Hope 7
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Hope 7 was a pop rock
band that performed together from 2003-2005. The band members consisted of Kristi McClave (lead singer), Dave Noble (guitarist), Chevy Martinez (bassist) and Chase Duddy (drummer).
. McClave was then chosen by Antonina Armato and Tim James to be a featured vocalist for the pop group 3Gs, but finding the right mix of singers for the group proved difficult, 3Gs eventually disbanded. However, McClave continued to work with some of the same producers, leading to a more rock-oriented sound. McClave provided the track entitled "Breakthrough" for the Legally Blonde 2 soundtrack. The artist for that particular track was credited as "Hope 7", even though the band's lineup was not final at the time. McClave was signed to Hollywood Records, toured with the MTV TRL tour and was awarded a Gold Record for her work with the 3gs.
" was also featured in The Cheetah Girls soundtrack
and the music video for the song was played on Disney Channel
, increasing the band popularity. The band toured with the ATV Pro Volleyball tournament and also released the song "I Want Everything" which was featured in the soundtrack for the 2004
film Sleepover
and the 2005 Disney Channel Original Movie, Go Figure.
The band finally released their self-titled album, Hope 7
on March 15, 2005 with Trauma Records
. Their only album release to date.
Hope 7 disbanded and is no longer performing together.
Hope 7's single "Breakthrough" went Platinum earning the band their first Platinum Record.
Pop rock
Pop rock is a music genre which mixes a catchy pop style and light lyrics in its guitar-based rock songs. There are varying definitions of the term, ranging from a slower and mellower form of rock music to a subgenre of pop music...
band that performed together from 2003-2005. The band members consisted of Kristi McClave (lead singer), Dave Noble (guitarist), Chevy Martinez (bassist) and Chase Duddy (drummer).
Early years
Performing since the age of six, McClave was discovered by record producer Rodney JerkinsRodney Jerkins
Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins is an American songwriter, record producer, and musician. Jerkins received two Grammy nominations in 2011.-Biography:...
. McClave was then chosen by Antonina Armato and Tim James to be a featured vocalist for the pop group 3Gs, but finding the right mix of singers for the group proved difficult, 3Gs eventually disbanded. However, McClave continued to work with some of the same producers, leading to a more rock-oriented sound. McClave provided the track entitled "Breakthrough" for the Legally Blonde 2 soundtrack. The artist for that particular track was credited as "Hope 7", even though the band's lineup was not final at the time. McClave was signed to Hollywood Records, toured with the MTV TRL tour and was awarded a Gold Record for her work with the 3gs.
Performing years
In early 2004, Noble, Martinez and Duddy joined the band to fully form "Hope 7". The song "BreakthroughBreakthrough (Hope 7 song)
"Breakthrough" is the first single released from Hope 7's album, Hope 7. It was released on September 28, 2004.-Soundtracks:Hope 7's version of Breakthrough was featured in the Cheetah Girls Soundtrack in 2003, for which a music video was filmed...
" was also featured in The Cheetah Girls soundtrack
The Cheetah Girls (album)
-Special Edition bonus tracks:-Song descriptions:*"Cheetah Sisters": The Cheetah Girls began performing this near the end of the movie, as Galleria tries to make up with the girls. The scene changes as they are singing, and they perform this at the talent show, and win...
and the music video for the song was played on Disney Channel
Disney Channel
Disney Channel is an American basic cable and satellite television network, owned by the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company. It is under the direction of Disney-ABC Television Group President Anne Sweeney. The channel's headquarters is located on West Alameda Ave. in...
, increasing the band popularity. The band toured with the ATV Pro Volleyball tournament and also released the song "I Want Everything" which was featured in the soundtrack for the 2004
2004 in film
The year 2004 in film involved some significant events. Major releases of sequels took place. It included blockbuster films like Shrek 2, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, The Passion of the Christ, Meet the Fockers, Blade: Trinity, Spider-Man 2, Alien vs. Predator, Kill Bill Vol...
film Sleepover
Sleepover (2004 film)
Sleepover is a 2004 American teen film directed by Joe Nussbaum and starring Alexa Vega and Sara Paxton.-Plot:On the last day of 8th grade before their freshman year in high school, Julie Corky has a slumber party with 3 best friends, Hannah Carlson , Yancy Williams , and Farrah James...
and the 2005 Disney Channel Original Movie, Go Figure.
The band finally released their self-titled album, Hope 7
Hope 7 (album)
Hope 7 is the self-titled debut album from the pop rock band Hope 7. The album was released on March 15, 2005, and is the band's only album release to date...
on March 15, 2005 with Trauma Records
Trauma Records
Trauma Records is a Los Angeles independent record label created in 1993 by Paul Palmer and Rob Kahane. Trauma Records had a Joint Venture Agreement with Interscope Records that included financing and distribution through Interscope Records....
. Their only album release to date.
Hope 7 disbanded and is no longer performing together.
Hope 7's single "Breakthrough" went Platinum earning the band their first Platinum Record.
External links
- http://music.yahoo.com/ar-304840---HopeHope 7 Biography at Yahoo MusicLAUNCHcastYahoo! Music Radio is an Internet radio service offered by CBS Radio through Yahoo! Music. The service, formerly offered by LAUNCH Media, and originally developed by Todd Beaupré and Jeff Boulter, debuted on November 11, 1999, and was purchased by Yahoo! in October, 2001...
] - Full list of songs by Hope 7 with lyrics and other information