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.
Check On It
Beyoncé Lyrics
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DC, Destiny Child (Slim Thugga)
You need to stop playing 'round with all them clowns and the wankstas
Good girls gotta get down with the gangsta's
Go 'head girl, put some back and some neck up on it
While I stand up in the background and check up on it
Won't you come over and check up on it
I'ma let you work up on it
Ladies let 'em check up on it, watch it while he check up on it
Dip it, pop it, twerk it, stop it, check on me tonight
If you got it, flaunt it, boy, I know you want it
While I turn around, you watch me check up on it
Ooh, you watchin' me shake it, I see it in ya face
Ya can't take it, it's blazin', you watch me in amazement
You can look at it, as long as you don't grab it
If you don't go braggin', I might let you have it
You think that I'm teasin', but I ain't got no reason
I'm sure that I can please ya, but first I gotta read you
Ooh, boy, you looking like you like what you see
Won't you come over and check up on it
I'ma let you work up on it
Ladies let 'em check up on it, watch it while he check up on it
Dip it, pop it, twerk it, stop it, check on me tonight
Ooh, boy, you looking like you like what you see
Won't you come over and check up on it
I'ma let you work up on it
Ladies let 'em check up on it, watch it while he check up on it
Dip it, pop it, twerk it, stop it, check on me tonight
I can tell you wanna taste it, but I'm gon' make you chase it
You've got to be patient, I like my men patient
More patience, you take my, get you in more places
You can't be abrasive, has to know to pace it
If I let you get up on it, you gotta make a promise
That you gon' put it on me, like no one's put it on me
Don't bore me, just show me, all men talk, but don't please
I can be a tease, but I really wanna please you
Ooh, boy, you looking like you like what you see
Won't you come over and check up on it
I'ma let you work up on it
Ladies let 'em check up on it, watch it while he check up on it
Dip it, pop it, twerk it, stop it, check on me tonight
Ooh, boy, you looking like you like what you see
Won't you come over and check up on it
I'ma let you work up on it
Ladies let 'em check up on it, watch it while he check up on it
Dip it, pop it, twerk it, stop it, check on me tonight
I'm checking on you boo, do what you do
And while dance I'ma glance at this beautiful view
I'm keep my hands in my pants, I need to glue 'em with glue
I'm in a trance all eyes on you and your crew
Me and my mans don't dance, but to feel y'all bump and grind
It won't hurt if you gon' try one time
They all hot, but let me see this ones mine
It's slim thug and DC outta H town
Ooh, boy, you looking like you like what you see (yeah, yeah)
Won't you come over and check up on it
I'ma let you work up on it (all my ladies)
Ladies let 'em check up on it, watch it while he check up on it
Dip it, pop it, twerk it, stop it, check on me tonight (yeah)
(Check on it, check on it) ooh, boy, you looking like you like what you see
Won't you come over and check up on it (check on it, check on it)
I'ma let you work up on it (check on it, check on it)
Ladies let 'em check up on it, watch it while he check up on it (know you want it)
Dip it, pop it, twerk it, stop it, check on me tonight (hey)
Ooh, boy, you looking like you like what you see
Won't you come over and check up on it (you, so sexy boy)
I'ma let you work up on it
Ladies let 'em check up on it, watch it while he check up on it (and I know you want it)
Dip it, pop it, twerk it, stop it, check on me tonight (so baby, check up on me)
Ooh, boy, you looking like you like what you see (we having such a good time)
Won't you come over and check up on it (after I work it, baby, you're mine)
I'ma let you work up on it
Ladies let 'em check up on it, watch it while he check up on it (all mine, all mine)
Dip it, pop it, twerk it, stop it, check on me tonight
The lyrics of the song Check On It by Beyoncé featuring Slim Thug and Swizz Beatz are about a woman proclaiming her beauty and power over men. The song encourages women to flaunt their bodies and be confident in their sexuality. The chorus repeats the phrase “Check on it” as the woman commands the men to look at her and admire her. The verse by Slim Thug and Swizz Beatz reinforces the idea of women owning their bodies and being in control of men’s attention. They suggest that instead of wasting time on “clowns and wankstas,” women should focus on attracting the attention of “gangstas” and men who appreciate them.
The lyrics of the song reveal the power dynamics of gender and sexuality. The song celebrates a woman’s ability to control men by affecting their desire for her. The woman is in control of her sexuality, as she is able to tease and please the men she encounters. Furthermore, the song presents sex as a way for women to assert their dominance over men. The lyrics suggest that women can use their bodies as a tool to gain power and attention.
Line by Line Meaning
You need to stop playing 'round with all them clowns and the wankstas
You should stop wasting your time with people who are not worth your attention
Good girls gotta get down with the gangsta's
Even good girls like to hang out with tough guys sometimes
Go 'head girl, put some back and some neck up on it
Go ahead, girl, show off your curves
While I stand up in the background and check up on it
I'll stand in the background and make sure everything is going well
Ooh, boy, you looking like you like what you see
You seem to be enjoying what you're seeing, boy
Won't you come over and check up on it
Why don't you come over and take a closer look?
I'ma let you work up on it
I'll let you do your thing and show me what you got
Ladies let 'em check up on it, watch it while he check up on it
Ladies can watch while he checks me out
Dip it, pop it, twerk it, stop it, check on me tonight
Come on and dance with me, check out my moves
If you got it, flaunt it, boy, I know you want it
If you have something to show, then show it off; I know you want to
While I turn around, you watch me check up on it
While I turn around and dance, you can watch me closely
Ooh, you watchin' me shake it, I see it in ya face
I can see in your face that you're enjoying watching me shake my body
Ya can't take it, it's blazin', you watch me in amazement
You can't handle how amazing I look while dancing
You can look at it, as long as you don't grab it
You can look at my body, but don't touch me without permission
If you don't go braggin', I might let you have it
If you don't boast about it, I might let you touch me
You think that I'm teasin', but I ain't got no reason
You might think I'm teasing you, but I have no motive for it
I'm sure that I can please ya, but first I gotta read you
I'm confident that I can please you, but I need to understand you better first
I can tell you wanna taste it, but I'm gon' make you chase it
I know you want to touch me, but I'll make you work for it
You've got to be patient, I like my men patient
You need to be patient, I prefer men who are patient
More patience, you take my, get you in more places
If you have more patience, I'll take you to more exciting places
You can't be abrasive, has to know to pace it
You can't be rough or forceful, you need to know the right pace
If I let you get up on it, you gotta make a promise
If I let you touch me, you need to make a promise
That you gon' put it on me, like no one's put it on me
You need to satisfy me like no one else has
Don't bore me, just show me, all men talk, but don't please
Don't bore me with talk, show me with action, most men don't satisfy me
I can be a tease, but I really wanna please you
I can tease you, but my desire is to please you
I'm checking on you boo, do what you do
I'm keeping an eye on you, do what you do
And while dance I'ma glance at this beautiful view
While I'm dancing, I'll take some time to enjoy the view
I'm keep my hands in my pants, I need to glue 'em with glue
I'll keep my hands to myself, I don't want to get too excited
I'm in a trance all eyes on you and your crew
I'm mesmerized watching you and your crew
Me and my mans don't dance, but to feel y'all bump and grind
My friends and I don't usually dance, but we like watching you grind
It won't hurt if you gon' try one time
It won't hurt to try at least once
They all hot, but let me see this ones mine
All of them are attractive, but I want to claim this one for myself
It's slim thug and DC outta H town
The artists on this track are Slim Thug and Destiny's Child from Houston
(Check on it, check on it) ooh, boy, you looking like you like what you see
Come check me out, boy, it looks like you're enjoying the show
I'ma let you work up on it (all my ladies)
I'll let you show off your moves, ladies can watch me too
Dip it, pop it, twerk it, stop it, check on me tonight (yeah)
Come dance with me, show off your moves, let's have fun tonight
I'ma let you work up on it (check on it, check on it)
I'll give you a chance to show off your skills
Ladies let 'em check up on it, watch it while he check up on it (know you want it)
Ladies can watch while he checks me out, I know you want to
Ooh, boy, you looking like you like what you see (check on it, check on it)
You seem to be enjoying the show, boy
Won't you come over and check up on it (check on it, check on it)
Why don't you come over and take a closer look?
Dip it, pop it, twerk it, stop it, check on me tonight (hey)
Come dance with me, show off your moves, let's have fun tonight
Ladies let 'em check up on it, watch it while he check up on it (and I know you want it)
Ladies can watch while he checks me out, I know you want to
Ooh, boy, you looking like you like what you see (you, so sexy boy)
You seem to be enjoying the show, you're so attractive
I'ma let you work up on it
I'll give you a chance to show off your skills
Ladies let 'em check up on it, watch it while he check up on it (and I know you want it)
Ladies can watch while he checks me out, I know you want to
Dip it, pop it, twerk it, stop it, check on me tonight (so baby, check up on me)
Come dance with me, show off your moves, let's have fun tonight
Ooh, boy, you looking like you like what you see (we having such a good time)
You seem to be enjoying the show, we're having a great time
Won't you come over and check up on it (after I work it, baby, you're mine)
Why don't you come over and take a closer look after I'm done dancing? You're mine
Ladies let 'em check up on it, watch it while he check up on it (all mine, all mine)
Ladies can watch while he checks me out, but he's all mine
Dip it, pop it, twerk it, stop it, check on me tonight
Come dance with me, show off your moves, let's have fun tonight
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Angela Renee Beyince, Beyonce Gisselle Knowles, Henry Nicola Mancini, Kasseem Dean, Sean Garrett, Stayve Thomas
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SadHappy0322
Who’s here in 2024? I’m probably the only! This song randomly popped in my head as I’m listening to a bunch of older music I use to love
@user-sg9ex1wk5z
Я её слушаю постоянно
@cupcaketreats1260
im here <3
@mogomebaone8263
it popped in my head today,had to come watch it
@weadiamedia9331
gurrrl...remember when this came out!
@KevinBurnsjr
Same with me. This song just randomly popped up in my head as I was chilling at home.
@peytonwolfe6076
Whoever did the makeup for this video did the damn thing
💖A u t h e n t i c V i e w s D o a t C o a m💖 and Beyoncé talent the duo making virals
@DONTTAKEMYVIDEOS
This video is ICONIC. I remember my mom telling me as a lil girl “this video is so cute, she looks so cute in this pink” rest peacefully mommyyyy 💗
@tt.6774
rip 🕊️
@totalusooooss
rip🕊️