I’ve said it before, and I’ll repeat it: nineties R&B was such a crowded field that a singer would drop a hit single frequently, and we thought they would become one of R&B’s next stars. Myron was one such singer. And since I didn’t feature his elegant ballad “Give My All to You”, my first dance for Slow Jam Saturday last month, I felt it was only fitting to give some flowers to his classic bop “Destiny” for this week’s Slow Jam Saturday.
My introduction to Myron was with the song “Sistas” on the “Eddie” soundtrack in the summer of 1996. Before setting up his solo album, Myron would write classics for Mya and Dru Hill. “Destiny” was written by Myron and Tyrice Jones, and the latter was also producing. Set to a sample of Herbie Hancock’s “Come Running to Me”, the song explores how fate governs the formation of connections between people meant to exist from the beginning.
The central theme of “Destiny” shows how certain relationships are destined through forces outside human influence. With his buttery smooth vocal, Myron examines the concept that specific encounters are destined and that love holds the power to transcend temporal and spatial boundaries.
The song portrays the enduring connection between Myron and his loved one while demonstrating destiny’s force in uniting individuals. Dreams, déjà vu, and destiny emerge as symbolic references in the lyrics, illuminating love’s mystical and mysterious nature. Through these elements, the song gains an organic emotional depth that highlights the beauty of a relationship.”
“Destiny” explores how fate influences romantic relationships and demonstrates belief in a destined journey leading people to their soulmates. Anyone who has ever been in love will find something to relate to in this song, as it expresses a feeling of astonishment and appreciation for love’s unexpected nature and acknowledges that certain relationships are destined to happen.
If Usher, Tevin Campbell, or another prominent singer had been given this song, I’m sure it would have been a much bigger hit; however, “Destiny” was an excellent song for a singer who never got his just due in the industry.
Final Grade: B+
“Destiny” is available on all streaming platforms.
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