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Who run the world? Beyoncé! For more than 20 years, the “Formation” singer has been wowing us with her voice, dance moves, and, of course, her artfully addictive music videos. To kick off their North American tour On the Run II, the Carters descended on the Louvre and released the video for “Apeshit,” a fashion-forward art history lesson, off the couple’s collaborative album, Everything Is Love.
Even if you aren’t able to snag a ticket to On the Run II, you can still dance along with Beyoncé through the magic of music videos. (Queen Bey happens to hold the title for the most-awarded artist in MTV Video Music Award history, in case her supremacy was in question.) To celebrate Beyoncé’s landmark Vogue September cover, below are Beyoncé’s top five most-watched music videos to date. Bow down!
5. “Run the World (Girls),” 2011
Remember blonde Beyoncé? Surrounded by a gang of girls, the singer captivated the world with her moves and the song’s message. The video has earned more than 420 million clicks in seven years.
4. “7/11,” 2014
A few years ago, Beyoncé quietly released this home video that was entirely shot and staged by herself. With the help of a static camera and selfie stick (and a few dancing friends), the video shows off Bey’s playful side. (And if you haven’t checked out Serena Williams’s Vogue version, we recommend you do that right now.)
3. “Drunk in Love (ft. Jay-Z),” 2013
Couples who collaborate together, stay together. Beyoncé’s video for “Drunk in Love” managed to become one of the duo’s most watched, clocking in at more than 475 million views.
2. “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It),” 2009
Admit it: You know every word to this song and probably contributed to the 650 million views (and counting) that the video has. This one in particular highlights the singer’s dancing talent (imagine the hours of rehearsal!). Armed with two professional ballerinas by her side, this routine went rightfully viral and won the coveted Video of the Year award.
1. “Halo,” 2009
One of Beyoncé’s greatest hits is also her best-performing music video. Over 680 million people have basked in the the video’s natural light and minimalism, which show Queen Bey’s softer side. You’ll find it hard not to sing the ballad along with her.
See Beyoncé’s September Issue, Photographed by Tyler Mitchell:
Fashion Editor: Tonne Goodman.
Watch: Behind the Scenes of Beyoncé’s Vogue Cover Shoot: