| Destiny Rogers | |
| Birth Date: | 13 September 1999 |
| Years Active: | 2018–present |
Destiny Rogers (born September 13, 1999) is an American singer from Lodi, California.[1] Rogers has released two extended plays: Tomboy (2019) led by the single "Tomboy" and Great Escape in May 2020.
Rogers grew up in the small town ofLodi, California.[2] Rogers is fluent in Spanish from growing up in a Mexican household through her mother's side of the family.[3] She learned to play guitar at the age of 10 from watching YouTube videos of Justin Bieber play.[1] 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. Rogers went to a non-traditional, independent high school so she could focus on singing and songwriting. She moved to Los Angeles in January 2019 for her music 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.
On February 28, 2019, Rogers released her debut single "Tomboy," following recording in mid-2018. Lyrically, the song is about "defying expectations" and inspiring women to be confident.[5] 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, 2019, after recording for two years.[8] Music videos for the EP songs "North$ide" and "Lockdown" were also released.[9]
Rogers performed at the 2019 South by Southwest and 2019 Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival.[10] In the fall of 2019, she opened for singer Ruel on his Free Time Tour in North America.[11] In December 2019, Rogers participated in a songwriting camp with Alicia Keys.[12] On May 29, 2020, Rogers released her second EP titled Great Escape.[13] [14] The EP was led by singles "Kickin' Pushin'" and "Euphoria."[15]
Singer Lisa from K-Pop group Blackpink released a choreographed music video for "Tomboy" which boosted the song through streaming.[16] [17] 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[19] and a joint single called "Got It Like That" with B.I and Tyla Yaweh.[20]
Rogers co-wrote the track "All or Nothing" on K-Pop singer Nayeon's debut solo project Im Nayeon released on June 24, 2022.[21] On August 18, 2022, Rogers was featured in the remix of Thuy's song "In My Bag".[22] Rogers appeared on James Reid's album Lovescene in the song "Lie to Me."[23] The accompanying music video was filmed in Manila, Philippines and was released on November 16, 2022.[24] Rogers stated near the end of 2022 that she left RCA Records.
In late 2019, Rogers went on a North American tour with Australian singer Ruel in 2019. [25]
In November 2019, Rogers performed at Tyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival at Dodger Stadium.[26]
In October 2021, Rogers headlined the Plural Music: #AllGenresWelcome Block Party in San Francisco, California.[27]
In October 2021, Rogers and singer Kalan.FrFr performed "West Like" at the Staples Center for the Los Angeles Clippers opening game half-time show.[28]
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.[29]
On National Coming Out Day in 2022, Rogers publicly came out as bisexual.[30] [24]