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.
God Made You Beautiful
Beyoncé Lyrics
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The angels sighed in delight
They never thought they'd see
Such a beautiful sight
You took the breath and the
World was right again
Tears were shed, how we had been blessed
You bring me back to life, back to life
You make everything right, oh
And your love, it shines so bright
You bring me back to life, back to life
You got a light inside, light inside
God made you beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
God made you beautiful, beautiful
You're beautiful
Well look at me
You were brought into my life
I kiss those little feet and
Watch for your perfect smile
And when it comes
The world stops in your eyes i found love
I found peace of the purest kind
And your love, it shines so bright
You bring me back to life, back to life
You make everything right, oh
And your love, it shines so bright
You bring me back to life, back to life
You got a light inside, light inside
God made you beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
God made you beautiful, beautiful
You're beautiful
Thank God, I get on my knees and pray
Thank God for giving me a life
You're beautiful, you're beautiful
Too beautiful god made you beautiful
God made you beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
God made you beautiful, beautiful
You're beautiful
The lyrics to Beyoncé's song "God Made You Beautiful" celebrate the beauty and the impact of a loved one's presence in the singer's life. The song opens by describing the overwhelming joy and awe felt by the angels when this person was born. Their beauty is compared to a sight that the angels never expected to see. The lyrics convey a sense of renewal and happiness, as this person's presence brings a sense of rightness to the world.
The chorus expresses the profound effect of this person's love on the singer. Their love is described as shining brightly and bringing the singer back to life, making everything right. It is a love that is so powerful, it has a transformative effect, illuminating the singer's life from within. This love is seen as a gift from God, who is credited with creating this beautiful person. In the second verse, the singer reflects on how this person has brought love and pure peace into their life. It is through the child's innocent and genuine smile that the world seems to stop. Their love is further emphasized as a source of light and inspiration.
Overall, "God Made You Beautiful" is a heartfelt tribute to the significant impact of someone's love on the singer's life. It celebrates the beauty and purity of this person, attributing their existence to a divine creation.
Line by Line Meaning
When you were born
From the moment you entered this world
The angels sighed in delight
The celestial beings were filled with joy and wonder
They never thought they'd see
Never before did they imagine
Such a beautiful sight
Witnessing something so exquisite
You took the breath and the
You captured the attention and emotions of all
World was right again
Suddenly, the world felt harmonious
Tears were shed, how we had been blessed
We were moved to tears, realizing the divine blessing we received
And your love, it shines so bright
The affection you possess radiates brightly
You bring me back to life, back to life
You revive my spirit, giving me renewed vitality
You make everything right, oh
You create a sense of harmony and rectify all imperfections
And your love, it shines so bright
The love you share continues to illuminate
You bring me back to life, back to life
Once again, I feel alive and full of energy
You got a light inside, light inside
There is a radiant essence within you
God made you beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
The divine created you perfectly, exquisitely, charmingly
God made you beautiful, beautiful
The Almighty fashioned you into something stunning
You're beautiful
You possess breathtaking beauty
Well look at me
Just observe my state
You were brought into my life
You became a significant part of my existence
I kiss those little feet and
I express my love by affectionately kissing your tiny feet
Watch for your perfect smile
I eagerly anticipate the sight of your flawless smile
And when it comes
And when that moment arrives
The world stops in your eyes i found love
Time seems to stand still when I gaze into your eyes and discover love
I found peace of the purest kind
I discovered a tranquil serenity of the utmost purity
Thank God, I get on my knees and pray
Expressing gratitude to the Divine, I humbly kneel and offer my prayers
Thank God for giving me a life
I am grateful to God for bestowing upon me the gift of life
Too beautiful god made you beautiful
You are so extraordinarily beautiful, a testament to God's handiwork
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Krystal Hunter
This is what I sing to my daughter and son...nothing more beautiful then my children! From the top of their heads to the bottom of their feet! I have never felt more love ever in my life then the day I laid eyes on them. Motherhood is God's greatest honor! Thank you God for allowing me to carry them thru life!
Julicker Woods
me too
Maria De Lourdes Da Conceição
Uma das músicas mais bonitas já escritas pela Beyonce. Ela tava realmente apaixonada pela filha quando ela nasceu.
Cameron Ward
This brings me so much peace when I’m grieving about my angel baby.
Ari O.
I'm so sorry for your loss. That's a pain no one should ever have to experience.
Ninet Valencia
Hermosa canción ! Nada más bello y real que el amor de madre 💙
Caroline channel
I love this song my newborn and I was not even suppose to make it through child birth and I feel like Angel's and god was looking after us and we had family crying and praying until they heard from me letting them know we are both ok and we just been so blessed
Caro L.Milo
Long live, have a wonderful life together
LL👑Queeny
Love this song,my babygirl was born 23rd December 2020 and God made her beautiful! " Princess Ishawna " I play this song as my ringtone for her everyday.🥰🤩😍
Mom and Arianna
Can't wait for my baby girl inside me to come n sing this song to her😍😍😍😍