History of Beyonce - Top Women in the World : Beyoncé Giselle Knowles (born in Houston, Texas, United States, 4 September 1981, age 29 years) is an American R & B singer, songwriter, record producer, actress, dancer, fashion designer, and model from the United States. For his work in music, he was awarded a Grammy Award and in addition, he was nominated to win a Golden Globe Award for his work in acting. Beyoncé is the beginning of fame as a member of Destiny's Child who has reached record sales of 50 million.
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After various success with Destiny's Child, Beyoncé released his first solo album Dangerously in Love in 2003, ranked at top of charts. From this album came the singles "Crazy in Love" and "Baby Boy" which both reached number one. The album also produced five Grammy Awards in 2004. Her second album which was released on September 4, 2006, B'Day, again achieved success with the single "Deja Vu", "Ring the Alarm", and "Irreplaceable". In addition, B'Day was nominated for five Grammy Awards for 2007.
Destiny's Child
In 1998, the name Destiny's Child became known to the song "No, No, No Part 2". Although hit by the problem because it left the two personnel, the trio Destiny's Child became one of the group R & B / pop of the most successful in the early 2000s. They produced four number one singles on the Billboard Hot 100, a few other hits, and two number one albums.
Their debut album in 1998, Destiny's Child, achieved high sales figures and was awarded the Platinum. On the album, there is the song "No, No, No Part 2" which is one of the world's best-selling singles. The second album, The Writing's on the Wall, released in 1999 and produced two songs that reached number one: "Bills, Bills, Bills" and "Say My Name". The album sold 8 million copies in the United States and 13 million copies worldwide. Plus, "Say My Name" won two Grammy Awards. The next album, Survivor also become a success for Destiny's Child. The single "Independent Women Part I" and "Bootylicious" reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 and the song "Survivor" reached number two and won a third Grammy for the group.
In 2001, Beyoncé was awarded "Songwriter of the Year" from the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers Pop Music Awards, making it the second woman and first African American woman to win the title.
After three years to pursue solo projects, Beyoncé Destiny's Child back together for their fourth album, Destiny Fulfilled, released in November 2004. The album reached number two on the Billboard 200 and produced many hit songs like "Lose My Breath", "Soldier", "Girl", and "Cater 2 U". Around the world, Destiny Fulfilled sold 8 million copies.
In 2005, Destiny's Child world tour sponsored by McDonald's titled Destiny Fulfilled ... And Lovin 'It. Various concerts are held in 70 cities in Australia, Asia, Europe and North America from April to September. On June 13, 2005, announced that the group Destiny's Child will expire after the tour is complete. Their last album, # 1's, released in October 2005. In addition to containing their songs which are well known, there are three new songs including "Stand up for Love".
Dangerously In Love (2003)
Beyoncé released his first solo album titled Dangerously In Love in mid-2003. Previously, Beyoncé also has issued a single called '03 Bonnie & Clyde was released along with Jay-Z at the end of 2002. Dangerously In Love album was ranked first in the Billboard Hot 200, with sales around 317,000 copies in its first week. Dangerously In Love album charts also rule the world, as in Britain, Canada, the Netherlands, Germany, Greece, and the Philippines. Beyoncé also became the first female singer who occupy position 1 in the USA & UK both albums and singles. Dangerously In Love had sold more than 3.7 million copies in the United States and 8 million copies worldwide.
The first single featuring rapper Jay-Z, Crazy In Love managed to occupy position 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and United World Chart for 8 weeks. "Crazy In Love" had sold more daro 5,818,000 copies worldwide. Second single called "Baby Boy" is also a huge success. The single featuring rapper Sean Paul holds the Billboard Hot 100 for 9 consecutive weeks. Both singles has become one of the biggest single in 2003. Then, Beyoncé re-released the third and fourth singles, "Me, Myself, And First" and "Naughty Girl" which managed to occupy the top five ranking in Billboard Hot 100.
B'Day (2006)
Beyoncé released their second studio album, B'Day in 4 September 2006. In its first week, B'Day successfully sold more than 541,000 copies in the United States and rule the Billboard Hot 200 album charts. In the UK, the album entered the position 3 in its first week, and already sold more than 384,000 copies to date. B'Day also ruled Indonesia Top 50 album charts and has sold over 300,000 copies. Until now, B'Day has sold 6,046,540 copies worldwide.
The first single is titled "Deja Vu", he releases back with Jay-Z in June 2006. The single managed to occupy position 1 in the UK charts and position 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. Beyoncé was re-released their second single, entitled "Ring the Alarm" is already spreading on the Internet in August 2006. The single was only released in America, and failed to achieve great success. Finally, Beyoncé also released a third single entitled "Irreplaceable" which is also a single tersuksesnya. "Irreplaceable" managed to occupy position 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 10 consecutive weeks, and in nobatkan as Song Of The Year 2007 version of the Billboard Hot 100, in one after another with a single Umbrella from Rihanna are only able to survive eight consecutive weeks on the chart . The single is also successfully sold more than 1.8 million copies in digital download sales only in America. "Irreplaceable" also ranked first in Australia, Brazil, China, Philippines, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Poland, Romania, New Zealand, Singapore , and the United World Chart. In the UK, although only occupying positions 4, "Irreplaceable" is able to sell more than 204,000 copies and certified "Silver". In Australia this single work occupying positions 1 3-week successively and become the single, the first who occupy positions 1 Beyoncé Australia. So far, Irreplaceable already sold more than 5,663,000 copies worldwide. At the end of February 2007, Beyoncé released her latest single which bejudul "Beautiful Liar" which he brought with Latin superstar Shakira. The single managed to occupy position 3 in Indonesia Top 50.
B'Day: Deluxe Edition
Beyoncé released a new album titled B'Day Deluxe Edition in April 2007. This album is a repetition of the release of the album B'Day. In this album, there are some new songs, including "Beautiful Liar" which brought together Latin superstars Shakira and is expected to be a great single. In Australia, Asia, and Europe, B'Day Deluxe Edition was released as a double disc consisting of a CD / DVD. DVD, titled "B'Day Anthology Video Album" featuring 12 videos from B'Day which was created in a short time. Meanwhile, in America, B'Day Anthology Video Album released separately from B'Day Deluxe Editon.
I Am ... Sasha Fierce
On 18 November 2008, Knowles released his third solo album with the title of the album I Am ... Sasha Fierce.
Contains 15 songs with the hits single song called If I Were a Boy and Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It), each was released on October 8, 2008, before the album was released, Halo ang song was released on January 20, 2009 and the song Diva will be released on February 10, 2009. This album won six Grammy awards in January 2010, making her the only female singers who get 6 awards in one night.
Movie career
Beyoncé's early career as an actress was in the MTV television movie titled Carmen: A Hip Hopera. In the summer of 2002, he played in the film Austin Powers in Goldmember. In 2003, he played in the movie The Fighting Temptations with Cuba Gooding, Jr. .. Beyoncé then be opposite Steve Martin in The Pink Panther. This film is at number one box office over the weekend of its release. The project later was musical film Dreamgirls, which is successful in 2007 and won several awards at the Academy Awards event. Cadillac Records is his latest film, which has been released end of 2008, and the Obsessed which will be released in February 2009.
Personal life
Since 2002, Knowles affair with rapper Jay-Z, until finally on April 4, 2008, the couple were married in New York City., But they keep the marriage.