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In 2004, producer Sean "Diddy" Combs returned with Making the Band 3, this time searching for the next female super group. [4] With the help of choreographer Laurie Ann Gibson, vocal trainer Doc Holiday and talent manager Johnny Wright, he set out on a multi-city search and chose twenty young singers out of almost 10,000 young women. [4][5]
While seven women remained, Combs became discontent with the level of
talent remaining in the competition, and eventually decided not to form
a band. [4] He did, however, give a reprieve to three contestants he felt deserved another chance, including then-best friends Aubrey O'Day and Aundrea Fimbres, whose close bond originally formed early in the season. [4] The three contestants became the first to appear in Season 2 of the show. [4]
Afterwards, Combs once again pressed his team to audition new young women for the group.[4] Finally, twenty young women were chosen and moved into a loft in New York City.[4] Viewers had become invested in O'Day and Fimbres's friendship, naming them "the AUs" and "Aubrea" (portmanteux of their first names put together), as they watched the two compete all over again for positions in the group.[4][6]
As the competition's challenges increased, their friendship seemed to
become the foundation upon which the group was being built.[4] In addition, O'D
ay emerged as the show's breakout star.[4][5]
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Founded by choreographer Robin Antin
in 1995, the Pussycat Dolls began as a burlesque dance revue based in
Los Angeles, spawned a second revue in Las Vegas, grew into an A-list
phenomena with a revolving cast of guest celebrities, and eventually
became a recording act with a number one dance hit. It wasn't long
after launching its revue that the troupe began attracting actresses
and models who wanted to become a Pussycat Doll for a night. Christina Aguilera, Pamela Anderson, Kelly Osbourne, Pink, Britney Spears, Carmen Electra, and Gwen Stefani
are just some of the names who donned lingerie and pinup costumes and
joined the Dolls for their flirtatious shows. An appearance in the 2003
film Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle was followed by numerous
television appearances, most with Carmen Electra.
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T-Vice is a Haitian Compas music band that is based in Miami, Florida.
History
The musical group was formed in 1991 by brothers Roberto and
Reynaldo Martino, sons of renowned Haitian guitarist Robert Martino of
the classic Top Vice band, T-Vice's predecessor. Longtime friends James
Cardozo and Gerald Kebreau were soon part of the group thus completing
the quartet
as they were originally known to be. Roberto and Reynaldo had thought
of the idea of creating their own group through the musical influence
and inspiration they received from Top Vice in which their father was
the lead guitarist.
Musical Style
T-Vice copied the revolutionized genre of kompa created by Top Vice
followed by Mickey with the energetic party vibe they brought to the
scene. Musical influences from reggae, merengue, flamenco and modern synthesizing from Ansyto, Fabrice Rouzier, Robert Charlot and Mickey rock 'n' roll
have made the group one of the most innovative musicians of the genre.
The group's performances have led them to become the current face
behind the music in large part due to their international touring. The
band has traveled to European, and Caribbean
countries, as well as U.S states for concerts. The band's debut album
"Konpa Kontak" was a hit among konpa listeners. In October 2006, T-Vice
released a new album titled Kité'm Viv.
T-Vice has collaborated with other Haitian konpa bands such as Carimi and their rival Djakout Mizik. The group appeared in the hit single Party By The Sea along with rapper Wyclef Jean and Jamaican reggae artist Buju Banton.
Hardship and Success
Many sought to attribute the band's success to their relationship
with patriarch Robert Martino, as well as the steadfast managerial
genus of the Martino brothers' mother Jessie Al-Khal and their uncle
Pierrot Al-Khal. T-Vice were victimized in the late 90s by a vicious
rumor which was later proven to have been fabricated. It was widely
believed that a jealous rival had begun the falsehood. T-Vice has also
been involved in a noticeably ongoing "feud" with successful Konpa band
Djakout Mizik. However, regardless of their supposed ongoing feud,
members of both group share an amically professional friendship.
Over the years, T-Vice has become one of the most successful kompa bands of the modern era.
Members
- Roberto Martino (born Jun 13, 1975) - Lead singer and guitarist/composer
- Reynaldo Martino (born May 11, 1978) - Singer, Composer and Maestro.
- Gerald Kebreau (born Jun 18, 1971) - Bass guitarist
- James Cardozo (born Jan 7, 1973) - Singer/vocals, Keytar
- Oliver Duret (born August 4, 1981)- co - singer
- Rivenson Louissaint - (born June 6, 1984)- Drummer
- Eddy Junior Viau - (born 5, 1984)- Percussionist
- Jessie Al-Khal (born June 10)- Manager
International Impact
T-Vice is well recognized for the fact that as a Haitian musical
group they have broken the typical local performance scene common to
other bands (performing solely in Haiti) and have traveled to many
places throughout the Americas and Europe in order to perform. They are often considered musical rivals to another compas great Sweet Mickey.
Many even consider T-Vice as being the new Tabou Combo as a result of
their international touring that is unparalleled by their
contemporaries. Excluding Haiti, T-Vice has performed in the neighboring Dominican Republic, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Aruba, Canada, France,Australia, and New Caledonia as well as various U.S cities such as Miami, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Orlando, and Boston. They have achieved moderate international success and have recently been invited by officials to represent the Caribbean
in an important event to be held in Australia to celebrate the diverse
music of the world's cultures. Manager Jessie Al-Khal has also managed
to secure the band a much coveted prominent performance in the upcoming
U.S. Presidents Ball to be held later this year.
Discography
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Djakout Mizik
| Djakout Mizik |
| Also known as |
Djazz Peyi A |
| Origin |
Haiti |
| Genre(s) |
Compas |
| Years active |
1993-Present |
| Members |
Auguste "Pouchon" Duverger
Rolls "Roro" Lainé
Hervé "Shabba" Anthénor
Etzer "Ti-Pouch" Charlemagne
Reginald "Ti-Regi" Bastien
Louimane "Mamàn" Absolu
Elie Lapointe
Tony Jean-Baptiste
Constantin "Tcheck" Joseph |
Djakout Mizik is a popular Haitian Compas band. On New year's eve on MTV in 2007, they performed with Wyclef Jean.
This was their first appearance on an American network television. In
February 2008, they were crowned the best carnival band in Haiti for
their energetic performance of Kalòt Marasa (two slaps). Based in
Carrefour, Haiti, Djakout Mizik is easily recognizable by their slow
jazzy style and have produced hits such as "Septieme Ciel", "Naje Pou
Souti", and "Biznis Pam".
In May 2006, they were shot at while getting out of a van.
Thankfully, none of the members were hurt and they had one of their
most successful hit about this incident, Eskive.
Kanaval Controversy
After the kanaval for 2003, the T-Vice and Djakout feud started to
reach a more personal level. Especially, after Djakout Mizik started
attacking the Roberto brothers' parents in their kanaval skits. In
Djakout's skit for the kanaval song for 2003, Sou Sou they did an impression of the mother, Al-Khal, which T-Vice didn't take too lightly. Later, in Djakout's 2006 kanaval song, Gade Pouvwa they did a skit which suggested that the father, Robert Martino was a crackhead.
After this song, T-Vice's lead singer, Roberto Martino had his say on
the feud and demanded that family members stay out of it. Afterwards,
the two members seemed to cool down.
Studio albums
Jistis
Live Biznis pa m'
Mannigueta
Love Songs
Live Mechan Mechan
La Familia
Septieme Ciel
Moso Lanmou
Dedouble
Discography
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