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.
Slow Love
Beyoncé Lyrics
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I read all of the magazines
While waiting around
You said you couldn't wait to see me
But you got stuck in town
So turn off the phone
Now we're finally alone
It's the moments at the end of the day
Your kisses are my weakness
I never want them to go away
[Chorus:]
I wanna feel you in my heart
As I look into your eyes
No need to get busy so let's take our time
And make slow love, slow love
And every minute that we have
It goes too fast
Wanna show you how to rock it so this feeling lasts
And make slow love, slow love
Slow love, slow love, slow love all night
[Verse 2:]
Just a few little things
That you've gotta know
A girl will give you all of her heart
When it's happening slow
I need a little laughter
And love will follow after
Let's take this chance to steal away
Your kisses are delicious
And no one is gonna miss us
Tonight I really want you to stay
[Chorus]
[Verse 3:]
So I'm calling out
Do you hear my cries
Don't have to say good-bye
You the breath on my skin
Cherish the taste
It's far too good to go to waste
Feel my desire
Make sweet love all through
All through the night
Make love through the night
[Chorus x2]
The lyrics to Beyoncé's song "Slow Love" tell a story of two people longing to be together and savoring every moment of their time alone. The first verse begins with the singer reading magazines while waiting for their lover who unfortunately couldn't make it. But now that they are finally alone, the phone is turned off, and they can fully enjoy each other's presence. The singer describes the moments at the end of the day as the sweetest, emphasizing the feeling of their partner's touch and the weakness they have for their kisses. There is a desire expressed to make this feeling of love and connection last, wanting to feel it in their heart and looking into each other's eyes.
The chorus highlights the importance of taking their time and making slow love. They don't need to rush, and every minute they have together seems to fly by. The aim is to show their partner how to rock this feeling so that it can endure. The phrase "slow love" is repeated, reinforcing the idea of savoring the intimate moments they share.
In the second verse, the singer explains that a girl gives her heart fully when love happens slowly. Laughter is desired as it paves the way for love to follow. They want to steal this chance to be together and enjoy each other's company, emphasizing again the deliciousness of their partner's kisses. The desire for their partner to stay is expressed strongly.
The third verse takes a more intense tone as the singer calls out to their lover, not wanting to say goodbye. Their lover is described as the breath on their skin, and they cherish the taste of their love. The desire and passion are too good to waste, and they plead for their lover to feel their desire and make sweet love through the night.
Overall, "Slow Love" is a song that celebrates the intimacy and connection between two people, emphasizing the value of taking things slowly and cherishing every moment together.
Line by Line Meaning
I read all of the magazines
I consumed all the information and stories portrayed in popular media
While waiting around
During a period of anticipation and idle time
You said you couldn't wait to see me
You expressed eagerness to meet and spend time with me
But you got stuck in town
Unfortunately, circumstances kept you from being able to join me
So turn off the phone
Let's disconnect from the outside world and focus on each other
Now we're finally alone
At last, we have the privacy we desired
It's the moments at the end of the day
These are the significant moments that occur when the day is nearing its end
Feel you touch and it's the sweetest
Your physical contact brings immense pleasure and tenderness
Your kisses are my weakness
I am defenseless against the allure and passion of your kisses
I never want them to go away
I never want to lose the presence and sensation of your kisses
I wanna feel you in my heart
I desire to deeply connect with you emotionally
As I look into your eyes
While gazing into your eyes, a window to your soul
No need to get busy so let's take our time
There is no rush or urgency, so we should savor and enjoy our moments together
And make slow love, slow love
Let's engage in a passionate and intimate act of love, taking our time
And every minute that we have
Each moment of time we possess
It goes too fast
Time passes quickly, seemingly slipping away
Wanna show you how to rock it so this feeling lasts
I want to demonstrate how to make this wonderful feeling endure
And make slow love, slow love
Continuing to engage in a passionate and intimate act of love, taking our time
Slow love, slow love, slow love all night
Engaging in a slow-paced and passionate act of love throughout the entire night
Just a few little things
There are a few important details
That you've gotta know
Things that you must understand
A girl will give you all of her heart
A woman will wholeheartedly give her love and affection
When it's happening slow
When the romantic progress is gradual and steady
I need a little laughter
I desire some moments of joy and amusement
And love will follow after
Love will naturally come after experiencing happiness together
Let's take this chance to steal away
Here's an opportunity for us to escape and be alone together
Your kisses are delicious
Your kisses are incredibly pleasurable and desirable
And no one is gonna miss us
No one will notice or be affected by our absence
Tonight I really want you to stay
This evening, I truly desire for you to remain with me
So I'm calling out
I am reaching out and seeking connection
Do you hear my cries
Can you perceive and understand my emotional pleas
Don't have to say good-bye
There is no need for farewells or parting words
You the breath on my skin
You are the touch of air that brushes against my body
Cherish the taste
Treasure and appreciate the enjoyable sensation
It's far too good to go to waste
This pleasure is too valuable and precious to be neglected
Feel my desire
Sense my intense longing and passion
Make sweet love all through
Engage in gentle and affectionate lovemaking throughout
All through the night
Throughout the entire night
Make love through the night
Continuously express our love and desire throughout the night
So I'm calling out
I am reaching out and seeking connection
Do you hear my cries
Can you perceive and understand my emotional pleas
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ian Dench, Mikkel Storleer Eriksen, Amanda Ghost, Tor Erik Hermansen, Beyonce Gisselle Knowles
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Aiden Air
Beyonce is so underrated vocally. Her voice is powerful and sweet. She has an AMAZING range and is versatile. Bey can sing real low, go high, do run, and has a rich texture to her voice. Plus her control is out of this world
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Targeted by the Psych World Backup
Oh, fucking please!
Que Royal
She’s not underrated, musically she’s in a category of her own
JojoTheYuhh
Que Royal he said vocally, but we all know career wise and stuff, she’s definitely not underrated lol💖
Tobiasz Pasterski
Absolutely right. She and her voice are angelic, magical, hypnotic.
sylus o
Classic Beyoncé, you can really hear the quality of her voice when she means each word she's singing from her heart ♥. Undisputed in her game 🎤💞
Aysha Altman
I love this kind of music from Beyoncé.
Hannah D'zayah Aubrey
Fell in love with this song when I heard it first in 2009 or 2010. One of my fav songs by Bey ♡. Still listening in 2021
Alisha Bryant
i dont care what im listening to on youtube i always end up right back on beyonce songs everytime. lol
alexandra kee
"feel my desire" that part gave me goosebumps she put emotion into it, i love this song. this is one of those songs you can deff name as baby makin music. keep givin us good music beyonce <3