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BEYONCE KNOWLES BIOGRAPHY |
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She began her career at the age of 7 when she auditioned for a
role in a child singing group. The group was made up of her,
Latavia Roberson, Beyonce's cousin, Kelly Rowland and LeToya
Luckett. Her musical influences include, The Supremes, Jackson
5. She and the other members of her group started off small,
doing local events but got their break when performing on Star
Search. Their young energy and sound was a revelation for Hip
Hop/ R&B music during the 90's. Soon after that Destiny's Child
got it's formal name and started doing bigger gigs and were the
opening act for other groups like SWV, Dru Hill and Immature.
They released their self titled album in 1998 and Beyonce was
the cornerstone in the group. Working out most of the lyrics and
sound for the new group. She was the dominent lead singer in the
group and no one could dispute.
Beyonce was responsible for most of the lyrics for hit songs,
NO, NO, NO, BILLS, BILLS, BILLs and many of their other top 10
hits. In March of 2000 LeToya and Latavia left Destiny's Child
because Beyonce and Matthew Knowles were causing them distress
and not giving them the freedom to develop as artists on their
own and contribute. Two replacements, Michelle Williams and
Farrah Franklin were hired to take their place and keep the band
going. Beyonce got her first big film break in the Austin Powers:
In Goldmember. Besides that her recent song, Survivor with
Destiny's Child has cemented her superstardom. She will most
likely be appearing in other Hollywood productions and will
continue to perform her music.
The sexy first single, "Crazy In Love," featuring Jay-Z, was co-produced
by Beyonce and Rich Harrison. Jay-Z returns the favor for
Beyonce's part on his hit "Bonnie and Clyde 03." Laced with an
Arabic ambience, fused with a ghetto-fied edge and encompassing
a sample from Donna Summer's "Love to Love You Baby," "Naughty
Girl" is uptempo and party perfect. Also sexy is the dancehall-Arabic
flavored "Baby Boy," featuring the red hot Sean Paul. She co-stars
with Cuba Gooding Jr. in "The Fighting Temptations." She has two
more features currently in production and can also be seen on
the small screen in a series of Spike Lee-directed commercials
for Pepsi-Cola. She is also the spokesperson for L'Oreal. |
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