The main thing that had the episode going so viral and having fans in a panic was the tea about Jagged Edge and . [83] They performed "Say Yes" together during the 2015 Stellar Awards, and the live version of the song was mastered for iTunes in April 2015. Shes been in Eyes of Darkness, Single Black Female, and Rated ATL. [15] The word Destiny was stated to have been chosen from the Book of Isaiah, by Tina Knowles. A poor showing on Star Search. 5. Destiny's Child was a legendary American R&B girl group that rose to fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s with their catchy hooks, tight harmonies, and empowering lyrics. In 1996, Mathew secured the foursome a deal with Columbia Records, and Destinys Child was born. [45] It remains as Knowles' best-selling album to date, with sales of 5 million copies in the United States, as of June 2016. Kelly Rowland Says", "Le Icone Hip Hop e R'n'B degli anni '90", "From Destiny's Child to music queenmaker: Kelly Rowland has a new handpicked girl group", "Destiny's Child Reunion Rumors Quashed by Beyonce's Dad", "How Destiny's Child changed R&B forever", "Where Have All the Girl Groups Gone in Music? While still a member of Destiny's Child, Beyonc signed on to replace Britney Spears as PepsiCo's celebrity endorser, according to The New York Times . [77] "Nuclear" marked the first original music from Destiny's Child in eight years. She also made a joint album with Jay-Z titled Everything Is Love (2018) and executive-produced The Lion King: The Gift soundtrack (2019) as well as its accompanying Disney+ film, Black Is King (2020). They formed in 1997. After the first hiatus, she teamed with Nelly to release Dilemma, her chart-topping debut solo recording. The girl group was. "[93] The group usually harmonize their vocals in their songs, especially on the ballads. In 1990, Destiny's Child was going by the name Girl's Tyme in Houston, Texas. [122] Destiny's Child was honored at the 2005 World Music Awards with the World's Best Selling Female Group of All Time Award, which included a 17-minute tribute performance by Patti LaBelle, Usher, Babyface, Rihanna, Amerie and Teairra Mari. "[137] Meghan Trainor stated that her single "No" (2016) was inspired by the late 1990s and early 2000s sounds of Destiny's Child, NSYNC, and Britney Spears. NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The meteoric recording career of one of the Top 3 biggest-selling girl groups in pop history is compiled for the first time in the social media era on DESTINY'S CHILD - PLAYLIST, their first official U.S. release in seven years. [8] The Writing's on the Wall has been credited as Destiny's Child's breakthrough album, spurring their career and introducing them to a wider audience. Roberson and Luckett formed a group called Anjel with Naty Quinones and Tiffany Beaudoin after leaving Destinys Child, but they split up in 2003 and never released an album. 5. Advertisement THE DEPARTURES Roberson and Luckett were part of the recording of some of Destiny's Child's classics like "No, No, No," and "Bills, Bills, Bills," which was their first-ever number-one hit. [22] Following the suit, both sides were disparaging towards each other in the media. In 2017, she married Tommicus Walker. She has also found success as an actor. [31] The album was certified four-time platinum in the United States[19] and double platinum in Australia. [8] Her dominance to the creative input in the album made the album "very much her work". The self-titled album, released Feb. 17, 1998, had the original members Beyonce Knowles, Kelly Rowland, LaTavia Roberson and LaToya . Girls Tyme eventually changed their name to Destiny. In 2001, they announced a hiatus to pursue solo careers. This led them getting kicked off the bus, subsequently upsetting LeToya and LaTavia who were allegedly dating some members of the R'n'B group. [61] Record producer David Foster, his daughter Amy Foster-Gillies and Knowles wrote "Stand Up for Love" as the anthem to the World Children's Day, an annual worldwide event to raise awareness and funds for children causes. [78] A video album titled Destiny's Child Video Anthology was released in May 2013 and featured sixteen of the group's music videos. The group faced another setback when Franklin abruptly left just five months after joining. When they were in Destiny's Child, they toured with them. Knowles considered their debut successful but not huge, claiming as a neo soul record it was too mature for the group at the time. [102] The group claimed that the reunion was destined to happen[8] and that their affinity to each other kept them cohesive. Instead, it includes weighted sales of the song's physical single, download, ringtone and streaming as well as its share among sales of all albums on which it is featured. It spawned four hits, Bills, Bills, Bills, Bug a Boo, Say My Name and Jumpin, Jumpin. Beyonc announced later that year that Luckett and Roberson had left the group. Kelly Rowland joined the group two years later. They were replaced by Michelle . Ton!. Their third album, Survivor (2001), whose themes the public interpreted as a channel to the group's experience, produced the worldwide hits "Independent Women", "Survivor" and "Bootylicious". [86], Destiny's Child recorded R&B songs with styles that encompass urban, contemporary, and dance-pop. Destiny's Child was a three-time Grammy Award -winning American R&B girl group. 1 was the lead single from her debut solo album, 2002s Simply Deep. It spawned four hits, Bills, Bills, Bills, Bug a Boo, Say My Name and Jumpin, Jumpin. Beyonc announced later that year that Luckett and Roberson had left the group. Fully 20 years later, if I am experiencing a crisis in confidence . By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and that you have read our Privacy Policy. She recorded her first solo single, "Work It Out", for the film's soundtrack. [139] Fifth Harmony also incorporated elements of the intro from "Bootylicious" for the intro to their own song "Brave, Honest, Beautiful" (2015).[140]. Knowles stated that their destinies were already fulfilled. The songs were co-written by Kandi Burruss, who became one of the industry's hottest pens following . The group got its first recording contract in 1997 and . Tmar Davis and sisters Nina and Nikki Taylor were cut, with LeToya filling out the fourth sport. Though she has hit the occasional rough patch, by 2020, she was healthy and happy with her life. [7] The group was nominated for 14 Grammy Awards, winning twice for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and once for Best R&B Song. Beyonce's father, Matthew Knowles, wanted them to work together in a group. [19] The remix version to "No, No, No", reached number one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks and number three on the Billboard Hot 100. [55] Margeaux Watson, arts editor at Suede magazine, suggested that Knowles "does not want to appear disloyal to her former partners," and called her decision to return to the group "a charitable one". A poor showing on Star Search led to some lineup changes. Beyonce's father Mathew Knowles was the manager of the group. Independent women! [8] Based in Houston, Texas, they were joined to a group that performed rapping and dancing. Former manager (and Beyoncs father) Mathew Knowles will be the first to say that Destinys Child didnt break up they simply retired in 2005. Twenty-five years ago, it would've been tempting to write off Destiny's Child as no more than one-hit wonders who were, according to John Bush at AllMusic, "indistinguishable from all the other female groups out there." Few would have predicted that in just two . The girl group was formed in Houston in 1990 under the name Girls Tyme. But Destiny's Child as most people know it, comprised of Beyonce, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams, started off with different members. [18] The lead single "Survivor" was by some interpreted as a response to the strife between the band members, although Knowles claimed it was not directed at anybody. In the same date Heart to Yours hit stores, Destiny's Child released their official autobiography, Soul Survivors. Beyonc, Rowland and Williams have only reunited on stage a few times since their breakup most recently during Queen Beys 2018 Coachella performance but they have remained best friends. The three focused on mental health . Destiny's Child have settled out of court with two former members who claim they were dissed in the hit song "Survivor." LeToya Luckett and Latavia Roberson, who were dismissed from the . When summer came, Mathew Knowles established a "boot camp" to train them in dance and vocal lessons. [58] Certified three-time platinum in the United States,[19] it was still one of the best-selling albums of 2005, selling over eight million copies worldwide;[48] it pushed the group back into the position of the best-selling female group and American group of the year. The sextet competed on Star Search but lost the talent competition, leading Beyoncs father, Mathew Knowles, to take on the role of manager to help push the group toward success. Destiny's Child, MTV[59], Destiny's Child released their greatest hits album, #1's, on October 25, 2005. She began acting on stage, appearing in plays like 2008s Those Jeans, 2013s How to Love, and Not My Family. Over the past three years, more than $50million have been raised to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities and other children's organizations. Formed on 1997 in Houston, Destiny's Child members began their musical career as Girl's Tyme when they formed in 1990 comprising Knowles, Rowland, LaTavia Roberson & LeToya Luckett among others. She had talent and star power. She joined the cast of R&B Divas: Atlanta for season 3 in 2014 and appeared in But Deliver Us From Evil in 2017. [88][89] Knowles remained as the lead vocalist in the group's final lineup as a trio, however, Rowland and Williams also took turns in singing lead for the majority of their songs. Hollywood Life [32] It sold 6 million copies as of July 27, 2001. Three new tracks were recorded for the compilation including "Stand Up for Love", which was recorded for the theme song to the World Children's Day, and "Check on It", a song Knowles recorded for The Pink Panther's soundtrack. [80] Later that year, Rowland and Williams made cameo appearances in the music videos for Knowles' songs "Superpower" and "Grown Woman", which were both included on her self-titled fifth solo visual album. [55] Destiny Fulfilled saw equality in the trio:[20] each member contributed to writing on the majority songs,[56] as well as becoming executive producers aside from their manager. Destinys Child released their sophomore and breakthrough album, The Writings on the Wall, in July 1999. She and her husband, talent manager Tim Weatherspoon, share son Titan and announced in 2020 that they are expecting again. Knowles wrote and co-produced the bulk of Survivor. See also [1] After years of limited success, the original quartet comprising Knowles, Rowland, LaTavia Roberson, and LeToya Luckett were signed in 1997 to Columbia Records as Destiny's Child. We all know the trio of Beyonc, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams, but before the group took its final form, LaTavia Roberson,. [2] The trio reunited two years later for the release of their fifth and final studio album, Destiny Fulfilled (2004), which spawned the international hits "Lose My Breath" and "Soldier". Destiny's Child came together in 1990. Sign up for Us Weekly's free, daily newsletter and never miss breaking news or exclusive stories about your favorite celebrities, TV shows and more! "Girls Tyme" redirects here. Their original lineup consisted of Beyonc, Roberson, Rowland, Tmar Davis and sisters Nikki and Nina Taylor. 2. The group's four members - Beyonc Knowles, Kelly Rowland, LaTavia Roberson, and LeToya Luckett - were childhood besties whose dreams came to fruition together. The band originally had four members, Beyonc and Kelly and two other girls, but it was always a Knowles-family operation, with the family's fair-haired daughter in the spotlight." 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Destiny's Child's "Say My Name" was a seductive screed against infidelity by an 18-year-old burgeoning superstar and her color-coordinated posse (Jay should have taken notes). "[99] Despite the album's receiving critical praise, Knowles' close involvement has occasionally generated criticism. [103], Destiny's Child have been referred to as R&B icons,[104] and have sold more than 60 million records worldwide. Original members LeToya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson were booted from the group in 2000 ahead of the group's hit single "Say My Name." Williams and Farrah Franklin replaced them and the latter eventually left the group, leaving Williams to round out the band with Beyonce and Kelly Rowland. [54], Three years after the hiatus, members of Destiny's Child reunited to record their fourth and final studio album, Destiny Fulfilled. Hip Hop category with 30 year olds. Now a trio, Destinys Child released their third album, Survivor, in May 2001. Updated. Later that year, the group was featured in an episode of the TV sitcom Smart Guy. Beyonc Knowles, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, LaTavia Roberson, LeToya Luckett and Farrah Franklin ended up on very different paths after their time in Destinys Child. Group members have claimed that the name was taken from a passage in the Bible: "We got the word destiny out of the Bible, but we couldn't trademark the name, so we added child, which is like a rebirth of destiny," said Knowles. [105][106] Following the disbandment of Destiny's Child, MTV's James Montgomery noted that "they have left a fairly sizable legacy behind" as "one of the best-selling female pop vocal groups in history. Sensation by Volkoder (2015) Keep Up by Animal Youth (2012) see 9 more connections. Released as a single in October 2000, "Independent Women Part 1" spent eleven consecutive weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 from November 2000 to January 2001,[10] the longest-running number-one single of Destiny's Child's career and of that year in the United States. Destiny's Child was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California. 8 Days of Christmas ranked number thirty-four on the Billboard 200. You cant break a woman who seeks her happiness from GOD. Most notably, Beyonc has become one of the most successful and culturally significant music acts on the planet, but dont think that fortune hasnt favored the other members. [10] "Say My Name" topped the Billboard Hot 100 for three consecutive weeks, while the fourth single, "Jumpin', Jumpin'", also became a top-ten hit. Hollywood Life, Latest Hollywood Celebrity & Entertainment News. Their manager, however, said the idea was used to test reactions from the public. [87] In the group's original lineup, Knowles was the lead vocalist, Rowland was the second lead vocalist, Luckett was on soprano, and Roberson was on alto. 6. And the four aforementioned ladies were in fact childhood friends. Who are Beyonce Knowles , Letoya Luckett, Latavia Roberson, and Kelly Rowland? Her most popular songs include We Break the Dawn and Journey to Freedom. She ventured into acting in 2003 when she made her Broadway debut as the title character in Aida. It has been certified platinum by the RIAA, denoting shipments of over one million units. [13][90] Destiny's Child cited R&B singer Janet Jackson as one of their influences. She struggled to get her solo album off the ground, but it was worth it. She also portrayed Diana Ross on BETs American Soul, Click to Subscribe to Get Our Free HollywoodLife Daily Newsletter, LeToya Luckett Recalls 'Sleeping In A Car' & Living In A Hotel After Leaving Destiny's Child At 18, OG Destiny's Child Member LeToya Luckett Pregnant With Baby No. As part of the deal, she reportedly. "[109] Nicole Marrow of The Cut magazine believed that R&B music in the 1990s and early 2000s "was virtually redefined by the success of powerhouse performers like TLC and Destiny's Child, who preached a powerful litany of embracing womanhood and celebrating individuality. Farrah who first worked with the group as an extra in the Bills, Bills, Bills video was only with the group for about five or six months. They accused him of unfairly favoring Beyonc and Rowland and keeping more than his fair share of Destinys Childs profits. LaTavia Roberson exited Destinys Child along with LeToya Luckett. [13] Knowles said, "everybody is a part of the music Everybody is singing lead on every song, and it's so greatbecause now Destiny's Child is at the point vocally and mentally that it should be at. Destiny's Child has sold more than 60 million records as of 2013[update]. They were replaced by Williams and Franklin. Destiny's Child also released a holiday album, 8 Days of Christmas. Originally a quartet called Girl's Tyme, the group eventually became a trio whose members were Beyonc Knowles, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams. [18] "Bills, Bills, Bills" was released in 1999 as the album's lead single and reached the top spot of the Billboard Hot 100, becoming their first US number-one single. Watch on YouTube. Kelly Rowland, Beyonce Knowles, LeToya Luckett, and LaTavia Roberson of Destiny's Child attend the 1998 Soul Train Music Awards, held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Feb. 27, 1998.. [70] On the September 2, 2007 Los Angeles stop of The Beyonc Experience tour, Knowles sang a snippet of "Survivor" with Rowland and Williams, and the latter two rendered a "Happy Birthday" song to Knowles. by John Bush Destiny's Child isn't quite just another debut album from an R&B girl group. For those who are curious where destiny took all the members, heres a look at what theyve been up to: Destinys Child went on their first hiatus in October 2001, but Beyonc was already setting out on her own path by that time. 200 In which U.S. City is the series "Martin" based in? [51] In June 2003, Mathew Knowles announced that Destiny's Child would expand back to a quartet, revealing Knowles' younger sister, Solange, as the latest addition to the group. [8][19] The album sold more than 11 million copies worldwide and was one of the top-selling albums of 2000. Believe us when we say, the tea was running over. [59] Knowles stated that the album's title Destiny Fulfilled was not a coincidence and reflected the fact that the breakup was already being planned when the album was being recorded. 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. Shes mostly known for her television work, landing roles on Treme, Ballers, and, most recently, Greenleaf. Destiny's Child was an American musical girl group whose final line-up comprised Beyonc Knowles, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams.The group began their musical career as Girl's Tyme, formed in 1990 in Houston, Texas. Roberson joined Destiny's Child in the '90s, when it was still called Girl's Tyme, explained Vox. As a soloist, Beyonc has dropped six albums, including her groundbreaking surprise releases Beyonc (2013) and Lemonade (2016). [23] During this time, Destiny's Child began performing as an opening act at the concerts of pop singers Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. [50] In November 2003, Williams appeared as Aida on Broadway. Its follow-up single, "With Me Part 1" failed to reproduce the success of "No, No, No". USA Today reported recently that Michelle Williams from Destiny's Child shared audio clips of a recent phone she had with her former group members Kelly Rowland and Beyonc Knowles-Carter. Coming up with The Writing's on the Wall, they released it on July 27, 1999, and it eventually became their breakthrough album. Entertainer of the Year award. 2001 saw Survivor, and with that came Bootylicious, Emotion, and the title track. Writing for Pitchfork, Katherine St. Asaph noticed how Destiny's Child defined the revival of girl groups similar to The Supremes in the early-to-mid-'90s, saying: There is no better microcosm of what happened to Top 40 music between 1993 and 1999 than this. Kelly Rowland, who relocated to Knowles' house because of family issues, joined them in 1992. Their original lineup consisted of Beyonc, Roberson, Rowland, Tmar Davis and sisters Nikki and Nina Taylor. [13] Shortly after her stint with Monica, Williams was introduced to Destiny's Child by a choreographer friend, and was flown to Houston where she stayed with the Knowles family. One of those former members is LaTavia Roberson. 6:42 PM. Kelendria Rowland, 11 February 1981, Atlanta, Georgia, USA). Their self-titled debut album was released in February 1998 and included the hit single No, No, No Part 2. Destiny's Child vs. LaTavia Roberson and LeToya Luckett. Part of the a360media Entertainment Group. Advertisement Years later, LaTavia and Letoya would leave, and shortly after they welcomed Farrah Franklin and Michelle Williams. Credit: Judy Totton/Shutterstock; Eric Charbonneau/Shutterstock. [8][17], Destiny's Child first charted in November 1997 with "No, No, No", the lead single from their self-titled debut album, which was released in the United States on February 17, 1998, featuring productions by Tim & Bob, Rob Fusari, Jermaine Dupri, Wyclef Jean, Dwayne Wiggins and Corey Rooney. In the production process, Knowles assumed more control in co-producing and co-writing almost the entire album. Strange Games & Things by Love Unlimited Orchestra (1976) In the late '90s, Destiny's Child toured with Jagged Edge and Jon B, according to Matthew, two of Jugged Edge's members were harassing Kelly and Beyonc. [8] The album introduces the trio to a harder, "urban" sound, and songs featured are conceptually interrelated. [13] After rigorous training, they began performing as opening acts for established R&B groups of that time such as SWV, Dru Hill and Immature. After a lot of discussions 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 overwhelming gratitude for our music, our fans, and each other. On June 11, 2005, while at the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona, Spain, the group announced to the audience of 16,000 people that they planned to officially break up once the tour concluded. Roberson released her debut solo single, Best Time of Your Life, in 2017. Shes also landed roles like and Naomi Dawson in 2006s Half and Half. She released her first solo song that year, Best Time of Your Life, and announced she was working on a biography. According to Williams, Franklin could not handle stress. Scroll down to see where the six members of Destinys Child are now. From a unique vantage point, he not only watched but encouraged her dream alongside the ever-evolving phenomenon of the world's most acclaimed girls group. They welcomed their first child, daughter Gianna, in 2019, and their second, son Tysun, in 2020. The Writing's on the Wall is the second studio album by American girl group Destiny's Child.It was released on July 14, 1999, by Columbia Records.. Seeking transition from the neo soul sound of their eponymous studio album (1998), Destiny's Child enlisted an almost entirely different array of songwriters and producers for The Writing's on the Wall, including Kevin "She'kspere" Briggs, Kandi . [135] Ciara was inspired to pursue a career in music after seeing Destiny's Child perform on television. Destiny's Child's first album was a great example of that," Mathew imparts. It's been 20 years since Destiny's Child's first album came out, and fans on Twitter have so many feelings about it. [14], At the 2001 Billboard Music Awards, Destiny's Child won several accolades, including Artist of the Year and Duo/Group of the Year,[25] and again won Artist of the Year among five awards they snagged in 2001. [90] In their third album Survivor (2001), each member sings lead in the majority of the songs. [9][12] In 1996, they changed their name to Destiny's Child. "[13], 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 the action against their manager. When the 'early Destiny's Child' entered Star Search, what category were they placed in? [8] Destiny's Child peaked at number sixty-seven on the Billboard 200 and number fourteen on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. [60] The group sent a letter to MTV about the decision, saying: We have been working together as Destiny's Child since we were 9 and touring together since we were 14. [8] In October 2001, the group released a holiday album, 8 Days of Christmas, which contained updated versions of several Christmas songs. Why did the original members of Destiny's Child leave? Toni! [18] It managed to sell over one million copies in the United States, earning a platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Destiny's Child was an American musical girl group whose final line-up comprised Beyonc Knowles, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams. On June 26, 2007, the group made a mini-reunion at the 2007 BET Awards, where Knowles performed "Get Me Bodied" with Williams and Solange as her back-up dancers. Gone are the days of 3LW and Destiny's Child. Destiny's Child has won three Grammy Awards from fourteen nominations. He quickly cut Davis and the Taylor sisters, adding Luckett in their place. Though technically not an original member, it would be a mistake not to note her accomplishments since the group retired. [79] Knowles and Williams were then featured on Rowland's song "You Changed" from her fourth solo album Talk a Good Game (2013). Published May 30, 2021. The sextet competed on Star Search but lost the talent competition, leading Beyoncs father, Mathew Knowles, to take on the role of manager to help push the group toward success. Related: Destiny's Child: 20 Little-Known Details That Are Finally Surfacing Back in their heyday, Beyonce, Kelly, and Michelle were everything. The curtain fell on Destinys Child in 2005, but the group has been known to reunite on occasion. The quartet worked with Wyclef Jean and Jermaine Dupri among others, and their voices sound beautiful together. Among BET Winners", "Billboard Bits: Beyonce, Bob Marley, Bragg/Brad", "Mathew Knowles and Music World Present, Vol. Her hits include Like This, Motivation and the David Guetta collaborations Commander and When Love Takes Over. In recent years, Rowland has become a popular TV personality, judging The X Factor UK in 2011, The X Factor USA in 2013 and The Voice Australia since 2017. Credit: Globe Photos/Mediapunch/Shutterstock; Courtesy Farrah Franklin/Instagram. She is one of the bestselling musicians of all time and has won 21 Grammys for her solo work. Destiny's Child began dropping albums in 1998 and were an immediate success. Where is Detroit? And it was 20 years ago that they debuted their first album. They were replaced by Williams and Franklin. [53] In August 2003, Knowles herself confirmed that her sister would not be joining in the group, and instead promoted Solange's debut album, Solo Star, released in January 2003. By most accounts, The Writing's on the Wall was the moment the members of Destiny's Child took much-needed creative control. Meanwhile, the group featured on a song from the soundtrack album of the romantic drama Why Do Fools Fall in Love and "Get on the Bus" had a limited release in Europe and other markets. She also had leading roles in The Color Purple, Chicago, What My Husband Doesnt Know,Fela! Girls Tyme eventually changed their name to Destiny. There aren't many girl groups in the music industry as of now. At the time, Roberson and Luckett were dating the twin brothers from Jagged Edge. Destiny's Child were the first artists to show me how music and fandom could help make you feel powerful and more yourself. Lucy Liu, Drew, and Cameron D. were the stars of 2000's Charlie's Angels reboot, but Bey's girl gang gave them a run for their money in this clip directed by future The Hunger Games:. The group began their musical career as Girl's Tyme, formed in 1990 in Houston, Texas. 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