Beyoncé – Formation music video 334.8M 2016

BeyoncéFormation

Directed by Melina Matsoukas

Formation by Beyoncé is a powerful political anthem celebrating Black identity, Southern heritage, and female empowerment. The video features bold imagery of New Orleans, historical…

Beyoncé, pop music artist from Houston, Texas, USA
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Born 1981 · Houston, Texas, USA · pop music, contemporary R&B · Parkwood Entertainment

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter ( bee-ON-say; née Knowles; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. Known for her vocal ability, artistic reinventions, and live performances, she is widely regarded as one of the most culturally significant figures of the 21st century. Credited with shaping popular music, Beyoncé is often deemed one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Beyoncé rose to fame in the late 1990s as the lead singer of Destiny's Child, one of the best-selling girl groups in history. Her debut solo album, Dangerously in Love (2003),… via Wikipedia

Awards: Grammy Award for Best R&B Song for “Crazy in Love”; MTV Movie Award for Best Fight for “Obsessed”; Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance for “Crazy in Love”; Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for “Say My Name”; Grammy Award for Best R&B Song for “Say My Name”; Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for “Survivor”; Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album for “Dangerously in Love”; Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for “The Closer I Get to You”

Discography

Beyoncé’s studio albums / EPs · 15

Influenced by

Artists who shaped Beyoncé’s sound

In the press

5 articles about Beyoncé from our favourite music publications