Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Beyoncé began performing in local competitions at age 7, eventually forming the group Girl's Tyme in 1990 with help from her parents. Girl's Tyme became Destiny's Child in 1997.
During the hiatus of Destiny's Child in 2003, Beyoncé released her debut solo album, Dangerously in Love, which became one of the most successful albums of that year, and signaled her viability as a solo artist. The disbanding of Destiny's Child in 2005 facilitated her continued success: her sophomore solo album B'Day, released in 2006, debuted at number one on the Billboard charts. Her third solo album, I Am… Sasha Fierce, was released in November 2008, and in 2009 she received 10 Grammy Awards nominations. On January 31, 2010, she won 6 Grammy Awards, breaking the record for most Grammy awards won by a female artist in one night; she previously held the record of five awards with 5 other artists. Following a career hiatus, Beyoncé released her fourth studio album entitled "4" on June 24, 2011, which debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200.
2013 - 5th Album - "Beyoncé"
On December 12, 2013, Beyoncé unexpectedly released her fifth and self-titled album in the iTunes Store. Beyoncé called it a "visual album" as it includes 14 songs and 18 videos - with each track having a music video together with additional bonus videos. The album has a list of collaborators including Drake, Frank Ocean and her husband, Jay-Z, and daughter, Blue Ivy.
2015
In February 2015 at the 57th Grammy Awards, Beyoncé won 3 Grammys (and was nominated for 6 Grammy awards) - Best R&B Song for "Drunk in Love", Best R&B Performance and Best Surround Sound Album for Beyoncé.
On April 4th, 2015, Beyoncé surprised her fans with the release of a new single and accompanying video, released exclusively on the streaming service "Tidal" which she co-owns with a number of other big name starts including Arcade Fire, Daft Punk, Jack White, Kanye West, Madonna, Rihanna and Usher. The track, "Die With You" is a stripped down ballad, with Beyoncé sitting at a piano with pigtail braids: the song celebrates the seventh anniversary of her marriage to Jay-Z.
Super Bowl - February 2016
Beyoncé appeared on stage to perform her latest single "Formation", supporting the headline act Coldplay at the much coverted Super Bowl 50 half-time show on February 7, 2016. Also appearing on stage was Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson who performed their hit "Uptown Funk".
2016 - 6th Album - "Lemonade"
"Lemonade" is Beyoncé's a sixth solo album and was released on April 23, 2016 as an exclusive on the music streaming service, Tidal after it premiered on the TV Network, HBO, as a conceptual short film. It was subsequently made available for purchase on Apple's iTunes Store on April 24, 2016. The album has 12 tracks, with contributions from artists such as James Blake and Kendrick Lamar. According to a press release from Tidal which accompanied the release, "Lemonade" is “based on every woman’s journey of self-knowledge and healing”.
2017 - Grammy Awards
At the 59th Grammy Awards on Sun, February 12, 2017, Beyoncé took awards for "Best Urban Contemporary Album" for "Lemonade" and "Best Music Video" for "Formation"
2022 - 7th Album - "RENAISSANCE" (ACT i)
After a 6 year hiatus from music, Beyoncé announced the lead single "BREAK MY SOUL" on June 20, 2022, for her seventh studio album “RENAISSANCE" which is the first installment of a three-part project. "RENAISSANCE" was released on July 29, 2022, and was recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic, seeking to inspire joy in listeners. The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It became the best-rated album of 2022, named the best album of the year by publications such as the Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, NPR, Pitchfork, and Rolling Stone, which would later place the record at number 71 on their 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list. It then was nominated for Album of The Year at the 65 Annual Grammy Award Show and won Best Dance/Electronic Album.
2024 - 8th Album - "COWBOY CARTER" (ACT ii)
2 years after her seventh studio album, "RENAISSANCE", Beyoncé announced her eighth studio album "COWBOY CARTER" also known as “ACT ii” released on March 29, 2024. This serves as the second installment of the three-part project, and as long rumoured, its genre is country. The album was teased through a Verizon ad aired during the Super Bowl LVIII and was preceded with two surprise singles both released on February 10, 2024, "TEXAS HOLD 'EM" which hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and "16 CARRIAGES".
Miscellaneous
Beyoncé began her acting career in 2001, appearing in the musical film Carmen: A Hip Hopera. In 2006, she starred in the lead role in the film adaptation of the 1981 Broadway musical Dreamgirls, for which she earned two Golden Globe nominations.
On April 4, 2008, Beyoncé and Jay-Z were married in a small, private ceremony in New York. On January 7, 2012, Beyoncé gave birth to a daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York. Beyoncé is sometimes referred to as Jay-Z's wifey and/or, Jay-Z's boo thang.
Beyoncé launched her family's fashion line, House of Deréon, in 2004, and has endorsed such brands as Pepsi, Tommy Hilfiger, Armani and L'Oréal.
In 2009, Forbes listed Beyoncé fourth on its list of the 100 Most Powerful and Influential Celebrities in the world, third on its list of the top-grossing musicians, and number one on the list of top Best-Paid Celebs Under 30 with over $87 million dollars in earnings between 2008 and 2009.
Beyoncé has attained five Hot 100 number one singles, becoming one of the two female artists—joint with Rihanna—with the most number ones attained within the 2000s, excluding her three Hot 100 number one singles with Destiny's Child.
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Beyoncé Lyrics
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If I, I ain't got something I don't give a damn, 'cause I got it with you
I don't know much about algebra, but I know one plus one equals two
And it's me and you
That's all we'll have when the world is through
'Cause baby, we ain't got nothing without love
Darling you got enough for the both of us
When my days look low, pull me in close and don't let me go
Make love to me, so when the worlds at war, let our love heal us all
Right now baby make love to me, me, me, me, me
Oh, oh, make love to me
Hey, I don't know much about guns but I
I've been shot by you
Hey, and I don't know when I'm gon die, but I hope
That I'm gon die by you
Hey, and I don't know much about fighting, but I, I know
I will fight for you
Hey, just when I ball up my fist I realize
That I'm laying right next to you
Baby, we ain't got nothing but love
And darling you got enough for the both of us, ooh
Make love to me when my days look low
Pull me in close and don't let me go
Make love to me so when the worlds at war
Let our love heal us all
Help me let down my guard, make love to me, me, me, me, me
Oh, oh, make love to me, me, me, me, me
In “1+1,” Beyoncé sings about the strength of love and that as long as she has her partner, they can conquer anything. She sings that even if she has nothing else, she still has her love, and that’s enough. Beyoncé, throughout the song, compares her love for her significant other with some basic concepts such as algebra, guns, and fighting. She doesn't need much knowledge of these things to understand that she needs him because he completes her, just like "one plus one equals two."
The opening line, "If I ain't got nothing, I got you," sets the tone of the song as empowering and romantic. The song's chorus, "Baby, we ain't got nothing without love. Darling, you got enough for the both of us," is a testament to how their relationship is strong enough to overcome anything. She stresses the need to physically express love, especially during tough times, to find solace and comfort in each other, even when the world can be cruel.
Overall, the song's message is powerful, affirming that love is the key to everything. It's about finding comfort despite our flaws, the tough situations that life throws, and finding healing in each other's arms, which is something we can all relate to and aspire to have in our relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
If I, I ain't got nothing, I got you
Even if I have nothing else in life, I am content because I have you as my companion
If I, I ain't got something I don't give a damn, 'cause I got it with you
If there is anything missing in my life, it does not bother me because I have you and that's all I need
I don't know much about algebra, but I know one plus one equals two
I may not know much about mathematics, but I understand that when two things come together, they make something greater than themselves
And it's me and you
The only two things that matter in life are us and our love for each other
That's all we'll have when the world is through
No matter what happens in this world, all we will have left is our love for each other
'Cause baby, we ain't got nothing without love
Love is the only thing that truly matters in life – without love, we have nothing
Darling you got enough for the both of us
You have enough love for the two of us – your love keeps us going
So come on baby, make love to me
Let us physically express our love for each other and deepen our connection even further
When my days look low, pull me in close and don't let me go
During times of sadness, I need you to comfort me and remind me that you will always be here for me
Make love to me, so when the worlds at war, let our love heal us all
In times of chaos and strife, our love has the power to bring healing and peace to the world
Right now baby make love to me, me, me, me, me
I want to feel our love and connection even more intensely right now
Hey, I don't know much about guns but I
I may not be knowledgeable about weapons, but
I've been shot by you
I have been wounded by your love – and I love it
Hey, and I don't know when I'm gon die, but I hope
I may not know when mortality will take me, but I desire
That I'm gon die by you
To spend my last moments in this life with you by my side
Hey, and I don't know much about fighting, but I, I know
I may not be skilled at fighting, but I understand
I will fight for you
That I will defend and protect you no matter what
Hey, just when I ball up my fist I realize
In the moment I prepare to fight, I suddenly remember
That I'm laying right next to you
That you are here with me and I am grateful for that
Help me let down my guard, make love to me, me, me, me, me
Encourage me to be vulnerable and open with you as we physically express our love for each other
Oh, oh, make love to me, me, me, me, me
Repeating the desire for intimacy and connection with each other
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Terius Nash, Christopher Stewart, Beyonce Knowles
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Michael Spears Flores
"1+1"
If I ain't got nothing
I got you
If I ain't got something
I don't give a damn 'cause I got it with you
I don't know much about algebra
But I know one plus one equals two
And it's me and you
That's all we'll have
When the world is through
'Cause, baby, we ain't got nothing without love
Darling, you got enough for the both of us
So, come on, baby
Make love to me
When my days look low
Pull me in close and don't let me go
Make love to me
So when the world's at war
Let our love heal us all right now, baby
Make love to me, me, me, me, me, oh, oh
Make love to me
Hey, I don't know much about guns
But I—I've been shot by you, hey
And I don't know when I'm gon' die
But I hope that I'm gon' die by you, hey
I don't know much about fighting
But I—I know I will fight for you, hey
Just when I ball up my fist I realize
I'm laying right next to you
Baby, we ain't got nothing but love
And, darling, you got enough for the both of us
Make love to me
When my days look low
Pull me in close and don't let me go
Make love to me
So when the world's at war
Let our love heal us all
Help me let down my guard
Make love to me, me, me, me, me, oh, oh
Make love to me, me, me, me, me
Shantel Zee
i live for all of her eras but there was something special about 4 and it was her most underrated album smh #BeyHive 🐝
Tara Cullen
So True 💯
Brae A.
Shantel Love you're absolutely right
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Southerngirl675
all i know i married a wonderful man stay with him 30 years.he died.still i love him.been 3 years. o my....
Southerngirl675
@Osborne Crew thank you ☺️
Osborne Crew
God bless you 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Southerngirl675
@Victoria Awiti thanks dear. I'm just moving on.
Victoria Awiti
Sending light and love sis. Stay strong❤
Southerngirl675
@Joy Luckyado thanks Joy. I'm moving on dear. 😊