Beyonce Knowles

Description: Beyonce Knowles has influenced various contemporary artists. Pop singer Rihanna has been compared to her when the columnist for The Guardian Amina Taylor called her "Bajan Beyonc¨¦", pop-R&B . The Canadian singer of the same genre, Keshia Chant¨¦, had also an influence from Knowles. In addition, American Idol winner Jordin Sparks' first single,... ( +expand to view full text )

Description: Beyonce Knowles has influenced various contemporary artists. Pop singer Rihanna has been compared to her when the columnist for The Guardian Amina Taylor called her "Bajan Beyonc¨¦", pop-R&B . The Canadian singer of the same genre, Keshia Chant¨¦, had also an influence from Knowles. In addition, American Idol winner Jordin Sparks' first single, "Tattoo", and debut album have been described as very "Beyonc¨¦-ish"; some critics said that "Tattoo" might be "a blatant rip-off" off Knowles' hit single "Irreplaceable".