MN: And then who did you gravitate towards once you were all together? We weren’t even following each other on social media. I met Shamari before and I believe I met Kiely when 3LW first started out but we didn’t have each other’s phone numbers. MN: Did you know any of the other women before you did the show? So that’s what this was for me, another step in the direction of growth. You’re supposed to be open to things in order to grow and expand. A lot of times, we get stuck in our career, figuring there’s only one way or one road. I think we were attracted to the challenge. So, we’re like with predominately women involved in this situation-if men are eliminated-let’s see if we as females can come together and make this work. A lot of us, amongst this group, have had past experiences in the music industry where a situation may have gone bad and the blame or reason was due to a male. We really don’t have each other’s backs like a lot of us like to say. It’s not enough one-on-one female to female support. Nivea: Just to try something different! And I feel like unfortunately, we lack a lot of the female operated and owned businesses thriving. MN: You’re the only one who’s always been a solo artist, why were you open to being in a group at this point in your career? So wait honey, as we walked through the door, it was like, ‘Oh you!’ I think the whole idea was kind of cool to us and a step back into our music careers. We did not know who the other girls would be so it was a really big surprise. And so being that they come from groups, I don’t think I’d be opposed to forming a supergroup with other former girl group members. It’s been a while since most of us have been actively pursuing music. It’s more so why did I do it? I can understand why the other ladies were interested as well. ![]() Nivea: I know from the other ladies, outside of myself, were or are a part of successful girl groups so the idea came from Carlos King-how about putting former group members or former female singers together to form something we’ve never seen before. The women on the show are already established, already household names, including yourself so what is the purpose of forming another supergroup or girl group? I think a lot of people are saying it sounds interesting but they’re not exactly sure what will be happening. MN: Can you explain the premise of the show. Coming back into music and my career at this point, so I thought why not go for it, so I did. But this particular opportunity, being that it’s about music and that’s been my life. Nivea: I just know I’m very free spirited as well as my mouth so I was just never really interested for fear of what I may say that I couldn’t take back and it’s recorded forever. MadameNoire: Why was this the right opportunity for you? MadameNoire: I’m sure people have approached you with the idea of doing a reality show before now… See what she had to say about the experience of being on the show, getting back into music and more. We had the chance to chat with Nivea exclusively ahead of tonight’s premiere of the show. ![]() The post 5 reasons to tune into the premiere of BET’s ‘The Encore’ appeared first on TheGrio.The first season of the show features artists Shamari DeVoe of Blaque, Irish Grinstead and LeMisha Grinstead from 702, Felisha King of Cherish, Fallon King and Pamela Long of Total, Aubrey O’ Day from Danity Kane, Kiely Williams of 3LW and the lone solo artist Nivea Nash. TheGrio is now on Apple TV, Amazon Fire, and Roku. Have you subscribed to theGrio’s podcast “Dear Culture”? Download our newest episodes now! Above the drama and intense time constraint, viewers will be able to see established and successful women getting one more shot, coming together with their talents to reintroduce themselves in a brand new way.īET Presents: The Encore premieres Wednesday, June 9 at 10 PM ET/PT on BET and BET Her. Felisha teased that her and her sister “don’t always see eye to eye” in the series, and that fans should expect to see their sister dynamic.Īs the teaser for the series says, “this is a second chance” for these women. ![]() ![]() Still, that doesn’t mean the sisters always have each other’s back. “We have two sets of Gemini sisters!” Williams, of course, is referring to Felisha and Fallon King and Irish and LeMisha Grinstead, which makes for an interesting dynamic in a group of nine women. “We have two sets of sisters in the house,” Williams shared with TheGrio. Williams teased while chatting with theGrio that there will be “plenty of drama,” as well as passionate moments from all of the women. With new and old relationships, the group promises that there is a lot of “passion” in the house, including some expected dramatic moments. In addition to the creative aspect of recording, singing and dancing together, the women will be living together under one roof.
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