NEW & NOTEWORTHY: SUNDAY (Billboard - September 30, 2000)
SUNDAY I Know (3:43)
PRODUCER: Warryn "Baby Dubb" Campbell
WRITERS: H. Lily Jr., N. Squire, T. Squire, J. Smith, W. Campbell
PUBLISHER: not listed
Better Place/Capitol 15197 (CD promo)

The rush to tap into the public's interest in such girl groups as Destiny's Child continues with the onset of this vocal quintet, comprising three sisters and two cousins. No doubt, the familial connection contributes to the seamless blend of harmonies. Pals rarely flow with such remarkable ease. Fans of rich, intricate vocal arrangements are offered a tasty feast here, wherein there are enough twists and turns to leave the listener happily dizzy . . . and the leads' vamps are pretty nifty too. Much ado will be made of the fact that Sunday is being mentored by Whitney Houston (who co-manages the act with longtime associate Robyn Crawford), but it's safe to predict that the act will eventually shine in its own right if the material that fills its full-length eponymous debut (due in stores Oct. 10) is as potent as this infectious, hip-hop-laced single. Producer Campbell underlines the track with time-sensitive beats and taut guitar/keyboard interplay. It's an instantly memorable jam that should prove intriguing to pop and R&B programmers alike. Sunday is certainly the most formidable foil to Destiny's Child that we've heard to date. Can't wait to see where it goes from here.