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 upcoming seventh studio album RENAISSANCE" as 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 - "ACT ii"
2 years after her seventh studio album, "RENAISSANCE", Beyoncé announced her upcoming album known as ACT ii, which is set to be 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 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.
Angel
Beyoncé Lyrics
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Tell me I'm a problem
Know I'm not the girl you thought you knew and that you wanted
Underneath the pretty face is something complicated
I come with a side of trouble
But I know that's why you're staying
Because you're no angel either, baby
No I'm not an angel either but at least I'm trying
I know I drive you crazy, but would you rather that I be a machine
Who doesn't notice when you late or when you're lying
I love you even more than who I thought you were before
'Cause, you're, no, angel, either, baby
'Cause you're no angel either, baby
'Cause you're no angel either, baby
'Cause you're no angel either, baby, oh
Oh hmm, oh-oh-oh
Oh hmm, oh-oh-oh-oh-ooh-oh
Oh hmm, oh-oh-oh
Tell me, do you wanna ride? (Ride, ride, ride)
(Ride) Tell me, do you wanna to ride
(Ridin' around)
(Ridin' around)
(Ridin' around)
We ridin' around in that H-town
If there's candles near your bed, no need for the spell
Stop acting so scared, just do what I tell
First go through my legs, go back on your head
And whatever you want, yeah baby I'll bet it comes true
Baby put your arms around me
Tell me I'm a problem
Know I'm not the girl you thought you knew and that you wanted
Underneath the pretty face is something complicated
I come with a side of trouble, but I know that's why you're staying
Because, you're, no, angel, either, baby
'Cause you're no angel either, baby
You're no angel either, baby
No-no, no-no, noo, no-no, no-no, noo
No-no, no-no, noo, no-no, no-no, noo
No-no, no-no, noo, no-no, no-no, noo
No-no, no-no, noo
No-no, no-no, no-no, no-no, no-no, no-no, no-no
The lyrics to Beyoncé's song No Angel are complex and contradicting. The song essentially describes two people who are in a relationship but are not perfect. The chorus establishes that both the singer and the person she's singing to are not angels. The first verse acknowledges that the singer is "something complicated" and has a "side of trouble." Still, she knows the person she's with is staying because he's not an angel either. The second verse is a bit more optimistic. The singer says she's not an angel either, but she's at least trying. She's aware that she drives the other person crazy, but despite that, she loves him even more.
The music video for No Angel was shot in Houston, Texas, Beyoncé's hometown. The video features footage of Houston's Third Ward and South Park neighborhoods, as well as more urban locations such as the strip club Dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby put your arms around me
Embrace me to show that you care.
Tell me I'm a problem
Acknowledge that I am complicated and difficult to deal with.
Know I'm not the girl you thought you knew and that you wanted
Realize that I am different from what you expected.
Underneath the pretty face is something complicated
Despite my pleasant appearance, I have many complex facets to my personality.
I come with a side of trouble
I have issues and problems that may cause difficulties for you.
But I know that's why you're staying
You are willing to put up with my flaws because you love me.
'Cause you're no angel either, baby
You also have your own set of flaws and problems.
No I'm not an angel either but at least I'm trying
I am not perfect, but I am making an effort to improve myself.
I know I drive you crazy, but would you rather that I be a machine
I am aware that I can be frustrating, but I would rather be human and have emotions than be emotionless.
Who doesn't notice when you late or when you're lying
I would rather be a person who is attentive and perceptive about you and your actions.
I love you even more than who I thought you were before
My love for you has deepened as I have gotten to know you better.
Tell me, do you wanna ride?
Do you want to go on a ride with me?
We ridin' around in that H-town
We are driving around Houston, Texas.
If there's candles near your bed, no need for the spell
If there are candles by your bed, there is no need to perform any type of magical ritual.
Stop acting so scared, just do what I tell
Don't be afraid, just listen to me and do what I say.
First go through my legs, go back on your head
I am giving you instructions on how to perform a sexual act.
And whatever you want, yeah baby I'll bet it comes true
I will fulfill your desires and make your fantasies a reality.
You're no angel either, baby
You have your own flaws and problems, just like me.
No-no, no-no, noo, no-no, no-no, noo
Repetition of the phrase 'no-no' for emphasis.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Beyonce Knowles, Caroline Elizabeth Polachek, James Fauntleroy
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Baby put your arms around me
Tell me I'm a problem
Know I'm not the girl you thought you knew and that you wanted
Underneath the pretty face is something complicated
I come with a side of trouble
But I know that's why you're staying
Because
You're
No
Angel
Either, baby
Cause you're
No
Angel
Either, baby
Cause you're
No
Angel
Either, baby
Cause you're
No
Angel
Either, baby
You're not an angel either, but at least I'm trying
I know I drive you crazy, but would you rather that I be a machine
Who doesn't notice when you late or when you're lying
I love you even more than you I thought you were before
@jic1237
NO ANGEL is the most underrated song on the album. This whole album is her best work in my opinion. I didn't appreciate it as much when it came out cause I was like 19 or 20. But for some reason right now, this album is really resonating with me lmaoo. its such an amazing, edgy and raw album. She's revealing so much of herself that I never even paid attention to before. I admire Beyonce so much. I haven't seen her in concert yet and I'm praying that my country pulls there shit together because I need to experience a Beyonce concert in this lifetime. I was so prepared for a 2020 concert cause I felt it coming! lol but 2020 had other plans. Praying for 2022!!
@falishas7426
My favorite song on the album.
@gayplastic1237
Looks like you're close. The girlies are saying 2023 will be a tour.
@ChristopherWoods
You might enjoy Chairlift's music, cause they wrote this song for her. ;-) (there's a great Pitchfork interview with them called "Finished Business" which has a cool backstory about how they first met)
@AshleyRoth
No song by Béyoncé, indeed written by the underrated Caroline Polachek
@TheShaniVerse
Get your Renaissance tix!! I want you to experience this amazing woman in concert!
@berywildbrielle
UNDERATED AF. BOP.
@justlove2072
Lit AF...
@beewill4810
Beyonce never forgets her hometown of Houston Texas and here she is showing love and letting the world see where she's born and raised
@brookecrossley7312
+Bee Will this is filmed in melbourne australia in the shots she's in anyway