 " Upgrade U " is a song by American singer and songwriter Beyoncé from her second studio album B 'Day ( 2006 ) . The song features additional vocals from American rapper Jay @-@ Z. It was composed by Swizz Beatz , Cameron Wallace , Beyoncé , MK , Makeba , Sean Garrett , Angela Beyincé , Jay @-@ Z , Willie Clarke , Clarence Reid , and Beyoncé 's sister , Solange . Columbia Records released " Upgrade U " as a promotional single on November 27 , 2006 in the United States only . " Upgrade U " draws from the genres of hip hop and contemporary R & B. The concept of the song revolves around a woman offering luxuries to a man to upgrade his lifestyle . 
