. Back then, as they do now, Destiny's Child displayed amazing talent that was advanced far beyond their still young years. They often performed for young as well as older audiences in and around Houston, amassing a large, cross-generation fan base in the process. However, things didn't always run smooth. Working their way to the top has had its set-backs. One of Houston's hottest home town attractions, Destiny's Child eventually found themselves sharing stages with some of the biggest acts in the business.

It was just about a year ago that Destiny's Child signed with Columbia Records. "That was our turning point and we all knew it", Beyoncè says. "So when it was time to make our album, we never looked back. We were so glad to finally have the opportunity that all of the problems of the past seemed to disappear".