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Destiny's Child

For the group's self-titled album, seeDestiny's Child(album).
"Girls Tyme" redirects here. For the compilation album, seeDestiny's Child: The Untold Story Presents Girls Tyme.

Destiny's Childwas an Americangirl groupwhose final lineup comprisedBeyoncé Knowles,Kelly Rowland,andMichelle Williams.The group began their musical career asGirl's Tyme,formed in 1990 inHouston,Texas.[1]After years of limited success, the originalquartetcomprising Knowles, Rowland,LaTavia Roberson,andLeToya Luckettwere signed in 1997 toColumbia Recordsas Destiny's Child. The group was launched into mainstream recognition following the release of the song "No, No, No"and their best-selling second album,The Writing's on the Wall(1999), which contained the number-one singles "Bills, Bills, Bills"and"Say My Name",alongside successful singles"Bug a Boo"and"Jumpin', Jumpin'".Despite critical and commercial success, the group was plagued by internal conflict and legal turmoil, as Roberson and Luckett attempted to split from the group's managerMathew Knowlesdue to favoritism of Knowles and Rowland.

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Destiny's Child at the Super Bowl XLVII halftime show in 2013 (left to right: Kelly Rowland, Beyoncé Knowles, Michelle Williams)
Destiny's Child at theSuper Bowl XLVII halftime showin 2013 (left to right: Kelly Rowland, Beyoncé Knowles, Michelle Williams)
Background information
Also known asGirl's Tyme
OriginHouston,Texas,U.S.
Genres
DiscographyDestiny's Child discography
Years active
  • 1997–2007
  • 2013
  • 2018
Labels
Past members
Websitedestinyschild.com

In early 2000, both Roberson and Luckett were replaced with Williams andFarrah Franklin;however, Franklin quit after a few months, leaving the group as atrio.Their third album,Survivor(2001), whose themes the public interpreted as a channel to the group's experience, produced the worldwide hits "Independent Women","Survivor"and"Bootylicious".Later that year, they also released a Christmas album titled8 Days of Christmas,and announced a hiatus to pursue solo careers.[2]The trio reunited two years later for the release of their fifth and final studio album,Destiny Fulfilled(2004), which spawned the international hits "Lose My Breath"and"Soldier".Since the group's official disbandment in 2006, Knowles, Rowland, and Williams have reunited several times, including at the2013 Super Bowl halftime showand the2018 Coachella festival.

Destiny's Child has sold more than 60 million records as of 2013.[3]Billboardranks the group as one of the greatest musical trios of all time,[4]the ninth most successful artist/band of the 2000s,[5]and placed the group 68th in its All-Time Hot 100 Artists list in 2008[6]and in December 2016, the magazine ranked them as the 90th most successful dance club artist of all time.[7]The group was nominated for 14Grammy Awards,winning twice forBest R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocalsand once forBest R&B Song.

History

1990–1997: Early beginnings and Girl's Tyme

In 1990,Beyoncé KnowlesmetLaTavia Robersonat an audition for a girl group.[8]Based inHouston,Texas, they were joined to a group that performed rapping and dancing.Kelly Rowland,who moved into Knowles' house because of family issues, joined them in 1992. Originally namedGirl's Tyme,they were eventually cut down to six members includingTámar Davisand sisters Nikki and Nina Taylor.[9][10]With Knowles and Rowland, Girl's Tyme attracted nationwide attention:[9]west-coast R&B producer Arne Frager flew to Houston to see them. He brought them to his studio,The PlantRecording Studios inNorthern California,with focus on Knowles' vocals because Frager thought she had personality and the ability to sing.[9]With efforts to sign Girl's Tyme to a major record deal, Frager's strategy was to debut the group inStar Search,the biggest talent show on national TV at the time.[9]However, they lost the competition because, according to Knowles, their choice of song was wrong;[11]they were actually rapping instead of singing.[8]

Because of the group's defeat, Knowles' father,Mathew,voluntarily dedicated his time tomanagethem.[9][12]He decided to cut the original lineup to four, with the removal of Davis and the Taylor sisters and the inclusion ofLeToya Luckettin 1993.[8][9]Aside from spending time at their church in Houston, Girl's Tyme practiced in their backyards and at the Headliners Salon, owned by Knowles' mother, Tina. The group would test routines in the salon, when it was on Montrose Boulevard in Houston, and sometimes would collect tips from the customers. Their try-out would be critiqued by the people inside. During their school days, Girl's Tyme performed at local gigs. When summer came, Mathew Knowles established a "boot camp" to train them in dance and vocal lessons.[13]After rigorous training, they began performing as opening acts for establishedR&Bgroups of that time such asSWV,Dru HillandImmature.[8]Tina Knowles designed the group's stage attire.[13]

Over the course of the early years in their career, Girl's Tyme changed their name toSomethin' Fresh,Cliché,The Dolls,and toDestiny.[14]The group signed withElektra Recordswith the name Destiny, but were dropped several months later before they could release an album.[12]The pursuit of a record deal affected the Knowles family: in 1995, Mathew Knowles resigned from his job as a medical-equipment salesman,[9]a move that reduced Knowles' family's income by half, and her parents briefly separated due to the pressure.[9][12]In 1996, they changed their name to Destiny's Child. Group members have claimed that the name was taken from a passage in the Bible: "We got the word destiny out of the Bible, but we couldn't trademark the name, so we added child, which is like a rebirth of destiny," said Knowles.[15]The wordDestinywas stated to have been chosen from theBook of Isaiah,byTina Knowles.[16]

Mathew Knowles helped in negotiating a record deal withColumbia Recordsat the behest of Columbia scoutTeresa LaBarbera Whites,which signed the group that same year.[8][10]Prior to signing with Columbia, the group had recorded several tracks inOakland, Californiaproduced byD'wayne WigginsofTony! Toni! Toné!.Upon the label's recognition that Destiny's Child had a "unique quality", the track "Killing Time" was included in the soundtrack to the 1997 filmMen in Black.[8][17]

1997–2000: Breakthrough and lineup changes

Wyclef Jeanremixed the song "No, No, No",which became Destiny's Child's first successful single.

Destiny's Child first charted in November 1997 with "No, No, No",the lead single from their self-titled debut album, which was released in the United States on February 17, 1998, featuring productions byTim & Bob,Rob Fusari,Jermaine Dupri,Wyclef Jean,Dwayne Wigginsand Corey Rooney.[8]Destiny's Childpeaked at number sixty-seven on theBillboard200and number fourteen on theBillboardTop R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.[18]It managed to sell over one million copies in the United States, earning a platinum certification by theRecording Industry Association of America(RIAA).[19]The remix version to "No, No, No", reached number one on theBillboardHot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracksand number three on theBillboardHot 100.Its follow-up single, "With Me Part 1"failed to reproduce the success of" No, No, No ". Meanwhile, the group featured on a song from the soundtrack album of the romantic dramaWhy Do Fools Fall in Loveand "Get on the Bus"had a limited release in Europe and other markets. In 1998, Destiny's Child garnered three Soul Train Lady of Soul awards[8]including Best New Artist for "No, No, No". Later that year, the group was featured in an episode of the TVsitcomSmart Guy.Knowles considered their debut successful but not huge, claiming as aneo soulrecord it was too mature for the group at the time.[20]

After the success of their debut album, Destiny's Child re-entered the studio quickly, bringing in a new lineup of producers, includingKevin "She'kspere" Briggs[8]andRodney Jerkins.Coming up withThe Writing's on the Wall,they released it on July 27, 1999, and it eventually became their breakthrough album.[20]The Writing's on the Wallpeaked at number five on theBillboard200 and number two on R&B chart in early 2000.[18]"Bills, Bills, Bills"was released in 1999 as the album's lead single and reached the top spot of theBillboardHot 100, becoming their first US number-one single.[8]The Writing's on the Wallhas been credited as Destiny's Child's breakthrough album, spurring their career and introducing them to a wider audience.[13][21]

In late 1999, Destiny's Child were to appear on two songs for Columbia Records labelmates: "Thug Love"for rapper50 Cent's debut albumPower of the Dollar,and "Baby Baby Baby" for American basketball playerKobe Bryant's debut rap albumVisions.Both albums were shelved: 50 Cent would be shot nine times, postponing all promotional activities three days before their collaboration video could be filmed, and Bryant's album did not live up to label expectations.[22][23]Their collaboration with Bryant would later leak alongside the rest of the album in 2021.[24][25]

Michelle Williamsjoined the group as a replacement for Luckett.

On December 14, 1999, Luckett and Roberson attempted to split with their manager, claiming that he kept a disproportionate share of the group's profits and unfairly favored Knowles and Rowland.[8][26]While they never intended to leave the group, when the video for "Say My Name",the third single fromThe Writing's on the Wall,surfaced in February 2000, Roberson and Luckett found out that two new members were joining Knowles and Rowland.[8]Prior to the video premiere, Knowles announced onTRLthat original members Luckett and Roberson had left the group.[10]They were replaced byMichelle Williams,a former backup singer toMonica,andFarrah Franklin,an aspiring singer-actress.[13]Shortly after her stint with Monica, Williams was introduced to Destiny's Child by a choreographer friend, and was flown to Houston where she stayed with the Knowles family.[13]

On March 21, 2000, Roberson and Luckett filed a lawsuit against Mathew Knowles and their former bandmates for breach of partnership and fiduciary duties.[26]Following the suit, both sides were disparaging towards each other in the media.[8]Five months after joining, Franklin left the group. The remaining members claimed that this was due to missed promotional appearances and concerts. According to Williams, Franklin could not handle stress.[13]Franklin, however, disclosed that she left because of the negativity surrounding the strife and her inability to assert any control in the decision-making.[8]Her departure was seen as less controversial. Williams, on the other hand, disclosed that her inclusion in the group resulted in her "battling insecurity": "I was comparing myself to the other members, and the pressure was on me."[13]

Towards the end of 2000, Roberson and Luckett dropped the portion of their lawsuit aimed at Rowland and Knowles in exchange for a settlement, though they continued the action against their manager. As part of the agreement, both sides were prohibited from speaking about each other publicly.[8]Roberson and Luckett formed another girl group named Anjel but also left it due to issues with the record company. Although band members were affected by the turmoil, the publicity made Destiny's Child's success even bigger and they became a pop culture phenomenon.[10]"Say My Name" topped theBillboardHot 100 for three consecutive weeks, while the fourth single, "Jumpin', Jumpin'",also became a top-ten hit.[21]The Writing's on the Walleventually sold over eight million copies in the United States, gaining eight-time platinum certification by the RIAA.[8][19]The album sold more than 11 million copies worldwide and was one of the top-selling albums of 2000.[27]During this time, Destiny's Child began performing as an opening act at the concerts of pop singersBritney SpearsandChristina Aguilera.[8]

With Williams in the new lineup, Destiny's Child released a theme song for the soundtrack to the 2000 filmCharlie's Angels.Released as a single in October 2000, "Independent Women Part 1"spent eleven consecutive weeks atop theBillboardHot 100 from November 2000 to January 2001,[10]the longest-running number-one single of Destiny's Child's career and of that year in the United States.[28]The successful release of the single boosted the sales of the soundtrack album toCharlie's Angelsto 1.5 million by 2001.[14]In 2000, Destiny's Child won Soul Train's Sammy Davis Jr. Entertainer of the Year award.[14]

2000–2003:Survivor,subsequent releases, hiatus and side projects

At the 2001BillboardMusic Awards,Destiny's Child won several accolades, including Artist of the Year and Duo/Group of the Year,[29]and again won Artist of the Year among five awards they snagged in 2001.[30]In September 2000, the group took home two at the sixth annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards, including R&B/Soul Album of the Year, Group forThe Writing's on the Wall.[31]Destiny's Child recorded their third album,Survivor,from mid-2000 until early 2001. In the production process, Knowles assumed more control in co-producing and co-writing almost the entire album.[8][32][33]Survivorhit record stores in the spring of 2001 and entered theBillboard200at number one, selling over 663,000 copies in its first week sales.[18][34]The first three singles, "Independent Women Part I","Survivor"and"Bootylicious"reached the top three in the United States and were also successful in other countries;[8]the first two were consecutive number-one singles in the United Kingdom.[35]The album was certified four-time platinum in the United States[19]and double platinum in Australia.[36]It sold 6 million copies as of July 27, 2001.[37]

In the wake of theSeptember 11 attacks,Destiny's Child canceled a European tour and performed in a concert benefit for the survivors.[8]In October 2001, the group released aholidayalbum,8 Days of Christmas,which contained updated versions of several Christmas songs.[38]The album managed to reach number thirty-four on theBillboard200.[18]In February 2001, Destiny's Child won twoGrammyawards for "Say My Name": Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group and Best R&B Song.[39]They also earned an American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Band/Duo.[8]Also in 2001, Destiny's Child sang backup vocals forSolange Knowles,who was the lead, on the theme song to the animatedDisney ChannelseriesThe Proud Family.In March 2002, aremixcompilation titledThis Is the Remixwas released to win fans over before a new studio album would be released.[40]The remix album reached number 29 in the United States.[18]The lead single "Survivor" was by some interpreted as a response to the strife between the band members, although Knowles claimed it was not directed at anybody. Seeing it as a breach of the agreement that barred each party from public disparagement, Roberson and Luckett once again filed a lawsuit against Destiny's Child andSony Music,shortly following the release ofThis Is the Remix.In June 2002, remaining cases were settled in court.[8]

Beyoncé Knowles' sister,Solange,who had recorded songs and performed with Destiny's Child, was reported to be joining the group upon their reunion, but this was later confirmed as only a test of the public's reaction.

In late 2000, Destiny's Child announced their plan to embark on individual side projects, including releases of solo albums,[32]an idea by their manager.[41]In 2002, Williams released her solo album,Heart to Yours,a contemporarygospelcollection.[8]The album reached number one on theBillboardTop Gospel Albums chart. In the same dateHeart to Yourshit stores, Destiny's Child released their official autobiography,Soul Survivors.[42]Rowland collaborated withhip hopartistNellyon "Dilemma",which became a worldwide hit and earned Rowland aGrammy;[41]she became the first member of Destiny's Child to have achieved a US number-one single. In the same year, Knowles co-starred withMike Myersin the box-office hitAustin Powers in Goldmember.She recorded her first solo single, "Work It Out",for the film's soundtrack.[8]To capitalize on the success of "Dilemma", Rowland's solo debut albumSimply Deepwas brought forward from its early 2003 release to September 2002.[43]Rowland's career took off internationally whenSimply Deephit number one on theUK Albums Chart.[44]In the same year, she made her feature film debut in the horror filmFreddy vs. Jason.Meanwhile, Knowles made her second film,The Fighting Temptations,and appeared as featured vocalist on her then-boyfriendJay-Z's single "'03 Bonnie & Clyde",which paved the way for the release of her debut solo album.[45]

Knowles' debut album,Dangerously in Love,was postponed many times until being released in June 2003.[43][46]The album used her first name as amononymousstage name. Knowles' release was the most commercially successful among the three solo releases.[47]Dangerously in Lovedebuted at number one on theBillboard200, selling 317,000 copies.[48]It yielded the number-one hits "Crazy in Love",and"Baby Boy";and the top-five singles"Me, Myself and I"and"Naughty Girl".The album was certified 4× platinum by theRecording Industry Association of America(RIAA).[49]It remains as Knowles' best-selling album to date, with sales of 5 million copies in the United States, as of June 2016.[50][51]Worldwide, the album has sold more than eleven million copies.[52][53]Knowles' solo debut was well received by critics, earning fiveGrammy awardsin one night forDangerously in Love,tying the likes ofNorah Jones,Lauryn Hill,andAlicia Keysfor most Grammys received in one night by a female artist.[54]In November 2003, Williams appeared asAidaon Broadway. In January 2004, she released her second gospel album,Do You Know.[8]

D'wayne Wiggins, who had produced their first recordings as Destiny's Child, filed suit in 2002 against his former counsel (Bloom, Hergott, Diemer & Cook LLP) seeking $15 million in damages for lessening his contractual agreement with the group without his consent, effectively nullifying his original contract that offered Sony Music/Columbia Destiny's Child's exclusive recording services for an initial seven years, in exchange for "certain royalties", instead of royalties only from the first three albums. The case was settled for an undisclosed amount.[55]In June 2003, Mathew Knowles announced that Destiny's Child would expand back to a quartet, revealing Knowles' younger sister,Solange,as the latest addition to the group.[56]Destiny's Child had previously recorded songs with Solange and shared the stage when she temporarily replaced Rowland after she broke her toes while performing. Their manager, however, said the idea was used to test reactions from the public.[57]In August 2003, Knowles herself confirmed that her sister would not be joining in the group, and instead promoted Solange's debut album,Solo Star,released in January 2003.[58]

2003–2006:Destiny Fulfilledand#1's

Three years after the hiatus, members of Destiny's Child reunited to record their fourth and final studio album,Destiny Fulfilled.[8]The album introduces the trio to a harder, "urban" sound, and songs featured are conceptually interrelated.[59]Destiny Fulfilledsaw equality in the trio:[20]each member contributed to writing on the majority songs,[60]as well as becoming executive producers aside from their manager.[61]Released on November 15, 2004,Destiny Fulfilledfailed to topSurvivor;the album reached number two the following week, selling 497,000 copies in its first week, compared to 663,000 for the previous album.[62]Certified three-time platinum in the United States,[19]it was still one of the best-selling albums of 2005, selling over eight million copies worldwide;[52]it pushed the group back into the position of the best-selling female group and American group of the year. Four singles were released from the album: the lead "Lose My Breath","Soldier","Cater 2 U"and"Girl";the first two reached number three in the United States." Soldier "" Cater 2 U "were certified platinum by the RIAA in 2006.[19]

The final lineup of Destiny's Child performing during their 2005Destiny Fulfilled... and Lovin' Itconcert tour.

To promote the album, Destiny's Child embarked on their worldwide concert tour,Destiny Fulfilled... and Lovin' It Tour.On June 11, 2005, while at the Palau Sant Jordi inBarcelona,Spain, the group announced to the audience of 16,000 people that they planned to officially break up once the tour concluded.[63]Knowles stated that the album's titleDestiny Fulfilledwas not a coincidence and reflected the fact that the breakup was already being planned when the album was being recorded.[64]While making the album, they planned to part ways after their fourteen-year career as a group to facilitate their continued pursuit in individual aspirations. Knowles stated that their destinies were already fulfilled.[64]The group sent a letter to MTV about the decision, saying:

We have been working together as Destiny's Child since we were 9 and touring together since we were 14. After a lot of discussions and some deep soul searching, we realized that our current tour has given us the opportunity to leave Destiny's Child on a high note, united in our friendship and filled with overwhelming gratitude for our music, our fans, and each other. After all these wonderful years working together, we realized that now is the time to pursue our personal goals and solo efforts in earnest...No matter what happens, we will always love each other as friends and sisters and will always support each other as artists. We want to thank all of our fans for their incredible love and support and hope to see you all again as we continue fulfilling our destinies.
—Destiny's Child, MTV[63]

Destiny's Child released their greatest hits album,#1's,on October 25, 2005. The compilation includes their number-one hits including "Independent Woman Part 1", "Say My Name" and "Bootylicious". Three new tracks were recorded for the compilation including "Stand Up for Love",which was recorded for the theme song to the World Children's Day, and"Check on It",a song Knowles recorded forThe Pink Panther's soundtrack.[65]Record producerDavid Foster,his daughterAmy Foster-Gilliesand Knowles wrote "Stand Up for Love" as the anthem to the WorldChildren's Day,an annual worldwide event to raise awareness and funds for children causes. Over the past three years, more than $50 million have been raised to benefitRonald McDonald House Charitiesand other children's organizations. Destiny's Child lent their voices and support as global ambassadors for the 2005 program.[66]#1'swas also released as aDualDisc,featuring the same track listing, seven videos of selected songs and a trailer of the concert DVDLive in Atlanta.[65]The DVD was filmed during theAtlantavisit of theDestiny Fulfilled... And Lovin' Ittour, and was released on March 28, 2006. It has been certified platinum by the RIAA, denoting shipments of over one million units.[19]Notwithstanding the album title, only five of the album's 16 tracks had reached #1 on either theBillboard Hot 100or theHot R&B/Hip-Hop Songschart; writer Keith Caulfield ofBillboardmagazine suggested that the title was "a marketing angle".[67]Despite this, journalist Chris Harris of MTV said that the album "lives up to its name".[68]

Disbandment and aftermath

Destiny's Child reunited for a farewell performance at the2006 NBA All-Star Gameon February 19, 2006, inHouston,Texas; however, Knowles commented, "It's the last album, but it's not the last show."[69][70]Their final televised performance was at theFashion Rocksbenefit concert in New York a few days later.[69]On March 28, 2006, Destiny's Child was inducted into theHollywood Walk of Fame,the 2,035th recipient of the coveted recognition.[71]At the 2006BET Awards,Destiny's Child won Best Group, a category they also earned in 2005 and 2001.[72]

After their formal disbandment, all members resumed their solo careers, each experiencing different levels of success. Since then, Knowles, Rowland, and Williams have continued to collaborate on each other's solo projects through song features, music video appearances, and live performances. Both Rowland and Williams, along with Knowles' sisterSolange,appeared in Knowles' music video for her single "Get Me Bodied"(2007). On June 26, 2007, the group made a mini-reunion at the 2007 BET Awards, where Knowles performed" Get Me Bodied "with Williams and Solange as her back-up dancers. After her performance, Knowles introduced Rowland who performed her single"Like This"(2007) withEve.[73]On the September 2, 2007 Los Angeles stop ofThe Beyoncé Experiencetour, Knowles sang a snippet of "Survivor" with Rowland and Williams, and the latter two rendered a "Happy Birthday" song to Knowles. The performance was featured in Knowles' tour DVD,The Beyoncé Experience Live.[74]In 2008, Knowles recorded a cover ofBilly Joel's "Honesty"for Destiny's Child's compilation albumMathew Knowles & Music World Present Vol.1: Love Destiny,which was released only in Japan to celebrate the group's tenth anniversary.[75][76]

Rowland made a cameo appearance in Knowles' music video for her single "Party"(2011),[77][78]and the group's third compilation album,Playlist: The Very Best of Destiny's Child,was released in 2012 to mark the fifteenth anniversary since their formation.[79]The fourth compilation album,Love Songs,was released on January 29, 2013, and included the newly recorded song "Nuclear", produced byPharrell Williams.[80]"Nuclear" marked the first original music from Destiny's Child in eight years. The following month, Rowland and Williams appeared as special guests for Knowles'Super Bowl XLVII halftime show,where they performed "Bootylicious", "Independent Women" and Knowles' own song "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)".[81]A video album titledDestiny's Child Video Anthologywas released in May 2013 and featured sixteen of the group's music videos.[82]Knowles and Williams were then featured on Rowland's song "You Changed" from her fourth solo albumTalk a Good Game(2013).[83]Later that year, Rowland and Williams made cameo appearances in the music videos for Knowles' songs "Superpower"and" Grown Woman ", which were both included on herself-titled fifth solo visual album.[84][85]Williams released the single "Say Yes"in June 2014, featuring Knowles and Rowland.[86]They performed "Say Yes" together during the 2015Stellar Awards,and the live version of the song was mastered foriTunesin April 2015.[87]On November 7, 2016, the group reunited in a video to try theMannequin Challenge,which was posted on Rowland's officialInstagramaccount.[88]The group reunited for Beyoncé's headline performance atCoachellain April 2018; the show was filmed and released as theHomecomingdocumentary andhomonymouslive album.[89]

Artistry

Musical style and themes

Destiny's Child recordedR&Bsongs with styles that encompassurban,contemporary,anddance-pop.[90]In the group's original lineup, Knowles was the lead vocalist, Rowland was the second lead vocalist, Luckett was onsoprano,and Roberson was onalto.[91][92]Knowles remained as the lead vocalist in the group's final lineup as a trio, however, Rowland and Williams also took turns in singing lead for the majority of their songs.[13][93]Destiny's Child has cited R&B singerJanet Jackson,En Vogue[94]andTLC[95]as their influences.[96]Ann Powers ofThe New York Timesdescribed Destiny's Child music as "fresh and emotional... these ladies have the best mixes, the savviest samples and especially the most happening beats."[97]In the same publication, Jon Pareles noted that the sound that defines Destiny's Child, aside from Knowles' voice, "is the way its melodies jump in and out of double-time. Above brittle,syncopated rhythmtracks, quickly articulated verses alternate with smoother choruses. "[98]The group usually harmonize their vocals in their songs, especially on the ballads. In most instances of their songs, each member sings one verse and chimes in at the chorus.[93]In their third albumSurvivor(2001), each member sings lead in the majority of the songs.[13]Knowles said, "... everybody is a part of the music... Everybody is singing lead on every song, and it's so great—because now Destiny's Child is at the point vocally and mentally that it should be at."[99]Knowles, however, completely led songs like "Brown Eyes" and "Dangerously in Love 2".The group explored themes of sisterhood and women's empowerment in songs such as" Independent Women "and" Survivor ", but have also been criticized for the anti-feminist message of songs such as" Cater 2 U "and"Nasty Girl".[100][101][102]

Survivorcontains themes interpreted by the public as a reference to the group's internal conflict. The title track, "Survivor",which set the theme used throughout the album,[13]features the lyrics "I'm not gonna blast you on the radio... I'm not gonna lie on you or your family... I'm not gonna hate you in the magazine" caused Roberson and Luckett to file a lawsuit against the group; the lyrics were perceived to be a violation over their agreement following a settlement in court.[8]In an interview, Knowles commented: "The lyrics to the single 'Survivor' are Destiny's Child's story because we've been through a lot,... We went through our drama with the members... Any complications we've had in our 10-year period of time have made us closer and tighter and better."[13]In another song called "Fancy", which contains the lyrics "You always tried to compete with me, girl... find your own identity", was interpreted by critic David Browne, in his review of the album forEntertainment Weeklymagazine, as a response to the lawsuit.[103]Stephen Thomas Erlewine ofAllMusicsummarizedSurvivoras "a determined, bullheaded record, intent on proving Destiny's Child has artistic merit largely because the group survived internal strife.... It's a record that tries to be a bold statement of purpose, but winds up feeling forced and artificial."[104]Despite the album's receiving critical praise, Knowles' close involvement has occasionally generated criticism. Knowles wrote and co-produced the bulk ofSurvivor.[13]Browne suggested that her help madeSurvivora "premature, but inevitable, growing pains album".[103]In the majority of the songs on their final studio albumDestiny Fulfilled(2004), the verses are divided into three sections, with Knowles singing first, followed by Rowland, then Williams; the three harmonize together during the choruses.[93]

Public image

Diana Ross(pictured), lead singer ofThe Supremes,to whom Beyoncé was compared.

Destiny's Child were compared toThe Supremes,a 1960s Americanfemale singing group,with Knowles being compared to Supremes frontwomanDiana Ross;Knowles, however, has dismissed the notion.[20]Coincidentally, Knowles starred in the film adaptation of the 1981Broadway musicalDreamgirlsas Deena Jones, the frontwoman of the Dreams, a female singing group based on the Supremes. With Knowles' wide role assumed in the production ofSurvivor,Gil Kaufman of MTV noted that "it became clear that Beyoncé was emerging as DC's unequivocal musical leader and public face".[8]Her dominance to the creative input in the album made the album "very much her work".[103]For Lola Ogunnaike ofThe New York Times,"It's been a long-held belief in the music industry that Destiny's Child was little more than a launching pad for Beyoncé Knowles' inevitable solo career."[105]

In the wake of Knowles' debut solo albumDangerously in Love(2003), rumors spread about a possible split of Destiny's Child after each member had experienced solo success and had ongoing projects.[63][106]Comparisons were drawn toJustin Timberlake,who did not return to bandNSYNCafter his breakthrough debut solo album,Justified.[8][106]Rowland responded to such rumors, announcing they were back in the studio together.[107]The group claimed that the reunion was destined to happen[8]and that their affinity to each other kept them cohesive.[59]Margeaux Watson, arts editor atSuedemagazine, suggested that Knowles "does not want to appear disloyal to her former partners," and called her decision to return to the group "a charitable one".[105]Knowles' mother, Tina, wrote a 2002-published book, titledDestiny's Style: Bootylicious Fashion, Beauty and Lifestyle Secrets From Destiny's Child,an account of how fashion influenced Destiny's Child's success.[108]

Legacy

Destiny's Child's star on theHollywood Walk of Fame.

Destiny's Child have been referred to as R&B icons,[109]and have sold more than 60 million records worldwide.[110][111]Following the disbandment of Destiny's Child,MTV's James Montgomery noted that "they have left a fairly sizable legacy behind" as "one of thebest-selling female pop vocal groupsin history. "[112]Billboardobserved that Destiny's Child were "defined by a combination of feisty female empowerment anthems, killer dance moves and an enviable fashion sense,"[4]whileEssencenoted that they "set trends with their harmonious music and cutting-edge style."[113]In 2015, Daisy Jones ofDazed Digitalpublished an article on how the group made a significant impact in R&B music, writing "Without a hint of rose tint, Destiny's Child legitimately transformed the sound of R&B forever... their distinct influence can be found peppered all over today's pop landscape, fromTinashetoAriana Grande."[114]Nicole Marrow ofThe Cutmagazine believed that R&B music in the 1990s and early 2000s "was virtually redefined by the success of powerhouse performers likeTLCand Destiny's Child, who preached a powerful litany of embracing womanhood and celebrating individuality. "[115]Hugh McIntyre ofForbeswrote that beforeThe Pussycat DollsandDanity Kaneburst onto the music scene in the mid-2000s, Destiny's Child were "the reigning queens" of the girl group genre.[116]

Writing forPitchfork,Katherine St. Asaph noticed how Destiny's Child defined the revival of girl groups similar toThe Supremesin the early-to-mid-'90s, saying:

There is no better microcosm of what happened to Top 40 music between 1993 and 1999 than this. Bands like the “Star Search” winner were buried in a landfill of post-grunge, while R&B groups built out from soul and quiet storm to create a sound innovative enough to earn the “futuristic” label almost everything got in that pre-Y2K time. This bore itself out in the revival in the early-to-mid-’90s of excellent girl groups vaguely in the Supremes mold—TLC, En Vogue, SWV—but it would be Destiny’s Child who would become their true successors.[117]

Destiny's Child's final lineup as a trio has been widely noted as the group's most recognizable and successful lineup.[118][119]Billboardrecognized them as one of the greatest musical trios of all time; they were also ranked as the third most successful girl group of all time on theBillboardcharts,behind TLC and The Supremes.[4][120]The group's single "Independent Women"(2000) ranked second onBillboard's list of the "Top 40 Biggest Girl Group Songs of All Time on theBillboardHot 100 Chart ".[121]"Independent Women" was also acknowledged by theGuinness World Recordsas the longest-running number-one song on the Hot 100 by a girl group.[122]The term "Bootylicious" (a combination of the wordsbootyand delicious) became popularized by Destiny's Child'ssingle of the sameand was later added to theOxford English Dictionaryin 2006.[123]The term was also used to describe Beyoncé during the 2000s decade due to her curvaceous figure.[124][125]VH1included "Bootylicious" on their "100 Greatest Songs of the '00s" list in 2011, and Destiny's Child on their "100 Greatest Women in Music" list the following year.[126][127]Additionally, "Independent Women" was ranked as one ofNME's "100 Best Songs of the 00s".[128]Destiny's Child was honored at the2005 World Music Awardswith the World's Best Selling Female Group of All Time Award, which included a 17-minute tribute performance byPatti LaBelle,Usher,Babyface,Rihanna,AmerieandTeairra Mari.[129][130]In 2006, the group was awarded a star on theHollywood Walk of Fame.[71]

Destiny's Child has been credited as amusical influenceor inspiration by several artists including Rihanna,[131][132]Meghan Trainor,[133]Fifth Harmony,[134]Little Mix,[135]Girls Aloud,[136][137]Haim,[137][138]Jess Glynne,[139]Katy B,[137][140]andRichGirl.[141]Ciarawas inspired to pursue a career in music after seeing Destiny's Child perform on television.[142]Ariana Grande cited Destiny's Child as one of her vocal inspirations, saying that listening to the group's music is how she discovered her range and "learned about harmonies and runs and ad-libs."[143]Meghan Trainorstated that her single "No"(2016) was inspired by the late 1990s and early 2000s sounds of Destiny's Child,NSYNC,andBritney Spears.[144]Fifth Harmony cited Destiny's Child as their biggest inspiration, and even paid tribute to the group by performing a medley of "Say My Name","Independent Women "," Bootylicious "and"Survivor"on the television showGreatest Hits.[145]Fifth Harmony also incorporated elements of the intro from "Bootylicious" for the intro to their own song "Brave, Honest, Beautiful" (2015).[146]

Discography

Main article:Destiny's Child discography

Members

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Awards and nominations

Main article:List of awards and nominations received by Destiny's Child

Destiny's Child has won threeGrammy Awardsfrom fourteen nominations. The group has also won fiveAmerican Music Awards,twoBET Awards,aBRIT Award,aGuinness World Record,and twoMTV Video Music Awards.

See also

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