{{short description|American singer and songwriter}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Destiny Rogers | image = Destiny Rogers @ Mack Sennett Studios 09 26 2019 (49311131071) (cropped).jpg | image_size = | caption = Rogers in 2019 | birth_name = | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1999|09|13}} | birth_place = | genre = {{flatlist| * [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] * [[Pop Music|pop]] }} | occupation = {{hlist|Singer|songwriter}} | instrument = {{flatlist| * Vocals * guitar * piano * drums }} | years_active = 2018–present | label = {{flatlist| * Beach Wave Sound * [[RCA Records|RCA]]<ref name="Respect"/> }} | website = {{URL|destinyrogers.com}} }}
'''Destiny Rogers''' (born September 13, 1999) is an American singer from [[Lodi, California]].<ref name="Lodi">{{cite web |last1=Nelson |first1=Lauren |title=Chasing Her Destiny |url=https://www.lodinews.com/lodi_living/article_a7a96d40-f37a-11e1-b77e-001a4bcf887a.html |website=Lodi News |date=31 August 2012}}</ref> Rogers has released three extended plays: ''Tomboy'' (2019) led by the single "Tomboy,” ''Great Escape'' and ''Be Kind Rewind'' in 2026.
==Early life== Rogers grew up in the small town of [[Lodi, California]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nelson |first=Lauren/Lodi Living Ed. |date=August 31, 2012 |title=Chasing her destiny |url=https://www.lodinews.com/lodi_living/article_a7a96d40-f37a-11e1-b77e-001a4bcf887a.html |access-date=December 15, 2023 |website=Lodinews.com |language=en}}</ref> Rogers is fluent in Spanish from growing up in a Mexican household through her mother's side of the family.<ref name="DJ Booth">{{cite web |last1=Chesman |first1=Donna-Claire |title=Meet Destiny Rogers, the Upcoming R&B Singer with Superstar Potential |url=https://djbooth.net/features/2019-07-29-destiny-rogers-singer-with-superstar-potential |website=DJ Booth |date=29 July 2019}}</ref><ref name="Genius"/> She learned to play guitar at the age of 10 from watching YouTube videos of [[Justin Bieber]] play.<ref name="Lodi"/> 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.<ref name="ComingOut"/> Rogers went to a non-traditional, independent high school so she could focus on singing and songwriting.<ref name="Notion"/><ref name="Genius"/> She moved to Los Angeles in January 2019 for her music career.<ref name="ComingOut"/>
==Musical career== In 2017, a family friend showed Rogers' cover on YouTube to production duo [[The Stereotypes]], which led them to working together.<ref name="Notion">{{cite web |last1=Boreland |first1=Monique |title=Destiny Rogers – Notion |url=https://notion.online/destiny-rogers/ |website=Notion |date=26 March 2019}}</ref> Rogers subsequently spent one weekend a month in Los Angeles to work on music with them for two years.<ref name="DJ Booth"/> She signed with their label in February 2018 and [[RCA Records]] in November.<ref name="DJ Booth"/> Her music influences are Justin Bieber, [[H.E.R.]], [[Kehlani]], and [[Billie Eilish]].<ref name="Refinery29"/>
On February 28, 2019, Rogers released her debut single "Tomboy," following recording in mid-2018.<ref name="Idolator"/> Lyrically, the song is about "defying expectations" and inspiring women to be confident.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Gray |first1=Julia |title=Generation V: Ama Lou, Destiny Rogers, Deb Never, Lolo Zouaï |url=https://vmagazine.com/article/generation-v-ama-destiny-deb-lolo-2019/ |website=[[V (American magazine)|V Magazine]] |date=November 14, 2019}}</ref> A music video was filmed in Rogers' hometown with footage of her skateboarding and was released with the song.<ref name="Idolator">{{cite web |last1=Wass |first1=Mike |title=One To Watch: Destiny Rogers Debuts With Stereotypes-Produced "Tomboy" |url=https://www.idolator.com/7711610/destiny-rogers-stereotypes-produced-tomboy?safari=1 |website=Idolator |date=28 February 2019}}{{dead link|date=August 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> Professional skater, [[Mariah Duran]], also flew out to appear in the video.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bane |first1=Colin |title=Destiny Rogers on Bringing Her Loves of Skateboarding and Music Together at Dew Tour |url=https://www.dewtour.com/news/destiny-rogers-on-bringing-her-loves-of-skateboarding-and-music-together-at-dew-tour/ |website=Dew Tour |date=15 June 2019}}</ref> Rogers released her debut EP, ''Tomboy'', produced by The Stereotypes on March 22, 2019, after recording for two years.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Davies |first1=Hayden |title=Introducing Destiny Rogers and her shimmering debut EP, Tomboy |url=http://pilerats.com/music/electronic/introducing-destiny-rogers-tomboy-ep/ |website=Pilerats}}</ref> Music videos for the EP songs "North$ide" and "Lockdown" were also released.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Espinoza |first1=Joshua |title=Premiere: Rising Artist Destiny Rogers Shares New Video for "North$ide" |url=https://www.complex.com/music/2019/03/destiny-rogers-northside-video |website=Complex |date=28 March 2019}}</ref><ref name="Refinery29"/>
Rogers performed at the 2019 [[South by Southwest]] and 2019 [[Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival]].<ref name="Refinery29">{{cite web |last1=Lindsay |first1=Kathryn |title=The Drop: Destiny Rogers Gets Raw In New "LockDown" Music Video |url=https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/06/236241/destiny-rogers-lockdown-music-video-the-drop |website=Refinery 29 |date=25 June 2019}}</ref> In the fall of 2019, she opened for singer [[Ruel (singer)|Ruel]] on his Free Time Tour in North America.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hahn |first1=Bryan |title=Destiny Rogers rides hella deep in her "Lo Lo" video with P-Lo and Guapdad 4000 |url=https://www.thefader.com/2019/10/23/destiny-rogers-lo-lo-video-p-lo-guapdad-4000 |website=Fader |date=23 October 2019}}</ref> In December 2019, Rogers participated in a songwriting camp with [[Alicia Keys]].<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Platon |first1=Adele |title=Alicia Keys On She Is The Music Songwriters Camp: 'We All Have to Be Focused on Getting More Women to the Table' |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/alicia-keys-on-she-is-the-music-songwriters-camp-we-all-have-to-be-focused-8550579/ |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |date=February 10, 2020}}</ref> On May 29, 2020, Rogers released her second EP titled ''Great Escape''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sharp |first1=Tori |title=In Conversation: Desinty |url=https://www.tmrwmagazine.com/features/music/in-conversation-destiny-rogers |website=Tmrw Magazine |date=29 May 2020}}</ref><ref name="Respect">{{cite web |last1=Rashed |first1=Ayana |title=Destiny Rogers Releases New Track "On 11" — 'Great Escape' EP Out This Friday |url=https://respect-mag.com/2020/05/destiny-rogers-releases-new-track-on-11-great-escape-ep-out-this-friday/ |website=Respect Magazine |date=26 May 2020 |access-date=15 June 2020 |archive-date=1 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220801062717/https://respect-mag.com/2020/05/destiny-rogers-releases-new-track-on-11-great-escape-ep-out-this-friday/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> The EP was led by singles "Kickin' Pushin'" and "Euphoria."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rashed |first1=Ayana |title=Destiny Rogers Returns With New Single And Visual For "Kickin Pushin" |url=https://respect-mag.com/2020/04/destiny-rogers-returns-with-new-single-and-visual-for-kickin-pushin-announces-great-escape-ep-set-for-release-may-29th-via-beach-wave-sound-rca-records/ |website=Respect Magazine |date=30 April 2020 |access-date=15 June 2020 |archive-date=1 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220801062703/https://respect-mag.com/2020/04/destiny-rogers-returns-with-new-single-and-visual-for-kickin-pushin-announces-great-escape-ep-set-for-release-may-29th-via-beach-wave-sound-rca-records/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Singer Lisa from K-Pop group [[Blackpink]] released a choreographed music video for "Tomboy" which boosted the song through streaming.<ref name="TomboyRemix"/><ref>{{cite web |title=Destiny Rogers Reveals a New Version of "Tomboy" Featuring Coi Leray |url=https://outnowmagazine.com/destiny-rogers-tomboy/ |website=Out Now Magazine |date=March 22, 2021}}</ref><ref name="Genius">{{cite web |last1=Blanco |first1=Alvin |title=How Rising Latino Artists Maria Isabel, Destiny Rogers, and Jay Wheeler Have Made Their Dreams Come True |url=https://genius.com/a/how-rising-latino-artists-maria-isabel-destiny-rogers-and-jay-wheeler-have-made-their-dreams-come-true |website=[[Genius (company)|Genius]] |date=November 10, 2021}}</ref> The attention prompted Rogers to release a remix of the song with rapper [[Coi Leray]] and a new music video in April 2021.<ref name="TomboyRemix">{{cite web |last1=Rashed |first1=Ayana |title=Destiny Rogers Releases Visual For "Tomboy" Feat. Coi Leray |url=https://respect-mag.com/2021/04/destiny-rogers-releases-visual-for-tomboy-feat-coi-leray/ |website=Respect Magazine |date=April 28, 2021 |access-date=November 29, 2022 |archive-date=November 29, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221129013049/https://respect-mag.com/2021/04/destiny-rogers-releases-visual-for-tomboy-feat-coi-leray/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> In May 2021, Rogers released a single and music video titled "West Like" featuring [[Kalan.FrFr]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Espinoza |first1=Joshua |title=Premiere: Watch Destiny Rogers' New Video "West Like" f/ Kalan.FrFr |url=https://www.complex.com/music/destiny-rogers-kalan-frfr-west-like-video |website=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]] |date=May 27, 2021}}</ref> and a joint single called "Got It Like That" with [[B.I (rapper)|B.I]] and [[Tyla Yaweh]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Macias |first1=Karina |title=B.I, Destiny Rogers, And Tyla Yaweh 'Got It Like That' In New Music Video |url=https://www.binnews.com/content/2021-05-21-bi-destiny-rogers-and-tyla-yaweh-got-it-like-that-in-new-music-video/ |website=Black Independent News |date=May 21, 2021}}</ref>
Rogers co-wrote the track "All or Nothing" on K-Pop singer [[Nayeon]]'s debut solo project ''[[Im Nayeon (EP)|Im Nayeon]]'' released on June 24, 2022.<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Benjamin |first1=Jeff |title=TWICE's Nayeon Is the Perfect 'Pop!' Star With Debut Solo Album: Listen |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/twice-nayeon-solo-album-im-nayeon-1235106331/ |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |date=June 24, 2022}}</ref> On August 18, 2022, Rogers was featured in the remix of Thuy's song "In My Bag".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ng |first1=Scott |title=Vietnamese R&B singer Thuy releases vulnerable new single 'playing tricks' |url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/vietnamese-rb-singer-thuy-releases-vulnerable-new-single-playing-tricks-3292780 |website=[[NME]] |date=August 18, 2022}}</ref> Rogers appeared on [[James Reid (actor)|James Reid]]'s album ''Lovescene'' in the song "Lie to Me."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ordonez |first1=Eli |title=James Reid and Destiny Rogers release 'Lie To Me' music video |url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/james-reid-destiny-rogers-lie-to-me-music-video-lovescene-3350012 |website=[[NME]] |date=November 16, 2022}}</ref> The accompanying music video was filmed in [[Manila]], [[Philippines]] and was released on November 16, 2022.<ref name="LieToMe">{{cite web |last1=Benjamin |first1=Jeff |title=James Reid & Destiny Rogers Display Different Lanes Of Love In 'Lie To Me' Video: Watch |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffbenjamin/2022/11/14/james-reid--destiny-rogers-display-different-lanes-of-love-in-lie-to-me-video-watch/?sh=6f8e1b41310f |website=[[Forbes]] |date=November 14, 2022}}</ref> Rogers stated near the end of 2022 that she left RCA Records.<ref name="ComingOut"/>
== Performances == In late 2019, Rogers went on a North American tour with Australian singer [[Ruel (singer)|Ruel]] in 2019. <ref>{{Cite web|title=destiny rogers touring with ruel - Google Search|url=https://www.google.com/search?q=destiny+rogers+touring+with+ruel&tbm=isch#imgrc=mIygnR73Fm4xiM|access-date=2021-11-04|website=www.google.com}}</ref>
In November 2019, Rogers performed at [[Tyler, the Creator]]’s [[Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival]] at [[Dodger Stadium]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival 2019|url=https://www.campfloggnaw.com/|access-date=2021-11-04|website=www.campfloggnaw.com}}</ref>
In October 2021, Rogers headlined the Plural Music: #AllGenresWelcome Block Party in [[San Francisco]], California.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Plural Music presents: #AllGenresWelcome Block Party ft. Destiny Rogers|url=https://www.eventbrite.com/e/168194382927?aff=efbneb|access-date=2021-11-04|website=Eventbrite|language=en-us}}</ref>
In October 2021, Rogers and singer Kalan.FrFr performed "West Like" at the [[Crypto.com Arena|Staples Center]] for the Los Angeles Clippers opening game half-time show.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-10-25|title=It's A 'West Like' Affair: Kalan.FrFr and Destiny Rogers Perform At The LA Clippers Opening Game Halftime Show [Photos]|url=https://globalgrind.com/playlist/its-a-los-angeles-affair-kalan-frfr-and-destiny-rogers-perform-at-the-la-clippers-opening-game-halftime-show-photos/|access-date=2021-11-04|website=Global Grind|language=en-US}}</ref>
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]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Madison Beer {{!}} LIVE |url=https://www.madisonbeer.com/live/ |access-date=2024-04-30 |language=en-US}}</ref>
==Personal life== On [[National Coming Out Day]] in 2022, Rogers publicly came out as bisexual.<ref name="ComingOut">{{cite magazine |last1=Mier |first1=Tomás |title='I'm Happy This is Me': Destiny Rogers on Coming Out and Living Her Truth |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/destiny-rogers-tomboy-comes-out-1234608257/ |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=October 11, 2022}}</ref><ref name="LieToMe"/>
==Discography== ===Extended plays=== * ''Tomboy'' (2019) * ''Great Escape'' (2020) * ''Be Kind Rewind'' (2026)
===Albums=== * "Still Your Girl" (2024)
==References== {{Reflist}}
== External links == * {{Official website|http://www.destinyrogers.com}} * {{AllMusic|class=artist|id=mn0003827702}} {{authority control}}
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