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DESTINY’S CHILD
DESTINY’S CHILD : destiny fulfilled
Destiny’s Child is an American pop group whose members are Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. The Grammy-winning trio has sold more than 40 million records worldwide, making them the world’s best-selling female pop vocal group of all time; and solo recordings, by all three members, now bring that total to over 50 million.
Destiny’s Child were formed in Houston, TX, in 1990, when original members Beyoncé Knowles and LaTavia Roberson were just nine years old; the two met at an audition and became friends, and Knowles’ father Matthew set about developing an act based on their singing and rapping, taking their name from a passage in the Book of Isaiah. Beyoncé’s cousin Kelendria "Kelly" Rowland joined the group in 1992, and shortly thereafter they landed an appearance on Star Search, where they performed a rap song. The quartet’s lineup was finalized when LeToya Luckett joined in 1993, and they spent the next few years working their way up from the Houston club scene. In 1997, Destiny’s Child was offered a recording contract by Columbia Records.
The group made their recording debut with "Killing Time," which appeared on the soundtrack for the 1997 blockbuster “Men in Black”. Destiny’s Child released their self-titled debut album to mixed reviews on February 17, 1998. Destiny’s Child eventually went Platinum .
Destiny’s Child re-entered the studio quickly, bringing in an impressive lineup of talented producers. “The Writing’s on the Wall” entered the charts at No.6 upon its release on July 27, 1999. That year two of its original members, Letoya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson, attempted to split with manager Mathew Knowles, charging that he kept a disproportionate share of the band’s profits, attempted to take too much control, and unfairly favored his daughter and niece. While they never intended to leave the group, relations became difficult, and in the video for "Say My Name" premiered in February 2000 appeared two new members — Michelle Williams and Farrah Franklin — joining Knowles and Rowland. Infuriated, Roberson and Luckett took legal action in March, suing both Knowles and their former bandmates for breach of partnership and fiduciary duties. In four months another departure came from the girl-group. Farrah Franklin left the group for various personal reasons.
Now reduced to a trio, Destiny’s Child was happy to record the theme song for the film version of “Charlie’s Angels”. Destiny’s Child became superstars, among the biggest female pop groups, and they quickly began work on a new album to capitalize on their success. In the meantime, Destiny’s Child won 2 Grammy awards for "Say My Name".
Beyoncé had long since emerged as the group’s focal point, and on the third Destiny’s Child album, she assumed more control than ever before, taking a greater hand in writing the material and even producing and co-writing the entire album. “Survivor” — hit stores in the spring of 2001, and entered the charts at number one, selling over 663,000 copies in its first week sales. “Survivor” sold well — over four million copies — but not as well as its predecessor. Toward the end of the year, the group released a holiday album “8 Days of Christmas” and announced plans for a series of side projects, including solo albums from all three members. In early 2002, a remix compilation titled “This Is the Remix” was released to tide fans over.
Michelle Williams
Williams became the first member of Destiny’s Child to have a solo project released. “Heart To Yours” - a contemporary gospel collection. Her second gospel album – “Do You Know” Williams also earned rave reviews after replacing Toni Braxton in the lead role of "Aida" on Broadway in November 2003.
Kelly Rowland
In October 2002 Rowland’s solo debut “Simply Deep” featured the No.1 Billboard Hot 100 smash hit, "Dilemma," a Grammy-winning duet with hip-hop superstar Nelly. In 2003, Rowland made her feature film debut in the box-office smash "Freddy Vs. Jason".
Beyoncé Knowles
In 2002, Knowles played in "Austin Powers in Goldmember". She recorded a single for its soundtrack called "Work It Out." Her 2003 solo debut, “Dangerously In Love” sold over 5 million copies worldwide. In September 2003 Knowles co-starred in her second feature film “The Fighting Temptations”. She recently landed a role in a remake of “The Pink Panther” with Steve Martin.
After three years apart, achieving individual success in movies, on Broadway, and with solo albums, the three women of Destiny’s Child have reunited with a brand new album “Destiny Fulfilled”. The album was released in November 2004.
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