History Music / TheWritingsOnTheWall

''The Writing's on the Wall'' produced four singles: "Bills, Bills, Bills," "Bug a Boo," "Say My Name," "Jumpin' Jumpin'." They scored their first number-one single with "Bills, Bills, Bills" in July 1999. "Say My Name" became their second number-one in March of 2000, sitting atop the chart for three weeks. The song scored them their first two [[UsefulNotes/GrammyAward Grammy Awards]] at the 2001 ceremony.

As of 2023, it is the group's best-selling album with 8 million copies sold.

This album sees Destiny's Child taking on a new sound, veering away from the slower and more traditional sound of [[Music/DestinysChild1998 their self-titled debut]]. The group also took a greater part in the production of their music. Eleven tracks have a credit with at least one member of the group. With the help of producers Music/MissyElliott, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, Creator/KandiBurruss, and Kevin "Shek'speare" Briggs, the group is able to incorporate a more upbeat pop and hip-hop influenced sound while remaining true to their R&B roots.

This album sees Destiny's Child taking on a new sound, veering away from the slower and more traditional sound of their self-titled debut. The group also took a greater part in the production of their music. Eleven tracks have a credit with at least one member of the group. With the help of producers Music/MissyElliott, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, Creator/KandiBurruss, and Kevin "Shek'speare" Briggs, the group is able to incorporate a more upbeat pop and hip-hop influenced sound while remaining true to their R&B roots.

'''''The Writing's on the Wall''''' is the second album by American girl group Music/DestinysChild. It was released on July 14, 1999. This album is the last to feature the group’s original lineup comprised of [[Music/{{Beyonce}} Beyoncé Knowles]], Music/KellyRowland, Creator/LeToyaLuckett and [=LaTavia=] Roberson. Luckett and Roberson were later dismissed and replaced following issues with the group’s management.

'''''The Writing's on the Wall''''' is the second album by American girl group Music/DestinysChild. It was released on July 14, 1999. This album is the last to feature Creator/LeToyaLuckett and [=LaTavia=] Roberson as part of the group's lineup.

'''''The Writing's on the Wall''''' is the second album by American girl group Music/DestinysChild.

The album was released on July 14, 1999. It is the final album to feature Creator/LeToyaLuckett and [=LaTavia=] Roberson as part of the group's lineup. This album sees Destiny's Child taking on a new sound, veering away from the slower and more traditional sound of their self-titled debut. The group also took a greater part in the production of their music. Eleven tracks have a credit with at least one member of the group. With the help of producers Music/MissyElliott, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, Creator/KandiBurruss, and Kevin "Shek'speare" Briggs, the group is able to incorporate a more upbeat pop and hip-hop influenced sound while remaining true to their R&B roots.

!!''"Isn't it obvious? The tropes are on the wall"''

* [[AllYourPowersCombined All Your Leads Combined]]: "[[https://youtu.be/yxpiegt_Zws Can't Help Myself]]" from a Houston-exclusive release of the album features all four members singing a lead verse. This song is notable for being the '''''only''''' song from the original lineup where this has happened.

* ADayInTheLimelight: [=LaTavia=] is the one who opens up "Sweet Sixteen."

The album was released on July 14, 1999. It is the final album to feature Creator/LeToyaLuckett and [=LaTavia=] Roberson as part of the group's lineup. This album sees Destiny's Child taking on a new sound, veering away from the slower and more traditional sound of their self-titled debut. With the help of producers Music/MissyElliott, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, Creator/KandiBurruss, and Kevin "Shek'speare" Briggs, the group is able to incorporate a more upbeat pop and hip-hop influenced sound while remaining true to their R&B roots.

* BonusMaterial: "Get on the Bus" featuring Music/{{Timbaland}} was added to the international release of the album.

* InMemoriam: As explained at the end of "Sweet Sixteen," the "Amazing Grace" outro is dedicated in memory of the late Andretta Tillman, affectionately known as "Ms. Ann" to the girls. She was the manager of Destiny's Child during the group's infancy. She ended up sharing the role with Beyoncé's father, Mathew Knowles, before relinquishing all control of the group to him. She passed away from lupus in 1997, a year before the group released their debut album.

[[caption-width-right:350:''I want you to know that I'm doing so good!''\\
(from left to right: [=LeToya=], Beyoncé, [=LaTavia=], and Kelly)]]

The album was released on July 14, 1999. It is the final album to feature Music/LeToyaLuckett and [=LaTavia=] Roberson as part of the group's lineup. This album sees Destiny's Child taking on a new sound, veering away from the slower and more traditional sound of their self-titled debut. With the help of producers Music/MissyElliott, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, Creator/KandiBurruss, and Kevin "Shek'speare" Briggs, the group is able to incorporate a more upbeat pop and hip-hop influenced sound while remaining true to their R&B roots.

The album was released on July 14, 1999. It is the final album to feature the group's original lineup. This album sees Destiny's Child taking on a new sound, veering away from the slower and more traditional sound of their self-titled debut. With the help of producers Music/MissyElliott, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, Creator/KandiBurruss, and Kevin "Shek'speare" Briggs, the group is able to incorporate a more upbeat pop and hip-hop influenced sound while remaining true to their R&B roots.

--> '''''This is for you Ms. Ann''', who is now with our Heavenly Father. The one who made the '''real''' commandments.'' -- '''Destiny's Child''' and Kelly

* NewSoundAlbum: The group pivots away from the more traditional R&B stylings of their debut album and take on a more upbeat and contemporary R&B/Pop sound.

The album was released on July 14, 1999. It is the final album to feature the group's original lineup. This album sees Destiny's Child taking on a new sound, veering away from the slower and more traditional sound of their self-titled debut. With the help of producers Music/MissyElliott, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, Creator/KandiBurruss, and Kevin "Shek'speare" Briggs, the group is able to incorporate a more pop and hip-hop influenced sound while remaining true to their R&B roots.

The album was released on July 14, 1999. It is the final album to feature the group's original lineup. This album sees the group taking on a new sound, veering away from the slower and more traditional sound of their self-titled debut. With the help of producers Music/MissyElliott, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, Creator/KandiBurruss, and Kevin "Shek'speare" Briggs, the group is able to incorporate a more pop and hip-hop influenced sound while remaining true to their R&B roots.

* LustObject: The guy (who isn't her boyfriend) in "Temptation."