DESTINY’S CHILD: BEFORE THE TRIO
Before they were Destiny’s Child, Beyoncé and the other original members competed on this nationally televised talent competition in 1993.
What is Star Search?
“Crazy in Love” prominently samples this 1970 song by The Chi-Lites.
What is “Are You My Woman (Tell Me So)”?
This was Beyoncé’s first solo studio album, released in 2003.
What is Dangerously In Love
This video features Beyoncé dancing in a chair while wearing a black leotard and became one of her most recognizable visual performances.
What is “Crazy in Love”?
Beyoncé has famously referred to this number as her favorite number
What is 4?
What was the name of the group that eventually evolved into Destiny’s Child?
What is Girl’s Tyme?
This Beyoncé hit from Renaissance samples Robin S.’s 1993 house classic “Show Me Love.”
What is “BREAK MY SOUL”?
This B’Day song was originally recorded as part of a soundtrack and features Beyoncé singing about wanting a man who can “upgrade” her.
What is “Upgrade U”?
This B’Day video famously features Beyoncé performing a choreographed routine while being drenched in water.
What is “Deja Vu”?
Beyoncé famously interrupted her own performance of this song during a 2007 concert to tell the crowd, “I’m a grown woman!”
What is “Irreplaceable”?
On Destiny’s Child’s debut single “No, No, No,” who provided the rap and production for Part 2?
Who is Wyclef Jean?
This B’Day track samples “My Man” by Tammi Terrell.
What is “Freakum Dress”?
This song from 4 was written by Beyoncé with Ryan Tedder and The-Dream and was inspired by the idea of a woman realizing she’s in love.
What is “Rather Die Young”?
This song’s video features Beyoncé playing a woman who discovers her lover’s infidelity and ends with her confronting him at a dinner table.
What is “Best Thing I Never Had”?
Beyoncé’s pregnancy announcement at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards came immediately after she performed this song.
What is “Love on Top”?
After leaving Destiny’s Child, LaTavia Roberson and LeToya Luckett formed a new group. What was its name?
What are Anjel
This Beyoncé song samples “I’d Rather Be With You” by Bootsy Collins.
What is “Déjà Vu”?
This Dangerously in Love track features Beyoncé singing in French and was recorded with this artist.
Who is Amil? What is the song “Oui Oui Si”?
This 2011 video famously features Beyoncé performing multiple dance styles and includes a sequence inspired by Fela Kuti.
What is “Run the World (Girls)”?
Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles, owned this Houston-based beauty salon before becoming known for designing Destiny’s Child’s costumes.
What is Headliners?
On “Say My Name,” name all 5 of 7 people credited as songwriters on the original Destiny’s Child recording.
Who are Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, LeToya Luckett, LaTavia Roberson, Rodney Jerkins, Fred Jerkins III, LaShawn Daniels
This Beyoncé track incorporates a sample of “The Way You Make Me Feel” by Michael Jackson.
What is “Run the World (Girls)”?
This I Am… Sasha Fierce bonus track became a fan favorite despite not appearing on the standard U.S. tracklist.
What is “Video Phone”?
(Poison can also pass)
This BEYONCÉ visual features Beyoncé dancing in a dark industrial setting while wearing a baseball cap and includes the spoken line “I’m bigger than life.”
What is “Ghost”?
Beyoncé’s “Formation” video ends with her sitting on top of a police car that sinks into floodwater. The imagery references this devastating 2005 event in New Orleans.
What is Hurricane Katrina?