Destiny's Child

. In 1998, Elliott continued her successful music career by writing and producing Total's single "Trippin'", as well as working with several others in the hip-hop and R&B communities. The album's third US single is "Cater 2 U," while the international release is "Girl". 1997 also saw Elliott perform on Lil Kim's girl-power anthem, a hit remix of her song, "Not Tonite". The song's remix also featured Da Brat, Angie Martinez, and Left Eye, in addition to Kim and Elliott; and the five women performed it at the 1997 MTV Video Music Awards show. Despite receiving worldwide mixed reviews, Destiny Fulfilled was certified 3x Platinum in early 2005. The critical acceptance of Supa Dupa Fly was mixed, though generally positive; many critics commented that the album tracks, some of which sampled Elliott/ Mosley hits such as "Can We" and "One in a Million", were far inferior to the singles. and Lil Wayne quickly entered the Top 10, peaking at No.3 in February 2005 becoming the groups 10th top 10 pop hit. Other singles included "Beep Me 911," which featured 702, Timbaland, and Magoo; "Hit 'Em Wit Da Hee," featuring rapper Mocha and Timbaland; and "Sock It 2 Me," a decent-sized hit which featured rhymes from Da Brat and a cameos by her and Lil Kim in the Mega Man-inspired music video.

The second single, "Soldier" featuring rappers T.I. Her debut album, released in mid-1997, was Supa Dupa Fly, which included "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)", a blockbuster hit that established Elliott as a major force in popular music. The album was released in November 2004. Timbaland was again recruited as her production partner, a role he would hold for every Elliott solo release. "Lose My Breath," the album's first single, produced by Rodney Jerkins, became the group's ninth Top 10 pop hit. She instead signed a deal with Elektra Records in 1996 to create her own imprint, Goldmind, for which she would record as a solo artist. Their latest CD, Destiny Fulfilled was executive produced and co-written by all three members. Elliott also appeared as a guest rapper and background vocalist on MC Lyte's 1996 single "Cold Rock A Party", produced by Sean "Puffy" Combs, who hoped to sign her to Bad Boy Records.

and Canada later this summer. Elliott and Timbaland would continue to work together for other artists, and later created hits for artists such as Total ("What About Us"), Nicole Wray ("Make it Hot"), and Destiny's Child ("Get On the Bus"), and one final hit for Aaliyah before her 2001 death ("I Care 4 U"). An upcoming world tour, sponsored by McDonald's, "Destiny Fulfilled and I'm Lovin' It", will hit 16 countries and over 75 cities worldwide, kicking off in Hiroshima, Japan on April 9th; stops will include Australia, throughout Europe, and concluding in the U.S. One in a Million went double-platinum and made stars out of the production duo. After three years apart, achieving individual success in movies, on Broadway, endorsements and with solo albums, the three women of Destiny's Child have reunited with a brand new album, Destiny Fulfilled. Elliott also contributing background vocals and/or guest raps to nearly all of the tracks she and Timbaland worked on. In 2004, Knowles won 5 Grammy awards for Dangerously In Love. She recently landed a role in a remake of The Pink Panther with Steve Martin. Elliott and Timbaland wrote and produced nine tracks for Aaliyah's second album, One In A Million (1996), among them the hit singles "If Your Girl Only Knew", "One in a Million", "Hot Like Fire", and "4-Page Letter".

In September 2003, Knowles co-starred in her second feature film, The Fighting Temptations alongside Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr. Among these acts were SWV ("Can We?") and 702 ("Steelo" and its remix), but the most notable of them was Aaliyah. Both Knowles and Jay-Z refuse to comment on the relationship. After leaving Swing Mob, Elliott and Timbaland began working together as an independent songwriting/production team, and the two of them crafted hit singles for a number of artists between 1995 to 1997. She's also dating Jay-Z, although their much talked about romance remains a mystery to most. By 1995, Swing Mob had folded and many of its members dispersed; Elliott, Timbaland, Magoo, Ginuwine, and Playa remained together, and would collaborate on each others' records for the rest of the decade. It yielded the No.1 hits "Crazy In Love" featuring hip hop superstar Jay-Z and "Baby Boy" featuring Sean Paul. Timbaland and DeVante produced a Sista LP, 4 All the Sistas Around the World, which was completed in 1994, but shelved and never released.

Her 2003 solo debut, Dangerously In Love, debuted at No.1 and sold over 5 million copies worldwide. Elliott contributed songwriting duties, both credited and uncredited, to the final two Jodeci albums: 1993's Diary of a Mad Band and 1995's The Show, The After Party, The Hotel. She recorded a single for its soundtrack called "Work It Out." However, her breakout solo success has eclipsed the other two Destiny's Child members. All 20-plus members of the Swing Mob, among them future stars such as Ginuwine, Playa, and Tweet, all lived in a single two-story house in New York, and were often at work on material both for Jodeci and for their own projects. In 2002, Knowles co-starred with Mike Myers in the box-office blockbuster Austin Powers in Goldmember. Elliott took along with her Mosley, whom DeVante re-christened Timbaland, and their friend Melvin "Magoo" Barcliff. Jason". In short order, Sista moved to New York City, now signed to Elektra Records through DeVante's Swing Mob imprint.

In 2003, Rowland made her feature film debut in the box-office smash "Freddy Vs. In 1991, Sista caught the attention of Jodeci member/producer DeVante Swing by performing Jodeci songs acapella for him backstage after one of his group's concerts. at No.3 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Album chart. She recruited her neighborhood friend Timothy "DJ TImmy Tim" Mosley as the group's producer, and began making demo tracks. and several other countries' album charts while peaking in the U.S. In the late-1980s, Elliott, LaShawn Shellman, Chonita Coleman, and Radiah Scott formed an R&B group called Sista, for which Elloitt served as a singer and songwriter. The album became an international smash, hitting the No.1 slot on the U.K. In addition, she has recieved recognition as one of the most successful songwriters of the modern music era, having crafted a number of hit records for artists such as Aaliyah, 702, Total, Nicole Wray, and Tweet, often with production partner and childhood friend Timbaland.

In October 2002, Rowland’s solo debut, Simply Deep featured the No.1 Billboard Hot 100 smash hit, "Dilemma," a Grammy-winning (Best Rap/Sung Collaboration) duet with hip-hop superstar Nelly. Elliott is the first female hip hop superstar, known for a long series of hits including "The Rain", "She's A Bitch", "Get Ur Freak On", and "Work It". 3 on the Top Gospel Albums chart shortly after its release in January 2004.Williams also earned rave reviews after replacing Toni Braxton in the lead role of "Aida" on Broadway in November 2003. Formerly known as Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, Elliott dropped the "Misdemeanor" part of her name in 2003 and now goes by simply "Missy Elliott". 2 slot on the Top Christian Album chart and No. Missy Elliott (born Melissa Arnette Elliott on July 1, 1971 in Portsmouth, Virginia) is an African_American singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer. Her second gospel album, Do You Know reached the No. 2004: "1, 2, Step" by Ciara (also guested).

Williams became the first member of Destiny's Child to have a solo project released. “Heart To Yours,” a contemporary gospel collection that reached No.1 on the Top Gospel Albums chart. 2003: ”(My Love is Like) Wo” by Mya. In early 2002, a remix compilation titled This Is the Remix was released to tide fans over. 2003: ”So Gone” by Monica (also guested). 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 (to be staggered over the next year and a half, so as to avoid competition). 2002: "Oops! (Oh My!)" by Tweet (also guested). Survivor sold well — over four million copies — but not as well as its predecessor. 2002: ”I Care 4 U” by Aaliyah.

A cover of Andy Gibb's "Emotion" was also successful, becoming a Top 10 pop hit. 2001: "Bootylicious [Rockwilder Remix]" by Destiny's Child (also guested). It's just great to be a part of this group." Survivor — whose title was reportedly inspired by a DJ's crack about Destiny's Child members voting one another off the island, much like the popular CBS reality series 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 (the highest ever for a girl-group.) The first two singles, "Survivor" and "Bootylicious", were predictably huge hits, with the latter becoming the group's fourth No.1 pop single. 2001: ”Lady Marmalade” by Mya, Pink, Christina Aguilera, and Lil Kim. "Everybody is singing lead on every song, and it's so great — because now Destiny's Child is at the point vocally and mentally that it should be at. 2000: ”Take That” by Torrey Carter (also guested). "But everybody is a part of the music," Knowles said. 1999: "Heartbreaker [Remix]" by Mariah Carey featuring Da Brat (also guested).

"We're excited about the album," Knowles told MTV News shortly before the album's release. She adds,"...I got a chance to co-write and produce all of the songs." "And she did an incredible job," the group's Kelly Rowland added. (also guested). 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. 1998: "I Want You Back" by Mel B. It's so empowering for a lot of people who have already heard a little bit of it.". 1998: "Make It Hot" by Nicole Wray (also guested). We cannot wait for everybody to hear it. 1998: "Trippin'" by Total (also guested).

The year 2000 was very challenging, and I know that gave Beyoncé a lot of inspiration to write songs for the album. 1997: ”What About Us?” by Total. While speaking with MTV.com, Rowland had this to say about the upcoming album: "I know everybody can relate to this album — it's very diverse and inspiring. 1997: ”I’ll Do Anything/I’m Sorry” by Ginuwine. In the meantime, Destiny's Child won 2 Grammy awards for "Say My Name," including Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group and Best R&B Song. 1997: "Can We" by SWV (also guested). Destiny's Child were now indisputable superstars, among the biggest female pop groups, and they quickly began work on a new album to capitalize on their success. 1996: ”One in a Million” by Aaliyah.

1" raced up the charts and spent an astounding 11 consecutive weeks at number one. 1996: ”If Your Girl Only Knew” by Aaliyah. Now reduced to a trio, Destiny's Child was tapped to record the theme song for the film version of Charlie's Angels; released as a single in October, "Independent Women, Pt. 1996: ”Steelo” by 702 (also guested). In the meantime, toward 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. 2004: "Car Wash" by Christina Aguilera. This split was less controversial, while The Writing's On The Wall would eventually sell a massive 9 million copies by the end of summer. 2003: "Tush, Tush, Tush" by Ghostface Killah.

Farrah Franklin, who had replaced an original member just five months prior, left the group for various personal reasons. 2003: "Party To Damascus" by Wyclef Jean;. In June 2000, the album's fourth single, "Jumpin' Jumpin'" became a Top 5 hit, however, another departure came from the ever-evolving girl-group. 2003: "Cop That Disc" by Timbaland & Magoo. The abrupt membership changes within the group seemed to only heighten the group's visibility, finally separating them from the endless pack of teen R&B starlets. 2003: "American Life" [remix] by Madonna *. "Say My Name" was the group's most irresistible and biggest single to date, becoming the group's third No.1 single. 2002: "Son Of A Gun" [Original Flyte Time Remix] by Janet Jackson.

A war of words followed in the press; meanwhile, Destiny's Child became a pop-cultural phenomenon. 1997: "Not Tonite (Ladies Night)" [remix] with Lil' Kim, Da Brat, Angie Martinez, and Left Eye. Infuriated, Roberson and Luckett took legal action in March, suing both Knowles and their former bandmates for breach of partnership and fiduciary duties. 1997: "Can We" by SWV. Buoyed by the group's breakout success, two of its original members, Letoya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson, attempted to split with manager Matthew Knowles, charging that he kept a disproportionate share of the band's profits, attempted to exert too much control, and unfairly favored his daughter and niece. While they never intended to leave the group, relations naturally grew strained, and when the video for "Say My Name" premiered in February 2000, many fans (not to mention Roberson and Luckett) were surprised to find two new members — Michelle Williams and Farrah Franklin — joining Knowles and Rowland. 1996: "Cold Rock A Party" by MC Lyte. The second single, "Bug-a-Boo" hit the Top 40 pop charts, while its music video received heavy rotation on MTV and BET. 2004: "I'm Really Hot".

who all give the quartet rich, varied music upon which to work their charm." Lead single "Bills, Bills, Bills" became the group's first No.1 pop hit (and second R&B No.1) in the summer of 1999, and paced by its success, the accompanying album, The Writing's on the Wall, entered the charts at No.6 upon its release on July 27, 1999. 2003: "Pass The Dutch". Not only are they maturing as vocalists, they are fortunate to work with such skilled, talented producers.. 2003: "Pussycat" *. an assured step forward for the girl group. 2003: "Work It" [remix] (featuring 50 Cent). Music critic Stephen Thomas Erlewine wrote "The Writing's On The Wall.. 2002: "Gossip Folks" (featuring Ludacris).

Critics were generally positive about the album. 2002: "Work It". Destiny's Child re-entered the studio quickly, bringing in an impressive lineup of talented producers, including Kevin "She'kspere" Briggs, Rodney Jerkins, Dwayne Wiggins, Chad Elliot, Daryl Simmons, and Missy Elliott. 2002: "4 My People" (club single) **. Expectations weren't high for the group's second album, as most industry critics considered them to be another disposable R&B girl-group with one-hit wonder status. 2001: "Take Away" (featuring Ginuwine and Tweet). However, follow-up singles "With Me Pt.1" (which also had two different versions) and "Get On The Bus" failed to reproduce the blockbuster success of "No, No, No." Destiny's Child eventually went Platinum after later success. 2001: "Lick Shots"**.

The blockbuster single sold over 1 million copies, turning the group into an instant R&B music sensation. 2001: "One Minute Man" [remix] (featuring Jay-Z) *. "No, No, No Pt.2" featuring The Fugees member Wyclef Jean, quickly climbed to No.1 on the Billboard R&B chart and No.3 Pop. 2001: "One Minute Man" (featuring Ludacris and Trina). "No, No, No Pt.1" and "No, No, No Pt.2" were both released simultaneously, however, Part II was considered a "remix" version of Part I. 2001: "Get Ur Freak On" [remix] (featuring Nelly Furtado) *. The album's first single, "No, No, No" featured two completely different versions of the same song. 2001: "Get Ur Freak On".

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. 2000: "Hot Boyz" [remix] (featuring Nas, Eve, and Q-Tip)***. In 1997, Destiny's Child was offered a recording contract by Columbia Records. 1999: "All N My Grill" (featuring Nicole Wray and Big Boi of OutKast). The quartet's lineup was finalized (for the time being) when LeToya Luckett joined in 1993, and they spent the next few years working their way up from the Houston club scene, eventually opening for popular R&B artists like SWV, Dru Hill, and Immature. 1999: "She's A Bitch". Kelendria "Kelly" Rowland joined the group in 1992, and shortly thereafter they landed an appearance on Star Search, where they performed a rap song. 1998: "Hit 'Em Wit Da Hee" (featuring Timbaland & Mocha).

Later Tina Knowles, Beyonce's mother took their name from a passage in the Book of Isaiah. 1998: "Beep Me 911" (featuring 702 and Magoo). Destiny's Child were formed in Houston, Texas, 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, under the name GirlTyme. 1997: "Sock It 2 Me" (featuring Da Brat). The Grammy-winning group 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. 1997: "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)". Originally a duo and later a quartet, the group is today a trio, whose members are Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. 2003: This Is Not A Test!.

Destiny's Child is an American R&B and pop group. 2002: Under Construction. When single and album simultaneously topped the pop charts in both the US and the UK, she became the first act to achieve this feat since Men At Work in 1983 - in the '60s and '70s, it was performed by the Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, and Rod Stewart. 2001: Miss E...So Addictive. Dangerously In Love went to the top of the album charts in the UK and Canada, as well as on both the American pop (Billboard 200) and R&B charts. 1999: Da Real World. With "Independent Women Part I,' Destiny's Child became the first American all-female group ever to debut at #1 on the U.K. charts. 1997: Supa Dupa Fly.

charts, Destiny's Child became the first American all-female group to hold that position since 1989, when the Bangles hit it with "Eternal Flame.". When "Independent Women Part I" hit #1 on the U.K. At the end of November 2000, during its fourth straight week at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, Destiny's Child's "Independent Women Part I" also reached the largest audience (140.4 million listeners) in the history of monitored airplay, breaking the record set in May 1999 by TLC's "No Scrubs.". In 2000, Destiny's Child had three #1 records on the Billboard Hot 100: "Bills, Bills, Bills," "Say My Name," and "Independent Women Part I.".

The week of October 24, 2000, Destiny's Child had two singles on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart: "Independent Women Part I" at #9, reaching 65 million listeners & "Jumpin Jumpin" at #5, reaching 75 million listeners. Nine months after its release, the album was #5 on the chart, having just experienced its best sales week ever.More than a year after the album's release, The Writing's On The Wall was still in the Top 20 (#11), selling upwards of 70,000 units per week.In the first year of its release, The Writing's On The Wall spent 47 out of 52 weeks in the Top 40 or better of the Billboard 200 Album chart. The Writing's On The Wall debuted at #6 on the Billboard 200 Album chart. About Beyond Productions, LLC.

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Pepsi — Beyoncé. McDonalds — Destiny's Child. Dream Girls: 200? (Beyonce). The Pink Panther: 2005 (Beyoncé as Xania).

Carmen: A Hip Hopera: 2001 (Beyoncé as Carmen). Aida: 2003 (Michelle). Coolest Collabo("Crazy in Love"): 2003 (Beyoncé). Favorite Singing Group: 2001.

Walk This Way Award(Best Entrance): 2005. TRL's First Lady Award: 2004 (Beyonce). Favorite Group-R&B: 2001. Favorite Group: 2001.

Favorite Female Performer: 2004 (Beyoncé). Artist of the Year-Top 40 Radio: 2004 (Beyonce). Artist of the Year-Top 40 Pop Radio: 2001. Artist of the Year/Hip-Hop Rhythmic Radio: 2001.

Entertainer of the Year: 2004 (Beyoncé). Outstanding Duo or Group: 2001. Best R&B/Soul Album(Destiny Fulfilled): 2005. Best Female R&B/Soul Album(Dangerously in Love): 2004 (Beyoncé).

Award for 'Entertainer of the Year': 2001. Sammy Davis Jr. Favorite Soul/R&B Band/Duo/Group: 2002. Favorite Pop/Rock Album: 2002.

Favorite Soul/R&B Band/Duo/Group: 2001. Best Collaboration("Crazy in Love"): 2004 (Beyoncé). Best Female R&B Artist: 2004 (Beyoncé). Best Group: 2001.

Best Song of the Year("Crazy in Love"): 2003 (Beyoncé). Best R&B Award; Beyoncé: 2003. Best Female Video("Naughty Girl"): 2004 (Beyoncé). Best Choreography("Crazy in Love"): 2003 (Beyoncé).

Best R&B Video("Crazy in Love"): 2003 (Beyoncé). Best Female Video("Crazy in Love"): 2003 (Beyoncé). Best R&B Video("Survivor"): 2001. Best R&B Video("Say My Name"): 2000.

Best R&B/Soul Album of the Year:(Survivor): 2002. Best R&B/Soul Single, Group, Band or Duo("Emotion"): 2002. Best R&B/Soul Single, Group, Band or Duo("Survivor"): 2001. Best R&B/Soul Album of the Year:(The Writing's On The Wall): 2000.

Best R&B/Soul Single, Group, Band or Duo("Say My Name"): 2000. Best R&B/Soul Album of the Year:(Destiny's Child): 1998. Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist("No, No, No"): 1998. Best R&B/Soul Single, Group, Band or Duo("No, No, No"): 1998.

Artist Achievement Award: 2004. New R&B Artist: 2003 (Beyoncé). Hot 100 Award for Most Weeks at No.1: 2003 (Beyoncé). Hot 100 Female Artist: 2003 (Beyoncé).

New Female Artist: 2003 (Beyoncé). Group/Duo of the Year: 2001. Singles Artist of the Year: 2001. Top Hot Dance Maxi-Single Sales ("Independent Woman Pt.1"): 2001.

Top Hot Dance Maxi-Single Sales Artist: 2001. Top Hot Top 40 Artist: 2001. Top Hot 100 Artist-Duo/Group: 2001. Top Hot 100 Artist: 2001.

Top Pop Artist-Duo/Group: 2001. Top Pop Artist: 2001. Top Hot Dance Maxi-Single Sales Artist-Duo/Group: 2000. Top Hot Dance Maxi-Single Sales Artist: 2000.

Top Hot 100 Artist-Duo/Group: 2000. Top Hot 100 Artist: 2000. Top Pop Artist-Duo/Group: 2000. Top Pop Artist: 2000.

Song Writer of the Year: 2001 (Beyoncé). Favorite Singing Group: 2002. World's Best-Selling R&B Group: 2002. World's Best-Selling Pop Group: 2002.

World's Best-Selling Artist or Group: 2002. Best International Female Solo Artist: 2004 (Beyoncé). Best International Group: 2002. Best Rap/Sung Collaboration ("Crazy in Love"): 2003 (Beyoncé).

Best Contemporary R&B Album (Dangerously in Love): 2003 (Beyoncé). Best R&B Song ("Crazy in Love"): 2003 (Beyoncé). Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals ("The Closer I Get to You"): 2003 (Beyoncé). Best Female R&B Vocal Performance ("Dangerously in Love 2"): 2003 (Beyoncé).

Best Rap/Sung Collaboration ("Dilemma"): 2002 (Kelly). Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals ("Survivor"): 2001. Best R&B Song ("Say My Name"): 2000. Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals ("Say My Name"): 2000.

"Soldier" (2004) #3 US, #4 UK. "Lose My Breath" (2004) #3 US; #2 UK; #1 (11 weeks) World. "Emotion" (2001) #10 US; #3 UK. "Bootylicious" (2001) #1 (2 weeks) US; #2 UK; #1 World.

"Survivor" (2001) #2 US; #1 UK; #1 World. "Independent Women Part 1" (2000) #1 (11 weeks) US; #1 UK; #1 World. "Jumpin' Jumpin'" (2000) #3 US; #5 UK. "Say My Name" (2000) #1 (3 weeks) US; #3 UK.

"Bug a Boo" (1999) #33 US; #9 UK. "Bills Bills Bills" (1999) #1 (1 week) US; #6 UK. Timbaland) (1999) #15 UK. "Get on the Bus" (feat.

"With Me" (1998) #19 UK. "No No No" (1998) #3 US; #5 UK. "Destiny Fulfilled" (2004) #5 UK #2 US. "This Is The Remix" (2002) #25 UK.

"8 Days Of Christmas" (2001) #34 US. "Survivor" (2001) #1 UK #1 US. "The Writings On The Wall" (1999) #10 UK #5 US. "Destinys Child" (1998) #45 UK #67 US.