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Walmart’s original performance series where you get up close and personal with your favorite artists. Check out live performances and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from original in-studio sets – all filmed exclusively in HD. Soundcheck is broadcast in Walmart stores nationwide – or catch us online 24/7.
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We have a top-notch music label relations team that helps us book acts. They are constantly on the phone with music labels around the country trying to get the best bands on Soundcheck.
Soundcheck is an original performance series created by the Wal-Mart Music team, giving you the opportunity to go behind the scenes and get an in-studio look at some of your favorite artists. Soundcheck plays right here on Walmart.com, or, for the full high definition experience, visit any Walmart store and head to the Electronics department to watch it on the Walmart TV Network.
We'll be adding new performances on a regular basis throughout the year, so please check back regularly at Walmart.com/soundcheck for more information.
We'll have artists from all genres; some old, some new, some huge, some more emerging - but all will be presented in the same intimate studio environment. So be on the lookout!
Check in regularly at Walmart.com/soundcheck, or visit your local Walmart store and watch the Walmart TV Network.
No. Just visit Walmart.com/soundcheck and watch for free!
Once the performances launch, you can play it anytime you want, 24 hours a day. We'll keep all artists up on the site under "The Performances" tab.
We recommend broadband DSL or Cable to anyone who wants to truly enjoy video and audio on the Internet. However, we have made available a smaller dial-up version so you don't miss out.
If you are reading this page right now, you likely have everything you need. However, watching the Soundcheck performances requires at least the following in order to properly stream media content:
PC
• Windows 2000, XP Home or Professional, Vista or Windows 7 in 32bit and 64bit
• Intel Pentium 4 2.33GHz, AMD Athlon™ 64 2800+ processor (or equivalent)
• At least 256 MB RAM
• 64MB of VRAM (video card memory)
• Internet Explorer 6.0 to 8.0 (IE 8.0 recommended)
• Mozilla Firefox 2.0 to 3.5
• Flash Version 9.0.115 and up.
MAC
• Mac OS X v10.4 or later
• PowerPC G5 1.8GHz, Intel Core Duo 1.33GHz or faster processor
• At least 256 MB RAM
• 64MB of VRAM (video card memory)
• Mozilla Firefox 2.0 to 3.5
• Safari 3.0
If you have the minimum system requirements, reinstall your Flash Player by clicking here
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-The Crew at Walmart Soundcheck
On Beyoncé Unmasked:
"I’m a human being. I cry. I’m actually extremely sensitive. My feelings get hurt; I get scared, I get nervous just like everyone else. I wanted to show that on this album. I wanted people to get a better feel for who I really am. It goes beyond just the music – even with my videos and my photo shoots, everything is a lot more natural and broken down. I guess the more comfortable you get, the more you are able to reveal yourself.”
On Making Her Most Personal Record:
“I’m in a very good place right now. I’m very happy and I’m growing up and I’m really comfortable with myself. That’s what this album is all about. This portion of my life is all in this album. I’m very private and I don’t talk about a lot of things but there are certain songs on the album that are very personal. It’s my diary. It’s my story.”
On Beyoncé, The Role Model:
“I’m a strong woman and I know a lot of young women listen to my album when they need encouragement and when they’re going through tough times or when they need to forget about what their tough times are. I always put that into consideration when I pick the songs for my album. I definitely vent in my music and I kind of live out every other women’s vents – if that makes sense!”
On Single Ladies:
“I still have to have my fun songs. I know I’m in a place where everything is a lot deeper but I still need those songs that you don’t have to think too much about - where there’s a great melody and it just feels good! I love this song because it feels like old soul; it has this spirit that almost feels like you’re in church. Maybe it’s the claps or the energy or the melody… Basically it’s saying, “Yeah, I want you to put a ring on it but don’t try to buy me with all these material things. I really want your love.” It’s about commitment.”
• She's a Virgo. Beyoncé Giselle Knowles was born on September 4, 1981.
• She’s a Texan. Beyoncé was born and raised in Houston, Texas. Her parents are fashion designer Tina Knowles and Mathew Knowles, a record executive.
• She began singing at a very early age. At seven, she won her first talent show and by age eight, she had already entered into her very first all-girls group: Girls Tyme.
• She’s no single lady. Beyoncé married longtime boyfriend, Jay-Z on April 4, 2008.
• She’s a very successful businesswoman. Besides singing and acting, Beyoncé is also a fashion designer, celebrity spokeswoman and philanthropist.
• She’s one of the entertainment industry’s biggest success stories. To date, Beyoncé has sold 15 million albums and singles worldwide.
