“This is an urban inspiration record so sonically it’s very urban with pop infusion in there,” she says. “Say Yes” is the first song released from Williams’s forthcoming fourth album Journey To Freedom, due out in September. They have proven they are my sisters time and time again.” They have showed themselves to be loyal to me time after time. I kept it a secret because I didn’t want anyone to know until it was time.”īeing back on set with her two best friends, she adds, was amazing.
“Kelly did it and Beyonce got right in the studio and did her part.
“They received an advance copy of the album and called saying, ‘We love ‘When Jesus Says Yes’… there has to be a Destiny’s Child mix of the song,'” Williams recalls. When the song leaked last week, so many people from Africa and Nigeria were trying to let me know where it came from.”Īs for how her gal pals got involved in facilitating an unofficial Destiny’s Child reunion? Rowland and Knowles fell in love with Williams’ version of the song. I don’t think anyone knows who wrote it or who started singing that chorus.
Says Williams of its origin: “It is a song that came from Africa more than a hundred years ago. Helmed by versatile producer Harmony Samuels (Ariana Grande, Maroon 5, Chris Brown, Jennifer Hudson) “Say Yes” is an ode to his Nigerian roots. Destiny’s Child Reunites for Michelle Williams Solo Track & Music Video: Listen