Destiny's Child

USA, 1990–now

Houston group formed in 1990 and eventually centred on Beyonce. The Writing's on the Wall and Survivor, with 'Say My Name', 'Bootylicious' and 'Independent Women', made them one of the most commercially successful R&B groups of their era.

MusicRoots documents 3 artists who influenced Destiny's Child and 1 artist Destiny's Child influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Destiny's Child?

• The Supremes — Destiny's Child consciously followed the Supremes' girl-group model — glamorous, hit-making, with a breakout lead.
• En Vogue — En Vogue's harmony-and-attitude R&B is a direct forerunner of Destiny's Child's sound.
• Janet Jackson — Janet Jackson's dance-pop R&B is part of the template behind Destiny's Child's polished, rhythmic sound.

Which artists did Destiny's Child influence?

• Dua Lipa — Named among the pop she grew up on, and the source of the stacked, clipped backing vocals all over Future Nostalgia.