Destiny's Child was an American R&B girl group whose final, and perhaps most-recognized, line-up comprised lead singer Beyoncé Knowles alongside Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. Formed in 1997 in Houston, Texas, Destiny's Child members began their musical endeavors in their pre-teens under the name Girls' Tyme, comprising Knowles, Rowland, LaTavia Roberson and LeToya Luckett. Throughout their career, the group released four studio albums and achieved four US number-one singles. They had sold over 60 million records worldwide, becoming one of the best-selling recording artists in the U.S. Billboard magazine ranks the group as one of the greatest musical trios of all time, and inducted the group in 2008 into the All time Hot 100 Artist at 68th place. In 2005, the World Music Awards recognized them as the World's Best-selling female group of all time. They were ranked the 9th Artist of the 2000–10 decade by Billboard. In late 2000, Destiny's Child announced to embark on individual side projects, including releases of solo albums, an idea by their manager.
Why Did I choose this Album?
I choose this album for it displays my favorite songs. I have been so attached to RnB/Ballad/Soul songs and this album includes my favorite songs. Destiny Fulfilled is the fourth and final studio album by American R&B trio Destiny's Child, The album's production began after each member completed solo album releases. The record saw each member active in songwriting and producing. The underlying theme of love, which the group referred to as friendship they found in themselves, reveals their individual experiences. The album debuted at number fifty on the Billboard 200 for amassing sales of 61,000 copies.
Destiny Fulfilled has sold over three million copies in the US, and has been certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America on January 14, 2005. The album has sold over 8 million copies worldwide. This album received multiple awards and recognitions all over the globe, including World's Best-Selling Pop Group, World's Best-Selling R&B Group, and World’s Best-Selling Female Group of All Time given by World Music Awards; Favorite Soul/R&B Band/Duo/Group and Favorite Soul/R&B Album by American Music Awards. The track ‘Stand Up for Love’ as the 2005 World Children's Day Anthem and the inspirational song has been glorified for its message of hope in the wake of Hurricane Katrina (although written before it happened).
Despite their disbandment, Destiny's Child claimed the split was somehow planned when making the album with Knowles admitting that it was not coincidence it was named Destiny Fulfilled. Indeed, their destiny to delivers good and quality music to the world was fulfilled and they reach global success with their incomparable tune and voices. Their music will forever stays in the hearts of their fans and audiences.
Album Review
Destiny's Child has never quite seemed like a true group, possibly because Beyoncé Knowles always took the spotlight in the group's hits and videos. When the group went their separate ways in the wake of the blockbuster success of 2001's Survivor, it was easy to assume that the split was permanent, a suspicion that only grew when Beyoncé became a superstar with her 2003 solo debut, Dangerously in Love. Not that Kelly and Michelle are bad singers. They are charming, classy vocalists, cooing their leads nicely and providing warm harmonies on the choruses, but the powerhouse of Beyoncé, who sounds larger than life even when she is quiet, overpowers them.
Destiny Fulfilled begins with a refreshing opening round of two hard-driving dance cuts, ’Lose My Breath’ and &’Soldier’ then slides into a series of nine slow-grooving tracks. I personally noticed that this album is a journey of a woman's search to find love, and each song is a continuation of the previous track. The first track, ‘Lose My Breath’, is about a man full of empty promises, so the woman turns to a ‘Soldier’ who can protect her. After finding a good man, she wants to cater to his every need in ‘Cater 2 U’. Destiny is fulfilled in the end with the last track, ‘Love’. The woman finally finds love in God and within herself, which is why she can eventually find love with a man.
In this album, I could consider Lose My Breath, Soldier, Cater 2 U, Girl, Bad Habit, Through With Love are hot tracks and my personal favorites. While it is no surprise that Destiny Fulfilled showcases advanced production values, the songwriting and vocal abilities are just as impressive. The lyrics turn towards basic, but Destiny pulls it off, mainly through muscular production and stunning vocal relationship.
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