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Group 1 Crew
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| There was a time when hip hop and Christian music seemed to be mutually exclusive, but in a few short years, Group 1 Crew (Blanca and Manwell) has broadened the parameters of faith-based music with songs that percolate with energy and resonate with... |
 There was a time when hip hop and Christian music seemed to be mutually exclusive, but in a few short years, Group 1 Crew (Blanca and Manwell) has broadened the parameters of faith-based music with songs that percolate with energy and resonate with the truth of God’s grace. On their third Fervent Records release, Outta Space Love, Group 1 Crew explodes in a new direction that further pushes the envelope sonically and lyrically. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Soundscan Christian Digital Chart and No. 4 on the overall Christian Album Chart.
They recently re-launched the album, Outta Space Love: Bigger Love Edition, which includes eight additional tracks with remixes of their hit singles “Walking On The Stars” and “Live It Up” and four brand new songs. One of the new tracks on the album is “He Said,” which features multi-award winning artist, Chris August.
“We have a lot of songs that have great beats,” Blanca says of the new music, “but then when you break them down and listen to the words, they have amazing messages about friendship, messages about love and also just being in a broken place and needing God.”
Combining substantive lyrics with irresistible urban grooves has become Group 1 Crew’s calling card. Since fusing their creative talents, Group 1 Crew has earned three Dove Awards and scored such top five hits such as “Movin’” and “Keys to the Kingdom,” winning the trio an enthusiastic legion of fans as well as supporters at radio, retail and mainstream TV. Group 1 Crew music has been featured on numerous shows, including FOX’s The Simple Life, Style Network’s Kimora Lee Simmons: Life in the Fab Lane, The CW’s One Tree Hill and their song “Breakdown” has been airing in promotion of the reality series “Khloe & Kourtney Take Miami.”
Blanca says the group felt a tremendous sense of freedom in recording this album and that fueled the creative process. “Outta Space Love was created just completely freestyle,” she says of the title track. “We would think of an idea and go on the mic and record it and someone else would get a cool idea and go on the mic, and the next thing you know we had a whole bunch of pieces to a song and [producer] Chris [Stevens] molded it all together and made it into the song it is.”
In recording the project, Group 1 Crew worked with longtime producers Chris Stevens and Andy Anderson, and then added David Garcia to the mix as well. “When we went in to do this one, the main goal was to make a record that was 100% us, and then beyond that we wanted to make music that was applicable to the mainstream and Christian formats,” says Manwell. “We didn’t want to alienate one whole world. We feel like music should just be music. We feel like an album should coexist within the Christian realm and benefit believers, but at the same time exist in the mainstream realm to inspire people who don’t even believe in God or who have never listened to Christian music.”
Group 1 Crew succeeds in making music with broad appeal. Listeners are drawn to the funky grooves and spirited beats, and once the music lures them in, the uplifting lyrics feed their souls. In looking to reach a mainstream audience, Manwell says they followed in Jesus’ steps. “If you study the Bible and how Christ spoke to unbelievers, you’ll realize that it is a story. . .We feel the best way to make a record is to write in parables, to write in ways that people can understand you whether they are saved or unsaved. They don’t have to figure it out. The messages we have are going to point people to God.”
“Need Your Love” and “Control” are innovative worship songs. “When you hear ‘Need Your Love,’ it sounds like a club song,” Manwell says, “but when you listen to the lyrics or read the lyrics, it’s a straight up worship song wrapped in a very mainstream production. Some people might think we’re talking about a girl or a guy, but it’s not. When you actually read the lyrics, it’s pretty blatant.”
“It’s very metaphoric,” adds Blanca. “These songs talk about your relationship with God. How there are some moments you feel invincible because He takes all your worries away. He takes all your mistakes away and He makes you feel like you can walk on stars.”
With a mutual respect for each other’s gifts, and a shared passion for not only encouraging believers, but also being salt and light to a hurting world, the trio are committed to ministry. “Group 1 Crew just has such a heart for people and we really making an impact in people’s lives,” says Blanca. “I feel this is my calling. This is how God is going to use me to change this world. It’s definitely been crazy to see how God has used us to touch so many people’s lives.”
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1/16/2013 - Audio Adrenaline Announces Their “Kings & Queens Tour” Featuring Group 1 Crew, Seventh Day Slumber and Manic Drive
After a seven-year hiatus, Audio Adrenaline is back and will kick off their 2013 “Kings & Queens Tour” on March 1. The tour will run in over 30 cities across the U.S. and is sponsored by ChildFund International. This is the first tour for the band since announcing their return in September 2012. Audio Adrenaline’s Fair Trade Services debut Kings & Queens is slated to release March 12. The “Kings & Queens Tour” will feature Dove Award winning bands Group 1 Crew and Seventh Day Slumber, as well as Manic Drive, winner of GMA Canada’s 2012 Hard Rock/Alternative Album of the Year. Band members, Will McGinniss (bass), Kevin Max (lead vocals), Dave Ghazarian (guitar), Jared Byers (drums) and Jason Walker (keys) look forward to taking the stage as a re-formed band with the same heart and energy as before. Audio Adrenaline intends to give fans a heart-pumping show and be the voice for their non-profit, Hands & Feet Project, an organization dedicated to providing long-term, family-style care for orphaned and abandoned children in need of a home and family. With the anticipated spring tour on the horizon and Audio Adrenaline’s label debut Kings & Queens releasing in March, the band's first radio single “Kings & Queens” is currently available on iTunes. More than 200,000 fans have viewed the song's inspiring official music video that was taped in Jacmel, Haiti at the Hands & Feet Project Children's Village, showcasing the beautiful children of Haiti.
Be sure to visit AudioA.com and the tour's official webpage at AudioA.com/Tour for the most updated schedule.
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9/13/2012 - Group 1 Crew's Fourth Studio Album, Fearless, In Stores Now
Leading hip-hop/pop sensation, Group 1 Crew, release their fourth studio album, Fearless, on Fervent records today amid outstanding acclaim. The launch comes on the heels of their first No. 1 smash hit, the album’s lead track “He Said” (Featuring Chris August), which claimed the top spot on Billboard’s Christian CHR chart in May. With a No. 1 song under their belts, a top iTunes album debut, spots on the hottest tours and their new single “His Kind Of Love” which impacts radio on September 21, Group 1 Crew is only gaining momentum.
On Fearless, the duo showcase their ability to incorporate honest and heartfelt lyrics from their journey over the past few years with diverse musical styles ranging from hip-hop infused sounds to inspirational ballads. Group 1 Crew’s Blanca Reyes Callahan and Manwell Reyes created the album during a tumultuous period in their lives, emerging with a new-found strength after facing their challenges fearlessly. When asked to comment on the sound and accessibility of their new album, Manwell remarked, “This is music a Christian can play in front of their unchurched friends and we can be a bridge in the conversation.” Blanca adds, “Even in the face of craziness or the hurricane of emotions going on in your life, you need to always remain Fearless. When God’s called you to something great, don’t ever be afraid to step out in faith and don’t ever give up.”
The duo will be interviewed Wednesday in Colorado for Focus on the Family’s “Plugged In” and “Boundless” podcasts. WestCoastFiya.com will feature Group 1 Crew on their “All Access” live video chat, Thursday, September 13, at 8:30 pm CDT. Blanca and Manwell will also stop by Lifeway’s Nashville offices Friday for a free outdoors concert at 12:30 p.m. hosted by Wally from WAY-FM’s “The Wally Show.”
Group 1 Crew has received a considerable amount of early praise on the album, including the highlights below:
“…the pop-infused hip-hop duo is downright Fearless with both its musical ambitions (think Katy Perry and Rihanna meets Drake or Wiz Khalifa) and vulnerable lyrics that ultimately point to hope in the midst of heartache.” – Gospel Music Channel
“[On] "He Said" featuring Chris August…the three singers blend perfectly and bring home the biblical truth…each of these songs is a potential radio hit …[the album] features a bold Gospel message [and] I expect several of these songs to also resonate with radio listeners…” – New Release Tuesday
“And so, with their eyes wide open, hearts grounded in the reality of the pain of the world, Blanca and Manwell are placing their belief in grace, holding their heads and voices high and claiming fearlessness as their own.” – CCM Magazine
“Fearless is sure to be given a Dove Award Nomination for next year’s Dove Awards, as I smile at how Blanca and Manwell have stretched themselves musically and lyrically, providing a conglomeration of musical genres- rap, pop, anthems and ballads! One of the standout albums in September, Fearless is my favorite album from Group 1 Crew! Well done guys for creating such as well-produced and highly poignant album!” – Indie Vision Music
In addition to the launch of Fearless, Group 1 Crew will also be hitting the road on three of the top CCM tours including: Britt Nicole’s “You’re Worth More Than Gold Tour” “Winter Jam” and TobyMac’s “HITS DEEP Tour.”
Group 1 Crew has become one of the leading hip-hop focused acts in the Christian music scene, broadening the parameters of faith-based music with songs that percolate with energy and resonate with the truth of God’s grace. To date, the talented group has had four hit singles break into the Top 5 on Billboard’s Christian CHR chart, including, “He Said” (featuring Chris August), which went to No. 1. They have earned five Dove Awards; three for the Rap/Hip-Hop Album Of the Year Category and two for the Rap/Hip-Hop Recorded Song with “Movin’” and “Walking on the Stars.” They also received a 2012 Dove Award for Special Event Album of the Year, thanks to Blanca’s collaboration on The Story. Group 1 Crew made their national TV performance debut on “The Mo’Nique Show” and their music has been featured in a variety of popular television shows, including NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” FOX’s “The Simple Life,” Style Network’s “Kimora Lee Simmons: Life in the Fab Lane,” MTV’s “Run’s House,” and The CW’s “One Tree Hill.”
For more information on Group 1 Crew, please visit www.Group1Crew.com
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6/1/2012 - Group 1 Crew Scores First #1 Single on Billboard's CHR Chart
Group 1 Crew has a monumental week, celebrating their first #1 hit with “He Said” on Billboard’s Christian CHR chart and hitting the Top 10 at AC Monitored. “I’m still in shock about this. Thank you all for making a dream of Group 1 Crew become a reality! Love ya’ll! Now let’s celebrate,” said Blanca Reyes of Group 1 Crew, enthusiastically thanking her Word Entertainment family upon hearing the good news. The group is currently in the studio putting the final touches on their upcoming album, due out in September. The album will feature Group 1 Crew’s #1 single “He Said” featuring Chris August.
Group 1 Crew has become one of the leading Hip-Hop focused acts in the Christian music scene, broadening the parameters of faith-based music with songs that percolate with energy and resonate with the truth of God’s grace. To date, the talented group has had three hit singles break into the Top 5 on Billboard’s Christian CHR Charts, including “Keys To The Kingdom” and “Movin’.” They have earned five Dove Awards; three for the Rap/Hip-Hop Album Of The Year category and two for the Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song with “Movin’ ” and “Walking on the Stars.” They also received a 2012 Dove Award for Special Event Album of the Year, thanks to Blanca’s collaboration on The Story. Group 1 Crew made their national TV performance debut on The Mo’Nique Show and their music has been featured in a variety of popular television shows, including NBC’s America’s Got Talent, FOX’s The Simple Life, Style Network’s Kimora Lee Simmons: Life in the Fab Lane, MTV’s Run’s House, and The CW’s One Tree Hill.
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1/19/2012 - Group 1 Crew Launches Into Orbit "Outta Space Love: Bigger Love Edition" Jan 24
Breakout Urban sensation and Dove Award winning Group 1 Crew re-launches their third album, Outta Space Love: Bigger Love Edition on January 24. The album features more music along with the original 12 tracks. Outta Space Love: Bigger Love Edition will include eight additional tracks with remixes of their hit singles “Walking On The Stars” and “Live It Up” as well as four brand new songs. One of the new tracks on the album is “He Said,” which features multi-award winning artist, Chris August.
Group 1 Crew is currently featured on the 2012 Winter Jam Tour alongside headlining acts: Building 429, Peter Furler, Kari Jobe, Newsong, Sanctus Real and Skillet. For more information on tour dates, visit their website: www.Group1Crew.com.
Outta Space Love is Group 1 Crew’s third Fervent Records release and originally debuted at No.1 on the Soundscan Christian Digital Chart and No. 4 on the overall Christian Album Chart. This album delivered the Top 5 hit “Walking On The Stars” and “Please Don’t Let Me Go” as well as fan-favorite songs “Breakdown” and “Live It Up.”
Group 1 Crew has become one of the leading Hip-Hop focused acts in the Christian music scene, broadening the parameters of faith-based music with songs that percolate with energy and resonate with the truth of God’s grace. To date, the talented group has had three hit singles break into the Top 5 on Billboard’s Christian CHR Charts, including “Keys To The Kingdom” and “Movin’.” They have earned five Dove Awards; three for the Rap/Hip-Hop Album Of The Year category and two for the Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song with “Movin’ ” and “Walking on the Stars.”
Group 1 Crew made their national TV performance debut on The Mo’Nique Show and their music has been featured in a variety of popular television shows, including NBC’s America’s Got Talent, FOX’s The Simple Life, Style Network’s Kimora Lee Simmons: Life in the Fab Lane, MTV’s Run’s House, and The CW’s One Tree Hill.
Outta Space Love: Bigger Love Edition Track Listing:
1. Live It Up
2. Need Your Love
3. Walking On The Stars
4. Let’s Go (Feat. TobyMac)
5. Lean On Me
6. Beautiful
7. Transcend
8. Outta Space Love
9. Please Don’t Let Me Go
10. Wait
11. Breakdown
12. Manipulation
13. Control
14. Digirock
15. Take It There
16. He Said
17. Walking On The Stars (Garcia Glam Mix)
18. Live It Up (Dance Floor Mix)
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8/9/2011 - Group 1 Crew to Launch into Orbit Their First Headlining Tour
Fervent Records’ breakout Urban sensation and Dove Award winning trio Group 1 Crew (Blanca, Manwell and Pablo) are ready to launch into orbit their first ever headlining tour as they hit the road this fall with their 2011 Outta Space Love Tour. The talented group will be bringing their signature energy, irresistible beats and substantive lyrics to the 15-city tour as they perform selections from their current release Outta Space Love, available everywhere now. The album features their brand new single “Let’s Go” now at CCM radio and Top 5 hit “Walking On The Stars.” Sponsored by Mocha Club and Southeastern University, the tour kicks off September 29 in Knoxville, TN and will wrap in Manvell, TX on October 22. Opening for Group 1 Crew will be Rachael Lampa, Rapture Ruckus and Shonlock.
“Touring is absolutely exhilarating and we love meeting each and everyone who comes to our shows,” shares Manwell. “We are thrilled to have Rachael, Rapture and Shonlock joining us. Are you ready for this?”
Blanca adds, “When you break our songs down and listen to the words, they have amazing messages about friendship, messages about love and also just being in a broken place and needing God. To be able to deliver these messages face-to-face with our live show is what we live for.”
Group 1 Crew has become one of the leading Hip-Hop focused acts in the Christian music scene, broadening the parameters of faith-based music with songs that percolate with energy and resonate with the truth of God’s grace. To date, the talented trio had three hit singles break into the Top 5 on Billboard’s Christian CHR Charts, including “Walking On The Stars,” “Keys To The Kingdom” and “Movin’.” Their third Fervent Records release Outta Space Love further pushes the envelope sonically and lyrically, debuting at No.1 on the Soundscan Christian Digital Chart and No. 4 on the overall Christian Album Chart. This album delivered the smash “Walking On The Stars” as well as fan-favorites “Breakdown” and “Live It Up.” They have earned five Dove Awards; three for the Rap/Hip-Hop Album Of The Year category and two for the Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song with “Movin’ ” and “Walking on the Stars.” With a mutual respect for each other’s gifts, and a shared passion for not only encouraging believers, but also being salt and light to a hurting world, the trio is committed to ministry. Group 1 Crew made their national TV performance debut on The Mo’Nique Show and their music has been featured in a variety of popular television shows, including NBC’s America’s Got Talent, FOX’s The Simple Life, Style Network’s Kimora Lee Simmons: Life in the Fab Lane, MTV’s Run’s House, and The CW’s One Tree Hill.
Outta Space Love 2011 Tour:
9/29: Knoxville, TN Redemption Church
9/30: Bristow, VA: Manassas Assembly of God
10/1: Williamson, WV: West Williamson Softball Park (Phneumafest)
10/2: Hampton, VA: Liberty Baptist Church
10/6: Cincinnati, OH: Xavier University (Group 1 Crew Solo, Youth Summit)
10/6: Bluffton, OH: Bluffton University
10/7: Cincinnati, OH: The Underground
10/8: Latrobe, PA: The Underground
10/9: Cuyahoga Falls, OH: Community of Believers
10/13: Bluefield, VA: Bluefield College
10/14: Williamsport, MD: Gateway Ministries
10/15: Smithfield, NC: Johnston Community College
10/21: Corpus Christi, TX: Solid Rock Church
10/22: Manvell, TX: New Hope Church
For more information about Group 1 Crew and to purchase tickets, visit www.Group1Crew.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/group1crew
Twitter: www.twitter.com/group1crew
YouTube: www.youtube.com/Group1Crew
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Group 1 Crew talks about their new album, Outta Space Love, and what they hope the project will accomplish
Manwell from Group 1 Crew at the 2010 Dove Awards. Watch as Manwell and
Mr. Talkbox call Blanca and Pablo to tell them they won!
Hanging with Group 1 Crew at Creation
Check out the behind the scenes footage of Group 1 Crew at the Dove Awards!
Watch the world premiere of Group 1 Crew's music video for the song "Movin'" on hearitfirst.com!
Manwell from Group 1 Crew wants you to check out the world premiere of the "Movin'" music video on hearitfirst.com on March 3!
Group 1 Crew wants to know your dreams! Watch now to find out more about the Ordinary Dreamers campaign.
G1C discusses many changes between their latest release, previous release ,and talk about two songs that help shape the album, "Closer" & "Eye Contact".
Group 1 Crew Raps at Creation! Group 1 Crew wants you to call them!
Group 1 Crew decorates the hearitfirst.com office for Christmas! See what shenanigans they get into!
We caught up with Group 1 Crew to talk about their new album - hear what this talented trio has to say!
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