| "Girl" | ||||
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| Single by Destiny's Child | ||||
| from the album Destiny Fulfilled | ||||
| B-side | "Got's My Own" | |||
| Released | March 15, 2005 | |||
| Recorded | 2004 | |||
| Studio | Sony (New York City) | |||
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| Length | 3:44 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
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| "Girl" on YouTube | ||||
"Girl" is a song recorded by American girl group Destiny's Child for their fifth studio album Destiny Fulfilled (2004). The group co-wrote the song with Darkchild, Ric Rude, Angela Beyincé, Sean Garrett, and Patrick "9th Wonder" Douthit; the latter co-produced it with group members Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland. Sampling "Ocean of Thoughts and Dreams" by the Dramatics, the soul song was written about an abusive relationship Rowland went through during the time of writing. "Girl" was released as the third single from Destiny Fulfilled on March 15, 2005, by Columbia Records.
"Girl" received mostly positive reviews by music critics, who praised its composition and lyrical content. It was a moderate commercial success, peaking at number 23 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Internationally, it reached the top ten in Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. The accompanying music video for the song was directed by Bryan Barber and depicted a story inspired by Sex and the City. The group performed the song live in 2005 during three televised appearances and their final tour Destiny Fulfilled... and Lovin' It. In 2015, "Girl" was sampled on "The Girl Is Mine" by British duo 99 Souls.