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Bey and Jay harbor an unrelenting momentum and influence in the world that no one can stop. Here Bey once again delivers strong words to those attempting to interrupt her grind.

The phrase “Slow me down” was popularized in the hit song “Break My Stride,” by Matthew Wilder. It went on to be interpolated by Diddy in his song “Can’t Nobody Hold Me Down.” Beyonce uses Wilder’s wording while Hov uses Diddy’s wording.

This also calls back to a line in 2013’s “Superpower,” where Beyonce used a similar vocal register and cadence.

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Beyonce would call back to these lines and delivery on the chorus of “Shining,” her 2017 collaboration with DJ Khaled and husband Jay Z.

Don’t (don’t) try to (try to)
Slow me down (down)

“Shining” and “Superpower” are both about love’s transformative power—united with people of equal talent, there are no limits.

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“Grant Hills” were a FILA basketball shoe especially popular in the ‘90s during the peak of Grant Hill’s NBA career. He played for the Detroit Pistons from 1994 to 2000 before time with the Magic, Suns, and Clippers.

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The soundtrack for the 1998 Frankie Lymon biopic Why Do Fools Fall in Love starring Larenz Tate, Halle Berry, Lela Rochon and Vivica Fox. Missy Elliott executive produced the album which was released through her Gold Mind/Elektra imprint label.

Although most of the songs on the soundtrack were not included in the film, it still spawned singles such as Destiny’s Child’s “Get on the Bus,” En Vogue’s Diane Warren-penned ballad “No Fool No More” and singer/rapper Lil Mo’s debut single “Five Minutes.” The soundtrack also carried “I Want You Back”, the first solo single from Melanie B. aka “Scary Spice” since leaving Spice Girls.

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Destiny’s Child’s second, breakout album, which included number one hits “Say My Name” and “Bills, Bills, Bills.” The Writing’s on the Wall found the group taking more control of their sound, writing and producing more songs than they had on their eponymous debut. This album was the last album to include original group members LeToya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson, who were later replaced by Michelle Williams.

As of 2000, the album has sold more than 8 million copies (8X Platinum), making it one of the best-selling girl group albums of all time.

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The self-titled debut album of Destiny’s Child, recorded and released by the group’s original line-up.

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Cousin and frequent collaborator of Beyoncé, especially in the Destiny’s Child and early solo days. Beyince is Tina Lawson’s maiden name. Angela Beyince was also Beyonce’s long-time assistant and one-time VP of Operations at Parkwood Entertainment.

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Father and former manager of Beyoncé and Solange Knowles. Matthew Knowles started and managed Destiny’s Child and both his daughters' solo careers. Both daughters split off from Matthew as their manager around the time he and their mother Tina Lawson split up, but 2016 found both daughters finding new footing in their relationship with their father through their work.

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