Solange Piaget Knowles (born June 24, 1986) is an American singer, songwriter, model, and actress. Knowles was born in
Houston, Texas to
Mathew and
Tina Knowles, both of whom left their careers to support her older sister
Beyoncé's recording interests. Expressing an interest in music from an early age, Knowles had several temporary stints in
Destiny's Child, before signing with her father's
Music World Entertainment label. Aged sixteen, Knowles released her first studio album
Solo Star (2003) to moderate commercial and critical success.