png
Song.alt: A close-up image of a brunette woman who is looking forward. She wears soft make-up, which consists of black eyeliner, pink lipstick, and earrings. On the top, the words "Beyoncé" and "Irreplaceable" are written in white letters.
Song.border: yes
Song.type: single
Song.artist: Beyoncé
Song.album: B'Day
Song.recorded: April 2006
Song.composer: Beyoncé Knowles Tor Erik Hermansen Espen Lind Amund Bjørklund Mikkel S. Eriksen
Song.lyricist: Shaffer "Ne-Yo" Smith
Song.producer: Beyoncé Knowles Stargate
Song.prev_title: Ring the Alarm
Song.prev_year: 2006
Song.next_title: Listen
Song.next_year: 2006

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publication date: 2006-10-23

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Production
Songwriting controversy
Composition
Release
Critical reception
Recognition and accolades
Commercial performance
Music video
Live performances
Cover versions and usage in media
Track listings and formats
Credits and personnel
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Decade-end charts
All-time charts
Certifications
Release history
See also
References
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Following the moderate chart performances of "Déjà Vu" and "Ring the Alarm", "Irreplaceable" was released as the second international and third US single from ''B'Day'' on October 17, 2006, by Columbia Records. It became Beyoncé's fourth number-one on the US Billboard Hot 100, remaining atop the chart for 10 consecutive weeks and emerging as the best-performing song on the chart of 2007. Internationally, it peaked at number one in Australia, Hungary, Ireland, and New Zealand, and at number four in the UK. In 2024, the song was certified octuple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), for digital sales of eight million units in the US.