Beyoncé 'Dangerously' on her own

The solo debut of Beyoncé, formerly known as Beyoncé Knowles, is a long time coming -- primarily because she was always showcased as the main vocalist for Destiny's Child, and the transition to a solo artist seemed natural. Her new album, Dangerously in Love, demonstrates Beyoncé's broad range of vocal talent, from seductively low to commandingly strong, and the ability to compile melodic harmonies as co-producer of this album.\nWith a mixture of bouncy club music, mid-tempos and several ballads, the album is a combination of pop, jazz and R&B. Some of the harmonies on Dangerously are similar to Destiny's Child, while others are obviously a progression away from the group and offer a more personal side of Beyoncé. Also, a lot of the duets she produced on this album with big names such as Jay-Z, Sean Paul, Luther Vandross and Missy Elliott add diversity. While the somewhat lusty lyrics offer the personal side of her life and her growth, they still lack a certain depth. Obviously, Beyoncé is smarter than that and her desire to demonstrate her maturation should be distinctive in her lyrics. Although this is a breakthrough performance, there is still room for growth.