Quite a bit of Destiny's Child news this week. First Beyonce announced that trio had reunited for a new song and compilation album. Then we learned Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams would join Bey at the Super Bowl halftime show. And now, just in time for the weekend, the single is here. "Nuclear," the only original song off the trio's upcoming album "Love Songs," hit the web Friday.
The Pharrell Williams-produced breakbeat track sounds like the '90s, but in a slower, more ... background-y way. Those pining for something a bit more "Say My Name" or "Jumpin' Jumpin'" are sure to be disappointed. That said, if you're looking for Beyonce, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams to morph into a single, blanket-like voice, you're in luck. Give it a listen above and let us know what you think in the comments.
It's Sony (which owns Legacy Recordings), also made a tumblr page for the group.
From our earlier reporting:
Beyonce announced that beloved girl-group Destiny's Child will release "Love Songs" in late January, the band's first album since 2004's "Destiny Fulfilled."
The Amazon pre-order page for the album describes the project as a collection of previously recorded "romantic gems" -- with the addition of "Nuclear," a new song produced by Pharrell Williams. That song was written by Pharrell, Michelle Williams, James Fauntleroy and Lonny Bereal. Beyonce and Bereal provided vocal production.
"I am so proud to announce the first original Destiny's Child music in eight years!" she wrote.
The group split in 2005 following their successful "Destiny Fulfilled and Lovin' It Tour" to focus on their solo careers. Their last live performance was at the 2006 NBA All-Star Game, where the group sang "The Star Spangled Banner."
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Beyonce back in the Destiny's Child Days at the 2002 Grammys
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B rocked a shimmery bustier dress to the Billboard Awards back in 2003
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Loving her lingerie a little too much at the 2003 Essence Awards
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Beyonce the barbarian at the 2003 MTV Europe Music Awards
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A strange print for a night on the red carpet back in 2003
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Beyonce looking like a hot, gold mess at the 2004 Grammys
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Pretty in pink at the 2004 NRJ Music Awards
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Beyonce's the ultimate glamour girl, especially in this metallic romper from 2004
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Not the right silhouette for this famously curvy star, 2005
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Beyonce does vixen velvet in this sultry black gown worn to the 2005 Oscars
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Matching with her Destiny's Child mates at the 2005 BET Awards
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Not so red carpet ready in this yellow frock from 2005
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Beyonce donned this intricate gown to the 2006 MTV VMAs
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A sexy, sophisticated white gown worn to the 2007 Academy Awards
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Effortlessly gorgeous at the U.K. premiere of "Dreamgirls" in 2007
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B wore this appropriately revealing ensemble to the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue event back in 2007
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Beyonce's a stunner in this black, embellished dress from 2008
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And at the 2008 Grammy after party thrown by Sony/BMG
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Beyonce's ice blue gown from the 2008 Grammys
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At the Kennedy Center Honors, 2008
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Dazzling in diamonds, 2009
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Beyonce looked fierce and fabulous at the 2009 BET Awards
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B donned this nude-colored gown to the 2010 Grammys
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Bold and beautiful at a benefit last year
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At a Lorraine Schwartz event in 2010
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A vision in Pucci at The Met Gala this past May
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Beyonce performing at the 2011 Glastonbury Music Festival
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On GMA this past July
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Showing off her baby bump at the 2011 MTV VMAs
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Performing in a sequined jacket at the 2011 VMAs
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Stepping out in Paris in June 2012
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The Huffington Post | By Kia Makarechi Posted: 01/11/2013 4:53 pm EST | Updated: 01/11/2013 5:45 pm EST