“Say My Name” gave Destiny’s Child its first Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group.
The song was released in 1999 as a single from Destiny’s Child’s second studio album, The Writing’s on the Wall. It was written by Beyoncé Knowles, LaTavia Roberson, LeToya Luckett, Kelly Rowland, Rodney Jerkins, Fred Jerkins III, LaShawn Daniels, and others. Its lyrics describe suspicion that a romantic partner is being unfaithful.
“Say My Name” became one of Destiny’s Child’s defining songs and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Its video is notable for replacing LaTavia Roberson and LeToya Luckett with Michelle Williams and Farrah Franklin during the group’s lineup transition.
At the 43rd Grammy Awards in 2001, the song won Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and Best R&B Song. The question’s category is important because “Say My Name” also won a songwriting Grammy that same night.