Solange Piaget Knowles (born June 24, 1986) is an American singer, songwriter, model, and actress. She was born in Houston, Texas to Mathew and Tina Knowles. At age 16, she released her first studio album, Solo Star (2002). Between 2005 and 2007, she had minor acting roles and wrote music for Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams. In 2007, she divorced Daniel Smith and moved to Los Angeles to resume writing and recording music. Her second album, Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams (2008), peaked at number 9 on the US Billboard 200. She released the extended play True (2012) and plans to release a third studio album on her own label, Saint Records.
Knowles is influenced by Motown girl groups and prioritizes songwriting. She has been recognized as a fashion icon and is often compared to her sister Beyoncé, though she states they have different musical styles and aspirations. Her ventures include an endorsement deal with Rimmel London and a line of hip-hop merchandise for children inspired by her son. On November 16, 2014, she married music video director Alan Ferguson in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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