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.
Mi Gente
Beyoncé Lyrics
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Mi música no discrimina a nadie así que vamos a romper
Con lo mío todos se mueven
La fiesta la llevo en mis genes
Yo soy la reina de los nenes
Mi gente no se detiene, aquí nadie se quiere ir
Ahora suéltate y mueve los pies
Me encanta cuando el bajo suena
Empezamos a subir de nivel
Toda mi gente se mueve
La fiesta la llevo en mis genes
Yo soy la reina de los nenes
Mi música los tiene fuerte bailando y se baila así (let go)
Tamo' rompiendo la discoteca
La fiesta no para, apenas comienza
(Eh) C'est comme-ci, (eh) c'est comme-ça
(Eh) Ma chèrie, la-la-la-la-la
Francia, Colombia, Houston (freeze)
J Balvin, Willy William, Beyoncé (freeze)
Los DJ's no mienten, le gusta a mi gente y eso se fue mundial (freeze)
No le bajamos, más nunca paramos, es otro palo y blam
¿Y dónde está mi gente?
Mais fais bouger la tête
Azul, are you with me?
Say yeah, yeah, yeah
Un, dos, tres, leggo' (ay, yeah, yeah, yeah)
He say my body stay wetter than the ocean
And he say that Creole in my body is like a potion
I can be a beast or I can give you emotion
But please don't question my devotion
I been giving birth on these haters 'cause I'm fertile
See these double Cs on this bag, murda
Want my double Ds in his bed, Serta
If you really love me make an album about me, word up
Soon as I walk in
Boys start they talkin'
Right as that booty sway (freeze)
Slay
Lift up your people
From Texas, Puerto Rico
Dem' islands to México (freeze)
¿Y dónde está mi gente? (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Mais fais bouger la tête (yeah, yeah, yeah)
¿Y dónde está mi gente? (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Say yeah, yeah, yeah
Un, dos, tres, leggo' (ay, yeah, yeah, yeah)
De esquina a esquina, de ahí nos vamo' (de ahí no' vamo')
El mundo es grande pero lo tengo en mi' manos (eh)
Estoy muy duro, sí, okey, ahí vamos (oh)
Y con el tiempo nos seguimos elevando
Que seguimos rompiendo aquí
Esta fiesta no tiene fin
Botellas para arriba, sí
Mi gente no se detiene, aquí nadie se quiere ir
¿Y dónde está mi gente?
Mais fais bouger la tête
Azul, are you with me?
Say yeah, yeah, yeah
Un, dos, tres, leggo' (oh, yes, I am)
Worldwide
Willy William
J Balvin, man
Ajá
Ajá
Ajá
Ajá
The lyrics to Beyoncé's version of "Mi Gente" (My People) are an energetic mix of Spanish, French, and English that celebrates diversity and freedom on the dancefloor. The song begins by acknowledging the power of the rhythm to make people move their heads and bodies, regardless of their background. Beyoncé asserts that her music doesn't discriminate and invites her fans to break free and dance: "Con lo mío todos se mueven la fiesta la llevo en mis genes." She then repeats the refrain "Toda mi gente se mueve" (All my people move) and highlights her role as a queen of the "nenes" (slang for "guys") who never want the party to stop: "Mi gente no se detiene, aquí nadie se quiere ir."
The second verse reinforces the message of inclusivity and joy by encouraging everyone to join in and let themselves be carried away by the beat: "Si el ritmo está en tu cabeza ahora suéltate y mueve los pies me encanta cuando el bajo suena empezamos a subir de nivel." The chorus builds up the excitement and introduces some French phrases that add a cosmopolitan flavor to the song: "C'est comme-ci, c'est comme-ça, ma chérie, la-la-la-la-la." The bridge features a rap verse by Beyoncé that showcases her confidence and versatility, as she switches between various vocal styles and languages. She also takes a swipe at her critics and shows her love for her fans: "I been giving birth on these haters 'cause I'm fertile, see these double Cs on this bag, murda, want my double Ds in his bed, Serta, if you really love me make an album about me, word up."
The final section, which is a remix of the original song by J Balvin and Willy William, brings together various elements from different cultures and regions, including Colombia, France, and Texas. Beyoncé and her collaborators transform the catchy hook "Mi gente" into a global anthem that celebrates the diversity and unity of music lovers: "Worldwide, Willy William, J Balvin, man, ajá, ajá, ajá, ajá." The song ends with Beyoncé affirming her connection to her audience and expressing her gratitude for their support: "Azul, are you with me? Say yeah, yeah, yeah, un, dos, tres, leggo'."
Line by Line Meaning
Si el ritmo te lleva a mover la cabeza ya empezamos cómo es
If the beat makes you nod your head, we've already started, that's how it goes
Mi música no discrimina a nadie así que vamos a romper
My music doesn't discriminate, so let's break it down
Con lo mío todos se mueven
Everybody moves to my sound
La fiesta la llevo en mis genes
I was born to party
Yo soy la reina de los nenes
I'm the queen of the kids
Mi gente no se detiene, aquí nadie se quiere ir
My people don't stop, nobody wants to leave
Si el ritmo está en tu cabeza
If the rhythm is in your head
Ahora suéltate y mueve los pies
Let go and move your feet now
Me encanta cuando el bajo suena
I love it when the bass kicks in
Empezamos a subir de nivel
We're taking it up a notch
Toda mi gente se mueve
All my people are moving
Mi música los tiene fuerte bailando y se baila así (let go)
My music has them dancing hard, and this is the way to do it
Tamo' rompiendo la discoteca
We're tearing up the club
La fiesta no para, apenas comienza
The party never stops, it's just getting started
(Eh) C'est comme-ci, (eh) c'est comme-ça
It's like this, it's like that
(Eh) Ma chèrie, la-la-la-la-la
My love, la-la-la-la-la
Francia, Colombia, Houston (freeze)
France, Colombia, Houston (freeze)
J Balvin, Willy William, Beyoncé (freeze)
J Balvin, Willy William, Beyoncé (freeze)
Los DJ's no mienten, le gusta a mi gente y eso se fue mundial (freeze)
The DJs don't lie, my people love it, and it's gone global (freeze)
No le bajamos, más nunca paramos, es otro palo y blam
We don't slow down, we never stop, it's just another hit and boom
¿Y dónde está mi gente?
And where are my people?
Mais fais bouger la tête
But make your head move
Azul, are you with me?
Azul, are you with me?
Say yeah, yeah, yeah
Say yeah, yeah, yeah
Un, dos, tres, leggo' (ay, yeah, yeah, yeah)
One, two, three, let's go (ay, yeah, yeah, yeah)
He say my body stay wetter than the ocean
He says my body is wetter than the ocean
And he say that Creole in my body is like a potion
And he says the Creole in my body is like a potion
I can be a beast or I can give you emotion
I can be wild, or I can be tender
But please don't question my devotion
But please don't doubt my love
I been giving birth on these haters 'cause I'm fertile
I'm creating more and more hits to shut down the haters
See these double Cs on this bag, murda
See these double Cs on this bag, murder
Want my double Ds in his bed, Serta
He wants my double Ds in his bed, Serta
If you really love me make an album about me, word up
If you really love me, make an album about me, word up
Soon as I walk in
As soon as I walk in
Boys start they talkin'
Boys start talking
Right as that booty sway (freeze)
Right as that booty sways (freeze)
Slay
Slay
Lift up your people
Lift up your people
From Texas, Puerto Rico
From Texas, Puerto Rico
Dem' islands to México (freeze)
From the islands to Mexico (freeze)
De esquina a esquina, de ahí nos vamo' (de ahí no' vamo')
From corner to corner, that's where we go (that's where we go)
El mundo es grande pero lo tengo en mi' manos (eh)
The world is big, but I hold it in my hands (eh)
Estoy muy duro, sí, okey, ahí vamos (oh)
I'm very hard, yes, okay, here we go (oh)
Y con el tiempo nos seguimos elevando
And with time, we keep rising
Que seguimos rompiendo aquí
We keep breaking it down here
Esta fiesta no tiene fin
This party never ends
Botellas para arriba, sí
Bottles up, yes
Mi gente no se detiene, aquí nadie se quiere ir
My people don't stop, nobody wants to leave
Worldwide
Worldwide
Willy William
Willy William
J Balvin, man
J Balvin, man
Ajá
Uh-huh
Ajá
Uh-huh
Ajá
Uh-huh
Ajá
Uh-huh
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alejandro Ramirez, Andres David Restrepo Echavarria, Ashadally Adam, Beyonce Gisselle Knowles, Jose Alvaro Osorio Balvin, Mohombi Nzasi Moupondo, Terius Youngdell Nash, Willy William
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@farahcirah1775
Letra de "Mi Gente" (Remix) ft. Beyoncé]
[Verso 1: J Balvin & Beyoncé]
Si el ritmo te lleva a mover la cabeza ya empezamos cómo es
Mi música no discrimina a nadie así que vamos a romper
Con lo mío todos se mueven
La fiesta la llevo en mis genes
Yo soy la reina de los nenes
Mi gente no se detiene, aquí nadie se quiere ir
Si el ritmo está en tu cabeza
Ahora suéltate y mueve los pies
Me encanta cuando el bajo suena
Empezamos a subir de nivel
Toda mi gente se mueve
La fiesta la llevo en mis genes
Yo soy la reina de los nenes
Mi musica los tiene fuerte bailando y se baila así
[Verso 2: Willy William & Beyoncé]
Tamo' rompiendo la discoteca
La fiesta no para, apenas comienza
C'est comme-ci, c'est comme-ça
Ma chèrie, la la la la la
Francia, Colombia, Houston (Freeze)
J Balvin, Willy William, Beyoncé (Freeze)
Los DJ's no mienten, le gusta a mi gente y eso se fue mundial (Freeze)
No le bajamos, más nunca paramos es otro palo y ¡Blam!
[Pre-Coro: J Balvin, Willy William, Beyoncé]
¿Y dónde está mi gente?
Mais fais bouger la tête
Azul, are you with me
Say yeah, yeah, yeah
Un, dos, tres, leggo'
(Ay yeah, yeah, yeah)
[Verso 3: Beyoncé]
He say my body stay wetter than the ocean
And he say that Creole in my body is like a potion
I can be a beast or I can give you emotion
But please don't question my devotion
I been giving birth on these haters 'cause I'm fertile
See these double Cs on this bag, murda
Want my double Ds in his bed, Serta
If you really love me make an album about me, word up
Soon as I walk in
Boys start they talkin
Right as that booty sway (Freeze)
Slay
Lift up your people
From Texas, Puerto Rico
Dem' islands to México (Freeze)
[Pre-Coro: J Balvin, Willy William, Beyoncé]
¿Y dónde está mi gente? (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Mais fais bouger la tête (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
¿Y dónde está mi gente? (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Say yeah, yeah, yeah
Un, dos, tres, leggo'
(Ay yeah, yeah, yeah)
[Verso 4: J Balvin & Beyoncé]
Esquina a esquina, de ahí no' vamo' (de ahí no' vamo')
El mundo es grande pero lo tengo en mi' manos
Estoy muy duro, sí, ok, ahí vamos
Y con el tiempo nos seguimos elevando
Que seguimos rompiendo aquí
Esta fiesta no tiene fin
Botellas para arriba, sí
Mi gente no se detiene, aquí nadie se quiere ir
[Pre-Coro: J Balvin, Willy William, Beyoncé, (Blue Ivy)]
¿Y dónde está mi gente?
Mais fais bouger la tête
Azul, are you with me
Say yeah, yeah, yeah
Un, dos, tres, leggo'
(Oh, yes, I am)
[Outro: J Balvin]
Worldwide
Willy William
J Balvin, man
Uh huh, Uh huh
Uh huh, Uh huh
@itsangel5270
The top female singers that sound amazing in Spanish (in my opinion)
1. Selena Gonez
2. Beyonce
3. Becky G
4. Demi Lovato
5. Rosalia
Yall i don't know how to phrase this but I'm tired of y'all either telling me, to add people I don't even know onto here, you gotta know that not everyone is a "music encyclopedia"
I mean this in the nicest way possible
@mar-hy4uk
English Lyrics
Mi Gente (My People)
If the rhythm makes you move your head
We got off on the right foot
My music doesn’t discriminate against anyone
So we’re gonna tear it up
Everyone moves to my stuff
I carry the party in my genes
And I’m the queen of all the boys
My people don’t stop, no one wants to leave here
The rhythm is in your head, now let go and move your feet
I love it when that bass plays, the level starts to rise
Everyone moves to my stuff
I carry the party in my genes
And I’m the queen of all the boys
My music has everyone dancing, and this is how you do it
All my people move
Look at the rhythm how it controls them
I make music that entertains
The world loves us, loves us
And it loves me
All my people move
Look at the rhythm how it controls them
I make music that entertains
My music has them dancing strong and this is how you do it
We’re tearing up the club
The party doesn’t stop, it’s just beginning
It’s like this, It’s like that
My sweetheart, la la la la la
France, Colombia
Houston (Freeze)
J Balvin, Willy William
Beyonce (Freeze)
DJ’s don’t lie, they like my people
And that went world-wide (Freeze)
We won’t turn it off, We’ll never stop
It’s another hit, and Blam!
And, where are all my people?
(But do move your head)
Azul, are you with me?
Say yeah, yeah, yeah
1, 2, 3, leggo’
He say my body stay wetter than the ocean
And he say the Creole in my body is like a potion
I can be a beast or I can give you emotion
But please don’t question my devotion
I been giving birth on these haters cause I’m fertile
See these double Cs on this bag
Murda
Want my double Ds in his bed
Serta
If you really love me make an album about me
Word Up
Soon as I walk in
Boys start they talkin
Fight as that booty sway
Freeze!
Slay
Lift up your people
Frm Texas to Puerto Rico
Dem islands to Mexico
And, where are all my people?
(But do move your head)
Azul, are you with me?
Say yeah, yeah, yeah
1, 2, 3, leggo’
Corner to corner, from there we go
The world is big but I have it in my hand
I’m really hard, yeah? Ok, here we go
And with time we keep moving up
And we’re still tearing it up here
This party has no end
Bottles up, yeah
My people don’t stop, no one wants to leave here
And where are my people?
(But do move your head)
Azul, are you with me?
Say yeah, yeah, yeah
1, 2, 3, leggo’
Your welcome! :)
@GabeErwin
here before a billion views
@caseystano3946
here before you get 100 likes
@Evolmusicinc
lol
@CodyDiaz
The next Despacito?
@leannawashington8228
Yessssss
@Evevevvy
Gabe Erwin I'm here before 1M views
@clarissabegoviq7774
3:11 “Azul are you with me?”
“Ma yes I am”
this melted my heart.
@felpa4260
living meme why? I not understand
@amberrobbo2461
@@felpa4260 it's her daughter's voice just auto tuned
@alle3710
Fel Pa blue is her daughter and blue in spanish is azul