Standing on the shoulders of acts like En Vogue and SWV, Destiny's Child set a new standard for girl groups—and pop groups in general. Distinguished by Beyoncé's megawatt talents and a sound that merged pop sheen with hip-hop grit, the trio became synonymous with take-no-sass radio staples like the iconic “Survivor” and the unstoppable “Say My Name”. “Independent Women”, an anthem to autonomy disguised as a jerking club track, somehow turned the word “question” into a hook. It was all in a day's work for a group that made self-empowerment into a cottage industry.