Group 1 Crew
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Group 1 Crew | |
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 Group 1 Crew at the Generation Rising tour. From left to right: Pablo Villatoro, Blanca Reyes (Callahan), and Manwell Reyes. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Orlando, Florida, United States |
| Genres | CCM, pop, R&B, pop rap |
| Years active | 2003–2017[1] |
| Labels | Fervent, Word |
| Past members |
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| Website | www |
Group 1 Crew was a Christian hip hop band signed to Fervent Records and Warner Bros. Records. They made their debut with their hit song "Can't Go On" on WOW Hits 2007. Soon after they released their first EP I Have a Dream (2006), the band released their self-titled full-length debut studio album, Group 1 Crew, in February 2007. Their song "Love is a Beautiful Thing" charted into the Top 20 in May 2007 on R&R magazine's Christian chart.[2] The group's second studio album Ordinary Dreamers was released on September 16, 2008.[3] Their popular radio single "Forgive Me" appeared on an episode of One Tree Hill. In September 2010, they released the album Outta Space Love, which has proven to be their most mainstream effort yet, as many of the songs were used in America's Got Talent. In 2017, it was non-traditionally announced that Manwell would be putting aside the group in order to pursue other interests.
Band members
Former
- Jose "Manwell" Reyes – vocals and rap (2003–2017)
- Sarah Sandoz - vocals and rap (2014–2017)
- Lance Herring - guitars (2014–2017)
- Loren "Snoopy" Clark - bass (2014–2017)
- Brian - drums (2014–2017)
- Pablo Villatoro – vocals & rap (2003–2011)
- Blanca Callahan – lead vocals (2003–2013, left due to pregnancy[4][5][failed verification])
- Ben Callahan - percussion and background vocals (2006–2013)
Personal lives
On June 11, 2011, Manwell married comedian Anjelah Johnson in Half Moon Bay, California.[6]
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album | US 200 |
US Christian |
US Heatseekers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Group 1 Crew
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— | 38 | 40 |
| 2008 | Ordinary Dreamers
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— | 19 | 11 |
| 2010 | Outta Space Love
|
96 | 4 | — |
| 2012 | Fearless
|
— | 6 | — |
| 2016 | Power
|
— | — | — |
EPs
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| Year | Album | US 200 |
US Christian |
US Heatseekers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | I Have a Dream | — | — | — |
| 2007 | No Plan B (EP) | — | — | — |
| 2009 | Movin' the EP | — | — | — |
| 2010 | Spacebound | — | 22 | 35 |
| 2012 | Christmas | — | — | — |
| 2014 | #Faster | — | 41 | — |
| 2014 | #Stronger | — | — | — |
Singles
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| Year | Title | US Christian | AU | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHR | AC | Hot Songs | ||||
| 2007 | "Can't Go On" | 17 | — | — | — | |
| "Love is a Beautiful Thing" | 16 | — | 28 | — | ||
| 2008 | "(Everybody's Gotta) Song to Sing" | 17 | — | — | — | |
| "Forgive Me" | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2009 | "Keys to the Kingdom'" | 3 | — | 19 | — | |
| "Movin'" | 4 | — | 38 | — | ||
| "Our Time" | 12 | — | 48 | 15 | ||
| 2010 | "Breakdown" | — | — | — | — | |
| "Walking on the Stars" | 4 | — | 26 | 4 | ||
| 2011 | "Please Don't Let Me Go" | 8 | — | 35 | — | |
| "Let's Go" | 10 | — | 49 | 18 | ||
| 2012 | "He Said" (featuring Chris August) | 1 | 9 | 10 | — | |
| "His Kind of Love" | 1 | 17 | 20 | 26 | ||
| "O Holy Night" | — | 29 | — | — | ||
| "No Christmas (Without You)" | — | — | — | 29 | ||
| 2013 | "Dangerous" | 1 | — | 40 | — | |
| 2014 | "A Little Closer" | 7 | — | — | — | |
| 2015 | "Wake Me Up (Amnesia)" | 6 | — | — | — | |
Compilation contributions
| Release date | Compilation | Song |
|---|---|---|
| October 3, 2006[7] | WOW Hits 2007 | Can't Go On from I Have a Dream |
| April 3, 2007[8] | The CCM New Music Collection: Vol. 1 | "A Lot In Common" from Group 1 Crew |
| 2007 | Hip Hope 2008 | "Let It Roll" from Group 1 Crew |
| October 6, 2009[9] | WOW Hits 2010 | "Keys to the Kingdom" from Ordinary Dreamers |
| May 23, 2011[10] | Artists In Adoration: 15 Worship Songs from your favorite Christian Artists | "Closer" from Ordinary Dreamers |
| September 20, 2011[11] | Word: Six Decades of Hits | "Keys to the Kingdom" from Ordinary Dreamers |
| September 27, 2011[12] | Music Inspired by The Story | "Bring Us Home (JOSHUA)" with Michael Tait and Lecrae |
| September 27, 2011[13] | WOW Hits 2012 | "Walking on the Stars" from Outta Space Love |
| September 27, 2012[14] | WOW Hits 2013 | "He Said" featuring Chris August from Fearless |
Album appearances of Blanca
Album appearances of Manwell
| Year | Artist | Album | Song |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | KJ-52 | Five-Two Television | "Firestarter" |
| 2012 | Chris August | The Upside of Down | "Center of It (Remix)" |
| Press Play | World Anthem | "F-I-R-E" | |
| "Walking on Air" | |||
| 2013 | Byron "Mr. Talkbox" Chambers | Show Me the Way | "Party" |
| V.Rose | Electro-Pop (Deluxe) | "Supernova" | |
| Anthem Lights | Anthem Lights Covers | "All Around the World" | |
| "As Long As You Love Me" | |||
| Amanda Noelle | Beautiful Name | "Lights Out" | |
| 2014 | Jamie Grace | Ready to Fly | "Just a Friend" |
| Manic Drive | VIP | "VIP" | |
| 2015 | Jonathan Thulin | Science Fiction | "Compass" |
Awards and nominations
GMA Dove Awards
Group 1 Crew has been nominated for nine Dove Awards in its career, winning five of them so far.[15]
| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | New Artist of the Year | Nominated |
| Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year (Group 1 Crew) | Won | |
| 2009 | Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year ("Keys to the Kingdom") | Nominated |
| Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year (Ordinary Dreamers) | Won | |
| Short Form Music Video of the Year ("Movin'") | Nominated | |
| 2010 | Rap/Hip-Hop Recorded Song of the Year ("Movin'") | Won |
| 2011 | Rap/Hip-Hop Recorded Song of the Year ("Walking On the Stars") | Won |
| Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year (Outta Space Love) | Won | |
| 2012 | Rap/Hip-Hop Recorded Song of the Year ("Please Don't Let Me Go") | Nominated |
| 2013 | Rap/Hip-Hop Recorded Song of the Year ("Dangerous") | Nominated |
References
- ^ a b "Group 1 Crew Discography, Group One Crew Artist Database, Group 1 Crew Lyrics". Jesusfreakhideout.com. January 22, 2013. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
- ^ "Weekend22". Weekend22.com. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
- ^ "Group 1 Crew Discography". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved August 6, 2008.
- ^ "Twitter / blancareyes: Always wanted to park here". Twitter.com. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
- ^ "Blanca of Group 1 Crew Steps Down". CCM Magazine. November 20, 2013. Retrieved September 11, 2014.
- ^ "I'm Married!!". Anjelah.com. Retrieved May 29, 2015.
- ^ "Various Artists, "WOW Hits 2007" Review". Jesusfreakhideout.com. October 3, 2006. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
- ^ "The CCM New Music Collection Vol 1 by Various Artists - General Miscellaneous | CD Reviews And Information". NewReleaseTuesday.com. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
- ^ "Various Artists, "WOW Hits 2010" Review". Jesusfreakhideout.com. October 6, 2009. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
- ^ "Various Artists, "Artists In Adoration: 15 Worship Songs from your favorite Christian Artists" Review". Jesusfreakhideout.com. May 23, 2011. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
- ^ "Various Artists, "Word: Six Decades Of Hits" Review". Jesusfreakhideout.com. September 20, 2011. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
- ^ "Various Artists, "The Story" Review". Jesusfreakhideout.com. September 27, 2011. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
- ^ "Various Artists, "WOW Hits 2012" Review". Jesusfreakhideout.com. September 27, 2011. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
- ^ "Various Artists, "WOW Hits 2013" Review". Jesusfreakhideout.com. September 25, 2012. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
- ^ "38th Annual GMA Dove Awards - Recipients". Archived from the original on February 10, 2008. Retrieved February 15, 2008.
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