Girlicious is an American girl group featuring Nichole Cordova, Natalie Mejia and Chrystina Sayers. The group was originally formed by Robin Antin, creator of the Pussycat Dolls, from the CW reality TV show "Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious". Their self-titled debut album was released in Canada in mid 2008, reaching number 2 on the Canadian Albums Chart. They are currently working on their yet to be titled sophomore studio album. The first single, titled Over You, was released on January 5, 2010. The second single, titled "Maniac" will be released as the first worldwide single.
Former member Tiffanie Anderson departed the group in mid 2009. A number of reasons have been cited for her departure. These reasons include the switch to a new record label that wanted an image change for the group, different ethics, as well as not seeing eye-to-eye on certain issues. Girlicious was originally signed to an American deal with Geffen Records, however as of early 2009, they are currently signed to Universal Music Canada.
Before the airing of the series premiere of the show, the girls were already chosen for "Girlicious" and had started recording their debut album in late 2007. Originally the group was to be a trio, but was conceived as a quartet through a final decision of creator Robin Antin on the show's season finale. Thus far, they have received greater attention and major success from Canadian audiences, receiving platinum certification in Canada for their debut album "Girlicious". The group was nominated at the Teen Choice Awards for "Breakout Group" of the year, and Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious was nominated for "Reality: Music Competition" in 2008.
Since mid 2009, rumors spread regarding Tiffanie Anderson’s place in Girlicious, and whether she was still currently a part of the group. Speculations of Anderson’s departure were sparked primarily by their MySpace account, when all photos of Anderson were completely removed from the site, along with the removal of Tiffanie’s alias from their main quote altogether. Furthermore sparking rumors of Anderson's displacement from Girlicious was a Twitter update from Robin Antin, which read: "Girlicious fans! Nic, Nat, & Chrys are getting ready to record a new single, new video, & tour the world!
It was officially confirmed on June 11, 2009, via a YouTube video upload from Anderson’s official YouTube channel, that she is no longer a member of Girlicious. In the video, Anderson cites changes with their new record label and sound, stating: "Robin Antin and the label were looking for a new direction for the group" ... "they were looking for the group to not be urban any longer". She also speaks of personal differences between some of the girls, saying the group was not seeing eye-to-eye on a lot of things: "a couple of the girls and I didn't have the same values or the same morals causing a huge conflict in the end of it all.
On Sunday, June 21, 2009 Girlicious appeared live at the 2009 MuchMusic Video Awards in Toronto, Canada as nominees and presenters. The group won the award for "Most Watched Video" for "Like Me". Their video for "Stupid Shit" came in at second place. Robin Antin officially confirmed during a press conference for the MuchMusic Video Awards that Anderson was no longer part of the group.
In 2009, the group went into the studio to start recording music for their second album, which is yet to be titled. They also had moved from Geffen Records and in December 2009 signed a record deal with Universal Music Canada. Unlike an American signing with Geffen Records that grants automatic distribution worldwide through the entire network of Universal Music Group companies, a signing with Universal Music Canada solely grants release within Canada. However, there is leeway for the band to negotiate with other Universal Music Group affiliates around the world for global distribution, as their upcoming studio album is staged for release in several markets. The sound for the album will go in a more "Pop" direction, and further away from the Hip-Hop/R&B sound featured on their debut. The girls have updated fans about their upcoming album via their Twitter accounts, in which they have named several recorded songs for the album; including Grinding, Tell Me Lies, Battlefield, Television, Don't Go Fallin' In Love, Magnificent and Don't Slow Down.
The first single titled Over You, was sent to Canadian radio stations on December 25, 2009. The song was released to Canadian iTunes on January 5, 2010. 2 "Over You" also made its debut on the Canadian Hot 100 at #52.The song peaked at #57 on The Hits Charts Airplay: Top 100 Singles and #52 on Canadian Hot 100
Girlicious' manager confirmed that their second single is "Maniac" and will be released to iTunes on April 6 2010. The Muisc Video will be shot April 6 2010. Because of the announcement of a new single, it is speculated that plans for a worldwide release and music video for "Over You" have been scrapped.
Tours:
The Unbreakable: (Opening Act Back Street Boys)
The Circus Tour Starring Britney Spears (Opening Act)
The Girlicious Tour
Albums:
Girlicious (2008)
Singles:
Like Me
Stupid Shit
Baby Doll
Liar Liar
Still In Love Feat. Sean Kingston
Dont Turn Back (Remix) Colby O' Donnis Feat Girlicious
Over U (2010)
Maniac (2010)
