Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter (born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and actress. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Beyoncé performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child. She rose to fame in the late 1990s as lead singer of the R&B girl-group Destiny's Child. Managed by her father, Mathew Knowles, the group became one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time. Their hiatus saw the release of Beyoncé's debut album, Dangerously in Love (2003), which established her as a solo artist worldwide, earned five Grammy Awards and featured the Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles "Crazy in Love" and "Baby Boy".
Musical Career:
Beyoncé's solo career began with the release of her debut album, Dangerously in Love in 2003. The album featured the Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles "Crazy in Love" and "Baby Boy". It earned five Grammy Awards and featured the Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles "Crazy in Love" and "Baby Boy". Her follow-up album, B'Day (2006), contained the US Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles "Déjà Vu", "Irreplaceable", and "Beautiful Liar". Beyoncé also released the critically acclaimed albums I Am... Sasha Fierce (2008) and 4 (2011).
Influences:
Beyoncé has cited a range of influences in her music, including Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Prince, and Tina Turner. She has also been influenced by jazz, gospel, and African music.
Musical Style:
Beyoncé's music is a mixture of R&B, soul, hip hop, funk, reggae, and pop. She is known for her powerful vocals and her intricate and dynamic choreography.
Discography:
Studio Albums:
-Dangerously in Love (2003)
-B'Day (2006)
-I Am... Sasha Fierce (2008)
-4 (2011)
-Beyoncé (2013)
-Lemonade (2016)
-The Lion King: The Gift (2019)
Live Albums:
-Live at Wembley (2004)
-I Am... Yours: An Intimate Performance at Wynn Las Vegas (2009)
Compilation Albums:
-Dangerously in Love 2 (2004)
-I Am... World Tour (2009)
-Love Songs (2013)
-Platinum Edition (2014)
-Lemonade (2016)
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