No Label Debuts Tonite in VA.
No Label is the all female
group that has as bragging rights, opening for 112, MC Hammer, and Tabi
Bonney. They were a featured group for the 2007 Black Family Reunion
and the 2007 ISES (International Special Events Society) Awards.
Individually, they have showcased their talents in a variety of ways,
like The 2007 MTV Video Music Awards (The VMA’s), Shawn Michelle danced
and shared the spotlight with hip-hop legend Busta Rhymes. Dada and
Shawn Michelle have performed for Mya and Calvin Richardson and Shawn
Michelle has done choreography for both. CJ, Shawn Michelle, and Dada
have appeared in the movie, “Step Up.” Shawn Michelle was
seen in “The Salon” with Vivica A. Foxx, and “New Best
Friend” featuring Taye Diggs. Three of the members, Dada, Krys,
and Shawn Michelle have appeared in videos for Tabi Bonney. Finally,
Danni and Krys have appeared in videos for Ja Rule, Kelly Clarkson,
John Legend, and Jamie Jones.
So, as No Label’s members LA
native, Danni, Detroit native, Krys, Tennessee native, CJ and Maryland
natives Shawn Michelle and Dada prepare for the debut of their video
“Whatchu Like”, the first single from their album, Shock and
Aww, we grabbed them for a little “Greasy” chat.
Saba,Ink:
Tell me a little bit about your journey
No Label:
We were formed three years ago. The group represents all different types
of women. No Label represents not being labeled or put in a box. It
is very important for people to understand that we were not given an
image….we are the image. We sing all types of music and are
an urban, pop, rock group.
Saba,Ink:
Whose concept was this initially?
No Label:
we were all dancing for an artist in North Carolina. Everywhere
we went people wanted to know if we were a group. So, we joked around
about it and a few months later decided to do it.
Saba,Ink:
The name No Label could have two meanings especially with today’s
trend toward artists by passing major Labels and working independently.
Is this a direction you want to pursue as a group?
No Label:
Preferably we’d like to be independent so that we can maintain creative
control of our work. However, if a major label picks us up we’d be
willing to look into it.
Saba,Ink:
You all seem like strong Women. What does it mean to each
of you individually to be a woman particularly in the industry
you’re in?
Shawn:
To know your value and self worth. To not measure yourself
by a body type or what you look like. It is not about how many
guys want to talk to you. So many women have been taken astray
by the outside look and how big your chest is, hair down to your back
or what a magazine says you should look like. Being a woman is about
what you say you should be.
Krys:
Confidence in yourself and what you have and who you are. With confidence
you can go after what you want and not be stuck on one de
Dada:
Being an individual and being who you are will allow you to explore
whatever type of music or area you want without being restricted by
labels.
Danni:
You are a woman by nature and a Lady by choice
CJ:
Saba,Ink:
Since you describe yourselves as mainly Pop Artists, which Artists have
influenced your Pop style?
No Label:
Pussycat Dolls, Linkin Park, Tears for Fears, TLC to name a few.
Saba, Ink:
What are your plans moving forward?
No Label:
Well on January 10th video release party, we have a few shows
lined up for the DC area and also discussing a tour.
Saba,Ink:
What don’t we know about you?
No Label:
We do everything on our own. We are very involved with this project.
There is just so much talent amongst us that we are able to do everything
from writing to choreographing, producing. We are Christian and
put Jesus Christ first in everything we do. We all Love and support
each other as sisters. We genuinely like each other and come with
our individual strengths to support the overall group mission. We also
know were our boundaries are.
Saba,Ink:
Personal relationships sometimes affect professional decisions. Sometimes
for women, we allow our partners to affect what accomplish how far we
go. Have any of you experienced this?
No Label:
If they don’t understand and can’t contribute they’ve got to go!
They have to pass the interview with all of us. They have to be there
all day everyday!
No Label will
Kickin’ it live Tonite at Jaxx Nightclub -
6355 Rolling
Road, West Springfield, VA 22152.
For more information on No
Label, please go to www.myspace.com/wehavenolabel and www.sonicbids.com/nolabel.
No Label is managed by EC Principles.
For more information on Jaxx Nightclub, please go to www.jaxxroxx.com
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January 11th, 2008 at 8:17 pm
They were amazing! Loved the Show and the Music video is awsome.
February 14th, 2008 at 12:09 am
The vid. release party was awesome. The video is Awesomer than awesome. They are at the top of my fav. list.
February 17th, 2008 at 8:51 am
Sandy was stiffly on georgeous of Stephanie on the couch, oscillating out, as they both played with the other.
April 6th, 2008 at 12:21 pm
Your blog is very informative, I have learned so much from it. It is like daily newspaper :). Added to fav’s.
April 6th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
well done, man
April 9th, 2008 at 3:15 am
I’m supporting this idea all the way! I can not imagine who would disagree with it. On the whole - make posts like this more often.