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.
Hip Hop Star Feat. Big Boi & Sleepy Brown
Beyoncé Lyrics
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A-town's up, deuces down it's the new call
And you can dial 1-888-cut-something
I'm your kinky operator when you wanna something
Ain't no dial tones just milestones, of pleasure to reach
To each his own, I'm a stone cold Aquarian freak
Humanitarian, barbarian but under the sheets
It's the player from the point and your girl from the D
Are you infatuated with me?
I could end your curiosity?
If you don't think I'm too rude
Here's your chance to make your move
I sit and wait for nobody
People say that my style is so crazy
I think you like it baby
Do you want to get nasty?
I dare you to undress me
Baby, let me know if you wanna roll with Hip Hop
Bamboos on, pants down low I'm a rock star
Baby let me know if you wanna ride with a Hip Hop star
I'm a rock star
Do I blow you away?
Do I stimulate your mind?
Would you taste my love if I give you time?
I have none to waste with you
I guess you can say
My style is so crazy
I think you like it baby
Do you want to get nasty?
I dare you to undress me
Baby, let me know if you wanna roll with Hip Hop
Bamboos on, pants down low I'm a rock star
Baby let me know if you wanna ride with a Hip Hop star
I'm a rock star
Undress me, undress me, you can come
Come baby, undress me
Take off that tank top and pull off them drawers
The girls all pause, got them drippin' down they sugar walls
Aw no! getting to the nappy root
Knocking boots in stilettos, damn I keep it ghetto!
A cool type of fellow, mellow got the gold medal
Never settle for less my rose petal
Tooey, tooey, tooey, tooey! Spit game!
Venom to get it up in 'em, let me "p" pop that thang
First check her brain to see if she's sane
Deranged or strange or crazy as hell
You never can tell these days
Everybody got a little Rick James in they veins man!
The way I feel ooh girl I know it's bout to be
Me all over you and damn girl you all over me
Baby, let me know if you wanna roll with Hip Hop
Bamboos on, pants down low I'm a rock star
Baby let me know if you wanna ride with a Hip Hop star
I'm a rock star
The song "Hip Hop Star" by Beyoncé featuring Big Boi and Sleepy Brown is all about confidence and sexual empowerment. The lyrics are narrated by Beyoncé, who portrays herself as a hip hop star and a rock star, both of which are two powerful and iconic figures in the entertainment industry. In the first verse, Big Boi introduces Beyoncé's character as a kinky operator who is ready to dial up some pleasure. She is portrayed as a "stone cold Aquarian freak," a reference to her zodiac sign that represents nonconformity and individuality. The chorus is an invitation for the listener to join Beyoncé on her ride as a hip hop star and rock star. She challenges the listener to undress her and indulge in her passion.
The second verse is a continuation of Beyoncé's confidence and sexual empowerment. She dares the listener to undress her, highlighting her power and agency. She also questions the listener's attraction to her by asking if she blows them away and stimulates their mind. Beyoncé's character is unapologetic and knows what she wants, which is captivating and alluring to the listener. The bridge of the song features Sleepy Brown, who adds a smooth R&B element to the track, and finishes with Beyoncé and Big Boi sharing lines.
Line by Line Meaning
Slowly as Sir Luscious step up like a q-dog
Sir Luscious is stepping up like a Q-Dog in a slow manner
A-town's up, deuces down--it's the new call
In Atlanta, A-Town, deuces down is the new trend
And you can dial 1-888-cut-something
You can dial the number 1-888-cut-something
I'm your kinky operator when you want to fuck something
I am your kinky operator when you want to have sex
Ain't no dial tones, just milestones of pleasure to reach
Instead of dial tones, there are pleasure milestones to reach
To each his own--I'm a stone cold Aquarian freak
Everyone has their own preferences, but I am a unique Aquarian freak
Humanitarian, barbarian, but under the sheets
I am a humanitarian and barbarian, but that changes under the sheets
It's the player from the point and your girl from the d
I am the player from the point and your girl is from the D
Are you infatuated with me?
Do you have feelings of admiration or love for me?
I could end your curiosity
I could answer the questions you have about me
If you don't think I'm too rude
Assuming you don't find me impolite
Here's your chance to make your move
This is your opportunity to make a move
I sit and wait for nobody
I am not waiting for anyone
People say that my style is so crazy
People often comment on how unconventional my style is
I think you like it, baby
I believe you enjoy it
Do you want to get nasty?
Do you want to get sexual?
I dare you to undress me
I challenge you to remove my clothing
Baby, let me know if you want to roll
Let me know if you want to join me
With this hip hop star
With me, the hip-hop star
Bamboos on, pants down low
I have bamboo earrings on and my pants are low
I'm a rock star
I feel like a rock star
Baby, let me know if you want to ride with this
Tell me if you want to be with me
Do I blow you away?
Do I impress you?
Do I stimulate your mind?
Do I engage your mind?
Would you taste my love if I kick it tight?
Would you experience my love if I give it my all?
I have none to waste with you
I don't want to waste any time with you
My style is so crazy
My style is very unconventional
I think you like it, baby
I believe you enjoy it
Do you want to get messy?
Do you want to get sexual?
I dare you to undress me
I challenge you to remove my clothing
Undress me, undress me
Take off my clothes
You can come
You can join me
Come, baby, undress me
Join me and remove my clothing
Take off that tank top and pull off them drawers
Remove the tank top and underwear
The girls all pause--got 'em drippin' down they sugar walls
All the girls stop and are sexually excited
Oh no, gettin' to the nappy root
Getting to the very essence
Knocking boots and stilettos--damn, I keep it ghetto
Having sex while wearing boots and stilettos, staying true to my roots
A cool type of fellow, mellow, got the gold medal
I am a cool and relaxed person, a winner
Never settle for less, my rose petal
I never settle for less than I deserve, my love
Tooey, tooey, tooey, spit game
Flirt and use my charm
Venom to get it up in 'em; let me "p" pop that thing
Use my charm and power to get them sexually aroused
First check her brain to see if she's sane
First, assess her mental state to ensure she is stable
Deranged or strange or crazy as hell
Possibly mentally unstable, odd, or just plain crazy
You never can tell these days
It's hard to tell these days with people
Everybody got a little Rick James in they veins, man
Everybody has a bit of Rick James in them, man
The way I feel, ooo, girl, I know it's 'bout to be
I feel great and know something amazing is about to happen
Me all on you and damn girl you all over me
I am all over you and you are all over me, damn girl
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Makeda Davis, Brice P. Wilson, Shawn C. Carter, Beyonce Gisselle Knowles, Antwan Patton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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