Destiny's Child 169410 226183198 2008-07-17T05:40:18Z Brooklyngrl 7489428 /* 1997 &ndash; 1999: Career breakthrough */ {{otheruses4|the group|their self-titled album|Destiny's Child (album)}} {{Infobox Musical artist | Name = Destiny's Child | Img = DestinysChild.jpg | Img_capt = The final lineup of Destiny's Child with [[Beyoncé Knowles]], [[Kelly Rowland]] and [[Michelle Williams (singer)|Michelle Williams]] | Background = group_or_band | Origin = [[Houston, Texas|Houston]], [[Texas]], [[United States]] | Genre = [[contemporary R&B|R&B]], [[pop music|pop]], [[soul music|soul]], [[hip hop soul]], [[neo soul]], [[gospel music|gospel]], [[teen pop]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Destiny's Child |url=http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:wbfyxquhldke |work=Allmusic |accessdate=2008-06-24}}</ref> | Years_active = 1997 – 2005<br> <small>(Partial reunion: 2007)</small> | Label = [[Columbia Records|Columbia]] | Associated_acts = [[Girl's Tyme]], [[Solange Knowles]], [[Missy Elliott]], [[Rodney Jerkins]] | Past_members = [[Beyoncé Knowles]] <small>(1990–2005)</small><br>[[Kelly Rowland]] <small>(1992–2005)</small><br>[[Michelle Williams (singer)|Michelle Williams]] <small>(2000–2005)</small><br>[[LaTavia Roberson]] <small>(1990–2000)</small><br>[[LeToya Luckett]] <small>(1993–2000)</small><br>[[Farrah Franklin]] <small>(2000) }} '''Destiny's Child''', sometimes abbreviated as '''DC''', was an [[United States|American]] [[contemporary R&B|R&B]] and [[pop music|pop]] [[girl group]]. Originally a [[quartet]], it eventually became a [[trio (music)|trio]] consisting of [[Beyoncé Knowles]], [[Kelly Rowland]], [[Michelle Williams (singer)|Michelle Williams]]. The group released four major [[studio albums]] with four US number-one singles. According to the [[Recording Industry Association of America]], Destiny's Child has sold 17.5 million of album copies in the United States alone,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Top Selling Artists |url=http://riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=2&table=tblTopArt&action= |work=Recording Industry Association of America |accessdate=2008-05-24}}</ref> and according to the [[World Music Awards]], they are the world's best-selling female group of all time.<ref>{{cite web |title=Beyonce Knowles |url=http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/time100walkup/article/0,28804,1611030_1610841_1609748,00.html |work=[[Time (magazine)|TIME]] |accessdate=2008-04-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Keller |first=Julie |title=Destiny's World Domination |url=http://music.yahoo.com/read/news/23584356 |work=[[Yahoo! Music]] |date=([[2005-09-01]]) |accessdate=2006-12-28}}</ref> ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' magazine ranked the group as one of the greatest musical trios of all time.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Billboard Greatest Trios of All Time |url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/greatesttrios/2006/destinys_child.jsp |work=Billboard |accessdate=2008-05-13}}</ref> 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]]. The release of their breakthrough album, ''[[The Writing's On The Wall]]'', launched them to crossover mainstream that established them as a viable artist. While in their commercial peak, the group was plagued by public turmoil involving lawsuits; Williams and [[Farrah Franklin]] preempted two members, although the former parted after months. The strife, however, was believed to only push the remaining members to greater achievements; they recorded their third album, ''[[Survivor (Destiny's Child album)|Survivor]]'', which the public interpreted as a channel to the experience. 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 retired in 2005 to pursue individual careers in music, theatre, television, and film. ==History== ===1990 &ndash; 1997: Beginnings=== In 1990, [[Beyoncé Knowles]] met [[LaTavia Roberson]] while auditioning for a girl group.<ref name="Kaufman">{{Cite news |last=Kaufman |first=Gil |title=Destiny's Child's Long Road To Fame (The Song Isn't Called 'Survivor' For Nothing) |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1504044/20050613/destinys_child.jhtml |work=MTV News |date=([[2005-06-13]]) |accessdate=2008-04-13}}</ref> 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. Originally named [[Girl's Tyme]], they were eventually cut down to six.<ref name="E!">{{Cite video |title=Beyonce: All New |work=E! Online |accessdate=2008-04-21}}</ref><ref name="People">{{Cite web |title=Beyoncé Knowles: Biography |url=http://www.people.com/people/beyonce_knowles/biography |work=People |accessdate=2008-04-13}}</ref> With Knowles and Rowland, Girl's Tyme attracted nationwide attention;<ref name="E!"/> 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.<ref name="E!"/> 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.<ref name="E!"/> In the end they did participate, but lost the competition, according to Knowles because the choice of song was wrong;<ref>{{Cite web |last=Farley |first=Christopher John |title=Call Of The Child |url=http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,998976,00.html |work=TIME |date= 2001-01-15 |accessdate=2008-04-12}}</ref> they were actually rapping instead of singing.<ref name="Kaufman"/> Because of the group's defeat, Knowles' father, [[Mathew Knowles]], voluntarily dedicated his time to [[music manager|manage]] them; in 1995 he resigned from his job as a medical-equipment salesman.<ref name="E!"/> The move reduced Knowles' family's income by half, and her parents briefly separated due to the pressure.<ref name="E!"/><ref>{{Cite web |title=Beyonce Knowles' Biography |url=http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,204978,00.html?sPage=fnc/entertainment/beyonce |work=FOX News |date= 2007-01-18 |accessdate=2008-04-13}}</ref> Mathew Knowles cut down the original lineup to four with the inclusion of [[LeToya Luckett]]'s in 1993;<ref name="Kaufman"/> he established a "boot camp" to train them.<ref name="E!"/> Rehearsing in the salon of Knowles' mother, Tina, and their backyards, they continued performing as openings for established [[Rhythm and blues|R&B]] groups of that time such as [[SWV]], [[Dru Hill]] and [[IMx|Immature]].<ref name="Kaufman"/> Tina Knowles also helped design attires for their performances.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tyrangiel |first=Josh |title=Destiny's Adult |url=http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1005114,00.html |work=TIME |date= 2003-06-30 |accessdate=2008-04-13}}</ref> They signed to [[Elektra Records]] in the same year, but were dropped before they could release an album.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Driven |url=http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/driven/65240/episode_about.jhtml |work=VH1 |publisher=MTV Networks |accessdate=2008-05-22}}</ref> In 1997, Knowles' father negotiated with record label [[Columbia Records]] and signed the group.<ref name="Kaufman"/><ref name="People"/> ===1997 &ndash; 1999: Career breakthrough=== Taken from a passage in the [[Book of Isaiah]], Girl's Tyme changed their name to the present Destiny's Child.<ref name="Kaufman"/> 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 (film)|Men in Black]]''.<ref name="Kaufman"/> Destiny's Child released their [[Destiny's Child (album)|self-titled debut album]] in the [[United States]] on [[February 17]], [[1998]], featuring the work of producers [[Rob Fusari]], [[Jermaine Dupri]], [[Wyclef Jean]] and Corey Rooney.<ref name="Kaufman"/> ''Destiny's Child'' sold three million copies worldwide, and was certified platinum. The album released its lead single, "[[No, No, No (Destiny's Child song)|No, No, No]]" produced by Rob Fusari; its [[remix]] version, featuring [[The Fugees]] member Wyclef Jean, reached number one on the ''[[Billboard magazine|Billboard]]'' [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks]] and number three on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]. Domestically, the single sold over one million copies and certified platinum.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gold and Platinum |url=http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=No,%20No,%20No&artist=&format=&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDescription=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2=&certDate=&album=&id=&after=&before=&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2008&sort=Artist&perPage=25 |work=Recording Industry Association of America |accessdate=2008-05-13}}</ref> Its follow-up singles, "[[With Me|With Me Part 1]]" and "[[Get on the Bus (song)|Get on the Bus]]" failed to reproduce the success of "No, No, No". In 1998, Destiny's Child garnered three Soul Train Lady of Soul awards:<ref name="Kaufman"/> 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.<ref name="Anthony">{{Cite web |last=Anthony |first=James |title='Of course you can lose yourself' |url=http://arts.guardian.co.uk/filmandmusic/story/0,,1852025,00.html |work=The Guardian |date= 2006-08-18 |accessdate=2008-05-13}}</ref> 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]]<ref name="Kaufman"/> and [[Rodney Jerkins]]. Coming up with ''[[The Writing's on the Wall]]'', they released it in [[July 27]], [[1999]] and it became their breakthrough album.<ref name="Anthony"/> The album debuted on the [[Billboard 200|''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.<ref name="Kaufman"/> "[[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&nbsp;100, becoming their first US number-one single.<ref name="Kaufman"/> The second single, "[[Bug a Boo]]", hit the Top 40 pop charts. ===1999 &ndash; 2000: Lineup changes=== [[Image:Destiny2000.jpg|thumb|right|The appearance of [[Michelle Williams (singer)|Michelle Williams]] and [[Farrah Franklin]] in the music video of "[[Say My Name]]" led to the eventual departure of [[LeToya Luckett]] and [[LaTavia Roberson]].]] 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.<ref name="Kaufman"/> 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&mdash;[[Michelle Williams (singer)|Michelle Williams]] and [[Farrah Franklin]]&mdash;joining Knowles and Rowland.<ref name="Kaufman"/> Roberson and Luckett took legal action in March, suing both Mathew Knowles and their band mates for breach of partnership and fiduciary duties.<ref name="Kaufman"/> 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;<ref name="Kaufman"/> 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.<ref name="Kaufman"/> [[Image:Beyonce Independent.jpg|thumb|left|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",<ref name="Kaufman"/> when they became a pop-cultural phenomenon.<ref name="People"/> "Say My Name" became their second number-one and biggest single to date.<ref name="Anthony"/> The album's fourth single, "[[Jumpin' Jumpin']]", became a top-ten hit. ''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.<ref name="Kaufman"/> Destiny's Child began performing as an opening act at the concerts of pop singers [[Britney Spears]] and [[Christina Aguilera]].<ref name="Kaufman"/> Now in their final lineup, Destiny's Child recorded a theme song for the film version of ''[[Charlie's Angels (film)|Charlie's Angels]]''. Released as a single in October 2000, "[[Independent Women Part 1]]" spent eleven consecutive weeks on the ''Billboard'' Hot&nbsp;100 at number one,<ref name="People"/> the longest-running number-one single of Destiny's Child's career, and of that year in the US. ===2000 &ndash; 2002: More releases=== In late 2000, Destiny's Child announced plans of releasing individual side projects, including solo albums.<ref name="VanHornCDs">{{Cite news |last=VanHorn |first=Teri |title=Destiny's Child Solo CDs Won't Compete With Group, Each Other |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1375022/20001208/destinys_child.jhtml |work=MTV News |date=([[2008-12-08]]) |accessdate=2008-05-13}}</ref> This time until early 2001, the group was recording their third album, ''[[Survivor (Destiny's Child album)|Survivor]]''. The record shifted the structure in the production process; Knowles assumed more control in co-producing and co-writing almost the entire album.<ref name="Kaufman"/><ref name="VanHornCDs"/> In addition, Knowles completely lead songs like "Brown Eyes" and "[[Dangerously in Love (song)|Dangerously in Love]]". 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''&mdash;which title was reportedly inspired by a [[disc jockey|DJ]]'s joke about Destiny's Child members 'voting one another off the island', much like the popular [[CBS]] [[reality series]] ''[[Survivor (US TV series)|Survivor]]''<ref name="Kaufman"/>&mdash;hit record stores in the [[spring (season)|spring]] of 2001, and entered the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] at number one; the album sold over 663,000 copies in its first week sales.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Cohen |first=Jonathan |title=Destiny's Child Shoot Straight To No. 1 |url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/search/google/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=862896 |work=Billboard |publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc. |date=([[2001-05-09]]) |accessdate=2008-05-22}}</ref> The first three singles, "[[Independent Women Part I]]", "[[Survivor (song)|Survivor]]" and "[[Bootylicious]]" were all big hits;<ref name="Kaufman"/> the first two were consecutive number-one singles in the UK.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sexton |first=Paul |title=Destiny's Child 'Survive' On U.K. Singles Chart |url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/search/google/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=848568 |work=Billboard |publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc. |date=([[2001-04-23]]) |accessdate=2008-05-22}}</ref> The album was certified four-time platinum in the US;<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gold and Platinum |url=http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=Survivor&artist=&format=&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDescription=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2=&certDate=&album=&id=&after=&before=&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2008&sort=Artist&perPage=25 |work=Recording Industry Association of America |accessdate=2008-05-22}}</ref> it was certified double platinum in Australia and ''The Writing's On The Wall'' reached triple platinum the same year.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ARIA Charts - Accreditations - 2001 Albums |url=http://www.aria.com.au/pages/aria-charts-accreditations-albums-2001.htm |work=Australian Recording Industry Association |accessdate=2008-05-22 |accessdate=2008-05-22}}</ref> Toward the end of the year, the group released a [[holiday]] album, ''[[8 Days of Christmas]]''. The album contained updated versions of several Christmas songs.<ref>{{Cite news |last=VanHorn |first=Teri |title=Destiny's Child Put 'Stank' Into Christmas On Holiday Album |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1449126/20010924/destinys_child.jhtml |work=MTV News |date=([[2008-09-24]]) |accessdate=2008-05-13}}</ref> In February 2001, Destiny's Child won two [[Grammy Award|Grammy]] awards for "Say My Name": Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group and Best R&B Song.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Reese |first=Lori |title=Steel Yourself |url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,100210,00.html |work=Entertainment Weekly |date=([[2001-02-22]]) |accessdate=2008-05-22}}</ref> They also earned an American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Band/Duo.<ref name="Kaufman"/> In early 2002, a [[remix]] compilation titled ''[[This Is the Remix (Destiny's Child album)|This Is the Remix]]'' was released to win fans over before a new studio album would be released.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Cohen |first=Jonathan |title=Destiny's Child Groove On 'Remix' |url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/search/google/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1315128 |work=Billboard |publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc. |date=([[2002-02-05]]) |accessdate=2008-05-22}}</ref> 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''. Cases were settled in June 2002.<ref name="Kaufman"/> ===2002 &ndash; 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.<ref name="Kaufman"/> The album reached number one on the ''Billboard'' Top Gospel Albums chart. Rowland was chosen to provide vocals in the song "[[Dilemma (song)|Dilemma]]" by [[Nelly]] which became a hit and won Rowland a [[Grammy Award|Grammy]];<ref name="CNN">{{Cite web |title=Kelly Rowland pursues her own destiny |url=http://edition.cnn.com/2003/SHOWBIZ/Music/01/23/mroom.rowland/index.html |work=Cable News Network |date= 2003-01-23 |accessdate=2008-05-22}}</ref> she became the first member of Destiny's Child to achieve number-one single. That same year, Knowles co-starred with [[Mike Myers (actor)|Mike Myers]] in the box-office hit ''[[Austin Powers in Goldmember]]''. She recorded her first solo single, "[[Work It Out]]", for the film's soundtrack.<ref name="Kaufman"/> [[Image:Beyonce Dangerously 13.jpg|thumb|Beyoncé singing "Dangerously in Love 2", a song originally recorded for ''[[Survivor (Destiny's Child album)|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.<ref name="Corey6">{{Cite news |last=Moss |first=Corey |title=Nelly Hit Forces Change In Plans For Destiny's Child LPs |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1456206/20020722/destinys_child.jhtml |work=MTV News |date=([[2002-07-22]]) |accessdate=2008-05-08}}</ref> Rowland's career took off internationally when ''[[Simply Deep]]'' hit number one on the [[UK Albums Chart]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Tatu top singles chart again |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/2742967.stm |work=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=([[2003-02-09]]) |accessdate=2008-05-22}}</ref> The same year she made her [[feature film]] debut in the horror film ''[[Freddy vs. Jason]]''. 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 [[credibility|street cred]].<ref name="Louie">{{Cite web |last=Louie |first=Rebecca |title=Crazy in love with Beyonce |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/2007/08/05/2007-08-05_crazy_in_love_with_beyonce.html |work=New York Daily News |date= 2007-08-06 |accessdate=2008-05-22}}</ref> Also as a result of the success of "Dilemma", Knowles' debut album, ''[[Dangerously in Love]]'', was postponed many times, until June 2003.<ref name="Corey6"/><ref>{{Cite news |last=Susman |first=Gary |title='Anger' Management |url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,456067,00.html |work=Entertainment Weekly |date=([[2003-06-02]]) |accessdate=2008-05-22}}</ref> ''Dangerously in Love'' debuted at number one upon its release, selling 317,000 copies according to [[Nielsen SoundScan]].<ref name="Martens">{{Cite news |last=Todd |first=Martens |title=Beyonce, Branch Albums Storm The Chart |url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/search/google/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1926761 |work=Billboard |publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc. |date=([[2003-07-02]]) |accessdate=2008-05-22}}</ref> It yielded the number-one hits "[[Crazy in Love (Beyoncé song)|Crazy in Love]]", and "[[Baby Boy]]"; and the top-five singles "[[Me, Myself and I (Beyoncé song)|Me, Myself and I]]" and "[[Naughty Girl (Beyoncé song)|Naughty Girl]]". 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]], [[Lauryn Hill]], and [[Alicia Keys]] for most Grammys received in one night by a female.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Silverman |first=Stephen |title=Much Grammy 'Love' for Beyoncé, OutKast |url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,627723,00.html |work=People |date=([[2004-02-08]]) |accessdate=2008-05-22}}</ref> In November 2003, Williams appeared as ''[[Aida (musical)|Aida]]'' on [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]]. In January 2004, she released her second gospel album, ''[[Do You Know]]''.<ref name="Kaufman"/> ===2004 &ndash; 2005: Destiny fulfilled=== [[Image:DC Destiny Fulfilled low.jpg|thumb|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.<ref name="GilSplit">{{Cite news |last=Kaufman |first=Gil |title=Destiny's Child Announce Split |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1503975/20050612/destinys_child.jhtml |work=MTV News |date=([[2005-06-12]]) |accessdate=2008-05-13}}</ref><ref name="Tanya">{{Cite news |last=Edwards |first=Tanya |title=Will 'NSYNC Or Destiny's Child Ever Record Another Album |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1457698/20020920/destinys_child.jhtml |work=MTV News |date=([[2002-09-23]]) |accessdate=2008-05-13}}</ref> Comparisons were drawn to [[Justin Timberlake]], who did not return back to [['N Sync]] after the breakthrough he experienced with his debut album.<ref name="Kaufman"/><ref name="Tanya"/> Rowland, however, responded to such rumors with: "We're back in the studio, we're putting out a record. Shut up!"<ref>{{Cite news |last=Moss |first=Corey |title=Destiny's Child Back In The Studio, So 'Shut Up!' Kelly Rowland Says |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1489338/20040709/destinys_child.jhtml |work=MTV News |date=([[2004-07-09]]) |accessdate=2008-05-13}}</ref> The group claimed that the reunion was destined to happen,<ref name="Kaufman"/> and that their affinity to each other kept them cohesive.<ref name="MossReunited">{{Cite news |last=Moss |first=Corey |title=Destiny's Child: Reunited And It Feels So Good (Part 1) |url=http://www.mtv.com/bands/d/destinys_child/news_feature/041108/ |work=MTV News |accessdate=2008-05-13}}</ref> Three years after the hiatus, members of Destiny's Child reunited to record their fifth album, ''[[Destiny Fulfilled]]'',<ref name="Kaufman"/> which is to date their last collective record. The album introduces the trio to a harder, "urban" sound, and songs featured are conceptually interrelated which aims to find love.<ref name="MossReunited"/> ''Destiny Fulfilled'' saw equality in the trio,<ref name="Anthony"/> with each member contributing to writing on the majority of the album,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Moss |first=Corey |title=Destiny's Child: Reunited And It Feels So Good (Part 2) |url=http://www.mtv.com/bands/d/destinys_child/news_feature/041108/index2.jhtml |work=MTV News |accessdate=2008-05-13}}</ref> as well as becoming executive producers aside from their manager.<ref>{{Cite album-notes |title=Destinys Fulfilled |publisher=Sony Music BMG Entertainment |year=2004}}</ref> [[Image:Say My Name Live.jpg|thumb|left|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.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Whitmire |first=Margo |title=Eminem Thankful To Remain No. 1 |url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/search/google/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000726418 |work=Billboard |date=([[2004-11-24]]) |accessdate=2008-05-13}}</ref> Certified three-time platinum in the US,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gold and Platinum |url=http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=Destiny%20Fulfilled&artist=&format=&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDescription=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2=&certDate=&album=&id=&after=&before=&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2008&sort=Artist&perPage=25 |work=Recording Industry Association of America |accessdate=2008-05-13}}</ref> 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 (Destiny's Child song)|Soldier]]", "[[Cater 2 U]]" and "[[Girl (Destiny's Child song)|Girl]]"; the first two reached number three in the US. In connection with 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 in [[Barcelona]], [[Spain]], the group announced before 16,000 people their official breakup.<ref name="GilSplit"/> Destiny's Child claimed, however, that naming it ''Destiny Fulfilled'' was not a coincident of sort.<ref name="VineyardSplit">{{Cite news |last=Vineyard |first=Jennifer |title=Destiny's Child Talk Split: 'It's Not The End' |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1504619/20050623/destinys_child.jhtml |work=MTV News |date=([[2005-06-23]]) |accessdate=2008-05-13}}</ref> 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.<ref name="VineyardSplit"/> The group exclusively sent a letter to [[MTV News]] about the decision: <blockquote> We have been working together as Destiny's Child since we were 9, and touring together since we were 14. 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. <br>&mdash;Destiny's Child, [[MTV News]]<ref name="GilSplit"/> </blockquote> ===2005 &ndash; 2006: Final releases=== The group released on [[October 25]], [[2005]] their greatest hits album, ''[[Number 1's (Destiny's Child album)|#1's]]''. 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 (2006 film)|The Pink Panther]]'''s soundtrack.<ref name="Moss#1's">{{Cite news |last=Moss |first=Corey |title=Destiny's Child Look Back With #1's Before Going Their Separate Ways |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1510101/09212005/destinys_child.jhtml |work=MTV News |date=([[2005-09-21]]) |accessdate=2008-05-13}}</ref> ''#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]]''.<ref name="Moss#1's"/> The documentary was filmed during the [[Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta]] visit of the [[Destiny Fulfilled ... And Lovin' It]] tour, and was released on [[March 28]], [[2006]]. 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 (magazine)|Billboard]]'' claimed that the name could only be "a marketing angle".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Caulfield |first=Keith |title=Ask Billboard |url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/search/google/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1001393289 |work=Billboard |publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc |date= 2005-11-01 |accessdate=2008-05-13}}</ref> Despite this, Chris Harris of [[MTV News]] said that it "lives up to its name";<ref name="Harris#1's">{{Cite news |last=Harris |first=Chris |title=Destiny's Child's #1's Hits — You Guessed It — #1 |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1512779/20051102/destinys_child.jhtml |work=MTV News |date=([[2005-11-02]]) |accessdate=2008-05-13}}</ref> ''#1's'' debuted at number one on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] with sales of 113,000, becoming their second highest album debut.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Whitmire |first=Margo |title=Destiny's '#1's' Bows At The Top |url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/search/google/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1001432508 |work=Billboard |publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc. |date=([[2005-11-02]]) |accessdate=2008-05-13}}</ref> "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."<ref>{{Cite news |author=MTV News staff |title=For The Record: Quick News On Kanye West, Destiny's Child, Metallica, Kelly Clarkson, Paris Hilton & More |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1523969/20060208/west_kanye.jhtml? |work=MTV News |date=([[2006-02-08]]) |date=2008-05-13}}</ref> On [[March 28]], [[2006]], Destiny's Child was cemented on the [[Hollywood Walk of Fame]], the 2,035th recipient of the coveted recognition.<ref>{{Cite news |author=Associated Press |title=Destiny's Child Gets Star on Walk of Fame |url=http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,189491,00.html?sPage=fnc/entertainment/beyonce |work=FOX News |date=([[2006-03-29]] |accessdate=2008-05-13}}</ref> ===2007: Mini-reunions=== Knowles' music video to her single "[[Get Me Bodied]]" features Rowland, Williams, and Knowles' sister [[Solange Knowles|Solange]]. The video was released on the ''[[B'Day Anthology Video Album]]'' in early April 2007. Knowles said: "It really sets the tone of the video, because you feel like you're there for part of the experience."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Vineyard |first=Jennifer |title=Beyonce: Behind The B'Day Videos (Part 2) |url=http://www.mtv.com/bands/b/beyonce/videos_07/news_feature_040207/index2.jhtml |work=MTV News |accessdate=2008-05-13}}</ref> On [[June 26]], [[2007]], the group made a mini-reunion at the 2007 [[BET Awards]]. Knowles performed "Get Me Bodied" with special guests Williams, Solange Knowles, and [[Mo'Nique]]. After her performance, Knowles introduced Rowland who performed her single "[[Like This (Kelly Rowland song)|Like This]]" with [[Eve (rapper)|Eve]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hudson, Beyonce, T.I. Among BET Winners |url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/06/26/AR2007062601233.html?tid=informbox |work=The Washington Post |date= 2007-03-02 |accessdate=2008-01-26}}</ref> During the [[September 2]], [[2007]] [[Los Angeles]] stop of [[The Beyoncé Experience]] tour, Knowles sang a snippet of "Survivor" with Rowland and Williams. 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]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Crosley |first=Hillary |title=Billboard Bits: Beyonce, Bob Marley, Bragg/Brad |url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003646949 |work=Billboard |publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc. |date=([[2007-09-27]]) |accessdate=2008-05-13}}</ref> ===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. 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.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Destiny's Child Releases New Anthem for World Children's Day at McD's |url=http://www.mcdonalds.com/corp/news/corppr/2005/CPR_09272005.html |work=McDonalds |date=([[2005-09-27]]) |accessdate=2008-02-13}}</ref> 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. The Survivor Foundation extended the mission of the Knowles-Rowland Center For Youth, a multi-purpose community outreach facility in downtown Houston.<ref name="Moss#1's"/> ==Discography== {{mainarticle|Destiny's Child discography}} {{col-begin}} {{col-2}} ===Studio albums and compilations=== *1998: ''[[Destiny's Child (album)|Destiny's Child]]'' *1999: ''[[The Writings On The Wall]]'' *2001: ''[[Survivor (album)|Survivor]]'' *2001: ''[[8 Days Of Christmas]]'' *2002: ''[[This Is The Remix (Destiny's Child album)|This Is The Remix]]'' *2004: ''[[Destiny Fulfilled]]'' *2005: ''[[Number 1's (Destiny's Child album)|#1's]]'' {{col-2}} ===Video releases=== *2001: ''[[The Platinum's on the Wall]]'' *2003: ''[[Destiny's Child World Tour]]'' *2005: ''[[Destiny’s Child: Destiny Fulfilled CD/DVD 2005 Tour Edition]]'' *2005: ''[[Number 1's (Destiny's Child album)|#1’s]]'' *2006: ''[[Destiny's Child Live in Atlanta|Destiny’s Child: Live in Atlanta]]'' {{col-end}} ==References== {{reflist|2}} ==External links== *[http://www.destinyschild.com Official website] {{Destiny's Child}} {{Beyoncé Knowles}} {{Kelly Rowland}} {{LeToya Luckett}} {{Michelle Williams}} [[Category:1990s music groups]] [[Category:2000s music groups]] [[Category:African American musical groups]] [[Category:American pop music groups]] [[Category:American rhythm and blues musical groups]] [[Category:Beyoncé Knowles]] [[Category:BRIT Award winners]] [[Category:Destiny's Child]] [[Category:Grammy Award winners]] [[Category:Girl groups]] [[Category:Hollywood Walk of Fame]] [[Category:Musical groups disestablished in 2005]] [[Category:Musical groups established in 1990]] [[Category:Texas musical groups]] [[Category:Trios]] [[bg:Destiny's Child]] [[da:Destiny's Child]] [[de:Destiny’s Child]] [[es:Destiny's Child]] [[fr:Destiny's Child]] [[hr:Destiny's Child]] [[id:Destiny's Child]] [[it:Destiny's Child]] [[he:דסטיניז צ'יילד]] [[hu:Destiny’s Child]] [[nl:Destiny's Child]] [[ja:デスティニーズ・チャイルド]] [[no:Destiny's Child]] [[pl:Destiny's Child]] [[pt:Destiny's Child]] [[ro:Destiny's Child]] [[ru:Destiny's Child]] [[simple:Destiny's Child]] [[sk:Destiny's Child]] [[fi:Destiny's Child]] [[sv:Destiny's Child]] [[tr:Destiny's Child]] [[zh:天命真女]]