What was Destiny’s Child’s debut single?

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Destiny’s Child’s debut single was “No, No, No.”

The song was released in 1997 and became the group’s first major commercial success. It appeared in two connected versions: the original version, produced by Chad Elliott, and a popular remix featuring Wyclef Jean. The remix helped introduce Destiny’s Child to a broad R&B audience.

The group’s self-titled debut album followed in 1998. Later singles such as “Bills, Bills, Bills,” “Say My Name,” and “Survivor” became even more closely associated with the group’s international success, which can cause listeners to mistake one of those songs for the debut single.

Destiny’s Child originally included Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, LaTavia Roberson, and LeToya Luckett. The lineup changed before the group reached its biggest mainstream period, but “No, No, No” remains the starting point of its chart history.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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