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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Legs movin' side to side, smack it in the air
Legs movin' side to side, smack you in the air
Shoulders sideways, smack it, smack it in the air
Smack it, smack it in the air
Legs movin' side to side, smack it, smack it in the air
Smack it, smack it in the air
Wave your hands side to side, put it in the air
Clap, clap, clap like you don't care
Smack that, clap, clap, clap like you don't care
(I know you care)
Clap, clap, clap, clap, clap it
Foot up, my foot up
Hold up now my foot up
(I'm spinnin') I'm spinnin' my foot up
Foot up yeah my foot up
(Spinnin') I'm spinnin' my foot up
Put my foot down yeah my hands up
My hands up, my hands up
(Flexin') Flexin' while my hands up
My hands up, my hands up
I stand up with my hands up
Then I put up, my hands up
I put up, my hands up
I put up, my hands up
Then I'm spinnin' all my hands up
(Spinnin') Spinnin' while my hands up
(Spinnin') Spinnin' while my hands up
(Spinnin') Spinnin' while my hands up
Then I'm tippin' all my hands up
Spinnin', I'm spinnin', I'm spinnin' while my hands up
(Spinnin') I'm Spinnin', I'm spinnin', I'm spinnin' while my hands up
(Drank)
Hold that cup like alcohol, hold that cup like alcohol
Hold that cup like alcohol
Don't you drop that alcohol
Never drop that alcohol, never drop that alcohol
I know you thinkin' bout alcohol
I know I'm thinkin' bout that alcohol
Man this here like rollin' dice, man this here like rollin' dice
Seven eleven, seven eleven, seven twice, man seven twice
Man it feel like rollin' dice, man this feel like rollin' dice
Man it feel like rollin' dice
Seven twice, seven twice
Girl I'm tryna kick it with you
Girl I'm tryna kick it with you
Man I'm tryna kick it with you
My feet up, I kick it with you
Man I swear I kick it with you
Girl I wanna kick it with you
Man I know I kick it with you
Yeah I spin' around and I kick it with you
Shoulders sideways, smack it, smack it in the air
Legs movin' side to side, smack it in the air
Legs movin' side to side, smack you in the air
Shoulders move side to side smack it in the air
Smack it in the air, smack it, smack it the in the air
Smack it in the air, smack it, smack it in the air
Wave your hands side to side, put it in the air
Wave your hands side to side, put it in the air
Clap, clap, clap like you don't care
Smack that, clap, clap, clap like you don't care
(I know you care)
Wave your hands side to side
Wave your hands side to side
Wave your hands side to side
Wave your hands side to side
Ooh we be be freaky deaky
Think me see she pink bikini
Rock that kufi, dye dashiki
Nefertiti, edges teeny
Sweatin' on my blow out
Sweatin' on my press
This trick about to go off
Mad 'cause I'm so fresh
Fresher than you
I'm fresher than you
Fresher than you, oh
Beyoncé's song 7/11 is a celebration of enjoying life and letting go of inhibitions. The lyrics encourage listeners to let their shoulders go free and move their legs side to side. They discuss how to wave hands and clap to the rhythm of the song. The lyrics also talk about drinking and partying. The message of the song is about living in the moment and enjoying everything life has to offer.
The lyrics’ repeated phrases create a sense of spontaneity and freedom, as though the singer is partying with her friends without fear or worry. Her tone is lighthearted and fearless, encouraging listeners to join her in her carefree attitude. The song’s upbeat tempo and catchy rhythm make it perfect for dancing and letting go. In summary, Beyoncé's 7/11 is a fun and meaningful party anthem that promotes a positive lifestyle and outlook.
Line by Line Meaning
Shoulders sideways, smack it, smack it in the air
Move your shoulders to the sides while hitting the air twice with each hand.
Legs movin' side to side, smack it in the air
Move your legs from side to side while hitting the air twice with each hand.
Legs movin' side to side, smack you in the air
Move your legs from side to side while hitting the air twice with each hand as if you are hitting someone standing next to you.
Wave your hands side to side, put it in the air
Move your hands from side to side while holding them up in the air.
Clap, clap, clap like you don't care
Clap three times as if you don't care.
Smack that, clap, clap, clap like you don't care
Hit the air twice with each hand and clap three times as if you don't care.
(I know you care)
Acknowledging that the listener actually does care.
Foot up, my foot up
Lift one foot up.
Hold up now my foot up
Pause and maintain one-foot lift.
(I'm spinnin') I'm spinnin' my foot up
While holding one foot up, spin around.
Put my foot down yeah my hands up
Lower the lifted foot and raise both hands up.
My hands up, my hands up
Both hands are raised up.
(Flexin') Flexin' while my hands up
Raise both hands up while showing off your muscles.
I stand up with my hands up
Stand up straight with both hands raised up.
Then I put up, my hands up
Put both hands back up in the air.
Then I'm spinnin' all my hands up
While both hands are raised up, spin around.
Then I'm tippin' all my hands up
Tilt the upper body to one side while raising both hands up.
Hold that cup like alcohol, hold that cup like alcohol
Hold a cup as if it has alcohol in it.
Don't you drop that alcohol
Be careful not to drop the cup with alcohol in it.
Never drop that alcohol, never drop that alcohol
Repeated emphasis to avoid dropping the cup with alcohol.
Man this here like rollin' dice, man this here like rollin' dice
This experience resembles the act of rolling dice.
Seven eleven, seven eleven, seven twice, man seven twice
Repeating the number seven twice, possibly as a reference to the convenience store chain 7-Eleven.
Girl I'm tryna kick it with you
I want to spend time with you.
My feet up, I kick it with you
Relaxing with you, with my feet raised up.
Man I swear I kick it with you
I'm telling you, I enjoy spending time with you.
Ooh we be be freaky deaky
We are getting a bit provocative.
Think me see she pink bikini
I think I saw her wearing a pink bikini.
Rock that kufi, dye dashiki
Wearing a traditional African cap and a tie-dye shirt.
Nefertiti, edges teeny
Referencing the Ancient Egyptian queen Nefertiti and hair edges that are sleek and thin.
Sweatin' on my blow out, sweatin' on my press
Referencing the hard work put into hair styling and keeping it in good condition.
This trick about to go off, mad 'cause I'm so fresh
I'm about to start dancing, and people may be jealous of how good I look and feel.
Fresher than you
I look and feel better than you do.
I'm fresher than you
I am more stylish and fashionable than you are.
Fresher than you, oh
Emphasizing again how much fresher I am than you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O CAPASSO, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Noel Fisher, Adrian Bruesch, Beyonce Knowles, Sidney Swift
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@thefuckyounevergive1291
Imagine if she had dropped this during quarantine
@dbeum
It'll probably be a tik tok challenge by now.
@yafav.linnnn
People would probably be saying why is she not social distancing
@juliehernandez80
We’d really be losin’ it.
@alysawithones8090
It would’ve been made a Tik Tok dance
@audreygeengrajiola5979
music
@gdayriz
sis already doing tiktok while staying at home. truly ahead of her time.
@jamestop-g1904
Ew no she's a goddess of a different timeline not tiktok
@madwildocean03
if she makes a tiktok account it's all over for other tiktokers
@mysterious_wolf6586
x_sophia.l_x it’s over for Charli