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Girl Groups Wanted — Tonight
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Think you could be in the next Xscape?
Feel like you could help fill the void that Destiny’s Child and TLC left behind?
Well multimillion-selling Atlanta rapper Young Jeezy’s manager, Demetrius “Kinky B” Ellerbee is holding a talent call for female vocalists this evening from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at JOI Studios (2356 Park Central Blvd., Decatur, Ga. 30035).
Why? According to the press release, “to find/create the next female collective that will dominate the R&B music genre”.
The requirements? You must be 18 to 25-year-old. You have to live in or be willing to relocate to Atlanta. You have to be willing and able to work professionally with other females. (Of course). And you have to be able to meet and rehearse at a regularly scheduled time, consistently.
Solo vocalists and pre-existing groups are encouraged to audition. And auditions will be photographed and videotaped. So — of course (again) — be prepared vocally and visually.
“A maximum of four young ladies will be selected from all who audition to comprise a stunning new group with amazing vocals and sleek, sexy look reminiscent of classic groups like 702, SWV and Total,” reads the release. “THIS IS NOT A REALITY SHOW!!! This is a serious talent call to find a new group that will be signed to CTE/Def Jam (of which Ellerbee is co-CEO) and represented by Hush Management.”
For more information e-mail info@joistudiosatl.com or go to www.joistudiosatl.com.
Are you going to try out? Think R&B needs another 702, SWV or Total? (And if you aren’t old enough to know who they were, or need a reminder of what CTE is looking for, see the Metacafe and YouTube clips BELOW)
702 - Where My Girls At ? - Click here for more home videos
Comments
By atlgal
November 19, 2008 11:40 AM | Link to this
I hope Kim from Atl house wife, dont find out about this…….. we sure dont need her trying out here.if tho they will say next nways
By Jo
November 19, 2008 11:50 AM | Link to this
Ohhhh brother! No wonder why today’s music is so awful. There is much more emphasis on looks, fashion & dancing ability than actual musicianship. Now, the band I’M in (Several guys & me, the only girl).. Yes, we look good, if I say so myself, but we sound even better. We practice a lot & are always coming up with new ideas.
By bbb
November 19, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this
All hip hop/R&B/pop music is now a 3 minute commercial. Patron, Hennessr, Luis Vuitton, and even jingles are placed into songs.”Double your pleasure- double your fun” Some people would rather than music discuss subjects that have more significance than consumerism and sex with strippers. You know- you could write about love, relationships, politics, and religion. No I think I would rather sing about a man ejaculating on a woman’s back or how much weed I have. Important topics guys-keep up the good work!Also try using something other than a 1991 Casio keyboard for your ‘hooks’
By isKimgonnabethere
November 19, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this
Hey, is Kim, the mistress extraordinnaire gonna be there? Or, are Big Papa and Dalls Austin gonna pull some strings (in return for mutual favors) and get her Thigness in?
By CJ
November 19, 2008 3:31 PM | Link to this
Another fine example set for our youth. Forget singers who have talent AND class … let’s put some girls in thongs, daisy dukes, and lay them on top of a Ferrari or a Maybach. Yeah, there’s the right message to send to our youth. If you can sing and be sexy, you will be rich and get the men. Not!!!