Beyonce Knowles now joins an ever-growing list of singers who have changed their names; she is going from Beyonce to Sasha Fierce. Coincidentally, this move coincides with her new album, 'I Am...Sasha Fierce,' which will be out November 18.
Beyonce is such a cool name, so why the change? Here's what Beyonce/Sasha Fierce has to say about it: "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."
A few other artists who have switched to other names include Eminem, Garth Brooks, Prince, and Sean Combs.
Mid-Career Name Changes
Beyonce is Now "Sasha Fierce"
Trend Themes
1. Artist Name Changes - This trend of musicians changing their stage names presents opportunities for branding and reinvention in the music industry.
2. Self-rebranding - The trend of individuals, especially celebrities, adopting new names presents potential for personal branding and image transformation.
3. Stage Persona Creation - The creation of alter egos, like Sasha Fierce, allows artists to explore different aspects of their identity and performance style.
Industry Implications
1. Music Industry - The music industry can capitalize on the trend of artist name changes by providing branding and marketing services for musicians looking to reinvent themselves.
2. Personal Branding - The personal branding industry can offer services such as name changes and image transformation for individuals who want to redefine their public persona.
3. Entertainment Industry - The entertainment industry can explore opportunities for stage persona creation and promotion, offering platforms and resources to artists seeking to develop alter egos.