Sasha Fierce (2008), which earned a record-setting six Grammy Awards in 2010. Her marriage to Jay-Z and her portrayal of Etta James in Cadillac Records (2008) influenced her third album, I Am. Beyoncé also starred in multiple films such as The Pink Panther (2006), Dreamgirls (2006), Obsessed (2009), and The Lion King (2019). Their hiatus saw the release of her debut solo album Dangerously in Love (2003), which featured the US Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles " Crazy in Love" and " Baby Boy".įollowing the 2006 disbanding of Destiny's Child, she released her second solo album, B'Day, which contained singles " Irreplaceable" and " Beautiful Liar". She rose to fame in the late 1990s as the lead singer of Destiny's Child, one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Beyoncé performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child. And it was enough to make the crowd erupt into a final round of cheers.Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter ( / b iː ˈ j ɒ n s eɪ/ bee- YON-say) (born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress.
It was one of the few times she directly addressed her city. "I love coming back home," Beyoncé said before leaving the stage. Together, they powered through "Upgrade U" and "Deja Vu." They were starry-eyed lovers during "Young Forever" and Ed Sheeran's "Perfect." And they energized the crowd one final time with set closer "Apesh**." He was equally compelling during "The Story of OJ." She slayed "Formation," of course, a song that still feels urgent and inspired. Not to be outdone, Jay seemed to have the entire stadium jumping to the driving beat of "Paris." "Resentment," a hidden track on 2006 album "B'Day," was a wrenching display of restraint, release and emotion. She introduced "I Care" with a swirl of operatic vocals. "Ring the Alarm" and "Don't Hurt Yourself" were a blaze fire and fury. Her verses from "Mi Gente," a collab with reggaetón singer J Balvin, were a welcome inclusion. He responded with energetic runs through Big Pimpin'" and "Run This Town" and "99 Problems."
She whipped the crowd into a fever with "***Flawless" and "Feeling Myself" and "Naughty Girl," including a nod to classic Bob Fosse choreography. It's, like so many times before, exhilarating and exhausting to watch.Ī post shared by Beyoncé on at 8:10pm PDT You can almost hear her feet hitting the ground with every step. She thrusts, stomps and powers through them. There was a hint of "Irreplaceable" before she snapped into "Diva."Īnd no one dances like Beyoncé. "Drunk in Love" and it's well-worn "surfboard" refrain felt like a moment of discovery. There was no lag time between songs and nary a wasted moment. They opened the show together, descending from the top of the stage, all in white, to "Holy Grail." It was an electric exchange between husband and wife, performers and crowd.ĮVERYTHING IS LOVE: Beyoncé reflects on her 'monumental' year He opted for a leaner production during solo moments. She showcased an array of design sequins and has taught him warmth and humor onstage. A pair of conveyor belts pushed out into the crowd. It was occupied by a multitude of musicians and dancers, all working furiously to realize Bey and Jay's vision. The massive stage had moveable parts and dozens of screens. (White tank, denim short-shorts, red heels.) There was even a riff on her iconic "Crazy in Love" video outfit. It included a trio of songs from joint album "Everything is Love," released in June. The setlist was an intricate web of duets and solo turns that fed into each other across two-and-a-half hours. Between idols and fans.īEYWATCH: Here's where you might find Beyoncé in Houston this weekend
It's a conversation between husband and wife. An examination of what it means to be black and famous and in love.
Like 2014's On the Run Tour, the sequel is much more than a concert. "Houston I'm home!" Beyoncé posted on Instagram Saturday night.