Destiny Rogers (born September 13, 1999) is an American singer from Lodi, California.[2] Rogers has released two extended plays: Tomboy (2019) led by the single "Tomboy" and Great Escape in May 2020.
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| Born | September 13, 1999 |
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| Years active | 2018–present |
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| Website | destinyrogers |
Early life
editRogers grew up in the small town of Lodi, California.[3] Rogers is fluent in Spanish from growing up in a Mexican household through her mother's side of the family.[4][5] She learned to play guitar at the age of 10 from watching YouTube videos of Justin Bieber play.[2] Rogers grew up in the Pentecostal church where her dad has been a worship leader for 30 years; she was active in the church community in her youth and performed in the band during church services.[6] Rogers went to a non-traditional, independent high school so she could focus on singing and songwriting.[7][5] She moved to Los Angeles in January 2019 for her music career.[6]
Musical career
editIn 2017, a family friend showed Rogers' cover on YouTube to production duo The Stereotypes, which led them to working together.[7] Rogers subsequently spent one weekend a month in Los Angeles to work on music with them for two years.[4] She signed with their label in February 2018 and RCA Records in November.[4] Her music influences are Justin Bieber, H.E.R., Kehlani, and Billie Eilish.[8]
On February 28, 2019, Rogers released her debut single "Tomboy," following recording in mid-2018.[9] Lyrically, the song is about "defying expectations" and inspiring women to be confident.[10] A music video was filmed in Rogers' hometown with footage of her skateboarding and was released with the song.[9] Professional skater, Mariah Duran, also flew out to appear in the video.[11] Rogers released her debut EP, Tomboy, produced by The Stereotypes on March 22, 2019, after recording for two years.[12] Music videos for the EP songs "North$ide" and "Lockdown" were also released.[13][8]
Rogers performed at the 2019 South by Southwest and 2019 Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival.[8] In the fall of 2019, she opened for singer Ruel on his Free Time Tour in North America.[14] In December 2019, Rogers participated in a songwriting camp with Alicia Keys.[15] On May 29, 2020, Rogers released her second EP titled Great Escape.[16][1] The EP was led by singles "Kickin' Pushin'" and "Euphoria."[17]
Singer Lisa from K-Pop group Blackpink released a choreographed music video for "Tomboy" which boosted the song through streaming.[18][19][5] The attention prompted Rogers to release a remix of the song with rapper Coi Leray and a new music video in April 2021.[18] In May 2021, Rogers released a single and music video titled "West Like" featuring Kalan.FrFr[20] and a joint single called "Got It Like That" with B.I and Tyla Yaweh.[21]
Rogers co-wrote the track "All or Nothing" on K-Pop singer Nayeon's debut solo project Im Nayeon released on June 24, 2022.[22] On August 18, 2022, Rogers was featured in the remix of Thuy's song "In My Bag".[23] Rogers appeared on James Reid's album Lovescene in the song "Lie to Me."[24] The accompanying music video was filmed in Manila, Philippines and was released on November 16, 2022.[25] Rogers stated near the end of 2022 that she left RCA Records.[6]
Performances
editIn late 2019, Rogers went on a North American tour with Australian singer Ruel in 2019. [26]
In November 2019, Rogers performed at Tyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival at Dodger Stadium.[27]
In October 2021, Rogers headlined the Plural Music: #AllGenresWelcome Block Party in San Francisco, California.[28]
In October 2021, Rogers and singer Kalan.FrFr performed "West Like" at the Staples Center for the LA Clippers opening game half-time show.[29]
In late 2021, Rogers toured with American rapper, singer-songwriter Arizona Zervas for his The Road Trip Tour.
In May 2024, Rogers opened for Madison Beer on The Spinnin Tour.[30]
Personal life
editOn National Coming Out Day in 2022, Rogers publicly came out as bisexual.[6][25]
Discography
editExtended plays
edit- Tomboy (2019)
- Great Escape (2020)
Albums
edit- "Still Your Girl" (2024)
References
edit- ^ a b Rashed, Ayana (26 May 2020). "Destiny Rogers Releases New Track "On 11" — 'Great Escape' EP Out This Friday". Respect Magazine.
- ^ a b Nelson, Lauren (31 August 2012). "Chasing Her Destiny". Lodi News.
- ^ Nelson, Lauren/Lodi Living Ed. (August 31, 2012). "Chasing her destiny". Lodinews.com. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
- ^ a b c Chesman, Donna-Claire (29 July 2019). "Meet Destiny Rogers, the Upcoming R&B Singer with Superstar Potential". DJ Booth.
- ^ a b c Blanco, Alvin (November 10, 2021). "How Rising Latino Artists Maria Isabel, Destiny Rogers, and Jay Wheeler Have Made Their Dreams Come True". Genius.
- ^ a b c d Mier, Tomás (October 11, 2022). "'I'm Happy This is Me': Destiny Rogers on Coming Out and Living Her Truth". Rolling Stone.
- ^ a b Boreland, Monique (26 March 2019). "Destiny Rogers – Notion". Notion.
- ^ a b c Lindsay, Kathryn (25 June 2019). "The Drop: Destiny Rogers Gets Raw In New "LockDown" Music Video". Refinery 29.
- ^ a b Wass, Mike (28 February 2019). "One To Watch: Destiny Rogers Debuts With Stereotypes-Produced "Tomboy"". Idolator.
- ^ Gray, Julia (November 14, 2019). "Generation V: Ama Lou, Destiny Rogers, Deb Never, Lolo Zouaï". V Magazine.
- ^ Bane, Colin (15 June 2019). "Destiny Rogers on Bringing Her Loves of Skateboarding and Music Together at Dew Tour". Dew Tour.
- ^ Davies, Hayden. "Introducing Destiny Rogers and her shimmering debut EP, Tomboy". Pilerats.
- ^ Espinoza, Joshua (28 March 2019). "Premiere: Rising Artist Destiny Rogers Shares New Video for "North$ide"". Complex.
- ^ Hahn, Bryan (23 October 2019). "Destiny Rogers rides hella deep in her "Lo Lo" video with P-Lo and Guapdad 4000". Fader.
- ^ Platon, Adele (February 10, 2020). "Alicia Keys On She Is The Music Songwriters Camp: 'We All Have to Be Focused on Getting More Women to the Table'". Billboard.
- ^ Sharp, Tori (29 May 2020). "In Conversation: Desinty". Tmrw Magazine.
- ^ Rashed, Ayana (30 April 2020). "Destiny Rogers Returns With New Single And Visual For "Kickin Pushin"". Respect Magazine.
- ^ a b Rashed, Ayana (April 28, 2021). "Destiny Rogers Releases Visual For "Tomboy" Feat. Coi Leray". Respect Magazine.
- ^ "Destiny Rogers Reveals a New Version of "Tomboy" Featuring Coi Leray". Out Now Magazine. March 22, 2021.
- ^ Espinoza, Joshua (May 27, 2021). "Premiere: Watch Destiny Rogers' New Video "West Like" f/ Kalan.FrFr". Complex.
- ^ Macias, Karina (May 21, 2021). "B.I, Destiny Rogers, And Tyla Yaweh 'Got It Like That' In New Music Video". Black Independent News.
- ^ Benjamin, Jeff (June 24, 2022). "TWICE's Nayeon Is the Perfect 'Pop!' Star With Debut Solo Album: Listen". Billboard.
- ^ Ng, Scott (August 18, 2022). "Vietnamese R&B singer Thuy releases vulnerable new single 'playing tricks'". NME.
- ^ Ordonez, Eli (November 16, 2022). "James Reid and Destiny Rogers release 'Lie To Me' music video". NME.
- ^ a b Benjamin, Jeff (November 14, 2022). "James Reid & Destiny Rogers Display Different Lanes Of Love In 'Lie To Me' Video: Watch". Forbes.
- ^ "destiny rogers touring with ruel - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
- ^ "Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival 2019". www.campfloggnaw.com. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
- ^ "Plural Music presents: #AllGenresWelcome Block Party ft. Destiny Rogers". Eventbrite. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
- ^ "It's A 'West Like' Affair: Kalan.FrFr and Destiny Rogers Perform At The LA Clippers Opening Game Halftime Show [Photos]". Global Grind. 2021-10-25. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
- ^ "Madison Beer | LIVE". Retrieved 2024-04-30.