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Destiny's Child
The final lineup of Destiny's Child with Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams
The final lineup of Destiny's Child with Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams
Background information
Origin Houston, Texas, United States
Genre(s) R&B, pop, soul, pop rap, neo soul, gospel
Years active 1997–2005
Label(s) Columbia
Associated acts Girl's Tyme, Solange Knowles, Missy Elliott, Rodney Jerkins
Former members
Beyoncé Knowles (1990–2005)
Kelly Rowland (1992–2005)
Michelle Williams (2000–2005)
LaTavia Roberson (1990–2000)
LeToya Luckett (1993–2000)
Farrah Franklin (2000)

Destiny's Child, sometimes abbreviated as DC, was an American R&B and pop girl group. Beyoncé Giselle Knowles (born September 4 1981 commonly known as Beyoncé (biːˈɑn Kelendria "Kelly" Trene Rowland (born February 11 1981 is an American R&B Singer-songwriter, Dancer, and actress, Tenitra Michelle Williams (born July 23, 1980) commonly known as Michelle Williams, is an American Singer-songwriter, Record Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Contemporary R&B (also known as R&B, urban) is a Music genre of western Popular music (predominantly American and Canadian Pop music as a genre features a noticeable rhythmic element catchy melodies and hooks, a mainstream style and conventional structure Soul music is a Music genre that combines Rhythm and blues and Gospel music, originating in the United States. Pop rap (or hip-pop) is hip hop with a Pop music influence The style became popular in the early 1990s as hip hop music found commercial success This article is about the musical genre For the Yael Naim song see New Soul. Gospel music is Music that is written to express either personal or a communal belief regarding Christian life as well as (in terms of the varying music styles to In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Columbia Records is an American Record label founded in 1888 Columbia is the oldest surviving Brand name in pre-recorded sound being the first record company Girl's Tyme was the original group name of the group that became Destiny's Child. Solange Piaget Knowles (born June 24 1986 professionally known as Solange, is an American actress, R&B and pop singer songwriter Melissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott (born July 1 1971 is a five-time Grammy Award -winning American rapper, singer, Songwriter, and Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins (born July 29 1977 in Pleasantville New Jersey) is a Grammy Award -winning Songwriter, Beyoncé Giselle Knowles (born September 4 1981 commonly known as Beyoncé (biːˈɑn Kelendria "Kelly" Trene Rowland (born February 11 1981 is an American R&B Singer-songwriter, Dancer, and actress, Tenitra Michelle Williams (born July 23, 1980) commonly known as Michelle Williams, is an American Singer-songwriter, Record LaTavia Marie Roberson (born November 1, 1981 in Houston, Texas) is an American Singer-songwriter, as well as an original LeToya Nicole Luckett (born March 11 1981 in Houston Texas) known professionally as LeToya, is an American R&B and pop Singer-songwriter Farrah Destiny Franklin (born May 3, 1981) is an American singer actress songwriter and model formerly a member of Destiny's Child. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Contemporary R&B (also known as R&B, urban) is a Music genre of western Popular music (predominantly American and Canadian Pop music as a genre features a noticeable rhythmic element catchy melodies and hooks, a mainstream style and conventional structure A girl group is a Popular music act featuring several young Female Singers who generally harmonize together Originally a quartet, it eventually became a trio consisting of Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams. In Music, a quartet (quatuor Quartett quartetto cuarteto is a method of instrumentation (or a medium used to perform a musical composition and consisting of four parts Trio is generally used in any of the following ways Three Musicians playing the same or different Musical instrument. Beyoncé Giselle Knowles (born September 4 1981 commonly known as Beyoncé (biːˈɑn Kelendria "Kelly" Trene Rowland (born February 11 1981 is an American R&B Singer-songwriter, Dancer, and actress, Tenitra Michelle Williams (born July 23, 1980) commonly known as Michelle Williams, is an American Singer-songwriter, Record The group released four major studio albums with four US number-one singles. A studio album is an original collection of new tracks by a recording artist According to the Recording Industry Association of America, Destiny's Child has sold 17. 5 million of album copies in the United States alone. [1] Billboard magazine ranked the group as one of the greatest musical trios of all time. See Billboard (Turkish magazine Billboard is a weekly American Magazine devoted to the Music industry [2]

Formed in 1990 in Houston, Texas, Destiny's Child members began their musical endeavors while in their pre-teens. After years of struggling on the road, they signed in to Columbia Records. Columbia Records is an American Record label founded in 1888 Columbia is the oldest surviving Brand name in pre-recorded sound being the first record company The release of their breakthrough album, The Writing's On The Wall, launched them to crossover mainstream that established them as a viable artist. The Writing's on the Wall is the second album released by the American R&B group Destiny's Child and their final release as a While in their commercial peak, the group was plagued by public turmoil involving lawsuits; it eventually preempted two members. The strife, however, was believed to only push the remaining members to greater achievements; they recorded their third album, Survivor, which the public interpreted as a channel to the experience. Survivor is the third Studio album by the American female R&B trio Destiny's Child, released on May 1, 2001 In 2002 Destiny's Child announced a two-year hiatus which involved solo projects; the break allowed them to earn individual success. They re-united to record their final album, and again disbanded in 2005 to pursue individual careers in music, theatre, television, and film.

Contents

History

1990 – 1997: Beginnings

In 1990, Beyoncé Knowles met LaTavia Roberson while auditioning for a girl group. Beyoncé Giselle Knowles (born September 4 1981 commonly known as Beyoncé (biːˈɑn LaTavia Marie Roberson (born November 1, 1981 in Houston, Texas) is an American Singer-songwriter, as well as an original [3] Based in Houston, Texas, they were joined to a group that performed rapping and dancing; Kelly Rowland, who relocated to Knowles' house because of family issues, joined them. Kelendria "Kelly" Trene Rowland (born February 11 1981 is an American R&B Singer-songwriter, Dancer, and actress, Originally named Girl's Tyme, they were eventually cut down to six. Girl's Tyme was the original group name of the group that became Destiny's Child. [4][5] With Knowles and Rowland, Girl's Tyme attracted nationwide attention;[4] west-coast R&B producer Arne Frager flew to Houston to see them. He brought them to his studio, The Plant Recording Studios, in Northern California, with focus on Knowles' vocals because Frager thought she had personality and the ability to sing. Northern California is the northern portion of the US state of California. [4] With efforts to sign Girl's Tyme to a major record deal, Frager's strategy was to debut them in Star Search, the biggest talent show on national TV at the time. Star Search is a Television show that was produced from 1983 to 1995 and hosted by Ed McMahon. [4] In the end they did participate, but lost the competition, according to Knowles because the choice of song was wrong;[6] they were actually rapping instead of singing. [3]

Because of the group's defeat, Knowles' father, Mathew Knowles, voluntarily dedicated his time to manage them; in 1995 he resigned from his job as a medical-equipment salesman. Mathew Knowles (born January 9, 1951) is an American Record executive and manager from Etowah County Alabama [4] The move reduced Knowles' family's income by half, and her parents briefly separated due to the pressure. [4][7] Mathew Knowles cut down the original lineup to four with the inclusion of LeToya Luckett's in 1993;[3] he established a "boot camp" to train them. LeToya Nicole Luckett (born March 11 1981 in Houston Texas) known professionally as LeToya, is an American R&B and pop Singer-songwriter [4] Rehearsing in the salon of Knowles' mother, Tina, and their backyards, they continued performing as openings for established R&B groups of that time such as SWV, Dru Hill and Immature. SWV, also known as Sisters With Voices, is an American Grammy -award nominated female R&B / Pop trio from New York Dru Hill is an American singing group most popular during the late 1990s whose repertoire included R&B, soul, and Gospel music "Immature" redirects here For info on the general word see Wiktionary article Immature [3] Tina Knowles also helped design attires for their performances. [8] They signed to Elektra Records in the same year, but were dropped before they could release an album. Elektra Records is a now-dormant American Record label owned by Warner Music Group (WMG and from 2004 on operating under WMG's Atlantic Records [9] In 1997, Knowles' father negotiated with record label Columbia Records and signed the group. Columbia Records is an American Record label founded in 1888 Columbia is the oldest surviving Brand name in pre-recorded sound being the first record company [3][5]

1997 – 1999: Career breakthrough

Taken from a passage in the Book of Isaiah, Girl's Tyme changed their name to the present Destiny's Child. The Book of Isaiah ( Hebrew: Sefer Y'sha'yah ספר ישעיה is a book of the Bible traditionally attributed to the Prophet Isaiah, who lived [3] The same year they were signed to Columbia, the group recorded their first song, "Killing Time", which appeared on the soundtrack for the 1997 film Men in Black. Men in Black is a 1997 science fiction comedy Action film directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, starring Tommy Lee Jones [3]

Destiny's Child released their self-titled debut album in the United States on February 17, 1998, featuring the work of producers Jermaine Dupri, Wyclef Jean and Corey Rooney. Destiny's Child is the eponymous debut album of R&B group Destiny's Child, released by Columbia Records in 1998 The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Jermaine Dupri, also known as JD, (born Jermaine Dupri Mauldin) is an American Record producer and Rapper. Wyclef Jean (ˈwajklɛf ˈʒɑn born Nelust Wyclef Jean on October 17, 1972) is a Haitian American Musician, Actor [3] Destiny's Child sold three million copies worldwide, and was certified platinum. The album released its lead single, "No, No, No"; its remix version, featuring The Fugees member Wyclef Jean, reached number one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks and number three on the Billboard Hot 100. " No No No " is an R&B song performed by American group Destiny's Child for their debut studio album Destiny's Child (1998 A remix is an alternative version of a song different from the original version The Fugees were a critically-acclaimed New Jersey hip hop group that rose to fame in the mid-1990s whose repertoire included elements of soul and See Billboard (Turkish magazine Billboard is a weekly American Magazine devoted to the Music industry Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States. Domestically, the single sold over one million copies and certified platinum. [10] Its follow-up singles, "With Me Part 1" and "Get on the Bus" failed to reproduce the success of "No, No, No". " With Me " the first single in the UK, is an R&B song performed by American group Destiny's Child for their debut studio album " Get on the Bus " is a song by Destiny's Child, released as the group's third single. In 1998, Destiny's Child garnered three Soul Train Lady of Soul awards:[3] Best R&B/Soul Single for Group, Band or Duo, Best R&B/Soul or Rap; New Artist for "No, No, No"; and Best R&B/Soul Album of the Year, Group, Band, or Duo. Knowles considered their debut successful but not as huge because she claimed it a neo soul record and was way too mature for them. This article is about the musical genre For the Yael Naim song see New Soul. [11]

After the success of their debut album, Destiny's Child re-entered the studio quickly, bringing in a new lineup of producers, including Kevin "She'kspere" Briggs[3] and Rodney Jerkins. Kevin "She'kspere" Briggs is an American Record producer, best known for producing the TLC #1 hit "No Scrubs" and various Destiny's Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins (born July 29 1977 in Pleasantville New Jersey) is a Grammy Award -winning Songwriter, Coming up with The Writing's on the Wall, they released it in July 27, 1999 and it became their breakthrough album. The Writing's on the Wall is the second album released by the American R&B group Destiny's Child and their final release as a Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) [11] The album debuted on the Billboard 200 at number six, and topped both R&B and pop US charts in early 2000, launching them to crossover markets and establishing them as a viable pop group. The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard [3] "Bills, Bills, Bills" was released in the summer of 1999 as the album's lead single, and reached the top spot of the Billboard Hot 100, becoming their first US number-one single. " Bills Bills Bills " is a song by Destiny's Child, released as the first single from their second album The Writing's on the Wall. [3] The second single, "Bug a Boo", hit the Top 40 pop charts. " Bug a Boo " is a song by Destiny's Child, which appears on their second album The Writing's on the Wall.

1999 – 2000: Lineup changes

The appearance of Michelle Williams and Farrah Franklin in the music video of "Say My Name" led to the eventual departure of LeToya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson.
The appearance of Michelle Williams and Farrah Franklin in the music video of "Say My Name" led to the eventual departure of LeToya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson. Tenitra Michelle Williams (born July 23, 1980) commonly known as Michelle Williams, is an American Singer-songwriter, Record Farrah Destiny Franklin (born May 3, 1981) is an American singer actress songwriter and model formerly a member of Destiny's Child. " Say My Name " is a song by American R&B group Destiny's Child. LeToya Nicole Luckett (born March 11 1981 in Houston Texas) known professionally as LeToya, is an American R&B and pop Singer-songwriter LaTavia Marie Roberson (born November 1, 1981 in Houston, Texas) is an American Singer-songwriter, as well as an original

In late 1990s, 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. [3] While they never intended to leave the group, when the video for "Say My Name" surfaced in February 2000, Roberson and Luckett were surprised to find two new members—Michelle Williams and Farrah Franklin—joining Knowles and Rowland. " Say My Name " is a song by American R&B group Destiny's Child. Tenitra Michelle Williams (born July 23, 1980) commonly known as Michelle Williams, is an American Singer-songwriter, Record Farrah Destiny Franklin (born May 3, 1981) is an American singer actress songwriter and model formerly a member of Destiny's Child. [3] Roberson and Luckett took legal action in March, suing both Mathew Knowles and their band mates for breach of partnership and fiduciary duties. [3] Both sides were disparaging each other in the media.

Five months after becoming part of Destiny's Child, Franklin left the group for various personal reasons, including her feeling of getting negative vibes because of the recent strife;[3] her departure, however, was less controversial. 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 to pursue action against Knowles' father. As part of the agreement, both sides were prohibited from attacking each other publicly. [3]

Knowles performing Destiny's Child's hit "Independent Women Part I", the group's best-charting single.
Knowles performing Destiny's Child's hit "Independent Women Part I", the group's best-charting single.

Although the group was affected by the turmoil, it was never an obstacle for their continued success. "It ushered in the group's most successful stretch",[3] when they became a pop-cultural phenomenon. [5] "Say My Name" became their second number-one and biggest single to date. [11] The album's fourth single, "Jumpin' Jumpin'", became a top-ten hit. " Jumpin' Jumpin' " is a song by American Girl group Destiny's Child. The Writings on the Wall furthered the group's careers as it was one of the top ten-selling albums of 2000; it was eventually certified eight-time platinum in the United States. [3] Destiny's Child began performing as an opening act at the concerts of pop singers Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. Britney Jean Spears (born December 2 1981 is an American recording artist and entertainer Christina María Aguilera (born December 18 1980 is an American pop / R&B Singer and Songwriter. [3]

Now in their final lineup, Destiny's Child recorded a theme song for the film version of Charlie's Angels. This article is about the original 2000 film For the 2003 sequel see Charlie's Angels Full Throttle Charlie's Angels is a 2000 Released as a single in October 2000, "Independent Women Part 1" spent eleven consecutive weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 at number one,[5] the longest-running number-one single of Destiny's Child's career, and of that year in the US.

2000 – 2002: More releases

In late 2000, Destiny's Child announced plans of releasing individual side projects, including solo albums. [12] This time until early 2001, the group was recording their third album, Survivor. Survivor is the third Studio album by the American female R&B trio Destiny's Child, released on May 1, 2001 The record shifted the structure in the production process; Knowles assumed more control in co-producing and co-writing almost the entire album. [3][12] In addition, Knowles completely lead song like "Brown Eyes" and "Dangerously in Love". " Dangerously in Love " is an R&B – soul song written and produced by Destiny's Child member Beyoncé Knowles and producer Errol However, the lead vocals on the majority of songs on the album are divided evenly, where Knowles and Rowland sing a verse each and Williams does the bridge, although there are some variations.

Survivor—which title was reportedly inspired by a DJ's joke about Destiny's Child members 'voting one another off the island', much like the popular CBS reality series Survivor[3]—hit record stores in the spring of 2001, and entered the Billboard 200 at number one; the album sold over 663,000 copies in its first week sales. A disc jockey (also known as DJ or deejay) is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network. Reality television is a genre of Television programming which presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations documents actual events and usually features ordinary Survivor is an American version of the Survivor Reality television Game show based on the Swedish television Spring is one of the four Temperate Seasons Spring marks the transition from Winter into Summer. The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard [13] The first three singles, "Independent Women Part I", "Survivor" and "Bootylicious" were all big hits;[3] the first two were consecutive number-one singles in the UK. " Survivor " is an R&B song written by American Singer-songwriter Beyoncé Knowles, Anthony Dent and Mathew Knowles for Destiny's " Bootylicious " is a song performed by the R&B girl group Destiny's Child. [14] The album was certified four-time platinum in the US;[15] it was certified double platinum in Australia and The Writing's On The Wall reached triple platinum the same year. [16]

Toward the end of the year, the group released a holiday album, 8 Days of Christmas. Lists of holidays The words holiday or vacation have related meanings in different English-speaking countries and continents but will usually refer to one of 8 Days of Christmas is a Christmas album by R&B girl group Destiny's Child, released by Columbia Records in October 2001 (see 2001 in music The album contained updated versions of several Christmas songs. [17] In February 2001, Destiny's Child won two Grammy awards for "Say My Name": Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group and Best R&B Song. The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences [18] They also earned an American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Band/Duo. [3] In early 2002, a remix compilation titled This Is the Remix was released to win fans over before a new studio album would be released. A remix is an alternative version of a song different from the original version This Is the Remix is a Remix album by American R&B group Destiny's Child. [19]

The lead single and Grammy-winning song "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 and Sony Music, shortly following the release of This Is the Remix. Sony Music Entertainment is a major global Record label controlled by the Sony Corporation of America, being one of the "big four" record companies Cases were settled in June 2002. [3]

2002 – 2004: Group hiatus

While on a year-long hiatus, the group members individually experienced success on the film and music scene. In 2002, Williams released her solo album, Heart to Yours, a contemporary gospel collection. Heart to Yours is the solo debut album by American singer Michelle Williams released on April 16 2002 via Sanctuary This article is about the canonical books of the New Testament [3] The album reached number one on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart. Rowland was chosen to provide vocals in the song "Dilemma" by Nelly which became a hit and won Rowland a Grammy;[20] she became the first member of Destiny's Child to achieve number-one single. " Dilemma " is a hit single by the Rapper Nelly, with Kelly Rowland from Destiny's Child, released in 2002 Cornell Haynes Jr (born November 2 1974 Highly successful Nelly has sold over 20 million records in the United States The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences That same year, Knowles co-starred with Mike Myers in the box-office hit Austin Powers in Goldmember. Michael John "Mike" Myers (born May 25, 1963) is a Canadian Actor, Comedian, Screenwriter and Film producer Austin Powers in Goldmember is the third Film of the Austin Powers series starring Mike Myers in the title role. She recorded her first solo single, "Work It Out", for the film's soundtrack. [3]

Beyoncé singing "Dangerously in Love 2", a song originally recorded for Survivor which later appeared on her debut solo album Dangerously in Love
Beyoncé singing "Dangerously in Love 2", a song originally recorded for Survivor which later appeared on her debut solo album Dangerously in Love

To capitalize on the success of "Dilemma", Rowland's solo debut album Simply Deep was brought forward from its early 2003 release to September 2002. Survivor is the third Studio album by the American female R&B trio Destiny's Child, released on May 1, 2001 Dangerously in Love is the debut solo album by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles, released on June 24 2003 by record label Columbia. Simply Deep is the first solo debut album by American R&B singer Kelly Rowland, released by Columbia Records on October [21] Rowland's career took off internationally when Simply Deep hit number one on the UK Albums Chart. Simply Deep is the first solo debut album by American R&B singer Kelly Rowland, released by Columbia Records on October The UK Albums Chart is a list of Albums ranked by sales in the United Kingdom. [22] The same year she made her feature film debut in the horror film Freddy vs. Jason. In the Film industry, a feature film is a Film made for initial distribution in theaters and being the "main attraction" of the screening Freddy vs Jason is a 2003 American Slasher film directed by Ronny Yu. Meanwhile Knowles made her second film, "The Fighting Temptations", and appeared as featured vocalist on her boyfriend Jay-Z's number-one single "'03 Bonnie and Clyde", an act that was said to earn her street cred. The Fighting Temptations is a 2003 musical romantic - dramedy produced by Paramount Pictures and MTV Films Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4 1969 better known as Jay-Z, is an American Rapper and former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella "' 03 Bonnie & Clyde " is a song by rapper Jay-Z featuring R&B singer Beyoncé. Credibility refers to the objective and subjective components of the believability of a source or message [23]

Also as a result of the success of "Dilemma", Knowles' debut album, Dangerously in Love, was postponed many times, until June 2003. Dangerously in Love is the debut solo album by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles, released on June 24 2003 by record label Columbia. [21][24] Dangerously in Love debuted at number one upon its release, selling 317,000 copies according to Nielsen SoundScan. Nielsen SoundScan is an information system created by Mike Fine and Mike Shalett that tracks sales of music and music video products throughout the United States and Canada [25] It yielded the number-one hits "Crazy in Love", and "Baby Boy"; and the top-five singles "Me, Myself and I" and "Naughty Girl". " Crazy in Love " is a song by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles, featuring American Hip hop singer Jay-Z. Knowles solo debut was well-received by critics, earning five Grammy awards in one night for Dangerously in Love, tying the likes of Norah Jones and Alicia Keys for most Grammys received in one night by a female. The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences Norah Jones (born Geethali Norah Jones Shankar on March 30 1979) is an American Singer-songwriter, Pianist, Keyboardist Alicia J Augello-Cook (born January 25 1981 professionally known as Alicia Keys, is an American R&B, soul, and Neo soul [26] In November 2003, Williams appeared as Aida on Broadway. Aida is a musical drama in two acts based on Giuseppe Verdi 's Italian-language opera by the same name which is based on a story by Auguste Mariette Broadway theater, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 39 large professional theaters with 500 seats or more located In January 2004, she released her second gospel album, Do You Know. [3]

2004 – 2005: Destiny fulfilled

Cover of Destiny Fulfilled depicting Williams and Rowland in focus
Cover of Destiny Fulfilled depicting Williams and Rowland in focus

In the wake of Knowles' Dangerously in Love, rumors spread about possible split of Destiny's Child after each member had experienced success and had ongoing projects. Destiny Fulfilled is the fourth and final Studio album by American R&B trio Destiny's Child, released by Columbia Records on [27][28] Comparisons were drawn to Justin Timberlake, who did not return back to 'N Sync after the breakthrough he experienced with his debut album. Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31 1981 He has English ancestry although he has also claimed some American Indian ancestry probably through unconfirmed [3][28] Rowland, however, responded to such rumors with: "We're back in the studio, we're putting out a record. Shut up!"[29] The group claimed that the reunion was destined to happen,[3] and that their affinity to each other kept them cohesive. [30]

Three years after the hiatus, members of Destiny's Child reunited to record their fifth album, Destiny Fulfilled,[3] which is to date their last collective record. Destiny Fulfilled is the fourth and final Studio album by American R&B trio Destiny's Child, released by Columbia Records on The album introduces the trio to a harder, "urban" sound, and songs featured are conceptually interrelated which aims to find love. [30] Destiny Fulfilled saw equality in the trio,[11] with each member contributing to writing on the majority of the album,[31] as well as becoming executive producers aside from their manager. [32]

Destiny's Child performing their 2000 hit "Say My Name", during their farewell concert tour, Destiny Fulfilled ... And Lovin' It
Destiny's Child performing their 2000 hit "Say My Name", during their farewell concert tour, Destiny Fulfilled ... And Lovin' It

Released on November 15, 2004, Destiny Fulfilled failed to top Survivor; the album reached number two the following week, selling 497,000 copies in its first week, compared to 663,000 for the previous album. " Say My Name " is a song by American R&B group Destiny's Child. Destiny Fulfilled. And Lovin' It was a massive worldwide 2005 Concert tour by the reunited American female R&B trio Destiny's Child Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " [33] Certified three-time platinum in the US,[34] Still, it was one of the best selling albums of 2005, selling over six million copies worldwide; 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 US. " Lose My Breath " is an R&B - Dance-pop song performed by the American group Destiny's Child. " Soldier " is an R&B / hip hop song written by Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, Rich Harrison " Cater 2 U " is an R&B song written by Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, Rodney Jerkins, Ric Rude " Girl " is an pop song performed by R&B girl group Destiny's Child.

In connection with the album, Destiny's Child embarked on their worldwide concert tour, Destiny Fulfilled... and Lovin' It Tour. A concert is a live Performance, usually of Music, before an Audience. Destiny Fulfilled. And Lovin' It was a massive worldwide 2005 Concert tour by the reunited American female R&B trio Destiny's Child On June 11, 2005, while at the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona, Spain, the group announced before 16,000 people their official breakup. Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Barcelona ( Catalan bəɾsəˈlonə Spanish baɾθeˈlona is the capital and most populous city of the Autonomous Community of Catalonia Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. [27] Destiny's Child claimed, however, that naming it Destiny Fulfilled was not a coincident of sort. [35] Right in the making of 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. [35] The group exclusively sent a letter to MTV News about the decision:

We have been working together as Destiny's Child since we were 9, and touring together since we were 14. MTV News is the news division of MTV, the first and most popular Music Television network in the U After a lot of discussion 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 an 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 News[27]

2005 – 2006: Final releases

The group released on October 25, 2005 their greatest hits album, #1's. MTV News is the news division of MTV, the first and most popular Music Television network in the U Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. #1's is a Compilation album released by R&B group Destiny's Child. The compilation includes number-one hits of the group, including "Independent Woman Part 1", "Say My Name" and "Bootylicious". Three new tracks were also added for the compilation; including "Stand Up For Love", which was recorded for the theme song of World Children's Day, and "Check on It", a song Knowles recorded for The Pink Panther's soundtrack. " Stand Up for Love " was the first and only single from Destiny's Child 's Greatest hits album #1's. " Check on It " is a song by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles, featuring American rapper Slim Thug. The Pink Panther is a Comedy Film released in 2006. It is an adaptation of the similarly titled film series [36] #1's was also released as a DualDisc, featuring the same track listing, seven videos of selected songs and a trailer of the concert DVD Destiny's Child: Live in Atlanta. DualDisc is a type of double-sided Optical disc product developed by a group of record companies including EMI Music, Universal Music Group, Sony/BMG Destiny's Child Live in Atlanta features Destiny's Child performing live in Atlanta, Georgia at Philips Arena on [36] The documentary was filmed during the Atlanta visit of the Destiny Fulfilled ... And Lovin' It tour, and was released on March 28, 2006. Destiny Fulfilled. And Lovin' It was a massive worldwide 2005 Concert tour by the reunited American female R&B trio Destiny's Child Events 37 - Roman Emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, entitled to him by the Senate. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.

The title of the compilation fueled a minor issue as it does contain number ones, but not exclusively. While the liner notes of the compilation does not present any information regarding commercial performances of the songs featured in it, Keith Caulfield of Billboard claimed that the name could only be "a marketing angle". See Billboard (Turkish magazine Billboard is a weekly American Magazine devoted to the Music industry [37] Despite this, Chris Harris of MTV News said that it "lives up to its name";[38] #1's debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 with sales of 113,000, becoming their second highest album debut. MTV News is the news division of MTV, the first and most popular Music Television network in the U The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard [39] "Stand Up For Love" was released as Destiny's Child's last single.

Destiny's Child's last televised performance was at the 2006 NBA All-Star Game on February 19 in Houston, Texas; however, Knowles commented, "It's the last album, but it's not the last show. The National Basketball Association staged its first All-Star Game in the Boston Garden on March 2, 1951. Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum "[40] On March 28, 2006, Destiny's Child was cemented on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the 2,035th recipient of the coveted recognition. Events 37 - Roman Emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, entitled to him by the Senate. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a Sidewalk along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street in Hollywood Los Angeles California, USA, that [41]

2007: Mini-reunions

Knowles' music video to her single "Get Me Bodied" features Rowland, Williams, and Knowles' sister Solange. " Get Me Bodied " is a Hip hop soul song written by Beyoncé Knowles, Sean Garrett, Solange Knowles, Angela Beyince, Solange Piaget Knowles (born June 24 1986 professionally known as Solange, is an American actress, R&B and pop singer songwriter The video was released on the B'Day Anthology Video Album in early April 2007. B'Day Anthology Video Album is a video album released by the American R&B singer-songwriter Beyoncé, it was released alongside Knowles said: "It really sets the tone of the video, because you feel like you're there for part of the experience. "[42] On June 26, 2007, the group made a mini-reunion at the 2007 BET Awards. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The BET Awards were established in 2001 by the Black Entertainment Television network to celebrate Black Americans and other minorities in music acting sports and Knowles performed "Get Me Bodied" with special guests Williams, Solange Knowles, and Mo'Nique. Mo'Nique Imes (born December 11, 1967),best known as her stage name Mo'Nique, is an American Comedian, Actress, and After her performance, Knowles introduced Rowland who performed her single "Like This" with Eve. " Like This " is a Contemporary R&B song by American singer Kelly Rowland. Eve Jihan Jeffers (born November 10 1978) better known as Eve, is a Grammy Award -winning Rapper, Singer, Actress [43]

During the September 2, 2007 Los Angeles stop of The Beyoncé Experience tour, Knowles sang a snippet of "Survivor" with Rowland and Williams. Events 44 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West The Beyoncé Experience was a worldwide 2007 Concert tour by American singer-songwriter Beyoncé in support to her second solo album B'Day The latter two also sang "Happy Birthday" to Knowles. The performance was featured in Knowles' tour DVD, The Beyoncé Experience Live!, released on November 20, 2007. The Beyoncé Experience Live is a deluxe live DVD by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles that was released in the US Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs, Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [44]

Philanthropy

In 2005, record producer David Foster, his daughter Amy Foster-Gillies and Knowles wrote "Stand Up For Love" as the anthem of World Children's Day, an event which takes place annually around the world on December 31 to raise awareness and funds for children's causes worldwide. David Walter Foster, OC, OBC, LLD (born November 1, 1949 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada " Stand Up for Love " was the first and only single from Destiny's Child 's Greatest hits album #1's. Universal Children's Day In 1954 the United Nations General Assembly suggested that all nations should observe a Universal Children's Day as a day of worldwide Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. Over the past three years, more than $50 million have been raised to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities and other children's organizations. Destiny's Child lent their voices and support as global ambassadors for the 2005 program. [45]

Rowland and Knowles, along with the latter's family, founded the Survivor Foundation, a charitable entity set up for the purpose of providing transitional housing for Hurricane Katrina victims and storm evacuees in the Houston, Texas area. Hurricane Katrina of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season was the costliest hurricane, as well as one of the five deadliest in the history of the United States The Survivor Foundation extended the mission of the Knowles-Rowland Center For Youth, a multi-purpose community outreach facility in downtown Houston. [36]

Discography

Main article: Destiny's Child discography

Studio albums and compilations

Video releases

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