Destiny (Shai album)

Destiny is a studio album by American R&B group Shai.[2] It was released on February 16, 1999, by Big Play Records.[3]

Destiny
Studio album by Shai
Released	February 16, 1999
Recorded	1998–1999
Genre	R&B
Length	53:15
Label	Big Play
Shai chronology
Blackface (1995) Destiny (1999) Back from the Mystery System: The Love Cycle (2004)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]

It was their first album as a trio, after the departure of Carl Martin.[4]

Critical reception

The New York Post called the album "a mature, solid collection that should get this D.C.-based band some deserved national attention."[3] MTV wrote that Destiny "is more blunder than wonder, the group a mere shadow of a once-vibrant R&B ensemble."[5]

Track listing

1. "Destiny" – 5:14
   • Featuring KRS-One
2. "Before I Go" – 3:54
3. "Zodiac" – 4:52
4. "He's Doing You Wrong" – 4:24
5. "Last Time We Talked" – 4:53
6. "(Interlude)" – 0:49
7. "Can't Stop the Rain" – 4:56
8. "Hard When You Love Someone" – 4:16
9. "Hold on to Love" – 4:44
   • Featuring Miss Jones
10. "You Got Me Twisted" – 3:36
11. "Sunshine" – 4:32
12. "If I Spend the Night" – 7:05

References

1. "Destiny - Shai | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
2. Warner, Jay (September 10, 2006). American Singing Groups: A History from 1940s to Today. Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 9780634099786 – via Google Books.
3. Aquilante, Dan (February 16, 1999). "CORRS' DOUBLE-'TALK'".
4. "Shai Takes Indie Route To Realize Its 'Destiny". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. November 14, 1998 – via Google Books.
5. "Disappointing Effort From R&B Trio". MTV News.