She co-launched the junior apparel collection Der?on, a sister line to House of Der?on that was established by her mother and sister. Dreams in 2008.Īside from recording, Knowles has ventured into film, modeling, and entrepreneurship. She has released two studios albums: Solo Star in 2003 and Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Showing an interest in music recording at an early age, she eventually broke into the music scene at 16. She is the younger sister of R&B singer and actress Beyoncé Knowles and was born and raised in Houston, Texas. (1) Solange Piaget Knowles (born June 24, 1986), who performs under the mononym Solange, is an American recording artist, songwriter, actress, model and dancer.