Her Majesty & The Wolves
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Her Majesty & The Wolves is a musical duo that consists of ex-Pussycat Dolls
member showgirl
Kimberly Wyatt
, who provides lead vocals
, and Jupiter Rising
member Spencer Nezey, who acts as MC
and producer for the group. The duo have stated that their musical influences include Florence and the Machine
, Sia Furler
, Empire of the Sun
and Ladyhawke.
. When recording her debut album, Kimberly soon became frustrated when most of the producers that she worked with were focusing on "making something that people will listen to now". Whereas Nezey wanted to make something that "people will listen to in the future", which Kimberly agreed with.
channel.
On November 9, 2010, the duo released the official music video for their first mainstream single "Stars in Your Eyes". During an interview with British entertainment website Digital Spy
they said this regarding the progress of the album:
The song has received mostly positive reviews from most music critics. The Sun said: "Stars in Your Eyes" is a big Euro rave-up featuring Wyatt's haunting vocals and raps from her partner Spencer Nezey, while the video is a high fashion affair set in space and features ex-Pussycat Doll member Ashley Roberts
dancing alongside Wyatt." The group released "Stars in Your Eyes" as their first official single on 10 January 2011.
Robert Copsey of Digital Spy
said: "If Kimberly Wyatt's 'Candy' collab with Aggro Santos from earlier this year taught us anything, it's that she has it in her to become the next Dannii Minogue
. Not only does she already have a judging spot on a primetime talent show, but having teamed up with hip producer Spencer Nezey under the guise of Her Majesty & The Wolves, she's clearly got a keen ear for dance music too. No, we don't quite understand the name either, but for some reason it gets us all kinds of excited. Rather than being drafted in simply to fulfil chorus duties, this time Kimbo takes on the lion's share of the track, informing us that she won't be evacuating the dancefloor "until I see the sun" - and with grime-cum-trancey beats backed by slick disco production courtesy of Nezey, we can see why she's holding her ground. The result may not be as instant as her former hook-up, but while we wait in hope of Minogue, D's return, this will keep us more than satisfied."
On July 11, 2011 their debut album 111 was released in the UK.
111 track listing:
Pussycat Dolls
The Pussycat Dolls are an American pop girl group and dance ensemble based in Los Angeles; currently consisting of Lauren Bennett, Vanessa Curry, Kristal "Lyndriette" Smith, Tiffany "Taz" Zavala, Kia Hampton and Paula Van Oppen. The Pussycat Dolls were founded by choreographer Robin Antin in 1995...
member showgirl
Showgirl
A showgirl is a dancer or performer in a stage entertainment show. Showgirl is also often used as a term for a promotional model in trade fairs and car shows, etc...
Kimberly Wyatt
Kimberly Wyatt
Kimberly Kaye Wyatt is an American showgirl, singer-songwriter, dancer, model, actress and choreographer. She is best known as a former member of the American pop/R&B girl group and dance ensemble, the Pussycat Dolls. She joined the Pussycat Dolls in 2003...
, who provides lead vocals
Lead vocalist
The lead vocalist is the member of a band who sings the main vocal portions of a song. They may also play one or more instruments. Lead vocalists are sometimes referred to as the frontman or frontwoman, and as such, are usually considered to be the "leader" of the groups they perform in, often the...
, and Jupiter Rising
Jupiter Rising
Jupiter Rising was an American pop band consisting of Jessie Payo and Spencer Nezey. The band was signed to Chime Entertainment.-Music:Jupiter Rising formed in 2005. In 2006, They became well known with their hit Go which was featured on the Jump In! Soundtrack and their debut album...
member Spencer Nezey, who acts as MC
Master of Ceremonies
A Master of Ceremonies , or compere, is the host of a staged event or similar performance.An MC usually presents performers, speaks to the audience, and generally keeps the event moving....
and producer for the group. The duo have stated that their musical influences include Florence and the Machine
Florence and the Machine
Florence and the Machine is the recording name of English musician Florence Welch and a collaboration of other artists who provide music for her voice. Florence and the Machine's sound has been described as a combination of various genres, including rock and soul...
, Sia Furler
Sia Furler
Sia Kate Isobelle Furler or simply Sia, is an Australian pop, downtempo, and jazz singer and songwriter. In 2000, her single, "Taken for Granted" was a top 10 hit in the United Kingdom. Her 2008 album, Some People Have Real Problems peaked in the top 30 on the Billboard 200...
, Empire of the Sun
Empire of the Sun (band)
Empire of the Sun is an Australian electronic music duo that formed in 2008. The duo is composed of Luke Steele of The Sleepy Jackson and Nick Littlemore of Pnau. The two met in 2000 after both being signed to the same record label. Luke and Nick knew that they instantly had a chemistry like no other...
and Ladyhawke.
Background
According to the duo's bio, Wyatt and Nezey first formed the group after a strong musical connection was made when working on Kimberly's debut studio album in Los AngelesLos Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
. When recording her debut album, Kimberly soon became frustrated when most of the producers that she worked with were focusing on "making something that people will listen to now". Whereas Nezey wanted to make something that "people will listen to in the future", which Kimberly agreed with.
"Ever since the 'Dolls chapter ended I was recording music a lot trying to figure out what was next for me. After almost a year recording trying to figure it out and having an idea of the kind of music I loved and wanted to make, I worked with a lot of producers and I met up with my friend Spencer. He blew me away - he's super-talented and we would speak the same language when it comes to influences and likes within music. We just decided it would be a cool thing to partner up and dream big! Since then, we created Her Majesty and The Wolves and we've just been doing this huge conceptual music fun thing.
Debut album
The duo released a new track, "Glaciers" on 27 August 2010 as a free download from their website. The song has been described as a 'hypnotic lo-fi dance track with huge tribal beats'. The music video was released on the groups official YouTubeYouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
channel.
On November 9, 2010, the duo released the official music video for their first mainstream single "Stars in Your Eyes". During an interview with British entertainment website Digital Spy
Digital Spy
Digital Spy is a British entertainment and media news website. According to Alexa Internet traffic statistics, as of February 2011, Digital Spy is the 93rd most popular website in the United Kingdom, with an overall Alexa ranking of 2,088....
they said this regarding the progress of the album:
The song has received mostly positive reviews from most music critics. The Sun said: "Stars in Your Eyes" is a big Euro rave-up featuring Wyatt's haunting vocals and raps from her partner Spencer Nezey, while the video is a high fashion affair set in space and features ex-Pussycat Doll member Ashley Roberts
Ashley Roberts
Ashley Maria Roberts is an American dancer, showgirl, recording artist, model, actress, fashion designer and television personality, best known as a former member of the modern burlesque group the Pussycat Dolls...
dancing alongside Wyatt." The group released "Stars in Your Eyes" as their first official single on 10 January 2011.
Robert Copsey of Digital Spy
Digital Spy
Digital Spy is a British entertainment and media news website. According to Alexa Internet traffic statistics, as of February 2011, Digital Spy is the 93rd most popular website in the United Kingdom, with an overall Alexa ranking of 2,088....
said: "If Kimberly Wyatt's 'Candy' collab with Aggro Santos from earlier this year taught us anything, it's that she has it in her to become the next Dannii Minogue
Dannii Minogue
Danielle Jane "Dannii" Minogue is an Australian singer-songwriter, actress, television personality, radio personality, fashion designer and model...
. Not only does she already have a judging spot on a primetime talent show, but having teamed up with hip producer Spencer Nezey under the guise of Her Majesty & The Wolves, she's clearly got a keen ear for dance music too. No, we don't quite understand the name either, but for some reason it gets us all kinds of excited. Rather than being drafted in simply to fulfil chorus duties, this time Kimbo takes on the lion's share of the track, informing us that she won't be evacuating the dancefloor "until I see the sun" - and with grime-cum-trancey beats backed by slick disco production courtesy of Nezey, we can see why she's holding her ground. The result may not be as instant as her former hook-up, but while we wait in hope of Minogue, D's return, this will keep us more than satisfied."
On July 11, 2011 their debut album 111 was released in the UK.
111 track listing:
- "HMATW Intro" – 2:27
- "Stars in Your Eyes" – 3:37
- "Walking on the Sun" – 3:16
- "Emerald Showers" – 4:28
- "Shades of Grey" – 3:09
- "Goodbye/Goodnight" – 3:09
- "Dream" – 1:08
- "Never Come Down" – 4:01
- "Glaciers" – 4:04
- "Spinning Circles" – 4:01
- "Rise" – 1:24
- "Head in the Clouds" – 3:20
- "Nocturnal" – 1:39
- "Cut Me Down" – 3:10
- "Our Love" – 4:54
- "Mantra" – 1:56
Singles
| Year | Song | Chart peak positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
US Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
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| 2010 | "Glaciers" | — | — | 111 |
| 2011 | "Stars in Your Eyes" | — | — | |
| "Goodbye, Goodnight" | — | — | ||
Remixes
- "Glaciers" (Ashtrobot remix)
- "Glaciers" (Roksonix remix)
- "Stars in Your Eyes" (Sidney Samson Club Remix)
Music videos
| Year | Song | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | "Glaciers" | Jess Holzworth |
| "Stars in Your Eyes" | Justin Harder | |
| 2011 | "Goodbye, Goodnight" | Asher Brown |