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.
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Beyoncé Lyrics
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I love to love you, baby
I'm feeling sexy
I want to hear you say my name, boy
If you can reach me
You can feel my burning flame
I might just take you home with me
Baby, the minute I feel your energy
The vibe is just takin' over me
To start feelin' so crazy, babe
Lately I feel the funk comin' over me
I don't know what's gotten into me
The rhythm's got me feelin' so crazy, babe
[Chorus]
Tonight I'll be your naughty girl
I'm calling all my girls
We're gon' turn this party out
I know you want my body
Tonight I'll be your naughty girl
Tonight I'm calling all my girls
I see you look me up and down
And I came to party
You're so sexy; tonight I am all yours, boy
The way your body moves across the floor, boy
Feeling kind of horny
I might just take you home with me
Baby, the minute I feel your energy
The vibe is just takin' over me
To start feelin' so crazy, babe
Lately I feel the funk comin' over me
I don't know what's gotten into me
The rhythm's got me feelin' so crazy, babe
[Chorus]
I love to love you, baby
I love to love you, baby
I love to love you, baby
I love to love you, baby
[Chorus: x2]
In Beyoncé's song "Naughty Girl," she expresses her sensuality and confidence by proclaiming her love for a man: "I love to love you, baby." She yearns for him to reciprocate her affection by calling her name and feeling her passion. Beyoncé's provocative lyrics and sultry voice put the listener in the mood for a night of passion as she says she feels "kind of horny."
The song features a driving beat and funky rhythm that showcases Beyoncé's singing and dancing abilities. The lyrics suggest that Beyoncé is in control of her sexuality and is not ashamed to express it. She speaks of taking the man home with her and feeling his energy. She also mentions that she is not the only one feeling this way and calls all of her "girls" to join her in turning the party out.
The song is an expression of female empowerment and sexuality as Beyoncé takes control of the situation and confidently claims her desire. It is a celebration of sensuality and self-confidence that encourages women to feel comfortable in their own skin and embrace their sexuality.
Line by Line Meaning
I love to love you, baby
Expressing a strong desire to show affection towards the person.
I'm feeling sexy
Feeling attractive and confident.
I want to hear you say my name, boy
Wants to feel desired and acknowledged by the person she is interested in.
If you can reach me
If the person can connect with her emotionally and physically.
You can feel my burning flame
Experiencing intense passion and desire for the person she is interested in.
Feeling kind of horny
Experiencing intense sexual desire.
I might just take you home with me
Interested in taking things further and potentially engaging in sexual activity.
Baby, the minute I feel your energy
Feeling a strong connection and attraction to the person's energy and vibe.
The vibe is just takin' over me
Feeling overwhelmed by the intense attraction and connection with the person.
To start feelin' so crazy, babe
Feeling overwhelmed by emotions and physical sensations.
Lately I feel the funk comin' over me
Experiencing an intense desire that is hard to ignore.
I don't know what's gotten into me
Feeling overwhelmed and unsure of where the intense desire is coming from.
The rhythm's got me feelin' so crazy, babe
The intense attraction and sexual desire is consuming her and taking over her thoughts and actions.
Tonight I'll be your naughty girl
Interested in engaging in sexual activity and being daring and adventurous.
I'm calling all my girls
Inviting her girlfriends to join her in the fun and adventure.
We're gon' turn this party out
Looking forward to having a good time and being the center of attention.
I know you want my body
Feeling confident and desirable, knowing that the person is interested in her physically.
I see you look me up and down
Aware of the person's interest in her and feeling flattered by it.
And I came to party
Ready to let loose and have a good time with friends and the person she is interested in.
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jesus likes bey? my life is finally complete.
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JESUS HAS SPOKEN
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Who is here in 2024?😂😂😂😂😂
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Me I’m on a Beyoncé binge rn
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Me
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