History of Solange Knowles in Timeline
Solange Piaget Knowles is an American singer, songwriter, and actress who demonstrated an early passion for music. Briefly a backup dancer for Destiny's Child, featuring her sister Beyoncé, she signed with her father's label, Music World Entertainment. Knowles released her debut studio album, Solo Star, in 2002 at the age of 16. She has also appeared in films such as Johnson Family Vacation (2004) and Bring It On: All or Nothing (2006), demonstrating her versatility as a performer.
2000: Temporary replacement in Destiny's Child
During Destiny's Child's opening stint for Christina Aguilera's 2000 tour, Solange Knowles temporarily replaced member Kelly Rowland after she broke her toes backstage during a costume change.
2000: Departure of Farrah Franklin from Destiny's Child
In June 2003, Mathew Knowles considered adding Solange Knowles to Destiny's Child when the group reunited in 2004, potentially turning them into a quartet for the first time since short-lived member Farrah Franklin left in 2000.
2001: Early musical collaborations
In 2001, Solange Knowles ventured into the music business as the lead singer on the title theme song for the animated television series The Proud Family, backed by Destiny's Child. She also appeared as Lil' Bow Wow's date in the music video for his single "Puppy Love".
2002: Voice Acting in The Proud Family
In 2002, Solange Knowles lent her voice to the character Chanel in an episode of the animated television series The Proud Family.
2002: Featured on Lil' Romeo's Game Time and Kelly Rowland's Simply Deep
In 2002, Solange Knowles was featured on Lil' Romeo's second studio album Game Time, singing portions of "So Amazing" on the single "True Love", and on Kelly Rowland's debut solo album Simply Deep, for which she also wrote tracks.
2002: Release of Solo Star and appearance on Austin Powers in Goldmember soundtrack
In 2002, Solange released her debut studio album, Solo Star. She also was a featured performer on "Hey Goldmember" for the soundtrack to the 2002 film Austin Powers in Goldmember, as well as a backup singer on the track "Little Drummer Boy" on Destiny's Child's 2001 holiday album 8 Days of Christmas.
January 21, 2003: Release of Solo Star
On January 21, 2003, Solange Knowles released her debut album Solo Star in the United States. The album debuted at number 49 on the Billboard 200.
June 2003: Rumors of joining Destiny's Child
In June 2003, Mathew Knowles considered adding Solange Knowles to Destiny's Child when the group reunited in 2004, potentially turning them into a quartet. However, this was later clarified as a rumor.
February 2004: Marriage to Daniel Smith
In February 2004, at the age of 17, Solange Knowles married Daniel Smith in the Bahamas, who was 19 at the time.
October 18, 2004: Birth of Son
On October 18, 2004, Solange Knowles gave birth to her son.
2004: Appearance in Johnson Family Vacation
In 2004, Solange Knowles appeared in the film Johnson Family Vacation.
2004: Guest starring in One on One and appearance in Johnson Family Vacation
In 2004, Solange Knowles guest-starred in an episode of One on One and appeared in the comedy film Johnson Family Vacation, also providing a song, "Freedom", for the film's soundtrack in collaboration with Drop Trio.
2004: Cameo in Destiny's Child's music video for "Soldier"
In 2004, while pregnant with her son, Solange Knowles made a cameo appearance in Destiny's Child's music video for "Soldier".
2004: Rumors of joining Destiny's Child
In June 2003, Mathew Knowles considered adding Solange Knowles to Destiny's Child when the group reunited in 2004, potentially turning them into a quartet. However, this was later clarified as a rumor.
2006: Starring in Bring It On: All or Nothing
In 2006, Solange Knowles starred in the film Bring It On: All or Nothing.
2007: Promotion of Baby Jamz Toy Line
In 2007, Solange Knowles began promoting Baby Jamz, a hip hop-styled toy line for pre-schoolers. She is the executive producer of the CD, featuring hip hop-inspired nursery rhymes, which is included with all of the toys.
2007: Begins Recording Music Again
In 2007, Solange Knowles began to record music again, drawing heavy influence from Motown girl groups.
2007: New Management Deal
In 2007, Solange Knowles renewed her management by signing a record deal with Geffen and a publishing deal with EMI.
2007: Divorce from Daniel Smith
Solange Knowles and Daniel Smith divorced in 2007, after which she split her time between Los Angeles and Houston, Texas.
April 2008: Release of "I Decided"
In April 2008, Solange Knowles released "I Decided" as the lead single from her album, which reached the top of the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart.
August 26, 2008: Release of Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams
On August 26, 2008, Solange Knowles released her second studio album, Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams, in the United States.
November 2008: Solange Presents Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams Tour
In November 2008, Solange Knowles began the Solange Presents Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams Tour in Britain to support her album.
December 2008: Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams Sales Figures
By December 2008, Solange Knowles's album 'Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams' had sold over 114,000 copies according to Nielsen SoundScan.
2008: Solo Star sales figures
By mid-2008, Solange Knowles's album 'Solo Star' had sold 112,000 copies domestically.
2008: ASCAP Award for "Get Me Bodied"
In 2008, Solange Knowles earned the R&B and Hip-Hop Song accolade for "Get Me Bodied" at the ASCAP Awards.
2008: Ambassador for Armani Jeans
In 2008, Solange Knowles was named ambassador for Giorgio Armani's younger diffusion line, Armani Jeans. Armani stated that Knowles embodies the brand's style.
2009: Sound Determination for follow-up album
In 2009, Solange Knowles revealed that she was determining the type of sound for the follow-up to Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams. She also parted ways with the Interscope-Geffen-A&M record label group and planned to release her third studio album independently.
2009: Featured in Ocean Pacific Ad Campaigns
In 2009, Solange Knowles was featured in Ocean Pacific's "Summer of Music" and "OPen Campus" ad campaigns.
May 7, 2010: Guest appearance on Yo Gabba Gabba!
On May 7, 2010, Solange Knowles made a guest appearance on Yo Gabba Gabba! for a "Mothers Day Special" where she performed an original song called "Momma Loves Baby".
July 7, 2010: Knowles discusses mental health during album recording
In an interview on July 7, 2010, Solange Knowles discussed experiencing a "little bit of a breakdown" while recording her new album due to the intense creative process. She also described the album's musical direction as inspired by new wave, with danceable rhythms and darker lyrics.
2010: Release of "Fuck the Industry (Signed Sincerely)"
In 2010, Solange Knowles released "Fuck the Industry (Signed Sincerely)" as a single, a song where she expressed her views on the music industry.
2010: Appearance on Yo Gabba Gabba!
In 2010, Solange Knowles worked on the children's television series Yo Gabba Gabba!. She performed an original song "Momma Loves Baby" in the special episode titled "Baby".
2011: Relocation to Brooklyn
In 2011, Solange Knowles and her son relocated to Brooklyn.
2011: New Face of Rimmel London and Carol's Daughter
In 2011, Solange Knowles was announced as one of the new faces of Rimmel London and was also the face of Carol's Daughter.
September 2012: Teaser Video Release for "Losing You"
In September 2012, Solange Knowles released a teaser video for "Losing You", which was announced as the lead single from the EP True. This release marked Knowles's first release as a signee of the independent label Terrible Records. The video was shot in Cape Town, South Africa.
October 24, 2012: Listening Party for True EP
On October 24, 2012, Solange Knowles held a listening party in New York City for her EP True.
November 27, 2012: Digital Release of True EP
On November 27, 2012, Solange Knowles's EP True was released for digital download on iTunes.
2012: Release of True
In 2012, Solange Knowles released the extended play True on Terrible Records and her imprint Saint Records. The EP was inspired by 1980s pop and R&B.
2012: Stepping Down from Carol's Daughter
In 2012, Solange Knowles stepped down from her position as the face of Carol's Daughter, amid criticism of her natural hair.
2012: Fashion demonstration in 'Losing You' music video
The 2012 music video for Solange Knowles' single "Losing You" featured a heavy demonstration of the contemporary sartorial movement throughout Africa, La Sape.
January 8, 2013: CD and Vinyl Release of True EP
On January 8, 2013, the CD and vinyl versions of Solange Knowles's EP True were made available.
November 11, 2013: Saint Heron Compilation Album Release
On November 11, 2013, Solange Knowles's record label, Saint Records, released its first compilation album, Saint Heron.
2013: Relocation to New Orleans
In 2013, Solange Knowles and her son relocated to New Orleans, Louisiana.
2013: Named Art Director and Creative Consultant at Puma
In 2013, Solange Knowles was named art director and creative consultant at Puma.
November 16, 2014: Marriage to Alan Ferguson
On November 16, 2014, Solange Knowles married music video director Alan Ferguson at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans.
2014: Curated Women's Shoe Collections for Puma
In 2014, Solange Knowles curated three women's shoe collections for Puma: "Girls of Blaze", "Wild Wonder", and "Behind the Baazar".
May 15, 2015: First Performance of "Rise"
On May 15, 2015, Solange Knowles performed "Rise" for the first time at an HBO-sponsored event. The song was inspired by police killings of Michael Brown and Freddie Gray, and the subsequent protests in Ferguson and Baltimore.
June 2015: Statement on Charleston Church Shooting
After the Charleston church shooting in June 2015, Solange Knowles released a statement posing the questions: "Where can we be safe? Where can we be free? Where can we be black?"
July 2015: Third Studio Album Nearing Completion
In July 2015, Solange Knowles announced that her third studio album was nearly complete.
2015: Curated Women's Shoe Collection for Puma
In 2015, Solange Knowles curated the "Word to the Woman" women's shoe collection for Puma.
June 24, 2016: Completion of "A Seat at the Table"
On her thirtieth birthday, June 24, 2016, Solange Knowles stated that she had completed her album A Seat at the Table three days before, on June 21.
July 2016: March in Baton Rouge Protest
In July 2016, Solange Knowles marched in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in protest of the shooting of Alton Sterling. She also criticized the police presence during the march.
September 30, 2016: Release of "A Seat at the Table"
On September 30, 2016, Solange Knowles released her album A Seat at the Table, which received critical acclaim and became her first number-one album in the United States. This achievement made her and Beyoncé the first sisters to both have US number-one albums in a calendar year.
October 3, 2016: Release of Music Videos for "Don't Touch My Hair" and "Cranes in the Sky"
On October 3, 2016, Solange Knowles released music videos for the songs "Don't Touch My Hair" and "Cranes in the Sky", which were co-directed by herself and Alan Ferguson.
2016: Album "A Seat at the Table" Nomination
In 2016, Knowles' album "A Seat at the Table" was Knowles's first Grammy Award nomination.
2016: Release and Themes of 'A Seat at The Table'
In 2016, Solange Knowles released her album, A Seat at The Table, which discusses themes such as "black womanhood", "Southern culture and glory", and "what it means to be free and not free all at once".
2016: Release of A Seat at the Table
In 2016, Solange Knowles released her third studio album, A Seat at the Table, to widespread critical acclaim. It became her first number-one album in the United States, and the lead single, "Cranes in the Sky," won a Grammy for Best R&B Performance.
June 2017: Performance at Glastonbury Festival
In June 2017, Solange Knowles performed at the Glastonbury Festival. Her performance received a five-star review from The Daily Telegraph, praising her as "an artist to be cherished".
December 2017: Direction of "The Weekend" Music Video
In December 2017, Solange Knowles directed the music video for the song "The Weekend" by SZA.
2017: Glamour Woman of the Year Award
At the 2017 Glamour Women of the Year awards, Solange Knowles wore a yellow Jean-Paul Gaultier couture gown, with a blonde afro, and was named a Woman of the Year.
2017: Face of Calvin Klein Campaign
In 2017, Solange Knowles became the face of a Calvin Klein campaign.
2017: Honored with the "Impact Award" at Billboard Women in Music event
In 2017, Solange Knowles was honored with the "Impact Award" at the Billboard Women in Music event.
2017: Grammy Award Win and Other Awards
In 2017, Solange Knowles won her first Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance for her song "Cranes in the Sky", and also won a Glamour Award for Woman of the Year and the Billboard Women in Music Impact Award.
2018: Artist of the Year Award and Brand Campaigns
In 2018, Solange Knowles received the Artist of the Year award from the Harvard Foundation, became the face of Mercedes-Benz's campaign #WEWONDER, Helmut Lang's fashion campaign and began a collaboration for interior design with IKEA.
March 2019: Release of When I Get Home
In March 2019, Solange Knowles released her fourth studio album, When I Get Home, to further critical acclaim.
November 2019: Direction and Composition of 'In Past Pupils and Smiles' at Venice Art Biennale
In November 2019, Solange Knowles directed and composed the art and music performance In Past Pupils and Smiles at the Venice Art Biennale.
2019: Performances at Various Music Festivals and Album Release
In 2019, Solange Knowles performed at the Bonnaroo Music Festival, Parklife festival, Lovebox Festival, and Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival. On March 1, she released her fourth studio album, When I Get Home.
2019: Separation from Alan Ferguson
Solange Knowles and Alan Ferguson separated in 2019.
November 2020: Acknowledged Relationship with Gio Escobar
In November 2020, Solange Knowles publicly acknowledged her relationship with experimental jazz artist Gio Escobar from the band Standing on the Corner.
2020: Recipient of the Inaugural Lena Horne Prize
In 2020, Solange Knowles was the recipient of the inaugural Lena Horne Prize.
May 2021: Saint Heron Expanded into Institution
In May 2021, Saint Heron expanded into an institution that includes a studio, creative agency, library, and art gallery.
August 2022: Composition for New York City Ballet's Fall Fashion Gala Announced
In August 2022, the New York City Ballet announced that Solange Knowles would compose a score for the Fall Fashion Gala the following September, making her the third woman and first African American to serve in that role for the company.
2022: Composing score for New York City Ballet
In 2022, Solange Knowles became the third woman and first African American to compose a score for the New York City Ballet.
2022: Star of LOUIS XIII Campaign and NYU Global Trailblazer Award
In 2022, Solange Knowles starred in LOUIS XIII's "Believe in Time" campaign and was honored with the 2022 NYU Global Trailblazer Award.
2023: Designed Glassware Collection
In 2023, Solange Knowles designed a glassware collection in collaboration with glassblower Jason McDonald.
2024: Appeared in Gucci Gift Campaign
In 2024, Solange Knowles appeared alongside her mother in a Gucci Gift campaign.
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