Since the late 1950s, a number of female vocal groups began to produce songs that mixed doo wop harmonies with R & B music. Since their appearance, female groups have evolved and left a blueprint to follow. Groups like the ultra- sophisticated Supremes, the soulful Patti Labelle’s and the Blue Belles,” and pop stars “The Pointer Sisters.” The hip hop era brought divas like Salt & Pepa and TLC and , who opened the door for modern day sensations Destiny’s Child. They all have continued to inspire and influence music. Focused to continue the musical legacy, is Kansas City’s own “Baby Girlz,”
“Baby Girlz” was formed in 2004, when sisters Clarice “Clair Bear” and Robin “Robbo” Hill, who had performed together since age nine, decided they wanted to form a group. Although the sisters possess great vocal and dancing skills, their father Robert Hill, encouraged them to form a group that would with stand the test of time.
The group began to perform in a number of venues and shows in the area, but soon meet with their first bit of adversity. The Hill sisters did not let this discourage them, and stayed focused on their dreams. Acting on a suggestion from their music producer “Black Beats”, they would experience a few more changes trying to get the perfect vocal blend and group chemistry.
With an unique style, a meticulously crafted image, astonishing vocal harmonies, and a fresh new sound that’s a creative blend of Gospel, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Soul, Pop, and R&B, and stage presence beyond their years, - Baby Girlz in just a little over two years has gained a strong fan base in and out of the Kansas City Metro area. Their shows are filled with more than just singing, and have gained a reputation for having energetic rapping and precision choreography. . . They’ve had numerous opportunities to perform in a number of venues throughout the United States, and have opened for many local and national artist. Recently, the girls were featured guest at Hot 103’s Local Youth Talent Search, along with music sensation Sammie and a Tribute to the Supremes and senate of Kansas city mo.
They moved to Phoenix,Arizona and have performed all over the city of the sun ,including opening for Souljaboy at Phoenix College..
With a great deal of hard work, dedication, and commitment Baby Girlz has continued to improve their overall music and entertainment skills and are poised to continuing the legacy the past, it is their infectious personality, humility, and respect for their craft and music that will separate the girls of Baby Girlz, Clair Bear, Robbo, These qualities will also be the reason why Fans will continue to follow them and enjoy the music for many years to come.
TRACK LISTING: 1.) Intro 2.) Wonder feat. Spree Wilson 3.) Gave You My Word 4.) I Want You 5.) If I Could feat. Spree Wilson 6.) Power of the Pus*y feat. Devin The Dude 7.) Where Would I Go feat. Keyshia Cole 8.) Music feat. Joss Stone and Lauryn Hill 9.) Come Again feat. Sy Scott 10.) Overstanding 11.) I Believe 12.) Duffle Bag Boy feat. Short 13.) I Don't Get You 14.) Ghetto Sing feat. Robin Thicke 15.) Maybe Baby feat. Raphael Saadiq 16.) Bye Bye Bye feat. Knivez Out 17.) Here The Next feat. Joell Ortiz 18.) I Owe You feat. Talib Kweli, Lucky, Lanore 19.) Had Enough
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JIVE RECORDS AND FINAL CUT MUSIC GROUP /SLIP N SLIDE
ANNOUNCE THE SIGNING OF
BREAKING NEW ARTIST QWOTE
First Single "Don't Wanna Fight" Gains Early Spins At Radio
New York, NY – Jive Records along with Miami based Final Cut Music Group and legendary label Slip N Slide (home of artists Trick Daddy, Trina, Plies and Rick Ross among others) announces the signing of singer/songwriter Qwote. His first single "Don't Wanna Fight" is gaining strong radio support in his home state of Florida and the single is impacting pop radio nationwide on March 31st. "Don't Wanna Fight" will be released with two versions; one featuring hip-hop star Trina, and a reggae-tinged version featuring pop- reggae sensation Shaggy.
Born in Haiti and raised in NY and Miami, Qwote showed his love for music since an early age. Drawing inspiration from artists like Sam Cooke, The Beatles, Michael Jackson and Lenny Kravitz, Qwote decided to commit to music and work hard towards his future goals and success. His first break came when he got a chance to work with Slip N Slide’s artist Trina and producer Steve Obas, owner of Final Cut Music Group. His writing skills and charming vocals quickly led him to a record deal with Slip N Slide. To this date, Qwote has collaborated with Trina, Wayne Wonder and Shaggy among others.
While his debut album is still in the works, Qwote is looking forward to collaborating with a stellar roster of producers on his upcoming project. “The album will be about me and my vocals and my skills as a song writer” says Qwote. “I hope the album will please my fans’ minds, bodies and souls.”
"Qwote is the kind of pop artist that is going to expand Slip N Slide Records' roster and show the growth of the label.” states Slip N Slide’s CEO Ted Lucas. “He will also demonstrate the next level that Slip N Slide Records is going to. This year we are going to have exciting international songs and artists cross barriers that we have never touched before."