Destiny's Child facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Destiny's Child
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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)
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| Also known as | Girl's Tyme |
| Origin | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1990–2006 |
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Destiny's Child was a super popular American girl group. Their most famous lineup included Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams. The group started way back in 1990 in Houston, Texas, and was first called Girl's Tyme.
After working hard for several years, the group, then a quartet with Beyoncé, Kelly, LaTavia Roberson, and LeToya Luckett, signed with Columbia Records in 1997. They became known as Destiny's Child. They quickly became famous with their song "No, No, No" and their hugely successful second album, The Writing's on the Wall (1999). This album had two number-one hits: "Bills, Bills, Bills" and "Say My Name".
Even with all their success, the group faced some challenges. In early 2000, LaTavia and LeToya left the group. Michelle Williams and Farrah Franklin joined, but Farrah left after only a few months. This left Destiny's Child as the trio we know best. Their third album, Survivor (2001), had big hits like "Independent Women", "Survivor", and "Bootylicious".
In 2001, the members decided to take a break to work on their own music. They reunited two years later for their fifth and last studio album, Destiny Fulfilled (2004), which featured the popular songs "Lose My Breath" and "Soldier". The group officially broke up in 2006, but Beyoncé, Kelly, and Michelle have gotten back together many times for special performances, like the 2013 Super Bowl halftime show and the 2018 Coachella festival. Destiny's Child has sold over 60 million records!
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History
Early Beginnings: Girl's Tyme (1990–1997)
In 1990, Beyoncé Knowles met LaTavia Roberson at an audition in Houston, Texas. They joined a group that focused on rapping and dancing. Kelly Rowland joined them in 1992. The group was first called Girl's Tyme.
They even appeared on Star Search, a big TV talent show, but they didn't win. After this, Beyoncé's father, Mathew, decided to manage the group. He changed the lineup to four members, adding LeToya Luckett in 1993.
Girl's Tyme practiced a lot, even in their backyards and at Beyoncé's mother's hair salon. They would perform for customers and get feedback. During summers, Mathew Knowles created a "boot camp" for them to train in dance and singing. They even opened for famous R&B groups like SWV and Dru Hill. Beyoncé's mother, Tina, designed their cool stage outfits.
Over the years, the group changed their name several times, including Somethin' Fresh, Cliché, and The Dolls. They signed with Elektra Records as Destiny, but the deal didn't last. In 1996, they became Destiny's Child. The name "Destiny" came from a Bible passage, and "Child" was added to make it unique.
Mathew Knowles helped them get a record deal with Columbia Records in 1997. One of their first songs, "Killing Time," was even included in the soundtrack for the movie Men in Black.
Rising to Fame and New Members (1997–2000)
Destiny's Child first hit the music charts in November 1997 with "No, No, No". This song was the first single from their first album, Destiny's Child, released in February 1998. The album sold over a million copies in the U.S. The remix of "No, No, No" became a number-one hit on the R&B charts.
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After their first album, Destiny's Child quickly went back to the studio. They released their next album, The Writing's on the Wall, in July 1999. This album was a huge success for them. "Bills, Bills, Bills" was the first song from the album and became their first number-one hit in the U.S.
In late 1999, LaTavia Luckett and LaTavia Roberson had some disagreements with their manager. They didn't want to leave the group, but when the music video for "Say My Name" came out in February 2000, they saw two new members with Beyoncé and Kelly. Beyoncé announced that LaTavia and LeToya had left the group.
The new members were Michelle Williams, who used to sing backup for another artist, and Farrah Franklin. Michelle joined the group after being introduced by a friend.
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Farrah Franklin left the group after only five months. The other members said she missed some events and couldn't handle the stress. Farrah said she left because of the problems within the group and that she couldn't make her own decisions. Michelle later shared that she felt a lot of pressure when she first joined.
Even with these changes, Destiny's Child became even more popular. "Say My Name" was a number-one hit for three weeks, and "Jumpin', Jumpin'" also became a top-ten song. The Writing's on the Wall sold over eight million copies in the U.S. and more than 11 million worldwide. Destiny's Child also opened for pop stars like Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.
In October 2000, Destiny's Child released "Independent Women Part 1" for the movie Charlie's Angels. This song was a massive hit, staying at number one for eleven weeks!
Survivor and Solo Adventures (2000–2003)
Destiny's Child won many awards in 2001, including Artist of the Year at the Billboard Music Awards. They recorded their third album, Survivor, from 2000 to 2001. Beyoncé took a bigger role in writing and producing many of the songs.
Survivor was released in spring 2001 and went straight to number one, selling over 663,000 copies in its first week. The first three songs from the album – "Independent Women Part I", "Survivor", and "Bootylicious" – were all huge hits. The album sold 6 million copies by July 2001.
After the September 11 attacks, Destiny's Child canceled a European tour and performed at a concert to help survivors. In October 2001, they released a holiday album called 8 Days of Christmas. In February 2001, they won two Grammy Awards for "Say My Name."
The song "Survivor" was seen by some as a message about the group's past challenges. Beyoncé said the song was about Destiny's Child's journey and how they became stronger.
In late 2000, the members decided to work on their own solo projects. In 2002, Michelle Williams released her gospel album, Heart to Yours, which reached number one on the gospel charts. Kelly Rowland teamed up with rapper Nelly for "Dilemma", which became a worldwide hit and won her a Grammy. Beyoncé starred in the movie Austin Powers in Goldmember and released her first solo song, "Work It Out".
Kelly's first solo album, Simply Deep, came out in September 2002 and was a big success, especially in the UK. Beyoncé's first solo album, Dangerously in Love, was released in June 2003. It debuted at number one and had huge hits like "Crazy in Love" and "Baby Boy". This album won Beyoncé five Grammy Awards in one night!
Destiny Fulfilled and Farewell (2003–2006)
After three years, the members of Destiny's Child reunited to record their fourth and final studio album, Destiny Fulfilled. This album had a more "urban" sound. Each member helped write many of the songs and produce the album.
Destiny Fulfilled was released in November 2004. It sold 497,000 copies in its first week and became one of the best-selling albums of 2005, selling over eight million copies worldwide. It made them the best-selling female group of the year again. Four songs were released from the album: "Lose My Breath", "Soldier", "Cater 2 U", and "Girl".
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To promote the album, Destiny's Child went on their "Destiny Fulfilled... and Lovin' It Tour" around the world. On June 11, 2005, during a concert in Spain, the group announced they would officially break up after the tour. Beyoncé explained that the album's title, Destiny Fulfilled, meant that they had achieved their goals as a group and were ready to follow their individual dreams.
They released a greatest hits album called #1's on October 25, 2005. This album included their number-one hits and three new songs, including "Stand Up for Love". This song was recorded for World Children's Day, an event that raises money for children's causes. Destiny's Child supported this cause as global ambassadors.
Disbandment and Aftermath
Destiny's Child had a farewell performance at the 2006 NBA All-Star Game in February 2006. Their last TV performance was at the Fashion Rocks concert a few days later. On March 28, 2006, Destiny's Child received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a huge honor!
After they officially broke up, all three members continued their solo music careers. They have often supported each other by appearing in each other's music videos and performing together. Kelly and Michelle appeared in Beyoncé's music video for "Get Me Bodied" in 2007. They also sang "Happy Birthday" to Beyoncé during her tour in 2007.
In 2013, a new song called "Nuclear" was released, which was the first new music from Destiny's Child in eight years! The following month, Kelly and Michelle joined Beyoncé as special guests during her Super Bowl XLVII halftime show performance. They sang "Bootylicious" and "Independent Women."
In 2014, Michelle Williams released her song "Say Yes" which featured Beyoncé and Kelly. They performed it together at the 2015 Stellar Awards. In November 2016, the group reunited for a fun "Mannequin Challenge" video. They also reunited for Beyoncé's big performance at Coachella in April 2018.
Artistry
Music Style and Themes
Destiny's Child made R&B songs that were also pop and dance-pop. In the final trio, Beyoncé was the main singer, but Kelly and Michelle also sang lead on many songs. The group often used harmonies, where each member sings a different part that blends together.
They sang about themes like friendship and strong women in songs like "Independent Women" and "Survivor." The song "Survivor" was seen as a message about the group overcoming challenges. Beyoncé said the song was about their journey and how they became closer and stronger.
Public Image
Destiny's Child was often compared to The Supremes, a famous girl group from the 1960s. Beyoncé was sometimes compared to The Supremes' lead singer, Diana Ross. Beyoncé even starred in the movie Dreamgirls, which was based on The Supremes' story.
When Beyoncé released her very successful solo album, Dangerously in Love (2003), some people wondered if Destiny's Child would break up. But the group said they were meant to be together and that their strong friendship kept them united. Beyoncé's mother, Tina, even wrote a book about how fashion helped Destiny's Child succeed.
Legacy
Destiny's Child is seen as a very important R&B group. They have sold over 60 million records worldwide. Many people say they left a huge mark on music and are one of the best-selling female pop groups ever.
Their music changed R&B forever, and you can hear their influence in today's pop artists like Tinashe and Ariana Grande. They were known for singing about strong women and celebrating who you are. Before other girl groups became popular, Destiny's Child was the "reigning queens" of the genre.
Billboard magazine called them one of the greatest musical trios of all time. Their song "Independent Women" (2000) is one of the biggest girl group songs ever on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The word "Bootylicious," made popular by their song, was even added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2006!
Destiny's Child has inspired many artists, including Rihanna, Meghan Trainor, Fifth Harmony, and Little Mix. Ciara said she wanted to be a musician after seeing Destiny's Child perform. Fifth Harmony even paid tribute to Destiny's Child by performing a mix of their songs on TV.
Discography
- Destiny's Child (1998)
- The Writing's on the Wall (1999)
- Survivor (2001)
- 8 Days of Christmas (2001)
- Destiny Fulfilled (2004)
Tours
- Headlining
- 1999 European Tour (1999)
- 2002 World Tour (2002)
- Destiny Fulfilled World Tour (2005)
- Co-headlining
- Total Request Live Tour (with 3LW, Dream, Jessica Simpson, City High, Eve and Nelly with the St. Lunatics) (2001)
- Opening Act
- SWV World Tour (opened for SWV) (1996)
- Evolution Tour (opened for Boyz II Men) (1998)
- FanMail Tour (opened for TLC) (1999)
- Introducing IMx Tour (opened for IMx) (2000)
- Christina Aguilera in Concert (opened for Christina Aguilera) (2000)
- (You Drive Me) Crazy Tour (opened for Britney Spears) (2000)
Awards and Nominations
Destiny's Child won three Grammy Awards from fourteen nominations. They also won five American Music Awards, two BET Awards, a BRIT Award, and two MTV Video Music Awards.
Images for kids
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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)
See also
In Spanish: Destiny's Child para niños
