Beyoncé - If I Were A Boy

Beyoncé - official video for If I Were A Boy from the same titled album.

Beyonce Knowles rose to fame as a member of the R&B ensemble Destiny's Child. Her father as manager. They first had success with their 2001 album Survivor.

Beyonce went it alone quite quickly, with major roles in Austin Powers movie Goldmember and a hip hop version of the opera Carmen and her role in Dreamgirls.

With the release of her more eclectic solo albums and acting roles, Beyonce became a full-fledged international superstar and role model.

It has been rumored that after her 2008 marriage to rap mogul Jay Z, Beyonce would be performing and recording less and focussing on A&R work.