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.
Listen
Beyoncé Lyrics
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A melody I start, but can't complete
Listen to the sound from deep within
It's only beginning to find release
Oh, the time has come for my dreams to be heard
They will not be pushed aside and turned
Into your own, all 'cause you won't listen
Listen, I am alone at a crossroads
I'm not at home in my own home
And I've tried and tried
To say what's on my mind
You should have known, oh
Now I'm done believing you
You don't know what I'm feeling
I'm more than what
You've made of me
I followed the voice, you gave to me
But now I've gotta find my own
You should have listened
There is someone here inside
Someone I thought had died
So long ago
Oh, I'm screaming out
And my dreams will be heard
They will not be pushed aside or worse
Into your own
All 'cause you won't listen
Listen, I am alone at a crossroads
I'm not at home in my own home
And I've tried and tried
To say what's on my mind
You should have known, oh
Now I'm done believing you
You don't know what I'm feeling
I'm more than what
You've made of me
I followed the voice, you gave to me
But now I've gotta find my own
I don't know where I belong
But I'll be moving on
If you don't, if you won't
Listen to the song here in my heart
A melody I start, but I will complete, oh
Now I'm done believing you
You don't know what I'm feeling
I'm more than what you've made of me
I followed the voice you think you gave to me
But now I've gotta find my own, my own
The lyrics to this song are about finding one's own voice and standing up for oneself. The singer is pleading with someone to listen to her dreams and to the voice that is calling to her from within. She feels like she's been held back and pushed aside, and now she's ready to break free and find her own way in life. The singer is frustrated that she hasn't been heard and that her dreams have been ignored. She's not happy in her current situation and is searching for a way to move forward.
The song has a powerful message of empowerment, encouraging the listener to stand up for their own dreams and not let anyone hold them back. The lyrics are delivered with passion and emotion, making it clear that the singer means every word she is saying. In a world that can be tough and unforgiving, this song acts as a rallying cry for anyone who is struggling to find their own path in life.
Overall, "Listen" is an inspiring anthem about finding one's own voice and standing up for oneself. It's a song that encourages listeners to believe in themselves and to keep pushing forward, even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen to the song here in my heart
Pay attention to what I'm saying and feeling on a deeper level
A melody I start, but can't complete
I have ideas and aspirations but I feel like I can't fully achieve them
Listen to the sound from deep within
Take notice of my innermost thoughts and emotions
It's only beginning to find release
I am just starting to express myself fully
Oh, the time has come for my dreams to be heard
I am ready for my ambitions and desires to be acknowledged and respected
They will not be pushed aside and turned
My goals and aspirations will not be ignored or dismissed
Into your own, all 'cause you won't listen
You have been ignoring my wishes and dreams, causing me to feel unimportant
Listen, I am alone at a crossroads
I am at a critical moment in my life where I need to make important decisions
I'm not at home in my own home
I don't feel like I belong in my own surroundings
And I've tried and tried
I have attempted multiple times
To say what's on my mind
To vocalize my thoughts and feelings
You should have known, oh
I feel like you should have been aware of how I feel
Now I'm done believing you
I am no longer trusting your words or actions
You don't know what I'm feeling
You haven't taken the time to understand my emotions
I'm more than what you've made of me
I am not defined solely by your actions towards me
I followed the voice, you gave to me
I listened to your advice and guidance
But now I've gotta find my own
It's time for me to trust and follow my own instincts
There is someone here inside
There is a part of me that has always existed
Someone I thought had died
A part of me that I thought was gone forever
So long ago
A long time has passed since I last felt this way
Oh, I'm screaming out
I am reaching my breaking point and need to vocalize my emotions
And my dreams will be heard
My goals and aspirations will finally be acknowledged
They will not be pushed aside or worse
My ambitions will no longer be ignored or disrespected
I don't know where I belong
I am uncertain of my place in the world
But I'll be moving on
I will continue to grow and develop, even if it means leaving certain things behind
If you don't, if you won't
If you are not willing to listen and respect me
Now I'm done believing you
I am no longer trusting your words or actions
You don't know what I'm feeling
You haven't taken the time to understand my emotions
I'm more than what you've made of me
I am not defined solely by your actions towards me
I followed the voice you think you gave to me
I thought I was following your guidance, but I now realize it's time to take control of my own life
But now I've gotta find my own, my own
It's time for me to trust and follow my own instincts
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Anne Preven, Beyonce Gisselle Knowles, Henry Krieger, Scott Michael Cutler
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rebecca Amaral
Listen to the song here in my heart
A melody I start but can't complete
Listen to the sound from deep within
It's only beginning to find release
Oh, the time has come for my dreams to be heard
They will not be pushed aside and turned
Into your own all 'cause you won't
Listen
Listen, I am alone at a crossroads
I'm not at home in my own home
And I've tried and tried to say what's on mind
You should have known
Oh, now I'm done believing you
You don't know what I'm feeling
I'm more than what you made of me
I followed the voice you gave to me
But now I've gotta find my own
You should have listened
There is someone here inside
Someone I thought had died so long ago
Oh, I'm screaming out and my dreams'll be heard
They will not be pushed aside on words
Into your own all 'cause you won't
Listen
Listen, I am alone at a crossroads
I'm not at home in my own home
And I've tried and tried to say what's on mind
You should have known
Oh, now I'm done believing you
You don't know what I'm feeling
I'm more than what you made of me
I followed the voice you gave to me
But now I've gotta find my own
I don't know where I belong
But I'll be moving on
If you don't, if you won't
Listen to the song here in my heart
A melody I start but I will complete
Oh, now I'm done believing you
You don't know what I'm feeling
I'm more than what you made of me
I followed the voice you think you gave to me
But now I've gotta find my own, my own
Michael Koslowski
Little did the audience know they would witness one of the greatest performances of all time.
Moonlight Ariana
And people still say she's overrated. She's legendary.
MS2040
Right 😂
André Smith
Can you imagine being there LIVE to witness this?! Little did they know…
Pleoryo
She served these vocals at TWENTY FIVE. There will never be another Beyoncé
donnie darko
so true
Pandu Miharja
Duhh!!! every human being is different if you haven't noticed
STAIND12300
@Pandu Miharja unnecessary but ok
latile Masisani
Chloe's coming up and others hopefully
Life
@latile Masisani still ain’t taking Beyoncé’s spot as one of the greatest female artist in the music industry