Important Day in Pop Culture: Beyonce Day: What's your favorite Beyonce era?
If you're a true member of the Beyhive, then you know that today, September 4, is Queen Bey's birthday, and that it's also Beyonce Day. Although Minnesota has declared May 23 as their official Beyonce Day, the unofficial holiday is observed worldwide on Queen Bey's birthday.
Beyonce Day is a special day for all Queen Bey stans, as this is the day we honor and celebrate the impact and influence that one of the greatest artists of all time has made.
This year, the music and fashion icon turns 39 years old, and what better way to celebrate it than to take a trip down memory lane on all of the Beyonce eras so far, right?
From her Destiny's Child days to her latest musical masterpiece 'The Lion King: The Gift,' we'll walk you through the bey-utiful and colorful musical career of one of the most iconic female artists ever, Beyonce.
Destiny's Child
Before Beyonce conquered the music industry as a solo artist, she was part of the all-female American group Destiny's Child. They've released five studio albums so far including a self-titled album (1997), 'The Writings on the Wall' (1999), 'Survivor' (2001), '8 Days of Christmas' (2001), and 'Destiny Fulfilled' (2004). They made several memorable hits such as “No, No, No,” “Bills, Bills, Bills,” “Say My Name,” “Jumpin, Jumpin,” “Independent Women Part 1,” “Survivor,” “Emotions,” “Bootylicious,” “Soldier,” “Lose My Breath,” and many others.
Dangerously in Love
Beyonce began her solo career in 2003 with the release of her debut album 'Dangerously in Love,' which includes her chart-topping and award-winning songs “Crazy in Love,” “Baby Boy,” “Naughty Girl,” and “Me, Myself and I.” This album earned Beyonce five Grammy awards.
B'Day
In 2006, Beyonce released her second studio album, 'B'Day,' which featured hits like “Beautiful Liar,” “Irreplaceable,” Upgrade U,” and “Ring the Alarm.”
I amSasha Fierce
In 2008, after marrying rapper Jay-Z, Beyonce released 'I am…Sasha Fierce,” which includes some of her most iconic hits such as “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It),” “If I Were a Boy,” “Halo,” “Diva,” and her collab song with Lady Gaga “Video Phone.”
Album "4"
Beyonce's fourth studio album, aptly titled '4,' was released in 2011. It included memorable dance tracks and ballads such as “Love on Top,” “Run the World (Girls),” and “Best Thing I Never Had.”
Beyonce
Beyonce dropped her self-titled album in 2013 and it included sensuous songs such as her collab song with husband Jay-Z “Drunk in Love,” "Partition,” “Blow,” and “Rocket,” as well as expressive ones like “XO,” “Pretty Hurts,” and “Blue” featuring her daughter Blue Ivy.
Lemonade
In 2016, Beyonce released her 'Lemonade' album, which focused on themes like betrayal and perseverance in relationships. It included hits such as “Lemonade,” “Formation,” “Sorry” and “Hold Up,” and has earned her two Grammy awards including best music video for "Formation.”
Everything is Love
Beyonce and Jay-Z dropped a collaborative album in 2018 titled 'Everything is Love” and it won the Grammy for Best Urban Contemporary Album. It featured songs like “Apesh*t” and “Summer.”
The Lion King: The Gift and Black is King
In 2019, Beyonce dropped her most recent album, the official soundtrack of the photorealistic animated remake of 'The Lion King' titled 'The Lion King: The Gift.' The following year, she released the musical film and visual album 'Black is King,' which is the visual companion of the 'Lion King' soundtrack album. It won the Grammy Award for Best Music Video, which was Beyonce's 28th Grammy win. It was also a historic win for Beyonce because it made her the most awarded singer and female artist in Grammy history.
