Destiny's Child (album)

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Destiny's Child
Studio album by Destiny's Child
Released	February 17, 1998
Recorded	1997–1998
Genre	R&B
Length	56:11
Label	Columbia Records CK-67728
Producer(s)	Craig B., Sylvia Bennett-Smith, Jerry 'Wonder' Duplessis, Jermaine Dupri, Rob Fusari, Che Greene, Vincent Herbert, Wyclef Jean, Tim Kelley, KLC, Jay Lincoln, Mark Morales, O'Dell, Bob Robinson, Cory Rooney, Terry T., Carl Washington, D'Wayne Wiggins
Professional reviews
John Bush, All Music Guide link
Destiny's Child chronology
	Destiny's Child (1998)	The Writing's on the Wall (1999)

Destiny's Child is the eponymous debut album of R&B group Destiny's Child. The album was released in 1998 and featured the singles "No, No, No" and "With Me." The album won "Best R&B/Soul Album of the Year" at the Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards. The album also includes a remake of the Commodores's song "Sail On."

[edit] Track listing

1. "Second Nature" (Kymberli Armstrong, Ronald Isley, Marvin Isley, Ernie Isley, O'Kelly Isley, Jr., Chris Jasper, Terry T.) – 5:09
2. "No, No, No Part 2" (featuring Wyclef Jean) (B. White, Calvin Gaines, Mary Brown, Rob Fusari, Vincent Herbert) – 3:30
3. "With Me Part 1" (featuring Jermaine Dupri) (Jermaine Dupri, Master P, Manuel Seal, Jr.) – 3:22
4. "Tell Me" (Tim Kelley, Bob Robinson) – 4:50
5. "Bridges" (Mean Green, Michelle JoJo Hailey, D'Wayne Wiggins) – 4:03
6. "No, No, No Part 1" (Calvin Gaines, Mary Brown, Rob Fusari, Vincent Herbert) – 4:08
7. "With Me Part 2" (featuring Master P) (Jermaine Dupri, Beyoncé Knowles, LeToya Luckett, Master P, LaTavia Roberson, Kelendria Rowland, Manuel Seal, Jr.) – 4:14
8. "Show Me The Way" (Dominic Aldridge, J. Bowden, C. Breeding) – 4:17
9. "Killing Time" (Tara Stinson, D'Wayne Wiggins) – 5:07
10. "Illusion" (featuring Wyclef Jean and Pras) (Destiny's Child, Wyclef Jean) – 3:51
11. "Birthday" (Beyoncé Knowles, LaTavia Roberson, Kelly Rowland, D'Wayne Wiggins) – 5:13
12. "Sail On" (Lionel Richie) – 4:04
13. "My Time Has Come" (Sylvia Bennett-Smith, Reed Vertelney) – 4:23

    Bonus Tracks

    Released November 20, 2001

14. "Know That" (R. Oden, A. Robinson) – 4:25
15. "You're The Only One" (Tara Stinson, D'Wayne Wiggins) – 3:24
16. "No, No, No" (Camdino Soul Extended Remix) (Calvin Gaines, Mary Brown, Rob Fusari, Vincent Herbert) – 6:35
17. "Dubillusions" (I. Hayes, A. Ingram, L. John, S. Jolley, T. Swan) – 7:33
18. "Amazing Grace" (Japan only bonus track) – 2:38

[edit] Charts

Although failing to break the top 50 of the Billboard 200, it did go Platinum in the spring of 1999 in the U.S. in recognition of 1 million copies bought. Destiny's Child spent twenty six weeks on the U.S. charts, but climbed no higher than number sixty-seven. In the UK, it debuted in the top 50 of the albums chart on the strength of its lead single, "No, No, No,". The album did go on to sell 3 million copies worldwide, it was also re-packaged and re-released in several countries. Although in the UK, it took 5 weeks to enter the charts.

Chart (1998)	Peak position
U.S. Billboard 200	67
U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums	14
Canada Top 50 Albums	33
Chart (2001)	Peak position
UK Top 75 Albums	45

[edit] Credits

Mark Morales Producer Bill Ortiz Trumpet Darin Prindle Mixing Warren Riker Engineer, Mixing Bob Robinson Arranger, Producer John Jubu Smith Guitar Carl Washington Producer Carl Wheeler Keyboards D'Wayne Wiggins Bass, Producer, Guitar, Multi Instruments Benjamin Wright Arranger, Conductor Eric Fischer Engineer Jay Lincoln Drums, Producer, Mixing, Keyboards James Hoover Engineer Erwin Gorostiza Art Direction, Design Wyclef Jean Producer, Performer Rawle Gittens Engineer Vince Lars Saxophone Corey Rooney Programming, Producer, Mixing Craig B. Producer, Mixing KLC Producer Sylvia Bennett-Smith Arranger, Producer Jerry Duplessis Producer Joey Swails Engineer, Mixing Destiny's Child Main Performer Ian Dalsemer Assistant Engineer Rob Fusari Producer Anthony Papa Michael Guitar (Acoustic) Beyoncé Vocals Letoya Luckett  ? Lee Neal Drums O'Dell Producer

Latavia Roberson  ? Mathew Knowles Executive Producer Tina Knowles Hair Stylist Storm Jefferson Assistant Engineer, Mixing Assistant Kelly Rowland  ? Mean Green Production Coordination Che Greene Producer Darcy Aldridge Arranger Mike Arnold Engineer Charles Brackins Engineer Johnny Buick Make-Up, Hair Stylist Kenny Demery Guitar Paul Empson Photography Eric Ferrell Make-Up Debra Ginyard Stylist Mike Scott Mixing Booker T. Jones III Mixing Master P Performer Terry T. Producer Bill McKinley Bass Paul Arnold Engineer Preston Crump Bass Jermaine Dupri Producer, Performer Dale Everingham  ? Steve Foreman Percussion David Frank Piano John Frye Engineer Brian Gardner Mastering Jamie Hawkins Keyboards Vincent Herbert Producer Tim Kelley Arranger, Producer