Solange Piaget Knowles (born June 24, 1986), professionally known as Solange, is an American actress, singer-songwriter, and model. She is the younger sister of R&B singer Beyoncé. Knowles was born and raised in Houston, Texas. Showing an interest in music recording at an early age, she eventually broke into the music scene at 16. She has released two studios albums: Solo Star in 2003 and Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams in 2008.