Destiny's Child (also referred to as DC) was an American R&Bgirl group whose final line-up comprisedlead singerBeyoncé Knowlesalongside Kelly Rowland andMichelle 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 Robersonand LeToya Luckett. After years of performing underground, they signed to Columbia Records and changed to their current name. Destiny's Child was launched into mainstream recognition following the release of their best-selling second album,The Writing's on the Wall, which contained the number-one singles "Bills, Bills, Bills" and "Say My Name".
