Solange's single "I Decided" Credit: Music World Productions

21-year-old Solange Knowles hit the stage at a young age as part of big sis Beyonce's performance crew. Her upcoming album "Sol-Angel and the Hadley Street Dreams" is very different from 2003's more "poppy" "Solo Star" sound. The new album, releasing this summer, reflects Solange's departure into the jazzy, mellow, retro-sounds of the '60's and '70's and is a declaration of her musical choices. As a hot young mom and veteran of a teen marriage, Solange has been spending a few years getting to know herself and she has emerged stronger and more self-aware than ever.

After appearing in teen or family-aimed films like Johnson Family Vacation and Bring It On: All or Nothing, Solange was becoming more high-profile in Hollywood but has put film appearances on a back burner for a while to work on "Hadley Street Dreams". She held open auditions via the net for new band members and wants her original fans and new alike to know that she's grateful for their support and hopes they'll enjoy her new vibe. Chatting with the artist was a delight. We found Solange to be friendly and very outspoken and forthcoming as she talked about personal life changes, her son, her new sound, what she's looking for in a guy and her advice to teens on young marriage.