Beyonce made Letoya Luckett lose her confidence in singing?
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LeToya Luckett may be the only person to ever get kicked out of an extremely successful group & go on to have a #1 album, sell a million records, have a hit song, another top 20 album, and have great success as an actress. She isn’t just talented; she’s the definition of a survivor.
And to add to that… a true testament of what God can do. Cuz, he definitely turned things around for LeToya.
Agreed I have said out of all the groups this group did justice they didn't just let beyonce rain. They kept going and made #1 hit after the group
Right and her voice is so beautiful whoever told her she couldn't sing should be smacked . Torn ,obvious , she don't ,not anymore are my songs. Sometimes singers just need to find their sound and not try to sound like anybody else she definitely found hers.
Also apparently the line saying “she was tone deaf and a originally was a rapper” they meant that toward LaTavia cause if you look back LaTavia was a the rapper in Girls Tyme
In some ways she’s about as successful as Kelly Rowland - props to her
She can sing; just because she doesn’t sound like Beyoncé doesn’t mean she can’t sing there’s different voices for a reason; I’m hoping she gets the confidence needed because she is talented
Yup! Unfortunately people see Beyoncé voice as the norm. Wich there are different voices! Just like that doesn't mean you can't sing!
LeToya has a beautiful voice.
That's why I love rhianna! She has her own unique voice
Rihanna is NOT a singer. Let's NOT start that Fuckery Narrative. There are LEVELS. RiRi has good songs... but she can't SANG. And Fuck Beyonce and her gate keeping tactics. Latoya been a singer and she's a better actor. #Facts #ItIsExactlyWTFitIs
@@tonybluestar4954 let’s be fr I love Rih but she can in no way sing lol
I remember when Latoya became solo and she went on 106&park to release her song and the audience showed her so much love she broke down crying, I cried with her I felt like that group did something to her then .. been rooting for Toya ever since ❤
Same 💯❣I also remember that her debut single stayed at #1 for a long time and was at record for being the #1 song on 106 & Park⭐⭐⭐ I read the article in Vibe Magazine and Kelly was the one that called her "tone def" 🤔and that's when I really was rooting for LaToya & Latavia. At the end of the day, she has the most successful solo career outside of Bey, Beautiful memorable moment where the world was rooting for her more than she imagined 💞
Right! When she came out with Torn I was so hype and happy for her! N
@@NAJAI1 ⁰0⁰
Same same
I think beyonce THEN was Mean and driven at the same time … with the help of her father as well among the group
I’ll never forget one of the girls from her 2nd group “Anjel” said an ex boyfriend tried to run up on Letoya and they got in his face to defend her. Letoya broke down crying saying no one had ever protected or stood up for her like that before. That story always stuck with me.
Oh wow that’s crazy sad but honestly it really is telling how some girls (especially black girls) are always left to fend themselves with nobody and not even a man to protect them leaving them to be vulnerable.
She's a drama queen. ALWAYS crying about something.
@@trawlins396 Get the F out of her troll
@@Igboman87 ⬅️ actually YOURE the troll! 😂😂😂
@@trawlins396 Come up with a smarter response! Based on your attitude and choice of words, you're clearly trolling.
When she mentioned “the seeds you can plant in a child” I felt that on a personal level
Seeds have been planted in me as a child that held me back until this day
👍THISS!!!🎯💯👍
@@wimseycrafts9965 Same
Same
This hits deep
"even with love..." I felt that one harder
“ Not anymore “, “ Torn “ and “ Regret” STAYS in rotation! She needs to make a come back honestly.
Facts
Yess
She sang her butt off in "Not anymore " still gives me chills. "She don't" will forever be a bop.
PERIODT!
Torn, Regret, Hey Fella, and In The Name of Love still in my rotation
Man Letoya Luckett is a multi threat. Singing, acting, dancing. She is unmatched. So much love for her.
She is also so beautiful as wey❤❤❤❤ she is definitely multiple talented ✨
I loved LaToya's voice when she went solo and I'm very surprised she feels that way because I always felt she had a strong confident and unique voice. Her vibrato is unmatched and she doesn't need to change a thing. If anyone needs to know that she can sing listen to "Not Anymore" or "Just Be" But she has such an original voice and range
“Worlds apart” and “Higher” also. Actually her back 2 life album showcases her voice.
I always thought Letoya can sing. She killed it on Torn
one of my favorite songs of all time
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Facts, I love that song.
Definitely killed it and I love Regret
I loved her solo music. I hate she’s still struggling with her confidence. She’s such a great talent.
She’s full of shit
Me too
@stryfetc1 that’s not true… Leroy’s went solo and did ok.. not beyonces fault y’all so called “fans” didn’t support Latoya music 😂😂😂 go cry in the corner with her no one cares anymore
@@purrinkittyz4737 Didn't support her music? If I'm not mistaken, didn't her solo debut go number one and platinum? LOL, y'all be doing way too much with the Bey Captain-Save-Em ish. 😂 I don't believe it's true that Beyonce don't want no one shining around her but she did make comments about Letoya and Letavia's lack of vocal skills during the beef (probably moreso in defense of her father) that could've affected their confidence when they started going to look for other deals and getting turned down. It's not somehow being less loyal to Beyonce to see that side of things you know...
@@purrinkittyz4737 Right they always trying to blame Beyonce
LeToya stood out to me from Day 1… I was in middle school when No, No, No came out and she instantly became my fav. It was just something about her and I thought she was so pretty. So glad she’s getting the love she deserves ❤
She was my favorite too!! I love her!
Agreed she definitely stood out and was my fave when they were first coming out with their videos
She was always my favorite
Same here, she was ALWAYS my fav🤷🏾
Me too. When I saw her, as a kid in 1997-1998, in No No No, I was instantly drawn to her (LeToya) and I wanted to look like her and I'm white lol For some reason, at the time, Beyonce, to me, seemed much older. I think LeToya also resembled a girl I knew during 90s. I was heartbroken when the two original girls left. It was all about Beyonce and not the group. Not hating on Beyonce.
Latoya’s voice is so beautiful 😢 Even though I like Michelle and what she brought to the group, I often hoped and wondered what the group would have been like with Beyoncé, Kelly and Letoya as the 3 in DC. I was a kid when Destiny’s Child was out, so I never got to see them in concert. Really hoping they reunite for a reunion tour or do another album.
I agree! They definitely should have let Latoya sing some lead.
@@onlyh8720 It would be nice if all 5 ladies could come together. Latoya and Latavia included. I’m not sure if Latavia actually can sing, but she was apart of the core 4 ❤️
@@SassyDivalyrics Oh no, LaTavia can sing too! she has a beautiful voice. Very sultry and rich. She sounds something like T-Boz but fuller and heavier. You should listen to some songs of LeToya and LaTavia's group Anjel, they're great. The songs are here on youtube. Also LaTavia sings on the first verse on DC song Sweet Sixteen ☺
@@Miketendo93 oh so the other girls could sing. But since it wasn't like the managers's little girls, who couldn't be outshined, that was the false narrative spread.
They were right about the problems with the manager, in ways they prob didn't yet know
@@BEATSofDevil Pretty much. Yeah, DC's vocal coach David Lee Brewer wrote a book. He tells a real in depth story of the time he spent with the girls from 1989 to 1998. The book is called 'Raising Genius'
One thing about it tho.. Latoya isn’t seen as being in Beyoncé’s shadow.. she made a name for herself! I was so proud when she dropped that first solo track
She has a better voice to me
True unlike Kelly and Michelle sadly
It’s so good to hear her be honest about what her struggle was internally and not blaming anyone else for it. That’s real. Comparison is the thief of joy.
But this is why you should not share your true feelings with strangers . Look at how they twisted her words and honesty for click bait. Keep your business to yourself!!!!
@@chiantibliss5846 Amen to that!
It truly is. Just makes you feel horrible and doesn’t change anything for you
But they are to blame. They tried to destroy her hound spirit and.ake her feel less pretty less talented less everything shiiiiit look at all the girls outfits and Beyonce's when they were on DC. Beyonce was made to outshine them . They would make thee girls tan Soo they can be darker then Beyonce and Beyonce would stay inside . Beyonce bullied them just as much as Mathews did.
Do U Guys Remember The 2 Replacement, It Was Michelle, And The Other Girl who Was A High Color Version Than Beyonce, And Prettier, But They Color Her Skin Down, Or the 🟤 Brown Not To Be S👀n Over 👑 Queen-B Who's The High Light Of The Group, So Yes Those/That Young Lady Was Prohibited To Showing Her Voice To The 🌎WORLD🌍. choice of
Latoya is a whole package as well! Crazy thing…listening to the original members harmony was SOOO much richer and had more depth because of Latoya’s soprano range and Tavia’s deep rich low tone. The music they would’ve made as they aged woulda been fire!! Crazy…Be’s insecurities of speaking in public of which Latoya is a natural vs Latoya’s singing solo of which Be’ is a natural!! Both extremely gifted young ladies. I love Toya’s style and personality!
I'll say this: It's easy to become an icon if everybody is clearing your path and supporting you the whole way. To establish your own path in the aftermath of a very public breakup shows what Letoya is truly made of. I keep hearing her say she struggles with confidence. Her whole career screams confidence. To step out of the shadow of DC and Beyonce and stand unapologetically in your own multi-faceted talent and truth is truly remarkable. I am a fan. I am also a Houstonian. If you're from Houston, you know how to call a thing a thing. Yes, Beyonce is talented. LeToya is beyond talented. She is an inspiration to anyone who has faced rejection and kept going anyway. She didn't let someone else's success dim her light. I'm glad Empressive did this story. It blessed my Spirit.
No one cleared any hurdles or paths for Beyonce to walk through. Clearly you didn't listen to your favorite, Ms. Luckett. She said they, as a group, were rejected many, many times but it was hard work and persistence that finally paid off. She said, as we all know by now, that B's work ethic and dedication to her craft is beyond this world. Now, I'm also a fan of Ms. Luckett, but let's pretend Beyonce was just handed the platinum spoon by someone. She's worked very very hard for a very very long time for every cent and fame she enjoys today.
@@neahkrayou8730 Her dad was the platinum spoon and he was the one in charge of the group.
@@neahkrayou8730 ALL the hurdles were cleared for Beyonce, the name of the group is even about her! The UK version of Kelly Rowlands album has an whole page advertising Beyonce's unyet released album.
Yes I know that’s right!!! God is so good and I personally love Letoya’s voice
@@liveinlove4945 Ummm what musical connections Matthew Knowles had in the music industry when DC was on the come up? Name them quickly.
She expressed her feelings so beautifully and respectfully. Incredible interview! :)
That’s so crazy because she can actually sing. She sounds like an Angel
Naw Beyoncé can actually sing, not her
@@stars8924 They all can sing. Except luggage lol
@@angechrisman1694 you so petty😭😭🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@stars8924 letoya can sing. Her confidence was destroyed by Beyoncé dad as a child. And she's a great a actress too.
@T T They call her the Queen for a REASON. Respect that!!!
I can relate to her story so much. I remember when I was a little girl and all I ever wanted to be was a singer. Then, a grown adult told my 8-year-old self that I couldn’t sing and it broke my heart. 20 years and I still can’t fully bring myself to sing in front of others. I’m trying my hardest to. My sound is different. I have a classical sound. Most people think it’s funny whenever I tell them that. Another reason why I don’t sing in front of people.
One thing I know, my vibrato in first soprano is a beautiful thing to hear.
What do you mean by classical sound? Like operatic or classic Soul?
Either way that adult was wrong and mean spirited to do that. I'm Sorry it affected you because that's what they intended it to do: affect something or someone to take out their own issues on. Work on rebuilding you.
I had a bad performance as a teen which was a bit of a disaster. I even had nightmares for years after- until five years later I made the deliberate effort to join a singing course and perform publicly again.
How old are you now? Just curious, because I can relate. I’m 30 now. We should virtually hook up and lay a track 😂😘
And that’s something that is more relatable than you know. I encourage you do find an open mic with a live band. I use to co host one so I can tell you it definitely helps with getting comfortable and explore what your voice can do.
Don’t let people keep you from doing what you may love. That little 8 year is ready for you to bust out!
sing babes
@@OneWorthwhile What kind of music do you sing? I also sing if you want to lay a track too! :)
How? Her range and power behind it is literally insane. She's an amazing singer
In the words of Julia Robert's character in "Pretty Woman";; "When people start to tear u down enough, u'll believe it." LaToya is a force to be reckoned with. She has a natural voice; it doesn't feel forced or pre-recorded. The more she starts to believe in herself again, the confidence with start to return. I wish her nothing but the best. P.S., I admire here character role of Raising Kanan.
She also said “….I got the green I got the yellow I got the red, the champion of all condoms, nothing is getting through this sucker….” Yeh the confidence will get there, she just needs to “work, work it baby, own it…..”
You admire that she abandoned her child and let her get abused?
Latoya is killing it as Kenya
Indeed! 💕
@@yoyodre No she is seeing her as a good actress and she is playing that role well good job Toya
It's crazy what a lack of confidence can do. The way she was talking about herself, you'd think she was inept! She has a beautiful voice!
I love listening to Letoya speak. There is no pretense with her…just realness. She is true with her faults and seems humble. Whatever she lacked in the singing department she more than made up for with her great acting ability. She found other lanes to showcase her talent and I’m proud of and respect her for that. Everyone doesn’t have to be a Beyoncé to have made it. Finding what your own passion is and sticking to it is what makes greatness.
I’ve always wished Latavia and Letoya got more shine during the DC era. Toya can sing, has a dope personality and she’s relatable. I still play her debut solo album 💕
Me too.
LeToya vocals can be heard in the background chorus in Say My Name. Sounds like when she went solo with Torn in 2006.
Janet Jackson went through the same thing, she's even admitted to feeling like she couldn't sing, compared to her brothers and sister Rebbie. But, thank God she found the confidence to realize that she can sing and that her voice was unique to her and her alone. I can't imagine the Entertainment industry without Janet; she's now an Icon, Legendary and the blueprint!
Lmao. Girl, Janet can’t sing.
@Michaela Mitchell Lol. I think more people agree that she can’t really sing. Just because you make good music, doesn’t mean you’re a good singer. She made good music.
@@michaelamitchell1603 the world’s opinion.
Janet whispers lol but I love her whispers
She can't tho
She's not just a great singer she's a phenomenally great actress as well.
She was really good in Greenleaf ❤️
@@itsyourgirlval6457 Typically I don't like villains in movies/TV shows but that Rochelle I love her character and her fashion was on point she also played and I think it was either single Ladies or Hit the floor show back in the early 2000s that's when I really noticed her as an actress.
@@ladybayoutalesthetruth6788 Single Ladies she was Felicia Price and she was everything. And of course Rochelle in Greenleaf! Man she use to have my blood pressure up watching her!
Thank you! And a better actress than Beyoncé
YEASSS, she's very likeable as well,
Man I was so heartbroken during the DC break up era, so much major shade was thrown at Toya and Tavia. But I was so proud of Letoya’s solo debut. It was major in Houston, the city was proud of her. I wish they would do a reunion tour!!!
She has a beautiful voice!!! She’s gifted in her own right!
I hear you LaToya. I’ve struggled with my confidence since I was young after hearing my dad call me ugly and my mom say I “ain’t gon be shit.” I’m in my early 30’s now and although I get compliments about my physical appearance, it’s hard to receive it because in the back of my mind I don’t believe it. I’m also a cop now and have made a good living but I’m always searching for better.
You go sis❤🤌🏿🙏🏾
Baby, the most High wipes those tears away instantly. Parents can be jealous too! Do you feel me ?
I am sorry you had to go through that. You are gorgeous and I am proud of for pushing through and being successful!!🤎🤎🤎🙌🙌🤎🤎🤎
Sorry you went through that
My love forgive me for saying this 💕 but your parents ain't shit 💩 frfr and are ugly ppl inside and out. Anyone that can say such to a child had no business procreating in the first place. I'm quite sure you are a beautiful ❤️ person inside and out. Your own parents were jealous bc you ARE better than them. I hope you have nothing to do with toxic waste like that. They don't deserve someone like you as their daughter.
I watched her on Single Ladies, Greenleaf, etc... even in music videos... her strength really is acting, she's à natural and even better than most of the actors she's worked with. I hope to see more of that in the future.
Yes Greenleaf 💪💪
Agreed. She should leave singing alone and get a contract with the Hallmark channel.
And if she needs to “feel better than Beyoncé” just know Beyoncé could never 😊. Beyoncés thing is singing NOT acting.
I agree!
@@LibertyMadison yup it goes to show each of us have our strengths and weaknesses. Beyonce isn't good at everything she does. Bey's main strength is in performing and she successfully exploits that as good as she possibly can whenever she has to do it.
LeToya is better than Hallmark! She’s definitely big screen worthy
Latoya Luckett when she sings she bring tears and chills into my body especially when she's saying them church songs she should have never lost her confidence
She was always the prettiest one. I thought she'd go BIG with her song "Torn" her vocals are beautiful. 💕
“Torn” is one of the best displays of LeToya’s voice for meeeee! Sis always could sing but the confidence thing is a totally separate thing. I’m literally in the same boat she’s in. Like her, we’re still fighting that a lil bit. Just know panic or anxiety attacks are truly real. Playing it off takes a lot… I would never compare myself to someone socially greater but never giving up takes a lot.
Torn is great also “Lazy” and “Good to Me”. I’m shocked she doesn’t have that confidence especially when listening to that big note in “Good to Me”. Then the vulnerability she gives in a song like “Disconnected” from her last cd. Wow.
Yes, she’s a beast of an artist! She deserves her 💐
Literally was singing it in my head as I was scrolling 😂
I'm sorry "torn" was not vocally phenomenal
@@mel...s And that’s OK the whole point is to understand that she does have a beautiful voice. You can pick any song you love of hers.
Latoya I feel you. When I was in grade school and high school all I wanted to be was a lawyer. I had several lawyers in my family and I was good at debates, research and communication skills. But baby, when I went to college to study law, that was a whole different ball game, my grades slipped and my confidence was shot so i had to switch majors.
Sometimes when you get thrown into the fray you realize your true strengths and weaknesses so I totally understand how she felt back then.
Candie, did you ever become a lawyer or did you find a new career path?
Sorry that happened...I hope everything worked out for you..
@@jeremiahborders2959 No I work in finance now. Mostly wealth management.
Girlllllll, get yo ass back and live your dream . Go get your confidence , no one can tell you how it'll feel to achieve your childhood dreams except you achieve it. love
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Letoya's acting skills are truly exceptional. Her "Destiny" was to become an actress. She is the actress I like the best. When "Here we go again" on TV did not continue, I was extremely disappointed. That show was FUNNY!
She’s so good. She let others dim her light.
Latoya is a prominent part of all the early records. You can clearly hear her voice in the harmonies. Especially on Say My Name
As a non professional singer I can completely understand feeling unworthy or not good enough! She actually went for it though and her debut album was good both number wise(charts) and sound wise. The devil is always busy coming for our mental agility! We are our own worst enemies.
I'm so dang proud of her! Letoya is a great role model for perseverance, believing in yourself, getting back up after being knocked down and killing it!!!! She's awesome and she deserves all of the blessings God has given her.
I was in 7th grade when DC came out. Letoya was my favorite from then. I still sing her songs Torn and Regret and blast them to this day. She has a beautiful voice and she’s very pretty. She stands out. Some people don’t like to see others shine.
I never knew she felt this way about her voice because I always thought her voice was beautiful. Love all her songs to this day
most of these groups (90s/2000s) had a lot of deep rooted issues that affected their confidence, self esteem etc. I feel these dark stories begin with how record labels, managers mistreat the talent Its good that artists have started speaking out
I agree. So much in the background that went on finally being said as these artists work out of that childhood trauma 💯💯
Definitely!
Not just groups but artists period and even before the 90s. At the end of the day, these people are human too. We're at a place now where these artists feel more comfortable sharing their experiences.
Yeah, it's that 20 year rule. I'm glad stories are being told now too👍
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Letoya’s voice has ALWAYS done something for me. I use to listen for the soprano line in DC4. I have all of Toya’s albums. I’m a big fan!
Letoya can BLOW! I love her voice, and she’s so sweet
I can relate on a smaller scale. I was a singer. I went to performing arts schools all my life, auditioned and got in every time.
When people are constantly telling you to “sing like this”, “sing this, not that”, “you should be singing this kind of music”. And you’re getting it from every angle, the adults in your life, teachers, the other kids. It dampens your passion. My passion was GONE by the time I was 18. Now i only sing for my close friends and family.
Oh God, as someone who was a choral singer from 2nd grade all the way till college, I GET IT. I can sing, but I can't SANG. And that's ok, we're not all meant to.
The amount of times you get singled out and corrected tho😑... and it doesn't come from a bad place, but that doesn't mean it isn't sometimes embarrassing or hurtful. Even more so when you're really trying and still not quite getting it.
We were high school students competing with college students cuz my teacher pushed us THAT hard. But Jfc were we GOOD lol
One day I realized it was about more than just my vocal ability. I can read music... that's an accomplishment! I know how to count my notes, I know how to site read, I know how to count sing, I can listen to a song a few times and not only pick out my part (2nd soprano/ 1st alto. I used to be a 1st soprano), I learn the words very quickly.
Oh, you wanna 'Do Re Mi' and see if I can randomly hit that top Do then the Fa? I gotchu, Ill even do the hand signs with you.
Sis. YOU ARE MUSICALLY TRAINED AND THAT SHIT IS NOT EASY. AND DON'T YOU EVER FORGET IT LOL 🥰
@@flushthecatnip that’s a GREAT point that I completely forgot. Thanks sis.
I absolutely am classically and musically trained and not everyone can say that!
Same!
What is wrong with singing just for your loved ones
I experienced this in the black church too
I love how honest she always is.
This video was the first time I heard Latavia sing on her own and she’s got a great lower register! Also, I can’t believe I never heard of their group Angel, will definitely research them more. Letoya’s tone is amazing ❤
LeToya literally had a successful solo career and scrap albums how can you forget?
Great video! LeToya had her whole career snatched away from her then rebuilt herself from the ground up. Her story is so positive and i think more people need to hear it and learn about it because her story could help a lot of people.
She can sing really good. I do feel like they did make her feel less than on purpose. Treat kids well they grow into adults that never forgot what was done. I was so happy for her first project. Hope she finds the confidence she’s looking for. 💙
How so? Where's your evidence bey did that? That is her own insecurities, don't blame it on bey
@@AtlCinderella80 girl watch old videos, she had SAID THIS with your delusional self 🙄
She's been bruised
@@AtlCinderella80 there's literally video evidence and quotes in newspaper articles that were used in this very video. But no one is blaming Beyonce anyhow
She was always my favorite in the group. I was happy she went solo. I understand where she's coming from. It's hard to not listen to the criticisms and not internalize it.
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SO RELATABLE! Everyone wants me to sing again but this is how I feel ..sad thing is no one rejected me, I did it to myself thru comparison with others. Never compare yourself man... it takes a second to do and YEARS to undo mentally...I think I needed to see this 💕
Toya is a beautiful soul from the inside out n that's what makes her confident. I'm sorry that she had to experience that but she is one of the originals from Destiny Child. Her talent both in music n acting is felt n quiet as it's kept she could venture into fashion cuz she's always on point. Keep doing you Toya we all have insecurities that's what makes us human n grow stronger. You are who you are without DC you can now stand on your own. Go be great!!!!
I hope it all comes back to you and then some. You more than deserve it. Life is hard enough. Peace, love, and light to you. ✌💫💞
Sang girl!!
@@majestywright8339 thank you for the kind words and encouragement, I really appreciate it 🙏🏾 💕
Comparison is the thief of joy. I completely understand and relate
'Back 2 Life' is my favorite LeToya Luckett cd and I wish more ppl heard it. It's her best work to date. She was always my favorite and I wish she knew just how special she was; music wise and acting. So much love and respect for this woman.
I have 2 copies I purchased it the day it came out in 2017.
Even the videos was on point fot that album def my fav. I def think it didnt get the recognition it deserves because it was independent😞
Yea mine too
Yaaaassss! The Back 2 Life album was so underrated and before it’s time.
That album is the best. It is underestimated.
She was always and still is my favorite Destiny's Child member. And one of my favorite female singers. She's gorgeous with an amazing spirit that was always heard through her singing to me. She always resonated with me. When she went solo , I played "Lady Love" CD to death 😂. Don't even get me started on her new hits. "In the Grey" and "Back2Life" . Eargasms.
Toya is so humble and positive, and she radiates beauty inside and out.
Letoya can sing her behind off! I need her to gain her confidence back ASAP, because she is very talented. Sidenote: “She Don’t” is one of the most underrated R&B songs. That song is STILL on repeat!
Agree with this entire comment. I love "She don't".
Yesssss, I love that song 🎵
Omg Thaaank you for reminding me of “She Don’t” 😩👏🏽 I can’t find it on Apple Music though so I’m sad
@@aliciab.4772 I bought the song on Amazon and downloaded to my Apple music! It’s the same quality and everything.
🔥🔥🔥
Latoya has an amazing voice. When she came out with Torn I thought that was her telling us she could SANG. I also thought she had recovered from her ordeal enough to make a fresh start. That's to show you never know what people are going through internally...
*Can you imagine if Letoya was kept in DC and it was Beyonce, Kelly, Letoya, and Michelle. Now that would have been a powerful four part harmony!! So glad she found her own voice and path back to stardom!! Super proud of her!!*
Omg wow never thought of that
Just want you to know that you’re one of my favorite vloggers. Your voice, delivery and professionalism are amazing. Thank you for sharing great content!
I know how she feels... Words are very powerful. I'm a singer as well, and my former producer made a joke and it still sticks with me 12-13 years later. Letoya and Latavia are extremely talented. Latavia goes through the same insecurities, and I'm so sorry that someone made them feel like they are less than.
👍THISSS!!!🎯💯👍
Probably Beyoncé daddy
To be in the entertainment industry , you gota develop tough skin !!!!Beyoncé got a lot of backlash and criticism too but not once was she fazed by all that coz she knew she wanted to be a star . No one goes far in the entertainment industry or any other industry by being a crybaby😏
@@davidemerald7690 the entertainment industry is no excuse for anyone to talk to you like you're less than. Tough skin doesn't mean that you don't have feelings.
@@novalove4790 Having a thick skin is absolutely crucial though. Yes we all have feelings, but thick skin is needed so that we don’t fold. Plenty of artists were told they weren’t good enough or didn’t have ‘it’. Yet they didn’t let those opinions stop them. You gotta believe in yourself no matter what or who says whatever. That’s just what it is. There’s no way around it
Wow I didn’t expect to cry but this mini doc definitely had me in the feels.
I love to sing and had such a joy as a child singing until I had someone tell me that I was the worst singers she had ever heard. I lost my confidence in my voice then and basically did the same thing that LeToya did and played my role in the background.
I appreciate you putting this together because seeing the timeline and success of her story was inspiring. ❤
Letoya made a good point when she said, people don't realize the seeds they plant in a child's mind. Those seeds grow and that child believes it and sometimes it stays even after they become an adult. @Lisa, stay encouraged. And just know, most of the time when people make those type of comments they are just projecting their own insecurities.
@@mekakoop9777 Thank you so much for this encouragement Meka. You are so right though. I still remind myself at times not to internalize someone else’s hurt and their projections. It takes a lot of unlearning on my part and replacing the negative words of my past with positive affirmations.
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@lisafreeman am sure your voice is amazing! Other ppls opinion is just that, their opinion. Don't dem your light for no one. Also your voice is uniquely yours. Can you imagine the amount of ppl your voice will touch? 🌟 ✨️ 💕
Sorry to hear that, and I bet they were jealous of your beautiful voice, but yes, people putting their insecurities on us as children has such long lasting effects! Truly hurtful, I really hope you get back to it , I'm positive we are missing out on SO much beautiful music from you!! 💯🔥💕💕
I love to sing too and I’m good at it. Some bish told me I sounded airy ( probably true( because I really can sing but I need voice lessons. But how she said it affected me. It’s crazy how someone’s opinion can affect you.
She can hella sing. That was never even a question. I wish her all the success in the world 🌎
Continued success queen. Once you recognize who you are and who you belong to, change comes. You must protect your peace,energy, and space. There’s so much out here,to destroy you.❤ Prayers queen!
Honestly as a singer, I completely understand loosing your confidence thing. Prior to meeting my voice coach at 18 I thought I was a good singer. Then when he opened his mouth and I heard the power and agility in his voice, I got nervous and sort of faded in the background when he sang. It took years of encouragement to realize I’m just as good. If you’re not confident in your craft, sometimes you can start to second guess your worth. Glad she over came it.
Letoya is so humble. I have been following her careers for years.
*Letoya has a great voice. And she is doing her thang as an actress!!*
I can relate to Le. I've always been insecure about my voice, even today sometimes. But when ppl started telling me that I could sing, dude! It's the best feeling in the universe when ppl cherish what you love to do! So I feel grateful for having a voice today. LeToya has an amazing voice 💗🤩😍🎶✨
This is interesting.. I remember years ago in a sociology class we had a whole discussion on singing groups (can't even tell you how that came up). One student had a great point on how having a "lead" could actually imprint some level of insecurity on the other members of the group and they could be nurtured to become somewhat docile. Of course I can't articulate it as good as he did and don't remember his exact wording, but listening to LeToya speak now instantly made me remember my classmate's general point. Seems like he was on to something.
Classic Diana Ross and the supremes tale
yup
Interesting. Because I do think Michelle and Kelly have more docile personalities.
Absolutely! You are so right. Especially Michelle.
That insecurity comes from arrogance. You don’t have to be the center of attention to be great. Kelly and Michele will be rich and respected as performers forever because they made peace with their position. I always say the destiny child story is a good lesson in playing your role so you don’t get written out of the script.
This saddens me because she is really really talented. Her vocals on Torn were so good. I’ve always enjoyed her voice.
It's amazing how her confidence was broken down and is still somewhat broken down despite how AMAZINGLY TALENTED she is!!! I really hope that she's able to overcome this as well.. 🙏🏾
I can honestly relate to her. Imposter syndrome is very real. Especially when you go from an environment where you’re shining on your own to one where you’re sharing the spotlight with other equally talented individuals.
This is why they say comparison is the thief of joy. But it’s also very natural.
Especially when you’re trying to enter an industry that is competitive or you’re constantly being told what you’re doing wrong and not receiving the same amount of attention to what you’re doing right.
I was in performing arts my entire childhood and experienced this too. It’s very heart breaking to go from feeling secure in yourself and your abilities to struggling to even believe ppl when they say you’re talented.
Struggling with this now. I just started a new job in a medical lab and the lab I had before that I was thriving. Now I feel like I’m the weak link because I’m not as knowledgeable as the veterans there because they have 20+ years of knowledge and experience than me. I was told they would teach me but my supervisor and everyone in lead is expecting me to learn these concepts in 6weeks and I have to jump through hoops just to be there which I think is unfair. They’re on my ass and I will admit the pressure is becoming a lot but the pay is so much better than I’ve ever had and I need this job.
Absolutely! I grew up in performing arts, got awarded, but never felt like I was "good enough" because my parents didn't champion my confidence. Never stood up for me in school environments, and found my confidence "cocky" because they were shy themselves. Their apathy actively dimmed my light.
Parental support, compassion, and comfort is the medicine to all of these natural feelings. Beyonce had all of these x10. Her family, their connections, and being upper middle class contributed a LOT to supporting her prodigal talents.
“Equally talented people?!?!” That’s a stretch don’t you think?
That confidence is super important. You need methods of holding it and building it that is independent of being compared to others. Confidence in your preparation, confidence in your work
@@BlackGirlLovesAnime6 I know what this feels like, but you will eventually catch up, don't let them get to you and don't let them see that you feel this way because they are going to use that against you a lot, try to keep your cool even when you're panicking in the inside, they tend to respect someone more if they don't think that person is feeling the pressure.
LeToya was ALWAYS one of my favorites when it was DC4, and she was in my opinion, the most beautiful at that time. She had that “edge” as a group member. Her vocals are actually great and her music is beautiful! All of her albums!
Exactly her face in pictures get all the attention in my opinion.
RIGHT!! When it was the original 4 I thought she was the most beautiful and funny enough, I didn’t pay Beyoncé much mind lol
Exactly she was my favorite 😍 awww none of us knew any of this
Facts
@@Brit943 right, ain’t that weird?😂😂😂 I think Beyoncé is cool, but all I saw was her
I always been a Latoya fan. But I can see how her light got dimmed growing up and starting as an artist at such a young age.
It breaks my heart. Never compare yourself to someone else. I’m a little confused bc in my opinion having a platinum record and seeing all the ppl show up to your shows should be a confidence booster! If you couldn’t sing you wouldn’t be successful.
I'm so glad LeToya shared her personal struggles. She is a talented singer. I'm glad Beyonce and her mended their friendship. When you're young, ppl say things to you and it can affect you later in life. I'm glad she did the work and turned it around.
It’s like when you are one of the prettiest girls in your high school in your home town and then you go to a hbcu and you you realize the world is a lot bigger and there is always someone better. It humbles a person. However it shouldn’t take away from your beauty, your worth- Letoya is very talented.
It did humble her which was great for her craft development, but I think what she was saying (and a lot of the other members have spoken about) is that she felt like she was being told and treated like she wasn’t as talented or had no talent. They used Beyoncé as the standard of what a good singer was and anyone who didn’t sound like her or could do the things that she could with her voice weren’t as talented. When any singer will tell you ppls voices are built different and not everyone starts on the same starting point, some ppl are just more naturally gifted singers or learn faster or have put in more hours of training, that’s why it’s not fair to compare. Because by breaking someone’s self esteem you guarantee that they’ll never reach their fullest potential, because they’ll stop trying all together. And that’s where the anxiety and depression comes in. No one wants to be mediocre, but a voice like Whitney or Aretha or whomever isn’t just an overnight thing. It takes years!!! Of dedication and consistency. Singing is the epitome of trusting the process.
Beyonce's voice has improved over the years as she worked on her craft, she had no reason to be intimidated when they were younger or now she has a great voice.
I loved when she did her solo work! She is so talented... She can definitely act and sing her butt off!!
She is very talented! Torn, Regret, Over, and Not Anymore are my favorites from her.
Yup and the acronyms for all those 4 singles (T.O.R.N) is a way to remember their names.
I love how much they've all grown from the acrimony of their youth. Letoya's saying those commendable things about Beyoncé in her interview just goes to show how much they've matured from the teenagers who bitterly split to adult women who've forgiven each other. I love this for them. ♥
She’s SUCH a sweetheart
I've always loved her voice. On the Writings on the Wall album, I loved her voice in "She Can't Love You" and her songs Obvious and Love Rollercoaster were on repeat ❤️. I hope she finds her confidence ❤️
I own all 3 of LeToya's albums. They are all exceptional, and her musicianship only gets better & better!! LeToya's albums haven't aged at all. Her contribution to the R&B genre should most definitely be celebrated. 👏🏾☺️
Beyoncé and her dad were kinda shady back in the day. Her dad stringed along those girls knowing the group was a stepping stone to Beyoncé’s solo career
A Dad looking out for his daughter’s best interest doesn’t sound too far fetched to me. 🤷🏾♀️
As a biggest Beyonce fan, Beyonce did some shady things in Destiny 's Child
@@CandieP that why his own daughter don't want him anymore right
Right the group was ALWAYS temporary for Beyoncé to go solo.
Her father is super shady, isn’t that why Bey didn’t want him as her manager anymore?
I’ve always loved LeToya since the early DC days I always noticed her in the music videos and hear her singing. It is so sad what happened to her. I’m so glad she found her path eventually
Listening to all of them every one of them has a powerful voice. Keep going beautiful.
i always thought Letoya could sing, she was my favorite in the group. I really wish they’d do a reunion tour!
Latoya was actually my favorite in the group andi loved and still love her voice. Her solo album i still have and loved it. Still waiting for more music from her. For now I also watch her channel on TH-cam and I love her how real and down to earth she seems.
my favorite 2 and Latavia was my 2nd fav
OMG Same!! Back then, my friends and I always had to "claim" to be someone in a group or date someone in the group. I was Latoya. lol..like Nick Carter from BSB was my boyfriend 🤣🤣 I always loved and even more now. Back 2 Life is my ish as well!
Kelly was such a pick me, just grateful to not be on the "reject side" she carried alot of reject energy for a long time, thank gosh she could sing! Definitely got time for everything Latoya does such good vibes and a treat to see.
Yesssss!I thought I was the only one who thought that. I hate that Kelly didn’t have a backbone.
@@suhaylamusna3524do you know her personally? No. You don't.
Michellle too like she said everybody knew to pay their part
They played the game and won. They were not going to move Beyonce and they were not gone be bigger than her because Beyonce was set up to be the star. Ride her coat tail make ya money keep those connections and love a fabulous life debt free. Beyonce can have the spot light. They smart about it
Your intro is mad dope been following u for a while nice come up love!!
I love her first album. It is a shame that it is not available on Spotify.
I believe it. I remember it took me a while to trust Beyonce and Kelly after the departure of Latoya and Latavia. Because they were going around telling anyone who interviewed them that neither of them sang. They only lip synced and all vocals were Beyonce's and Kelly's including backup and harmonies. They had people thinking they didn't make any vocal contributions on the albums.
Facts. I didn't know that Kelly was doing that too
@@marissawilson4644 I never heard of a person being nice to the person that’s suing them 😂
@@dreedwards6859 she had every right to sue them.... I love B and Kelly but they were wrong in that situation.
@@marissawilson4644 she had every right to Sue Matthew not them.. but I’m sure she was advised to sue everyone so I don’t blame her but I understand both sides
Latoya looked way pretty with long hair when she was a child... black girls rock 🖤
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I would have never known!!! Cause her first 2 albums are still in my rotation! ❤️
I respect her testimony and ppl better not twist it and come for her over Beyonce. I went thru the same when me and a couple of my friends tried to start a group in highschool. I felt like being the darker one and thicker one - me and my voice didn't match up to my friend Diamond and I lost confidence so I took another route-rapping and it made me a double threat which helped a lot later. Now why I quit music- that's a different story lol
I'd love to hear that story!
@@MPPG663 Girrrrrrrrrrrrl I'll have to gather my words and thoughts first but it's definitely worth a listen for girls to hear or be able to relate to as a aspiring artist.
I'd love to hear it as well. Your story may be a lesson or encouragement for someone, keep us posted Brandy if you do decide to share!
GOD bless you, I studied music extensively in college, I did not quit music; I do not want to be in Hollywood however due to its demonic nature.
@@brandydanielle6212 I would love to hear your story. Ever since I was younger I always wanted to be an actress, but lack of confidence didn't let me pursue it.
She can definitely sing. And hands down one of the best pure R&B albums I heard in that time period. It was phenomenal
It's weird that her albums are classed as RnB because the beats are hard hip hop.
Some videos take the surface route on a topic or persons statements,but you always go in thoroughly 👏👏
I’ve always loved LeToya’s voice & energy in DC & as a solo artist! That’s one thing about DC, they’ve always had beautiful/unique harmony with one another. Honestly I think management may have seen that extra shine in her, but it wasn’t the direction of the group. Her talent has not gone unnoticed, she’s still doing her thing.💜💫
Lets not act like "Not anymore" wasn't a whole Bop! Still play to this day. Love her voice!