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.
Before I Let Go
Beyoncé Lyrics
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(Tay Keith, fuck these niggas up)
(Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on, come on)
(Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on, come on)
(Getting ready, getting ready, getting ready for)
(Getting ready, getting ready, getting ready for)
(Getting ready, getting ready, getting ready for)
(Getting ready, getting ready, getting ready for)
You make me happy
This you can bet, yeah
It's clear right beside me, yeah (come on, come on)
And I won't forget (come on, come on)
And I really love you
You should know
I wanna make sure I'm right, boy
Before I let go
Now, we had our good times
That we can say
We hurted each other, yeah
And, boy, it's a shame
I won't be foolish, no
I wanna know
I wanna make sure I'm bright, boy
Before I let go
Yeah, uh, yeah, yeah
You know, I thank God sun rises and shines on you
You know there's nothing, nothing, nothing I would not do, oh
Before I let you go, oh
I would never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never
Let you go before I go
I pull up to Coachella (pull up)
In boots with the ghost feathers (pull up)
I brought the squad with me (squad)
Black on black bandanas, I
Dussé and Champagne (Champagne)
I did the damn thing (I did the damn thing)
Dirty Diana (Dirty Diana)
Singing and dancing all in the rain
Ooh (to the left), I just wanna have a good time (turn around)
Turn around, kick, then slide
And twirl that ass to the right, now
Ooh, bunny hop, bunny hop, drop, pop
Cross your legs, turn around and clap
Shuffle to the left, let's glide now
Ooh, drop it down, drop it down low, low
Low, low, low to the floor, floor
Bring it up, clap, then roll, roll
(Step) step on 'em, step on 'em, step on 'em, step
Step on 'em, kick on 'em, stomp then you step
Swag the right, surf the left
Work the middle 'til it hurt a little
Before I let, before I let, b-b-before I let go
Before I let, before I let, b-b-before I let go
The song Before I Let Go by Beyoncé is a tribute to the black cultural tradition of the Electric Slide, a dance that is often played at African-American weddings, family reunions, celebrations and barbecues. The lyrics describe a love that has weathered through good and bad times, and a determination to make sure the relationship is right before letting go. The song carries a sense of nostalgia and community, with Beyoncé expressing her love and appreciation for her partner and their shared experiences. Sonically, the song features a upbeat melody with heavy bass and drum rhythms, and a catchy refrains that can be sung along by the audience.
Throughout the song, Beyoncé references a variety of cultural touchstones, including the Dirty Diana by Michael Jackson and the Dussé Champagne brand. The lyrics are laced with sexual undertones, with Beyoncé describing herself as "getting ready" and using phrases like "drop it down low" and "turn around and clap." However, the song remains family-friendly and appropriate for all ages. The chorus, which is also the song's title, is repeated multiple times, emphasizing the theme of learning to let go only when the time is right.
Line by Line Meaning
(What he say? Whoa whoa, oh)
The song is introduced with a question about what was just said, accompanied by a sound of surprise.
(Tay Keith, fuck these niggas up)
The producer of the song is introduced while a vulgar expression is used as an imperative to express that the song will be intense.
(Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on, come on)
A repetitive chant is used to motivate people to dance and be excited about the song.
(Getting ready, getting ready, getting ready for)
The repetition of this phrase creates a suspenseful and upbeat tone as people are getting ready for the good times ahead.
You make me happy
The singer declares that the person being addressed brings happiness to their life.
This you can bet, yeah
The assurance given in this line suggests that the happiness brought by the person being addressed is guaranteed.
It's clear right beside me, yeah (come on, come on)
The person being addressed is close to the singer, and the repetition of 'come on' urges people to keep dancing and enjoying the moment.
And I won't forget (come on, come on)
The singer emphasizes that they won't forget the good times spent with the person being addressed, while again urging people to keep dancing and enjoying the moment.
And I really love you
The singer openly expresses their love to the person being addressed.
You should know
The singer wants the person being addressed to be aware of their deep feelings of love.
I wanna make sure I'm right, boy
Before committing to a relationship with the person being addressed, the singer wants to make sure that everything is right.
Before I let go
The singer is determined to do everything possible to hold on to the person being addressed because they are too important to let go.
Now, we had our good times
The singer acknowledges that they have had enjoyable moments with the person being addressed.
That we can say
The singer is showing certainty that there were enjoyable moments in the relationship.
We hurted each other, yeah
The singer acknowledges that both parties caused each other pain in the relationship.
And, boy, it's a shame
The singer feels regretful about the negative aspects of the relationship.
I won't be foolish, no
The singer is determined not to make any more foolish decisions in the relationship going forward.
I wanna know
The singer wants to make sure that all questions are answered before continuing the relationship.
I wanna make sure I'm bright, boy
The singer wants to be sure that they are making the right choices and decisions for their own happiness.
Yeah, uh, yeah, yeah
A repetition of 'yeah' creates an upbeat tone leading to the next verse.
You know, I thank God sun rises and shines on you
The singer is expressing the thought that the person being addressed is a blessing in their life.
You know there's nothing, nothing, nothing I would not do, oh
The singer would do anything to keep the person being addressed in their life, emphasizing their importance.
Before I let you go, oh
The singer is determined to hold on to the person being addressed because losing them would be devastating.
I would never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never
The repetition of 'never' emphasizes the singer's determination not to let go of the person being addressed.
Let you go before I go
The singer wants to be with the person being addressed until the very end.
I pull up to Coachella (pull up)
The singer is referring to a specific event, Coachella music festival.
In boots with the ghost feathers (pull up)
The singer describes their outfit, which includes boots with feathers.
I brought the squad with me (squad)
The singer came to the festival with their group of friends, known as a 'squad'.
Black on black bandanas, I
The singer is wearing matching bandanas with their friends.
Dussé and Champagne (Champagne)
The singer is enjoying a drink that is a combination of Dussé and Champagne.
I did the damn thing (I did the damn thing)
The singer is acknowledging their success and positive experience at the festival.
Dirty Diana (Dirty Diana)
The singer is enjoying the music of Michael Jackson, specifically the song 'Dirty Diana'.
Singing and dancing all in the rain
The singer is enjoying the festival despite the rain and is singing and dancing along.
Ooh (to the left), I just wanna have a good time (turn around)
The singer is having fun and encourages everyone to join in while dancing and turning around.
Kick, then slide
The singer instructs people to kick and then slide in their dance moves.
And twirl that ass to the right, now
The singer encourages people to twirl to the right and not be afraid to let loose.
Ooh, bunny hop, bunny hop, drop, pop
The singer introduces another dance move that involves the bunny hop, a drop, and a pop.
Cross your legs, turn around and clap
The singer instructs people to cross their legs, turn around, and clap in the dance moves.
Shuffle to the left, let's glide now
The singer encourages people to shuffle to the left while gliding.
Ooh, drop it down, drop it down low, low
The singer urges people to drop down low while dancing.
Low, low, low to the floor, floor
The dancer should get as low as they can while dancing.
Bring it up, clap, then roll, roll
The singer instructs people to bring their dance moves up, clap, and then roll.
(Step) step on 'em, step on 'em, step on 'em, step
The singer creates another dance routine that involves stepping on the ground and clapping while facing forward.
Step on 'em, kick on 'em, stomp then you step
The dance routine involves stepping and kicking forward and then stomping before stepping again.
Swag the right, surf the left
The singer instructs people to have a 'swag' to the right and then 'surf' to the left.
Work the middle 'til it hurt a little
The singer wants people to dance hard and feel the burn in their midsection.
Before I let, before I let, b-b-before I let go
The repetition of the phrase suggests that the singer is determined not to let go of the person being addressed.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Frankie Beverly
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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