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.
Deena Dreamgirls
Beyoncé Lyrics
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Deena, Deena, Deena, Deena,
Deena, Deena, Deena, Deena,
Deena, Deena, Deena, Deena.
Uhhhhhhhhhhhh ...
Hello World
My dress : Paris.
My shoes: Rome
My fur: House of Déreon
And my fragrance: Diamonds
Well, I love Paris and I love Rome
But I always know when I' ve been way too long
It's when I start missing the man at home...
I'm your dreamgirl, boys
I'm back, are you happy ?
I'm your dreamgirl, boy
Show me how you care
I'm your Dreamgirl, boys,
How I hated to leave you!
If you wanna get me, all you gotta do is:
Hold me
Touch me
Squeeze me
Love me
Leave me
Caress me
Dress me
Undress me
Baby, baby, baby
I'll be there
I'll be there
I'll be there
I'll be there...
The song "Deena Dreamgirls" is about Beyoncé's character in the 2006 musical film "Dreamgirls," Deena Jones. In the film, Deena is a member of a girl group called The Dreams, who rise to fame and struggle with jealousy, love, and their professional and personal lives. The song is a representation of Deena's newfound success and her glamorous lifestyle.
The repeated phrase "Deena, Deena, Deena" throughout the song suggests that Deena has become a commodity, a figure who is being sold to the public. She lists off her expensive dress, shoes, fur, and fragrance, all of which are associated with luxury fashion brands. This is a commentary on the music industry and celebrity culture, where an artist's personal brand and style are just as important as their music.
However, amidst all the glamour and success, Deena still longs for the man she left behind. She sings, "But I always know when I' ve been way too long, It's when I start missing the man at home..." This lyric shows that no matter how much money or fame she has, there is still something missing in her life. This adds a layer of complexity to Deena's character and highlights the sacrifices that artists often make to attain fame.
Line by Line Meaning
Deena, Deena, Deena, Deena,
Deena, Deena, Deena, Deena,
Deena, Deena, Deena, Deena,
Deena, Deena, Deena, Deena.
Repetition of Deena's name to show her importance and establish her persona as the Dreamgirl in the song
Hello World
Well, I just bought a you
My dress : Paris.
My shoes: Rome
My fur: House of Déreon
And my fragrance: Diamonds
Introduction of Deena's luxurious lifestyle and brand name associations to emphasize her status and wealth
Well, I love Paris and I love Rome
But I always know when I' ve been way too long
It's when I start missing the man at home...
Deena enjoys traveling but realizes that she misses her partner, highlighting the importance of human connection and relationships
I'm your dreamgirl, boys
I'm back, are you happy ?
I'm your dreamgirl, boy
Show me how you care
Deena presents herself as an object of desire and seeks validation from her male audience, asking them to prove their affection
I'm your Dreamgirl, boys,
How I hated to leave you!
If you wanna get me, all you gotta do is:
Hold me
Touch me
Squeeze me
Love me
Leave me
Caress me
Dress me
Undress me
Baby, baby, baby
I'll be there
I'll be there
I'll be there
I'll be there...
Deena lays out a set of commands for her audience to follow if they want to win her heart or attention, essentially presenting herself as a trophy or prize to be won
Contributed by Sydney I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Michelle L
That moment where Deena realizes that Effie who was one of her best friends was pregnant when she and the rest of them all kicked her out of the group and their lives leaving her to raise a baby on her own with no help from her family kills me.
Jada Bryant
And they didn't give her the chance to explain how she was acting
Naomi
Exactly! That’s why I love and hate this movie cuz of that one scene
Sweet Listenings
This should be titled Effie tells Deena.
DANAIRIS Parker
This is the scene where Effie tells deena about her child
Veni Vidi Vici
Deena’s face realizing the truth 😄🙂🧐😧
Ashley Smith
This should've been titled Eddie tells seen a about her child.
Xavier D Allen and Loofah's Universe
I can’t believe Queen Bee looks amazing here
Wakeama Harris
It's the other way around
LLBabygirl15
I kr