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Group 1 Crew

Group 1 Crew
Country:United States
Website:http://www.group1crew.com
Releases:[Ordinary Dreamers] [Movin' : The EP (vinyl single)] [Group 1 Crew] [No Plan B (EP)] [I Have A Dream EP] [Group 1 Crew Advance Release]
Info:Group 1 Crew from Orlando, Florida are: Blanca Reyes, Pablo Villatoro, Manwell Reyes (no relation to Blanca). The vocals are dealt with by Blanca. Pablo and Manwell are the two MCs.

Founded
Group 1 Crew was founded, when Manwell Reyes formed a bible study for local musicians three years ago and united with Pablo Villatoro and Blanca Reyes. The three brought their diverse styles of music together and created their sound.

Sound
Their urban style and line up is reminiscent of another crew: The Souljahz. Also a (former) Word Records band. Other comparisons that are being made are with mainstream artists The Fugees and The Black Eyed Peas. Our sound is fresh, funky and live, explains Manwell. We can perform in such a variety of styles - everything from melodic pop to Spanish R&B. We aren't limited to one specific genre.

Compilations
The band can be heard for the first time on:
- Wow Hits 2007 (2006) with the track: Can't Go On.

Label
On April 27th, 2006 Fervent Records introduced Group 1 Crew as the newest members of it's label family. The crew signed a recorddeal to deliver 6 albums for the label.

Dove Awards 2008
The band won a Dove award in the category "Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year" for their selftitled debut album of 2007 at the 39th Annual GMA Dove Awards 2008. Group 1 Crew was also nominated in the category "New Artist of the Year". The award ceremony was held on April 23rd, 2008.

Dove Awards 2009
Group 1 Crew won a second Dove Award at the 40th Annual GMA Dove Awards 2009 for their album "Ordinary Dreamers" (2008) in the category Rap/Hip Hop Album.
They were also nominated for the video Movin’ (2009) in the category Short Form Music Video.
And their track "Keys to the Kingdom" of the album "Ordinary Dreamers" (2008) was nominated in the category Rock/Contemporary recorded song.

Awards: Reader's Choice - 2009
At the website CCMmagazine.com Group 1 Crew was voted for the 2009 Reader's Choice Award as the "Best Duo or Group".

EP
In November 2006, a 4-song EP was released as a digital download, which featured their debut single "(Everybody's Gotta) Song To Sing." If you bought the EP at the iTunes Music Store, a free Digital Booklet was received with lyrics and information on the band.

Albums
Their selftitled debut album is released on February 20th, 2007 through Fervent Records. Group 1 Crew recorded their debut album with producer Chris Stevens. Chris Stevens is also known for his work with TobyMac.

New Project
Besides releasing a special EP in December 2007 the band is working on their sophomore album to be released in 2008.

Release:Ordinary Dreamers
Ordinary Dreamers
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Media:[Audio CD] [Digital Download]
Released:2008
Recordlabel:Fervent Records
Info:The album is released on September 16th, 2008.

1. Movin’
2. Our Time
3. Gimme That Funk
4. Tonight
5. Keys To The Kingdom
6. Closer
7. Bring The Party To Life
8. iContact
9. I See You
10. Critical Emergency
11. I Had A Dream
12. Live Out Loud
13. Change
14. Living The Life
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Release:Movin' : The EP (vinyl single)
Movin' : The EP (vinyl single)
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Media:[7/12inch Vinyl]
Released:2008
Recordlabel:Fervent Records
Info:The vinyl 12 inch record is released on November 13th, 2008.
Tracks of the "Ordinary Dreamers" (2008) album:
- Bring the Party to Life
- Movin’
- iContact
- Gimme That Funk
- Gimme That Funk (instrumental)
- iContact (instrumental)
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Release:Group 1 Crew
Group 1 Crew
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Media:[Audio CD]
Released:2007
Recordlabel:Fervent Records
Info:The album is released on February 20th, 2007.
Production by Andy Anderson and Christopher Stevens.

1. Love Is A Beautiful Thing
2. No Plan B
3. A Lot In Common
4. Can't Go On
5. Let It Roll
6. Forgive Me
7. (Everybody's Gotta) Song To Sing
8. Clap Ya Hands
9. Come Back Home
10. I Have A Dream
11. What Yo Name Is
12. So High
13. Put Like That
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Release:No Plan B (EP)
No Plan B (EP)
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Media:[Digital Download]
Released:2007
Recordlabel:Fervent Records
Info:The EP is released on December 18th, 2007.

1. No Plan B (Remix Version)
2. Let It Roll (Remix Version)
3. Put Like That (Remix Version)
4. I See You (Exclusive Pre-Release Version)
5. Key to the Kingdom (Exclusive Pre-Release Version)
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Release:I Have A Dream EP
I Have A Dream EP
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Media:[Digital Download]
Released:2006
Recordlabel:Fervent Records
Info:The EP is released on November 21st, 2006.

1. Can't Go On
2. No Plan B
3. [Everybody's Gotta] Song To Sing
4. I Have A Dream
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Release:Group 1 Crew Advance Release
Group 1 Crew Advance Release
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Media:[Audio CD]
Released:2006
Recordlabel:Fervent Records
Info:Production by Andy Anderson and Christopher Stevens.

1. Love Is A Beautiful Thing
2. Let It Roll
3. A Lot In Common
4. Can't Go On
5. No Plan B
6. Forgive Me
7. (Everybody's Gotta) Song To Sing
8. Clap Ya Hands
9. Come Back Home
10. I Have A Dream
11. What Yo Name Is
12. So High
13. Put Like That
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