Standing on the Sun

"Standing on the Sun" (remix)
Song by Beyoncé featuring Mr. Vegas
from the album Beyonce: Platinum Edition
ReleasedNovember 24, 2014
Recorded2013
StudioKings Landing (Bridgehampton, New York)
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Length4:33 (remix version)
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"Standing on the Sun" is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé, and was chosen as the promotional single for a Beyoncé x H&M curated swimwear collection in 2013.[1] The released recording featuring Jamaican dancehall artist Mr. Vegas is a remix of the song originally written and recorded for potential inclusion on her 2013 surprise eponymous album, and instead appears on the 2014 Beyonce: Platinum Edition re-package.[2][3] It was described by music publication Stereogum as a "sweeping, satisfying pop song with a slight dancehall undercurrent."[4] Upon release, the remix debuted and peaked at number 45 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart.[5]

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  2. ^ O'Neil, Lorena (November 24, 2014). "Listen to Beyonce's New 'Platinum Edition' Album, Now Streaming on Spotify". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on November 27, 2022. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  3. ^ Phaneuf, Whitney (April 29, 2014). "Beyonce's 'Standing on the Sun' shines in new high-quality version". Archived from the original on May 11, 2021. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
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