Beyonce Knowles, daughter of Tina and Mathew Knowles, was born on September 4, 1981, in Houston, Texas. As a child she was a shy child her parents put her in a dance class to try and get her to not be as shy. She did love to dance so she didn’t really mind. The dance teacher then heard her sing and she convinced Beyonce to go into the talent show, and she won. Ever since then she loved singing. She grew up around it because her parents would always have music playing. From then on she continued to do what she loved and that was singing. By her thirtieth birthday she was known internationally for being a famous singer, songwriter, and an actor. Therefore, Beyonce Knowles is a significant person because she was the lead vocalist of the R&B group Destiny’s Child, being a top selling artist with sold out tours, and she followed her dreams of being known as an actor and singer.
We all have seen musicians and artists come on go because they lose the spark that makes them stand out from the rest. We have witnessed bands introducing their demise by going on a long hiatus, soloists going downhill because their singles weren't followed-up by remarkable ones or musicians who weren't strong enough to take control of what they have.
Jennifer Lynn Lopez was born on July 24, 1969 in raised in the Bronx, New York. Jennifer was the second daughter born to her parents, David and Guadalupe Rodriguez Lopez who were of Puerto Rican descent. Jennifer was the second oldest of three sisters, Leslie her older sister and Lynda her younger sister. Leslie works as an opera singer and Lynda is a journalist. David Lopez worked as a computer operator specialist and Guadalupe Rodriguez Lopez was a kindergarten teacher.
Imagine growing up in Virginia and singing to people on the street while standing on an overturned trash can.Years later you win a Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance? Well, believe it or not Melissa Annette Elliott. She is also known as Missy Elliott. Missy Elliott’s background, personal qualities and accomplishments all lead up to why she got where she is now.
Whitney Houston was born on August 9, 1963, in Newark, New Jersey, into a talented singing family. The youngest of three children, her mother, Cissy, was a successful backing singer. Whitney's singing career began in the local gospel choir but she quickly graduated to backing singing with the likes of Lou Rawls and Chaka Khan, when she also worked as a model. At the age of 18, Whitney was signed to record label Arista Records, with whom she produced the album, 'Whitney Houston' with 'Saving All My Love For You' earning her a Grammy Award. Her second album, the uninspiringly titled 'Whitney', was the first album by a woman to enter at number one in the charts. Its first four singles all made #1 in the Billboard chart. 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody
Whitney Houston was born on August 9, 1963, in Newark, New Jersey. Her mother Cissy Houston, cousin Dionne Warwick and godmother Aretha Franklin were all legendary figures in American gospel, soul, and pop music. Her mother was the choir minister at New Hope Baptist Church, and that is where Whitney got her start. At the age of 15 Whitney was performing often with her mother and trying to get a record deal of her own. She was discovered by a photographer who was awed by her natural beauty. She soon became an extremely sought-after teenage model, one of the first African-American women to appear on the cover of Seventeen magazine but music remained her true love.When she was 19, Whitney Houston was discovered in a nightclub by the renowned
An enraged Christian mom ambushed Katy Perry’s dad and scolded him for raising a “Satanic” daughter.
Jenifer Lopez is well known for doing everything from movies to fashion and everything in between. She grew up in New York and came from a hard working family that clearly reflects in the work she does. Growing up her mom would always tell her to work hard in whatever she did, and she would always succeed. Lopez’s parents made her believe this when she was young, but she continues to believe that people must work hard to achieve what they want. Her parents were always pushing her and that is why her parents are her biggest influence. Her parents sacrificed a lot of their personal life and worked hard to give her a good home and childhood. I agree with her work philosophy, that one must work hard to achieve whatever they want. Just
Whitney Elizabeth Houston, was a famous American singer, actress, producer and model. Born on August 9th of 1963 in Newark, New Jersey and sadly deceased on the 11th of February of year 2012 in a hotel in Beverly Hills, California. John Russel Houston an Army serviceman and entertainment executive was the father of Whitney and Cissy Houston a gospel and soul singer was her mother, Cissy was Whitney’s inspiration, role model, mentor, best friend, the most important person in her life. Bobby Kristina Houston, Whitney’s only daughter with the R&B singer Bobby Brown. Whitney and Brown got married in 1992 and divorce in 2007 their marriage was very controversy and turmoil.
Pop Princess Britney Spears has officially confirmed that she and Iggy Azalea will be taking the stage at the Billboard Music Awards for the premier performance of their new single “Pretty Girls.” The single is set to drop on May 5, just a few days before the Billboard Music Awards take place on May 17. Spears and Azalea will be joining an all-star rooster of names such as Kelly Clarkson, Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, and Nick Jonas onstage for their performance.
Rock music, much like anything perennial in this world, evolved from plucked guitars and pop-like lyrics to contemporary social commentary and experimental sounds to everything in between. What parents all around the world detested for its vulgarity as exemplified by Elvis’s televised pelvic thrusts is now considered classic while the very same generation is shocked by Miley Cyrus’s award ceremony performances. That being said, it is in my opinion that “rock” is an ever-morphing set of ideals that is held together by a core belief in the power rebelliousness of youth. The sound of rock can be anything from a steel drum quartet to an electronic DJ as long as there is still a vibe of rebellion in the lyrics or structure. If a song or artist is
When needing an extra confidence boost, Queen Beyonce always seems to pop up on my Pandora station. Her songs provoke me to be a strong, independant woman. I must have listened to If I Were A Boy a million times prior to writing this paper, but never took the time to pick it apart. After sitting down and analyzing the video and lyrics, I feel I have a better understanding of what she was going through. Beyonce feels that as a female she puts effort into her relationship, but her boyfriend just takes her for granted.
Do you know who Rihanna really is? Rihanna’s full name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty and as of 2018 she’s 30 years old and she started her career at a really young age. Its very hard to believe that Rihanna was only 29 years old and she’s became the youngest solo artist to score 14 no. 1 singles on the billboard.
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She then learned guitar and was discovered by Jennifer Knapp and Steve Thomas, they knew straight up that she was a talented singer and then Jennifer and Thomas trained her in song writing. In 2001, Katy Perry released her first gospel album which wasn’t very successful. She only sold 200 copies of her album and the record company discontinued and shortly went out of business. After that happened, Katy Perry switched to popular music, moving to Los Angeles to record with producer Glen