Child destined for greatness

Jessica Simmons

REVIEW
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Mix harmonious, versatile vocals, strong song writing and the end result is Destiny's Child debut CD "Destiny's Child." On their first effort, these four young ladies manage to breathe new life into an ever-growing pool of female groups.

Dubbed "The Young Supremes" for the band members sweet, smooth singing style, Destiny's Child shows and proves that this is not an honor to be taken lightly.

The first two singles from the album, "No, No, No Parts 1 and 2" exemplify the broad range of talent the group possesses. "No, No, No Part 2" flashes face-paced vocals set to the rhythm of an up-tempo beat. "Part 1," however, is the exact opposite. Destiny's Child lays satiny smooth singing over a soft, laid-back beat to create this seductive number. These two songs are only a taste of the vocal skills this group has to offer.

"Birthday" is another impressive contribution from the album. A sequel to Tony!Toni!Toné!'s "Anniversary," "Birthday" offers a slightly different look at the group's creative style. This laid-back number promises to be as popular as its predecessor.

With a fearsome debut album, Destiny's Child is off and running to a great start.

04-14-98