User:Miss X-Factor/Nichole Cordova
Nichole Cordova | |
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 Cordova in 2009. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Nichole Marie Cordova[1] |
| Born | 17 August 1988[1] Houston, Texas[1] |
| Origin | Houston, Texas, U.S |
| Occupation | Singer, |
| Instrument | Vocals |
Nichole Marie Cordova[1] (born August 17, 1988)[1] is an American singer best know competing in The Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious where began apart of the girl group, Girlicious along with Tiffanie Anderson, Chrystina Sayers and Natalie Mejia.[1]
Early life
[edit]Cordova born in Virginia and lived in Iceland, Key West, Florida and Maryland before settling in Houston, Texas because her parents were in the Navy. Cordova dated Canadian R&B artist Danny Fernandes.
Career
[edit]Early career
[edit]She was offered a chance to start recording her very first demo at the age of 14.[1] In 2007, Nichole recorded over 50 songs in the hopes of releasing her own album. Some of the songs include: Watch Me; White Chocolate; Over You; Everything; They Don't Know and FastBoy. Aside from singing, she is also a trained ballet dancer and teacher for over ten years.[1][2]
2007–2011: Girlicious
[edit]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 album peaked at number two on the Canadian Albums Chart. The group was nominated at the Teen Choice Awards for "Breakout Group" of the year, and The Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious was nominated for "Reality: Music Competition" in 2008.[3]
It was confirmed on June 11, 2009, via a YouTube video upload from Anderson’s official YouTube channel, that she was 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."[4] 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.
In 2009, the group went into the studio to start recording music for their second studio album. In December 2009 the group announced they had moved from Geffen Records and that they had signed a record deal with Universal Music Canada. 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 first album.[4] The group's 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.[5] The song peaked at number 57 on The Hits Charts (Airplay): Top 100 Singles and number 52 on Canadian Hot 100.[6]
The group's second single titled "Maniac" was released to Canadian iTunes on April 6, 2010.[7] The music video was shot on April 6 in LA at an abandoned hospital.[8] It peaked as number 72 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart. The girls were featured on the Jersey Shore Soundtrack, with a song titled "Drank". It was then released on July 20, 2010 to digital retailers in Canada and the United States as a promotional single for Rebuilt. The promotional single featured guest rapper Spose. On August 31, 2010 the girls released their third single titled "2 In the Morning".[9] It made a Hot Shot Debut on the Canada Hot 100 reaching number 57. The song then moved up five places to number 52 in the week of September 16. Then, on the week of November 13, 2010, the song reached its peak at number 35.[10] On September 26 they taped a performance of "Maniac" for Playboy's Beach House, which aired in January 2011.[11][12] Their second album, Rebuilt, was released on November 22 in Canada reaching number five on the pop album chart.[13]
On February 26, 2011, the group confirmed the exit of Sayers and Mejia via their Facebook and Twitter accounts. It was stated that Cordova was still part of the group and very much ready to get on with the future of Girlicious.[14] After the departure of the girls, "Hate Love" was released as the fourth single from Rebuilt. The song debuted on the Canadian Hot 100 at number 97 in the week of April 2, 2011. In the week of April 30, 2011, the song reached its peak at number 59 while also reaching number 19 on the Canadian Top 40. On June 17, 2011, Cordova performed alongside Carmen Electra on the Pussycat Dolls Burlesque Revue Tour.[15] In October 2011, Cordova announced and confirmed the band's hiatus and also hinted about new members.[16] In May 2012, the group's profile page on Universal Music Canada's website had been removed, consequently implying they had been dropped by their label. However, the group's profile page on the Universal Music website is still up,[when?] meaning they are still signed to Universal, but no longer in Canada.
2013–2014: Girls United
[edit]Cordova landed the lead female role in the horror film Bleed Out as Taylor.[17] On June 17, 2011, Cordova performed alongside Carmen Electra on the Pussycat Dolls Burlesque Revue Tour.[18]
“I have been getting a few tweets and questions that I just want to clear up! Yes, I made a very hard decision 2 give myself an opportunity of growth & full creativity. I am excited to begin writing and working on a few projects on my own. Creating music is an urgency I will never escape! After many years in a few different girl groups I have collected my wonderful experiences and I am ready for the next challenge. I have never been happier to recognize inspiration and feel hopeful towards my own identity as an artist. I will always evolve and I thank everyone for your support or at least your interest in following my journey! Good stuff kids! I wish my fellow Girls United the very best and I am such a fan of Alex & Candice #GirlGroupieForever"
— Cordova on her departure from the group.[19]
It was announced that the third line up for Girlicious will consist of Cordova along with new members Kasey Osborne, Alex Segal and Candice Craig.[20] However in April 2013, Osborne would depart from the group and Girlicious would be rebranded as Girls United.[citation needed] Girls Untied auditioned for the third season of the The X Factor[21] with "Price Tag" by Jessie J. Girls United was picked in the Final 40, one of ten acts in the "Groups" category mentored by Simon Cowell chosen to move on to the next stage of the competition.[22] Girls Untied performed "Yeah 3x" by Chris Brown and was placed in chair 1. But they were switched out with eventually winners of the series Alex & Sierra, and failed to made the final four of "Group" category.[23][24][25][26]
On October 9, Girls United released their cover of Ariana Grande's "Pink Champagne", the music video of the song was directed Don Tyler.[27][28] The song received an positive review from DaysTune, saying "You’ve got pretty women, great harmony and the kind of pop music that sells records".[27] It was announced that they are working on their debut EP.[27] Girl United released their debut single "The Mashup" which was produced by Orange Factory Music.[citation needed] Jacques Peterson of Pop Dust gave a mixed review calling it a "strip club hip-hop sound that’s so trendy right now and injects it with a few buckets of bubblegum and low-key electro-pop" but also citing it as "far better than anything G.R.L. or Fifth Harmony have served up so far, and that has to count for something. If they keep the cool sound and tweak their image a bit, there could be something worthwhile here".[29]
2014–present: Solo career
[edit]In June 2014, Cordova announced she was no longer a part of the group and that she left for a solo career.[19]
Artistry
[edit]Cordova cited musical artists such as Jill Scott, Beyoncé, and Christina Aguilera as influences.
Awards
[edit]With Girlicious
[edit]| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Girlicious | Breakout Group | Nominated |
| Pussycat Dolls Present : Girlicious | Reality TV Music Competition | Nominated | |
| 2008 | Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious | Best Reality Competition | Nominated |
| 2008 | Girlicious | Best Live Concert | Won |
| 2009 | "Like Me" | Most Watched Video On Muchmusic.com | Won |
| "Stupid S***" | Most Watched Video On Muchmusic.com | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h "Nichole Cordova". Retrieved 19 April 2012.
- ^ "Nichole Cordova Bio". Retrieved 19 April 2012.
- ^ "Girlicious – Teen Choice Awards 2008 Nominations". Geffen. 2008-06-17. Retrieved 2010-01-12.
- ^ a b Dekel, Jonathan (2010-05-03). "Girlicious inherit the Pussycat Dolls' pop crown". MSN Entertainment. Microsoft. Retrieved 2010-08-08.
- ^ "Girlicious – Over You – Release". iTunes. Retrieved 2010-03-18.
- ^ "Girlicious – Over You – Music Charts". αCharts.us. Retrieved 2010-03-12.
- ^ "Girlicious – Maniac – Release". iTunes. Retrieved 2010-04-15.
- ^ "Girlicious Maniac Video Location". Mental Floss. Retrieved 2010-04-15.
- ^ "2 In the Morning – Single". iTunes. Apple Inc. Retrieved 2010-08-31.
- ^ "Girlicious Album & Song Chart History". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2012-03-29.
- ^ "'Girlicious Playboy Beach House Playboy Channel Air Date Revealed'". Retrieved 18 April 2012.
- ^ "Girlicious performance at Playboy Beach House". Retrieved 18 April 2012.
- ^ "Twitter / UniversalMusicCanada: Hey @girlicious fans! if y". Twitter.com. 2010-10-15. Retrieved 2012-03-29.
- ^ "Natalie & Chrystina have left Girlicious". Retrieved 20 April 2012.
- ^ "June 17 PCD Burlesque Richmond BC". Retrieved 19 April 2012.
- ^ "Nichole Cordova on ustream 23/10/11". Retrieved 19 April 2012.
- ^ "Bleed Out (2011)". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 4 June 2014.
- ^ "June 17 PCD Burlesque Richmond BC". Retrieved 19 April 2012.
- ^ a b Peterson, Jacques. "Nichole Cordova Quits Girls United For Possible Solo Career". Pop Dust. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
- ^ "New Girlicious lineup confirmed!".
First the new Pussycat Dolls, and now it's time to renew another girl band Girlicious. After rumours of a new line-up a few weeks ago, it seems the brand new line-up of Girlicious is prepared - However it might not be exactly Girlicious. The only original member, Nichole Cordova, is joined by 3 new girls, Kasey Osborne, Alex Segal and Candice Craig
{{cite web}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Missing or empty|url=(help) - ^ "Registration and Audition Rules" (PDF). The X Factor USA. January 23, 2013.
- ^ "Meet THE X FACTOR's New Final 40". The X Factor. 2013-09-26. Retrieved 2013-10-27.
- ^ "Song List: Beggin, Beggin You". The X Factor. 2013-10-02. Retrieved 2013-10-27.
- ^ "Song List: Angels Can't Save You Now". The X Factor. 2013-10-03. Retrieved 2013-10-27.
- ^ "Song List: Cowboys Take Me Away". The X Factor. 2013-10-09. Retrieved 2013-10-27.
- ^ "Song List: Wishin' For A Chair". The X Factor. 2013-10-10. Retrieved 2013-10-27.
- ^ a b c "Girls United Release New Video "Pink Champagne" After X-Factor Exit". Retrieved 28 April 2014.
- ^ "X Factor Season 3 Rejects Girls United Forge Ahead With New Video". Retrieved 21 May 2014.
- ^ Peterson, Jacques. "Former Girlicious Star Is Back With Another Impossibly Sexy Girl Group, Girls United". Popdust. Retrieved 2 November 2014.