Beyoncé talks about her evolution and future plans says, ‘I wanted to break all of the stereotypes’

Last updated: August 11, 2021

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, also known as Beyoncé, is a living legend and a pop icon who has been delivering hit songs in the music industry for more than three decades.

Recently, Beyoncé gave an interview to Harper’s Bazaar in which she talked about her evolution as a singer, personal life, and future ambitions in detail.

During a conversation with Harper’s Bazaar, Beyoncé responded to one of the questions “When can we expect new music”? as she has been working on her new album for 18 months.

After 31 years [in the industry], it feels just as exciting as it did when I was nine years old. Yes, the music is coming.

However, she did not provide further details regarding her new music.

Beyoncé’s early life was dedicated to dreaming

As you might know, the pop icon is turning 40 on September 4, 2021. She reflected on her early life in a blunt manner,

The first decade of my life was dedicated to dreaming. Because I was an introvert, I didn’t speak very much as a child. I spent a lot of time in my head building my imagination. I am now grateful for those shy years of silence.

Being shy taught me empathy and gave me the ability to connect and relate to people. I’m no longer shy, but I’m not sure I would dream as big as I dream today if it were not for those awkward years in my head.

Beyoncé suffered a vocal injury at the age of 13

Beyoncé was so passionate about music as she used to do singing for hours without any break. As a result, she suffered a vocal injury at the age of 13.

I had my first vocal injury at 13 from singing in the studio for too many hours. We had just gotten our first record deal, and I was afraid I had developed nodules and destroyed my voice and that my career could be over. The doctors put me on vocal rest all summer and I was silent once again.

Beyoncé focused on commercial success during her 20s

At the age of 27, Beyoncé decided to part ways with her father, Mathew Knowles professionally. When asked about self-independence and women empowerment, she said,

My 20s were about building a strong foundation for my career and establishing my legacy. I was focused on commercial success and number ones and being a visionary no matter how many barriers I had to break through. I was pushed to my limits. I learned the power of saying no. I took control of my independence at 27 and started Parkwood Entertainment. At the time, there wasn’t a company that did what I needed it to do or ran the way I wanted it run.

So, I created this multipurpose badass conglomerate that was a creative agency, record label, production company, and management company to produce and work on projects that meant the most to me. I wanted to manage myself and have a company that put art and creativity first.

Beyoncé perceives mental health as self-care

Beyoncé was also vocal about physical and mental health during the interview. She said,

In the past, I spent too much time on diets, with the misconception that self-care meant exercising and being overly conscious of my body.

My health, the way I feel when I wake up in the morning, my peace of mind, the number of times I smile, what I’m feeding my mind and my body—those are the things that I’ve been focusing on.

Mental health is self-care too. I’m learning to break the cycle of poor health and neglect, focusing my energy on my body and taking note of the subtle signs that it gives me.

Your body tells you everything you need to know, but I’ve had to learn to listen. It’s a process to change habits and look past the bag of chips and the chaos everywhere.

Beyoncé’s Future plans

Now, at the age of 40, Beyoncé does not want to compete with herself. There is no denying that she has achieved so many things in her life.

When asked about her future plans, Beyoncé responded,

I’ve done so much in 40 years that I just want to enjoy my life. It’s hard going against the grain, but being a small part of some of the overdue shifts happening in the world feels very rewarding.

I want to continue to work to dismantle systemic imbalances. I want to continue to turn these industries upside down. I plan to create businesses outside of music. I have learned that I have to keep on dreaming.

One of my favorite quotes is from the inventor Charles Kettering. It goes “Our imagination is the only limit to what we can hope to have in the future.”

Beyoncé is truly a role model for many aspiring singers and entrepreneurs. After spending 31 glorious years in the music industry, she has made a mark for herself as a successful entrepreneur, popular singer and director, and loving mother.