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Breaking: Solange

September 23, 2008 3:06 PM

Who: Solange, the 22-year-old sister of Beyonce who is ready to make a name for herself with her second album Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams.

Sounds Like: Solange brings an electronica-tinged update on classic soul and Motown to her Sol-Angel, thanks in part to producers like Mark Ronson and Pharrell. Her hit single "I Decided" is a synthesis of what would have happened if the Supremes hung out with Gnarls Barkley.

Vital Stats:

• Solange is definitely the hipster of the Knowles clan, naming Sia and Justice as her current faves. Plus, she samples Boards of Canada on Sol-Angel's "This Bird." "It's so backward," Solange says. "I'm playing Letterman, Kimmel and TRL, but I just can't wait till I get to play with MGMT!"

• After her first solo album flopped, Solange got married, had a baby and moved to Idaho. While living the domesticated life, Solange still penned songs for Destiny's Child and her older sister. After her marriage ended last year, Solange returned to her native Houston to resume her singing career.

• Next up for Solange, besides stepping out of Beyonce’s shadow: She's prepping a mixtape that she'll release for free online. "I sample Jay-Z, Nas and Kanye," she says. "I'm calling it I Can't Get Clearance." You'd think being Jay-Z's sister-in-law would entitle her to use "Roc Boys."

Hear It Now: Solange's Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams is in stores now. In the meantime, click above to see the video for "I Decided."


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4 Comments


candy | September 5, 2009 12:28 PM

dang yall give the girl a break she is talented yall just like beyonce better cause she shake her goodies all over the place she should sit down and have kids b 4 she cant

Vegas Baby | November 29, 2008 11:38 AM

She has this terrible, diva attitude. She was interviewed here in Vegas and her attitude overshadowed whatever talent she claims to have. Keep a more professional and low key attitude girl because you suck!!

New Fan | September 26, 2008 7:04 PM

I love Solange. She is edgy and creative and she has her own style. Plus she writes and dances...Awesome new artist.

Kang | September 25, 2008 8:26 PM

Sure...good luck with that. She should just skip the failed music career now and go straight to telling fortunes.

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