Destiny Rogers (born September 13, 1999) is an American singer from Lodi, California.[2] After releasing multiple singles and one extended play, Rodgers released her debut studio album Great Escape in May 2020.[3]
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Born | (1999-09-13) September 13, 1999 (age 23) |
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Years active | 2018–present |
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Website | destinyrogers |
Rogers grew up in the small town of Lodi with her family.[citation needed] Rogers is fluent in Spanish having learned from her mother's side.[4] 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.[citation needed] Rogers went to a non-traditional, independent high school.[5] She moved to Los Angeles in January 2019 for her career.[citation needed]
In 2017, a family friend showed Rogers' cover on YouTube to production duo The Stereotypes, which led them to working together.[5] 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.[6]
On February 28, 2019, Rogers released her debut single "Tomboy," following recording in mid-2018.[7] 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.[citation needed] A music video was filmed in Rogers' hometown with footage of her skateboarding and was released with the song.[7] Professional skater, Mariah Duran, also flew out to appear in the video.[8] Rogers released her debut EP, Tomboy, produced by The Stereotypes on March 22 after recording for two years.[9] Music videos for the EP songs "North$ide" and "Lockdown" were also released.[10][6]
Rogers performed at the 2019 South by Southwest and 2019 Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival.[6] In the fall of 2019, she opened for singer Ruel on his Free Time Tour in North America.[11] On May 29, 2020, Rogers released her second EP titled Great Escape, described as "emotionally charged."[12][1] The EP was led by singles "Kickin' Pushin'" and "Euphoria."[13]
Destiny Rogers went on a North American tour with Australian Singer/Song-Writer Ruel in 2019. The tour began on September 19, 2019 in Brisbane, Australia and ended on November 3, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.[14]
Destiny Rogers performed at Tyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival which took place at Dodger Stadium in November 2019. Rogers performed at Camp Flog Gnaw alongside other artists such as Tyler, the Creator, H.E.R., Daniel Caesar and 21 Savage.[15]
Destiny Rogers headlined the Plural Music: #AllGenresWelcome Block Party in October 2021, which took place in San Francisco, California.[16]
Destiny Rogers performed at Staples Center for the LA Clippers opening game half-time show alongside artist Kalan Fr.Fr. in October 2021, where they performed their song “West Like.”[17]
Destiny Rogers will be touring with American rapper, singer-songwriter Arizona Zervas for his The Road Trip Tour. She will be performing in San Francisco California, Sacramento California, San Diego California, Phoenix Arizona, Los Angeles California, and Santa Ana California. The tour begins on November 24, 2021 in Washington D.C. and ends on December 30, 2021 in Santa Ana, California.[18]