The rise of Beyonce

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Beyoncé Giselle Knowles was born on September 4, 1981, in Houston, Texas.She started singing at an early age . Someone heard her sing a note . And from there she has turned into a global phenomenon.A superstar that people call Queen B.Performing at local talent shows.The audience were impressed .With her singing skills at the age of 7  she was performing.It took Destiny child 8 years to get a record deal. The music business back then you needed a record deal to make it . Furthemore , radio plays , media tours was the promotion back then .Social media wasn’t the wave . Also talent was important . There was a strategic way in making stars.

1998 Destiny child released their first album . It didn’t have huge success like their second Album called writtings on the wall.The Writing’s on the Wall sold more than eight million copies worldwide.Second album become a success . Music videos , and the song itself became better.LeToya Luckett and Roberson became unhappy with Mathew’s managing of the band.

And eventually were replaced by Farrah Franklin and Michelle Williams.Groups are going to have problems . Managers being family memebers can be controversial. Because they may do things in favour of their daughter.Beyonce experienced depression because they thought it was her fault.These were also her friends from childhood.Franklin was then dismissed, leaving just Beyoncé, Rowland, and Williams.

Independent woman released in the 2000 for the soundtrack to the 2000 film Charlie’s Angels.Best charting single . Beyoncé landed a major role in the MTV made-for-television film, Carmen: A Hip Hopera, starring alongside American actor Mekhi Phifer. Groups have their own things going on . They don’t always do things together . Everybody has their own talent that they have . Beyonce , Michelle , Kelly all had talent . However in agroup there will always be someone that stand out. Because the music industry is a business . They are always looking for their money maker.

Third album Survivor released in 2001.The album debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200, with first-week sales of 663,000 copies sold. Also releasing their holiday album 8 Days of Christmas in October 2001. Destiny child announced a hiatus to further pursue solo careers.Kelly rownland released her biggest single with nelly. Dilemma the song did  well she won a grammy . Michelle williams also released an album Billboard listed Williams as the fifth Top Gospel Artist of 2002. In August 2002, Williams embarked on her first tour as a solo artist in promotion of her debut album. They were busy in their own careers also being successful

The rise of Beyonce

Solo Career

Beyoncé’s first solo recording was a feature on Jay-Z’s song “’03 Bonnie & Clyde” was released in October 2002.Furthemore . she started dating Jayz . Both of their careers was beginning to become successful. They had been in the music industry for a while and knew each other. Beyonce was just starting her solo careers as an artist trying to find herself and her sound.June 14, 2003, Beyoncé premiered songs from her first solo album Dangerously in Love during her first solo concert.Album sold 317,000 copies in its first week, debuted  the Billboard 200, and has since sold 11 million copies worldwide.The label that beyone was signed taught none of the songs on the Album were hits. However , she proved the wrong.

n November 2003, she embarked on the Dangerously in Love Tour in Europe and later toured alongside Missy Elliott and Alicia Keys. In just a short amount of her solo career she was already going on tour with missy elliot. The foundation coming from Destiny child which Beyonce states that was her college . Made it easier for her to transition into a solo career instead of just insisting on not joining a group. Superstars joined a group first Beyonce , Michael Jackson it worked for them that way.

Beyoncé’s second solo album B’Day was released on September 4, 2006, in the US, to coincide with her twenty-fifth birthday. It sold 541,000 copies in its first week. Furthemore , success appearing she scored an acting debut on the comedy film The Pink Panther starring opposite Steve Martin. Movie was successful it grossed $158.8 million at the box office worldwide. Beyonce second film Dreamgirls grossed $154 million internationally. Listen was the lead single from the soundtrack . Listen wa a success. Beyonce was already  a brand. Also she was in a relationship with a rapper and had successful music with him. Dream girls featured Eddie murphy and Jamie fox who famous in hollywood.

I Am… Sasha Fierce was released on November 18, 2008, in the United States. sold 482,000 copies in its first week, debuting atop the Billboard 200, Album had mix reviews when it came to the success . Beyonce had been a solo artist for 5 years . Music has it’s ups and downs . Also people will like and dislike your music . Additionally if it becomes repetitive fans will make you aware. That when people loose popularity over the years. Experts will loose interest and will look for the next big stars.

“Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)”and the top-five songs “If I Were a Boy” and “Halo” . Successful songs for Beyonce at that time in her career.

Beyoncé announced a hiatus from her music career in January 2010 it lasted 9 months.Beyonce has been working since since she was a child . It took 8 years for Destiny child to get a record deal . When destiny Child became successful she didn’t slow down she kept working . She also parted ways with her father which must have been difficult. Matthew knowles was the reason for her success. He helped shaped the group and Beyonce . Turned his daughter into a mega superstar. Fathers don’t always help their daughter achieve their dream.

On June 26, 2011 first solo female artist to headline the main Pyramid stage at the 2011 Glastonbury Festival in over twenty years. Beyonce made history . Always being named the best performer ever . Some people argue that in 2023 there isn’t anyone like Beyonce.Social media user encourage people to attend her Rennaissance World tour.Performing is beyonce biggest talent with singing . Beyonce puts on a show for her audience,Musicians aren’t always interested in going on tours . They world rather do festivals . They enjoy making music . However , performing for thousand of people isn’t always for them.

June 26, 2011, she became the first solo female artist to headline the main Pyramid stage at the 2011 Glastonbury Festival in over twenty years. Beyonce made historynthrought her career. It begun when she knew what she wanted. Beyonce in year 4 always talking about shooting for the stars. Beyonce wasn’t satisfied in being just a member of Destiny child.She asked herself what she wanted radio hits ? succesful tours? Focsuing in behing a housewife.After the success of Destiny child .She could have just easily wanted to be a stay at home. After she gave birth to her daughter. However , music is her passion.

In June 2012, she performed for four nights at Revel Atlantic City’s Ovation Hall to celebrate the resort’s opening, her first performances since giving birth to her daughter. Mothers find it challenging to balance a thriving career and also being  a mum. Beyone case is different because she is really famous. She has pressure from the whole world to come and be better. Can you sustain a thring career and being a mother. In beyonce case she was able to. However , not everyonce can. Some mother sacrifice their careers to focus on being a mum which is normal.There also some who would rather have both.

Beyoncé unexpectedly released her eponymous fifth studio album on the iTunes Store without any prior announcement or promotion.Beyonce has a unique advantage with not doing any promotion. She is famous globally. People are obsessed with Beyonce they always want new music. Beyonce is known as a private person .She also shared she doesn’t like to show her personality.Beyonce stated when she started social media wasn’t a thing for musicians people were not in celebrities business. They focused on the music.However , now people are focused on your personal life which Beyonce feel like people are brainwash by waking up and seeing pictures

April 2014, Beyoncé and Jay-Z officially announced their On the Run Tour. It served as the couple’s first co-headlining stadium tour together. Beyonce and Jayz have hits that they have created.Furthermore , going on tour with her husband makes sense because they hav created a brand for themselves.People are used to seeing them together as husband and wife.It became successful because they are public figures and people have being seeing them grow together. When Beyonce went solo she made a song with then boyfriend Jayz . People weren’t always aware of their romantic relationship. There was rumours. Beyonce and Jayz wanted the public to focus on their craft.

In April 2016. Beyonce released Lemonade was streamed 115 million times through Tidal. Setting a record for the most-streamed album in a single week by a female artist in history.Lemonade was the most talked about album. She talked about the cheating that happened in her and Jayz marriage. They were rumours surrounding that . However it was never confirmed and denies. For Beyonce to just confirm it . It was surprising because of how private Jayz and Beyonce is. Beyonce and Jayz have being in the public eye for a  long time.The public eye are always going to be invested in their relationship

Beyonce Headline coachella which reported to have been paid 8 million.A year after the twing Beyonce did a 2 hour perforamance.It was watched among a lot of people in 2018 . Beyonce brand of giving iconic performances . People were eager to watch her perform. People know she gives a lot of effort when it comes to her shows.Musicians in 2023 don’t always tour around the world because they havent created a sustainable brand were they can perform and people would buy to see them . Rappers have cancelled their shows because of lack of tickets . hiphopdx.com/news/moneybagg-yo-cancels-tour-dates-alleged-low-sales

2019/2023

Beyonce released a film concert debuted on Netflix. Supporters saw beyonce struggle to get back in performance mode after she delivered the twins. Beyone stated her pregnancy was difficult she had many health issues.But just after a few months . She went back to work . Beyonce had to loose weight and be disciplined cutting out certain food. Beyonce had disciplined in having a successful career in the music industry.Normal person that didn’t have their childhood sacrificed may not need to have disciplined like Beyonce.Performing is a skill that many musicians can’t do.Matthew knowles would make Beyonce sing and run a tredmill that type of discipline helped shaped Beyone.In one of the most iconic performer .

Beyonce released an Album called Black is king . Beonce states that it was a gift to Africa. Beyonce used african producers . Itwas different then what we hear Beyonce make.However as an Artist it’s always good to try different sound . Because supporters can get bored with musicians making the same sound over again.Artist have to always be in creative mode.That why taking a break is always important . Beyonce did it for 9 months and it helped her releasing good music that everyone loves.Musicians can create unique sounds with different producers and writers.

April 2020.Beyoncé was featured on the remix of Megan Thee Stallion’s song “Savage”. Legends need to collaborate with upcoming acts to sustain their reign in the music industry.It’s good business for both legend and upcoming act.Promotion has been used to help boost sales.However, there has to be a strategic way to do it. It might be investing in good producers and writers . To make good radio hits.Or keep working on your craft as a performer.Savage became popular on Tik tok with a dance made by a young girl online. The difference between 2 generations.Beyonce had to do media tours.There was no social media as a tool to promotion.

Beyonce released Renaissance on July 29 2022.Break my soul did commercially good. There was queer influence in the album . January 2023 Beyonce was paid to peform at a Dubai private show for 24 million dollars. Beyonce is known for giving iconic performances.It’s common for iconic peformances to get paid a lot of money for their craft. Dubai knows they are getting something out of Beyonce performance.It’s not mediocre . Peformers in 2023 don’t have dancers behind them . It’s like watching a movie. Entertainment industry it’s a skill that many people don’t have . It takes years to pefect your craft. There has to be a foundation to have iconic performances. Aand for Beyonce. Destiny child was her foundation to a legendary career.