Beyoncé changes her name

Beyonce would like to be known as "Sasha Fierce"

10/23/2008 1:00 PM, Reuters


Just like the "Seinfeld" episode where George wanted everyone to call him "T-Bone," Beyonce Knowles would like to be known by a bold new name.

The R&B singer has christened herself "Sasha Fierce" for her new double album, "I Am ... Sasha Fierce," due in U.S. stores on November 18, and has released a lengthy justification for the comical moniker.

"I have someone else that takes over when it's time for me to work and when I'm on stage, this alter ego that I've created that kind of protects me and who I really am," the former Destiny's Child frontwoman said in a statement.

"Sasha Fierce is the fun, more sensual, more aggressive, more outspoken side and more glamorous side that comes out when I'm working and when I'm on the stage."

Additionally, she has set up a cryptic MySpace page (http://www.myspace.com/sashafierce) that gives a "lucky person" the opportunity to receive a personal message and a gift bag valued at $500.

As George found out, nicknames usually do not work when they are self-bestowed. His colleagues thought he should be called Koko the monkey. In real life, rapper Eminem had better luck with his alter ego "Slim Shady," which he said came to him while he was on the toilet.

Beyonce released her previous solo album, "B'Day," to coincide with her 25th birthday in September 2006. It debuted at No. 1 on the U.S. pop chart and yielded the No. 1 single "Irreplaceable."

"I Am ... Sasha Fierce" will be distributed by Columbia Records.

(Reporting by Dean Goodman; Editing by Belinda Goldsmith)
source: http://music.yahoo.com/re...s/61803020



Okay, the downward spiral begins. We know this will not end well. (See: Prince to )

"Fierce is MY word, bitch!"

Tell me about your mother.

I don´t think I´ll ever get used to that "new name". To me, she´s Beyonce and I am sure the rest of the world feels the same.

BK... We already discussed this nonsense


http://prince.org/msg/8/285969

It's not really "New". She has been calling herself "Sasha" for years. It is her stage alter-ego. It is her wild and crazy side of her.

banks said:

shorttrini said:

Graycap23 said:

BlaqueKnight said:

Graycap23 said:

Which side of her can write good songs?

Maybe she can get Sasha to stand up to her daddy?

Matthew was probably like it got Prince and Garth in the news why not try it with my daughter.

Graycap23 said:

BlaqueKnight said:

Maybe she can get Sasha to stand up to her daddy?

Just seems like a lot of singing ability going 2 waste 4 the sake of a dollar.

I wouldn't say going to waste, so much as misguided for the sake of the dollar. She's not being allowed to grow as an artist so that they can keep her in "Janet Jackson mode" and squeeze every pop dollar out of her that they can.
This is a bad idea, though. The whole "Sasha is my alter-ego" thing was cute and quirky and humanized Beyoncé in the eyes of the public before. Trying to capitalize on it is only going to make her look crazy. This idea fails more than it succeeds. We've seen it work when kept in perspective - Garth Brooks/Chris Gaines, David Bowie/Ziggy Stardust. When pushed to the limit, you get T.I. vs. T.I.P. and Diddy/Puffy/Puff Daddy, etc. "Ciroc Obama" (yes this nigga did refer to himself as that! Ain't that a bitch?! I can't stand that fool.)
When unchecked, you get unpronounceable symbols and crap and people stop seeing it as cute and quirky and start seeing it as looney. Who knows? She may be on the verge of a Mariah or a Lauryn Hill? Next thing you know, she'll be declaring herself "Queen of Derion" and demanding that everyone refer to her as your majesty.

BlaqueKnight said:

Graycap23 said:

Just seems like a lot of singing ability going 2 waste 4 the sake of a dollar.

I wouldn't say going to waste, so much as misguided for the sake of the dollar. She's not being allowed to grow as an artist so that they can keep her in "Janet Jackson mode" and squeeze every pop dollar out of her that they can.
This is a bad idea, though. The whole "Sasha is my alter-ego" thing was cute and quirky and humanized Beyoncé in the eyes of the public before. Trying to capitalize on it is only going to make her look crazy. This idea fails more than it succeeds. We've seen it work when kept in perspective - Garth Brooks/Chris Gaines, David Bowie/Ziggy Stardust. When pushed to the limit, you get T.I. vs. T.I.P. and Diddy/Puffy/Puff Daddy, etc. "Ciroc Obama" (yes this nigga did refer to himself as that! Ain't that a bitch?! I can't stand that fool.)
When unchecked, you get unpronounceable symbols and crap and people stop seeing it as cute and quirky and start seeing it as looney. Who knows? She may be on the verge of a Mariah or a Lauryn Hill? Next thing you know, she'll be declaring herself "Queen of Derion" and demanding that everyone refer to her as you majesty.

Man, when she did "Work it Out" I was feeling it I was hoping she'd keep doing music like that. That was a fun song. This "Sasha Fierce"'shit makes me laugh though.

BlaqueKnight said:

Graycap23 said:

Which side of her can write good songs?

Maybe she can get Sasha to stand up to her daddy?

So how much of will "SASHA" be ripping off from Amerie this time around? Oh i forgot Solange has that taken care of this time around

damn, and just when you thought that her ass couldn't get anymore annoying.... is she going to rename Jay too? Jazzy Gee-Que. Rocka Jay. Blue Jay Barnes.

This is getting rediculous. Why can't people just be content with being an entertainer? You didn't see Frank Sinatra or Sammy Davis, Jr. running around changing their names. All they needed was a studio, a drink, a cigar, and plenty of women.

MissFee Got Her Own
"By lookin in her eyes
Knowin she can do for herself
Makes me wanna give her my wealth
Only kinda girl I want
Independent queen workin for her throne
I love her cause she got her own"

Change your name, fine, but at least pick something that isn't so ridiculous--or pick something TOTALLY ridiculous like .

Sasha Fierce is like a cheesy weatherman name like Dallas Raines.

At least Beyonce is a pretty original name.

Ridiculous!

Sounds like a damn porno or drag queen name.

PurpleCharm said:

missfee said:

damn, and just when you thought that her ass couldn't get anymore annoying.... is she going to rename Jay too? Jazzy Gee-Que. Rocka Jay. Blue Jay Barnes.

This is getting rediculous. Why can't people just be content with being an entertainer? You didn't see Frank Sinatra or Sammy Davis, Jr. running around changing their names. All they needed was a studio, a drink, a cigar, and plenty of women.

alphastreet said:

missfee said:

damn, and just when you thought that her ass couldn't get anymore annoying.... is she going to rename Jay too? Jazzy Gee-Que. Rocka Jay. Blue Jay Barnes.

This is getting rediculous. Why can't people just be content with being an entertainer? You didn't see Frank Sinatra or Sammy Davis, Jr. running around changing their names. All they needed was a studio, a drink, a cigar, and plenty of women.

but when prince did it, it was ok right?

PurpleCharm said:

Why can't certain people just get it when your being tactful instead of having to go off on a knuckledragger?~~paintedlady
http://jehovahswitnessesa...-1975.html

Fierece

'let it roll off your back, like water off a duck.' kwaak philosophy

alphastreet said:

missfee said:

damn, and just when you thought that her ass couldn't get anymore annoying.... is she going to rename Jay too? Jazzy Gee-Que. Rocka Jay. Blue Jay Barnes.

This is getting rediculous. Why can't people just be content with being an entertainer? You didn't see Frank Sinatra or Sammy Davis, Jr. running around changing their names. All they needed was a studio, a drink, a cigar, and plenty of women.

but when prince did it, it was ok right?

alphastreet said:

missfee said:

damn, and just when you thought that her ass couldn't get anymore annoying.... is she going to rename Jay too? Jazzy Gee-Que. Rocka Jay. Blue Jay Barnes.

This is getting rediculous. Why can't people just be content with being an entertainer? You didn't see Frank Sinatra or Sammy Davis, Jr. running around changing their names. All they needed was a studio, a drink, a cigar, and plenty of women.

but when prince did it, it was ok right?

alphastreet said:

missfee said:

damn, and just when you thought that her ass couldn't get anymore annoying.... is she going to rename Jay too? Jazzy Gee-Que. Rocka Jay. Blue Jay Barnes.

This is getting rediculous. Why can't people just be content with being an entertainer? You didn't see Frank Sinatra or Sammy Davis, Jr. running around changing their names. All they needed was a studio, a drink, a cigar, and plenty of women.

but when prince did it, it was ok right?

MissFee Got Her Own
"By lookin in her eyes
Knowin she can do for herself
Makes me wanna give her my wealth
Only kinda girl I want
Independent queen workin for her throne
I love her cause she got her own"

I know she doesn't expect anyone to take this seriously

missfee said:

thekidsgirl said:

I know she doesn't expect anyone to take this seriously

BlaqueKnight said: