The cB Newspaper 2nd issue, July, 2005 Options

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Table of Contents

01 Editor's Notes
02 Unveiling: xquizit - cB News Staff
03 The createBlog Health Forum - cB News Staff
04 createBlog Superlatives Results, Issue #2 - cB News Staff
05 It's Getting Controversial - Radhika [not_your_average], Kiera [mzkandi]
06 Flamboyant Rockstars and World Leaders End Poverty - Carolina [ichigofan]
07 File Sharing: Taking a Placemat from a Garage Band - Justin [CrackedRearView]
08 An iPod Society - Justin [Sadolakced Acid]
09 Losing Close Friends: Inevitable or Impossible? - Carolina [ichigofan]
10 The Offspring's Greatest Hits Album Review - Brie [Despise]
11 Today's Films - Sammi [Headphones]
12 Featured Poems - cB News Staff
13 The Ramblings of a Server - Justin [Sadolakced Acid]
14 Advice Abby - "Abby"

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This post has been edited by xquizit: Jul 18 2005, 12:56 PM

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It's Getting Controversial
By: Radhika and Kiera
July 2005

It's Getting Controversial



That's the catchphrase of the music group "Controversy," of which cB user Danelle, also known as karamelle, is a member. She is one of a few budding musicians on createBlog, such as cB user Jason, (Jason61992) also known as "Kangsta."
This self-described "pop/r&b" group is gaining wide publicity through createBlog by this thread. Their sexually charged lyrics will raise eyebrows, but their songs are fun to listen to and catchy.

Our interview with Danelle (19), Stephanie(21), and Jennifer (19) revealed much about the group:

Kiera: What makes this group different from other girl groups like Destiny's Child, 3LW, and the like?

Danelle: Well, the different race thing; we aren't all black girls or white girls or whatever. People don't really do that diverse thing.

Stephanie: Yeah, so that would make us special.

Danelle: And we are nastier. *laughs*

Jennifer: Well, first off, I would have to say the name "Controversy" says it all. We are not scared to talk about sex, drugs, [and] eveything going on in the real world today.

Danelle: That attitude thing, too. Groups, like Destiny's Child, avoid it at all cost; we embrace it.

Kiera: But do you think that your name will be taken in a negative light?

Stephanie: It's going to be, no matter what we do.

Danelle: Yes, people are going to look at us and judge us anyway.

Stephanie: So, we'll let people make their own opinion of it, and then change their minds if they're wrong

Danelle: If we were the sugar angels, people would [still] judge us negatively.

Kiera: What age group is your music aimed towards?

Danelle: 15-25?

Stephanie: It's more apropriate for older teens, but younger ones are going to listen to it too.

Danelle: But it's aimed to the older, more mature crowd.

Kiera: What are you girls currently doing get your name out?

Jennifer: We have website to advertise us.

Danelle: We also have a demo and press kit; we are working on a new one. We join just about every music site we can find.

Stephanie: Anytime we can find something to put a profile on or a conference/festival to go to, we go for it.

Danelle: Yeah, we're going to the Atlantis Music Conference just to be seen.

Stephanie: Yeah, and we're gonna to be attending some industry parties and stuff.

Danelle: Make them listen to the music till their ears bleed.

Kiera: How do you girls balance this all? You music life and your social life? Do any of you work or school? How do you fine time to fit it all in?

Stephanie: I work full time.

Danelle: Yeah, I work part time at Blockbuster.

Stephanie: And [ I ] did do school, but it's over with now. It's not really that hard to juggle all of them you just have to be focused.

Jennifer: I work and go to school now. [During] my free time, I practice, even in the car on the way to school or work. My social life is cut in half sometimes.

Danelle: Yeah, I mean, we have to work out schedules, so we can get together, since we aren't all in the same city.

Jennifer: We have to make sure we talk to each other sometime during the week or else, like, something can happen.

Stephanie: It is kind of hard driving to Houston to work on songs, but we get it done.

Danelle: The toughest thing is to stay in touch, so everyone knows what's going on, and we can get work done.

Kiera: What do your parents and friends think of your music?

Danelle: My cousin is really Christian, and if she actually knew what we were saying, she would have a fit. My whole family does not take me seriously, but my friends love it.

Stephanie: My parents totally support me with everything I do. Everytime I borrow money from my mom for this music, she just says that it's an investment. so they're totally behind me, as well as my friends. My friends are pretty much doing this with me, so I would hope they would, lol.

Kiera: What did you girls think of Making the Band 3, if you saw it?

Danelle: I think P. Diddy is a moron, to be honest. But, I mean it taught me a lot of stuff about what to expect from the industry. Especially since the first time I ever saw an episode was right after I joined this group. I was lookin at how they had to dance and sing and I just kept thinking, Damn... Were gonna have to do that?

Stephanie: I hate Puff Daddy, lol, but I liked the idea of them putting together a girl group, because if they're successful, then that means we have competetion, and our sales will go up with what we're doing. We just have to get ourselves recognized first, and then we'll show everyone what we're made of and that we can do anything.

Jennifer: I thought it was cool how they set the girls up with different races, but some of the girls just didn't have that spark that most female singers have. I only watched 2 shows, and I didnt think to highly of it.

Kiera: What are some artists that have influenced you?

Danelle: Personally... for me its Destinys Child *duh* and Beyonce *double duh* as well as the Spice Girls. I mean, I've wanted to famous forever, so just about every talented successful artist out there really influences me.

Stephanie: Honestly, I'm gonna have to say the Spice Girls were the VERY first. They're the totally legendary to girl group. Then youu have old Whitney Houston and Toni Braxton.

Jennifer: Selena. I was like, 5 or 6 when I realized what being a singer was and I fell in love with her. Also, Mariah Carey is a very talented young lady; both of them came from their roots and were not scared to put their music out there.

Kiera: I have your clips on createBlog; what is one your favorite songs?

Danelle: Out of those... Sick is probably my favorite. That, and Cinnamon. It's a tie sometimes.

Stephanie: My favorite is actually one that we haven't recorded yet. *laughs* But from the ones that you have [heard], I'm going to say Cinnamon, 'cause it's sexy. That song actually was written about a stripper. *laughs* But not from my point of view.

Jennifer: Bad Girls for Life; it's the first song I ever heard Stephanie sing. Usually on songs, I'm like, "they should have held the note longer," or "this sound effect should have been there"; everything was perfect on that song, to me. Everytime, I was like, "echoo," there was an "echooo."

Kiera: Any names for your first album?

Danelle: Not that I know of. Probably, Controversy--Ready or Not... It's Getting Controversial.

Stephanie: Self-titled.... all the way

Jennifer: Controversy......

Kiera: If you could have any star guest star on your album, who would it be?

Danelle: Eminem.

Stephanie: Eminem as well cause I think it would be funny as shit if he dissed us on our own album; that would stir some shit. Also, Luda[cris] would be cool to work with.

Jennifer: Snoop Dogg brings that West Coast flava.

Kiera: Where would you like to see this group in 3-5 years?

Danelle: Well... Best case scenario... I would like to already have a multi-platinum album, maybe a few grammies. I would like for the three of us to all still be doing this together, not two other crazy females. I would like to have a record deal with a major label. Yeah, I think that would make me pretty darn happy.

Jennifer: Making another album, keeping a top place over all other female groups and artist.

Stephanie: I want us to become the new standard for female groups and bump Destiny's Child and dominate the music industry. Also, a bad ass record deal with a big advance and bonus, and a shitload of grammys. And to be a GODDESS SEX SYMBOL.

Kiera: Are any of you interested in getting into acting, producing, fashion etc?

Danelle: Well, I used to want to be a fashion designer; that is something I would like to do one day, but music comes first. Producing would be nice to do one day, too. Yeah, I want to be huge so I will do some acting, shoot. I'll make a fast food resturaunt; I want to do it all.

Stephanie: I would love to do producing, but I have A LOT to learn. I already co-write a lot of the songs that we're doing, so I'm totally into writing, and would love to get a publishing deal with that.

Jennifer: Yes, I act, have been doing it all throughout middle school and high school. I want to open a clothing line along with a modeling studio, and if that dosent work out, my own cheerleading/dance gym. Music over everything, though.

Kiera: What do you guys think about performing? Do you get nervous? Do you prefer the studio or performing live?

Danelle: Well, yeah, I get nervous, but it's so much easier when you aren't alone. Like Stephanie says, that divides the attention on you by 33%. And I think I like, live better, just because there are people to sing to. It's easier to really feel the song. In the studio, I get really bored sometimes; I've got to work on that.

Stephanie: I like them both equally. With the studio, it can get frustrating because you have to do stuff over and over and over again, but you have the satisfaction of knowing that it's going to sound right. As far as performing, yeah, I get nervous, but it's because I have that small feeling that I might mess up the words or dance moves. That's the big difference between studio and live performances, but live gets you that adrenaline rush when you get up on the stage. They both have their goods and bads.

Jennifer:I prefer studio, because our manager, Brandon, is really nice and helps us with our keys from time to time. Performing is a good feeling too, but with time, nervousness will no longer be there. Performing is an awesome feeling.

Kiera: In less than 10 words, tell everyone why we should buy your debut album. Go!!

Danelle: It's better than Kangsta. *laughs* It's something for everyone, like you've never heard before. There.

Jennifer: Sexy girls with a bad ass attitude and hot tracks......

Stephanie: We're three badass bitches who love makin' music.

Kiera: Shout outs?

Danelle: I guess cB news for caring enough to even do this. And... Brandon for not kicking me out the group when he wanted to tear my head off, or worse.

Stephanie: Shout out to Brandon, My Mom/Dad, my cat Tippy, my fish Red and Blue, my rabbit Snooky da Pimp, and my gerbil Jake.

Jennifer: Shout out to Brandon aka Pookey, my friend/makeup artist Vicky and Deanna, best friend, shout out to Controversy.

Clips:
Sick
Bad Girls 4 Life
Pop It Hard
You Are Love