Work It Out is a funk and rap song by R&B singer Beyoncé for the soundtrack to the 2002 film Austin Powers in Goldmember, in which Beyoncé stars. The song was written by Beyoncé, Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo and released as a single in June 2002. It did not enter the Billboard Hot 100. However, it reached #11 on the "Hot Dance Club Play" chart. It only made the top 10 in the UK at #7 and Norway at #3. The music video was directed by Matthew Rolston. The song was later included on Beyoncé's debut album Dangerously in Love.
Work It Out (Beyoncé song)
Questions and Answers
Q: Who wrote the song Work It Out?
A: The song Work It Out was written by American singer-songwriter Beyoncé Knowles and The Neptunes members Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo.
Q: What was the purpose of the song Work It Out?
A: The song Work It Out was made for the soundtrack of the 2002 film Austin Powers in Goldmember - in which Beyoncé played Foxxy Cleopatra.
Q: Was Work it Out a hit in the United States?
A: No, Work it Out failed to chart on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, but it did experience moderate success on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart.
Q: In which European country did Work it Out reach number three?
A: Work it Out reached number three in Norway in Europe.
Q: Who directed the music video for Work it Out?
A: Matthew Rolston directed the music video for Work it Out.
Q: Who played the saxophone in Work it Out?
A: Chad Hugo played the saxophone in Work it Out.
Q: Was Work it Out included in Beyoncé's solo debut album Dangerously in Love?
A: Yes, Work it Out was later featured on the non-U.S. editions of Knowles' solo debut album, Dangerously in Love (2003).