Beyoncé is currently signed to Parkwood Entertainment, her own entertainment and management company, in partnership with Columbia Records (a subsidiary of Sony Music). This arrangement has been in place since 2010 when she established Parkwood Entertainment.

Before her current record label situation, Beyoncé was signed to Columbia Records as a member of Destiny's Child from 1997 to 2006. After the group's disbandment, she continued her relationship with Columbia Records as a solo artist.

In 2010, Beyoncé made a strategic move by founding Parkwood Entertainment. This company functions not just as a record label but as a complete entertainment and management company that oversees all aspects of her career, including:

Music production and distribution
Film and television projects
Fashion ventures
Concert tours
Merchandise

The partnership between Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records has proven highly successful. Under this arrangement, Beyoncé has released several critically acclaimed albums including:

4 (2011)
Beyoncé (2013)
Lemonade (2016)
Renaissance (2022)

This unique label structure gives Beyoncé significant creative control over her music and career while still benefiting from Columbia Records' extensive distribution network and industry expertise. Through this partnership, she maintains artistic independence while reaching global audiences effectively.

The arrangement has become a model for other artists seeking greater control over their careers while maintaining connections to major record labels. It represents a modern approach to music industry contracts, balancing artistic freedom with commercial reach.

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