Blue Ivy Carter was born on January 7, 2012, in New York City, USA, and is 14 years old. She is an American singer, performer, voice actress and creative artist who began appearing in professionally released music shortly after birth. Blue Ivy is the daughter of Beyoncé and Jay-Z and has received early recognition for her musical contributions to her parents’ projects. She first appeared on Jay-Z’s “Glory” as a newborn and later contributed vocals to songs including “Blue’s Freestyle/We Family” and “Brown Skin Girl.” Her musical appearances have been primarily connected to her family’s projects rather than a traditional solo career. She has also performed alongside Beyoncé on major concert tours and became one of the youngest Grammy winners after her contribution to “Brown Skin Girl.”
Quick Facts
Full Name: Blue Ivy Carter
Date of Birth: January 7, 2012
Age: 14
Birthplace: New York City, USA
Nationality: American
Profession: Singer, performer, voice actress, creative artist
Genres: R&B, hip-hop, pop
Active Since: 2012
Blue Ivy Carter Songs
Blue Ivy Carter does not yet have a traditional solo discography or studio album of her own. Instead, her official music catalog consists of guest appearances, family collaborations, soundtrack recordings and songs on which she has received an official vocal or artist credit. Her first musical appearance came just days after her birth on Jay-Z’s “Glory,” while later projects showed a much more active musical role, particularly on “Blue’s Freestyle/We Family” and Beyoncé’s “Brown Skin Girl.”
Complete Official Blue Ivy Carter Song List
- Glory
- Blue
- Up&Up
- Blue’s Freestyle/We Family
- Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing
- Brown Skin Girl
These are the principal officially released recordings that feature Blue Ivy’s documented vocal or performance contributions. Her appearances should not be confused with songs where she was only shown in a music video, appeared onstage, or was mentioned without contributing to the recording.
Blue Ivy Carter Albums and Songs
Glory
“Glory” was released by Jay-Z in January 2012, shortly after Blue Ivy’s birth. The song celebrates the birth of his daughter, and Blue Ivy’s newborn cries and sounds appear at the end of the recording, with her contribution credited as “B.I.C.” Her appearance made her the youngest person ever to appear on a Billboard chart at the time.
Complete official track details:
- Glory
BEYONCÉ
Blue Ivy appears on Beyoncé’s self-titled 2013 visual album through the song “Blue.” The track is a personal mother-daughter recording and includes Blue Ivy’s voice, making it one of the earliest musical collaborations between Beyoncé and her daughter.
Complete official track details involving Blue Ivy:
- Blue
A Head Full of Dreams
Coldplay’s A Head Full of Dreams was released in 2015 and includes Blue Ivy Carter as part of the children’s choir heard on “Up&Up.” Her contribution is a supporting vocal appearance rather than a solo performance.
Complete official track details involving Blue Ivy:
- Up&Up
4:44
Jay-Z’s 4:44 was released in 2017 and received a physical edition containing several bonus recordings. One of them, “Blue’s Freestyle/We Family,” features a young Blue Ivy delivering a freestyle rap at the beginning of the track. The recording became her first substantial rap performance and later received its own animated music video.
Bonus track:
- Blue’s Freestyle/We Family
Homecoming: The Live Album
Beyoncé’s Homecoming: The Live Album was released in 2019 alongside the concert film documenting her historic Coachella performances. The project includes “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing,” with Blue Ivy performing a special version connected to the performance.
Blue Ivy-related recording:
- Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing
The Lion King: The Gift
Beyoncé’s The Lion King: The Gift was released in 2019 as a companion album inspired by Disney’s The Lion King. Blue Ivy received an official artist credit on “Brown Skin Girl,” alongside Beyoncé, SAINt JHN and Wizkid. The song became one of the most important recordings in Blue Ivy’s early musical career and later earned major awards recognition.
Complete official track details involving Blue Ivy:
- Brown Skin Girl
“Brown Skin Girl” is particularly significant because Blue Ivy contributes vocals to the song and received songwriting credit. She also appeared prominently in its music video. The recording won the Grammy Award for Best Music Video in 2021, making Blue Ivy one of the youngest Grammy winners in history at the time.
Official Standalone Singles or Songs That Are Not Included on a Blue Ivy Album
Blue Ivy has not released a solo studio album or a conventional series of standalone singles. Her officially released music has instead appeared through recordings by her parents and other artists.
Glory
- Glory — Jay-Z feat. B.I.C. (Blue Ivy Carter)
“Glory” remains Blue Ivy’s earliest officially released musical appearance. Because she was only days old when the recording was released, her contribution consists of newborn sounds rather than a conventional vocal performance.
Blue
- Blue — Beyoncé feat. Blue Ivy
“Blue” was released as part of Beyoncé’s 2013 self-titled album and features Blue Ivy’s voice in a personal mother-daughter recording.
Up&Up
- Up&Up — Coldplay
Blue Ivy participated as part of the children’s choir on Coldplay’s “Up&Up.” Her contribution is credited among the choir members on the recording.
Blue’s Freestyle/We Family
- Blue’s Freestyle/We Family — Jay-Z feat. Blue Ivy
Released as a bonus track on the physical edition of Jay-Z’s 4:44, this recording contains Blue Ivy’s freestyle rap and represents her first substantial recorded rap performance.
Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing
- Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing — Beyoncé / Blue Ivy’s Version
Blue Ivy’s contribution appears in Beyoncé’s live performance recording from Homecoming. It is a special performance rather than a conventional Blue Ivy solo single.
Brown Skin Girl
- Brown Skin Girl — Beyoncé, SAINt JHN, Wizkid & Blue Ivy Carter
“Brown Skin Girl” is Blue Ivy’s most prominent officially released musical collaboration. She is credited as an artist and songwriter and can be heard singing on the recording. The song appeared on The Lion King: The Gift and became a major award-winning recording.
Final Wrap-Up
Blue Ivy Carter’s music catalog is still small compared with established recording artists, but her official appearances have already covered several important projects. From her newborn contribution to “Glory” and her early appearance on “Blue” to her freestyle on “4:44” and award-winning contribution to “Brown Skin Girl,” her musical career has developed gradually alongside her parents’ work. With continued performances and creative involvement, her early recordings provide a foundation for what could eventually become a larger career of her own.
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