Beyoncé: 'I can tell a hit song right away'

Beyoncé has said that she can tell upon first listen whether or not a song will become a hit.

The 'Best Thing I Never Had' singer claimed that she has a special talent when it comes to picking tracks which will do well commercially, though she admitted that those songs are not always her favourites.

Beyoncé told Complex: "I've found that with hit records the melody and lyrics come together [naturally]. I usually know from the hook if the song is something that transcends language, race, and genre, and if it's something that affects pop culture.

"It's something I can visualise people singing in stadiums all over the world. But my favourite songs on my albums are usually not my singles."

Beyoncé also praised husband Jay-Z's musical talents, adding: "Jay's music is more than music. His lyrics have fathered generations. All that he has overcome gives millions so much hope."

The 29-year-old's latest LP 4 recently spent its second week atop the US Billboard 200 chart.

Watch Beyoncé's video for 'Best Thing I Never Had' below: