Solange Knowles Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 8 in |
Weight | 64 kg |
Date of Birth | June 24, 1986 |
Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Solange Knowles is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, model, performance artist, and actress who released her debut studio album, Solo Star, when she was 16 years old. She also served as a backup dancer for Destiny’s Child and then went on to release several other albums and songs which include Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams, A Seat at the Table, When I Get Home, Sandcastle Disco, Wanna Go Back (featuring Q-Tip & Marsha Ambrosius), I Told You So, Would’ve Been the One, Looks Good with Trouble (featuring Kendrick Lamar), Cranes in the Sky, and 6 O’Clock Blues. Moreover, Billboard has included her in its list of 100th most successful dance artists of all-time and she was also honored with the “Impact Award” at Billboard Women in Music in 2017. In addition to her musical ventures, she has also done acting roles in films and shows like Johnson Family Vacation, Bring It On: All or Nothing, Listen Up!, One on One, and The Proud Family.
Born Name
Solange Piaget Knowles
Nick Name
Solange
Sun Sign
Cancer
Born Place
Houston, Texas, United States
Residence
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Nationality
Education
Solange went to a school to learn dance and theater.
Occupation
Singer, Songwriter, Model, Actress, Performance Artist, Record Producer
Family
- Father – Mathew Knowles (Talent Manager and Businessman)
- Mother – Tina Knowles (Businesswoman and Fashion Designer)
- Siblings – Beyoncé (Older Sister) (Singer), Bianca Lawson (Older Step-Sister) (Actress), Nixon Knowles (Younger Brother)
- Others – Matthew/Mathew Knowles (Paternal Grandfather), Lou Helen Hogue (Paternal Grandmother), Lumis Beyincé (Maternal Grandfather), Agnéz Deréon (Maternal Grandmother) (Seamstress), Richard Lawson (Stepfather) (Actor), Jay-Z (Brother-In-Law) (Rapper, Songwriter, Record Executive, Businessman, Media Proprietor, Record Producer), Blue Ivy Carter (Niece), Rumi Carter (Niece), Sir Carter (Nephew)
Manager
She has been represented by Music World Entertainment, Music Artist Management Company, Houston, Texas, United States.
Genre
R&B, funk, dance-pop, soul, indie pop
Instruments
Vocals, keyboard, percussion
Labels
Saint Records, Terrible Records, Interscope Geffen A&M Records, Columbia Records
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 8 in or 173 cm
Weight
64 kg or 141 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Solange Knowles has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
Multiracial (White and Black)
She has African American ancestry on her father’s side while she is of Creole (with African, Native American, French, and 1/32nd Irish ancestry) descent on her mother’s side.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Curly hair
Measurements
36-27-35 in or 91.5-68.5-89 cm
Dress Size
8 (US) or 40 (EU)
Bra Size
34B
Shoe Size
7 (US) or 4.5 (UK) or 37.5 (EU)
Brand Endorsements
She along with her sister Beyonce has modeled for her own fashion label House of Deréon.
She has also been seen in the ad campaign for Got Milk?, L’Oreal commercial, and was chosen as the ambassador for the Armani Jeans young diffusion line in 2008.
In 2011, Solange became the face of Rimmel London. Later, she became the ambassador of BigCommerce.
Religion
Methodist
Best Known For
Her songs and other music-related contributions, and being the younger sister of Beyoncé.
First Album
Her debut album Solo Star was released on January 21, 2003, via Music World / Columbia Records. The album consisted of more than a dozen songs.
It reached #49 on US Billboard 200. She was able to sell 120,000 copies of the album in the U.S.
First Film
She first appeared in the 2004 comedy film Johnson Family Vacation for her role as Nikki Johnson.
First TV Show
In 2001, Solange was seen in just 1 episode of Lifetime’s biographical series Intimate Portrait as herself.
Solange Knowles Favorite Things
- Restaurants in Brooklyn – Buttermilk Channel, Frankies
- Shopping Places – Opening Ceremony, Barneys
- Online Shop – Net-a-Porter (netaporter.com)
- Designers – Tibi, Suno, Diane von Furstenberg
Source – Time Out
Solange Knowles Facts
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