I've been listening to her first 2 albums and I feel like she could have been Bey's biggest competition.
Sis had all the skills to really slay the game. She could sing, dance, and she's gorgeous.
I think had she broke away from Mathew & that cult at the very beginning
of her solo career she would have been more successful.
It's clear all the years of being under the Knowles family and in Bey's shadow
really took a toll on her self confidence, especially during her earlier solo career.
I think all the years of being up Bey's ass caused the public to not really respect her.
Also, so many bad decisions were made during her first 2 eras.
From the single choices to the promo. It was just a mess.
I'm sorry, but it seems like Mathew really did hold her back.
It's like he wanted her to be successful, but not TOO successful.
However at the end of the day that's her fault. Not his.