Destiny Rogers

Destiny Rogers (born September 13, 1999) is an American singer from Lodi, California.[2]

Destiny Rogers
Rogers performing in September 2019
Background information
Born (1999-09-13) September 13, 1999
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, Guitar, Piano and Drums
Years active2018-present
Labels
Websitewww.destinyrogers.com

Early life

Rogers grew up in the small town of Lodi with her family, the Ramirez´ś. Rogers is fluent in Spanish from the Mexican ancestry on her mother's side.[3] She learned to play guitar at the age of 10 from watching YouTube videos of Justin Bieber play.[2] Rogers' dad was a worship leader and encouraged her to perform during church services. Rogers went to a non-traditional, independent high school.[4] She moved to Los Angeles in January 2019 for her career.

Musical career

In 2017, a family friend showed Rogers' cover on YouTube to production duo The Stereotypes, which led them to working together.[4] Rogers subsequently spent one weekend a month in Los Angeles to work on music with them for two years.[3] She signed with their label in February 2018 and RCA Records in November.[3] Her music influences are Justin Bieber, H.E.R., Kehlani, and Billie Eilish.[5]

On February 28, 2019, Rogers released her debut single "Tomboy," following recording in mid-2018.[6] Lyrically, the song is about "defying expectations"; Rogers accepts herself as a tomboy, as she doesn't wear makeup, has baggy clothes, and is into skateboarding. A music video was filmed in Rogers' hometown with footage of her skateboarding and was released with the song.[6] Professional skater, Mariah Duran, also flew out to appear in the video.[7] Rogers released her debut EP, Tomboy, produced by The Stereotypes on March 22 after recording for two years.[8] Music videos for the EP songs "North$ide" and "Lockdown" were also released.[9][5]

Rogers performed at the 2019 South by Southwest and 2019 Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival.[5] In the fall of 2019, she opened for singer Ruel on his Free Time Tour in North America.[10] On May 29, 2020, Rogers released her second EP titled Great Escape, described as "emotionally charged."[11][1] The EP was led by singles "Kickin' Pushin'" and "Euphoria."[12]

Discography

Extended plays
  • Tomboy (2019)
  • Great Escape (2020)

References
  1. Rashed, Ayana (26 May 2020). "Destiny Rogers Releases New Track "On 11" — 'Great Escape' EP Out This Friday". Respect Magazine.
  2. Nelson, Lauren (31 August 2012). "Chasing Her Destiny". Lodi News.
  3. Chesman, Donna-Claire (29 July 2019). "Meet Destiny Rogers, the Upcoming R&B Singer with Superstar Potential". DJ Booth.
  4. Boreland, Monique (26 March 2019). "Destiny Rogers – Notion". Notion.
  5. Lindsay, Kathryn (25 June 2019). "The Drop: Destiny Rogers Gets Raw In New "LockDown" Music Video". Refinery 29.
  6. Wass, Mike (28 February 2019). "One To Watch: Destiny Rogers Debuts With Stereotypes-Produced "Tomboy"". Idolator.
  7. Bane, Colin (15 June 2019). "Destiny Rogers on Bringing Her Loves of Skateboarding and Music Together at Dew Tour". Dew Tour.
  8. Davies, Hayden. "Introducing Destiny Rogers and her shimmering debut EP, Tomboy". Pilerats.
  9. Espinoza, Joshua (28 March 2019). "Premiere: Rising Artist Destiny Rogers Shares New Video for "North$ide"". Complex.
  10. Hahn, Bryan (23 October 2019). "Destiny Rogers rides hella deep in her "Lo Lo" video with P-Lo and Guapdad 4000". Fader.
  11. Sharp, Tori (29 May 2020). "In Conversation: Desinty". Tmrw Magazine.
  12. Rashed, Ayana (30 April 2020). "Destiny Rogers Returns With New Single And Visual For "Kickin Pushin"". Respect Magazine.
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