Clique Girlz
| Company type | Girl group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Founder | Destinee Monroe, Paris Monroe, Ariel Moore |
| Defunct | 2009 |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
Clique Girlz was a United States-based girl group consisting initially of sisters Destinee and Paris Monroe alongside their friend Ariel Moore, with Sara Diamond joining the lineup later. The founding members were Destinee, Paris, and Ariel. In 2009, Ariel departed due to personal matters, and Sara became part of the group; however, the ensemble dissolved within the same year following Sara’s exit.
2004–2007: Formation as Clique
In 2004, sisters Destinee and Paris Monroe established a musical group with their childhood companion Ariel Moore. Under the management of their mother Lenore, they originally performed under the name "Clique" prior to securing a recording contract. They contributed the track "Lemonade" to Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation through Rhino Entertainment, affiliated with Warner Bros. Records.
Their early career included opening performances for notable artists such as Backstreet Boys, Billy Ray Cyrus, The Click Five, Kirk Franklin, The Jonas Brothers, and The Cheetah Girls.
2007–2008: Release of Incredible
At the beginning of 2007, the group moved to Hollywood and inked a deal with Jimmy Iovine’s label Interscope. Due to naming rights issues, they adopted the name Clique Girlz. In March 2008, they traveled to Tokyo to record their debut album titled Incredible. That spring saw the release of a three-track EP and performances opening for artists such as Drake Bell and Demi Lovato at venues including Six Flags amusement parks.
Their promotional efforts were strong in Japan, where they appeared on television programs and performed at MTV Vibrations 2008. The full-length album Incredible was officially released in Japan on August 27, 2008.
Significant appearances included performances at prominent events like Philadelphia’s Fourth of July Fireworks Show and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, as well as participation in ceremonies such as the Grammys, Kids Choice Awards, Teen Choice Awards, and MTV Movie Awards.
In 2008, music videos were produced for singles including "Then I Woke Up," "Incredible," and "You Think." The group also appeared on television programs like The Today Show, showcasing songs from their album.
An acoustic rendition of "Incredible" was featured on the AT&T Team USA Olympic Soundtrack 2008. Additionally, they served as the official opening act for the Cheetah Girls’ nationwide "One World Tour."
2009: Lineup Changes
On January 24, 2009, Ariel Moore exited the group. Auditions to find her replacement were held on January 31 in Burbank, California. On that same day, Moore publicly announced via YouTube that she left for personal reasons. By late February, images emerged from a Baby Bottle Pop campaign featuring new member Sara Diamond. On February 27, the group confirmed Diamond’s addition and participated in their first interview with Tommy2.Net. However, Diamond was removed from the lineup in late April for reasons not publicly disclosed.
2010–2012: Transition to Destinee & Paris
Following the disbandment of The Clique Girlz in 2009, sisters Destinee and Paris Monroe formed a duo called Destinee & Paris in 2010. They planned to release a debut album later that year and previewed four tracks: "Go Your Own Way" (a cover of Fleetwood Mac), "Sweet Sarah," "It's Over," and "Heart of Mine." A music video for their second single "Pretend" was filmed on June 5, 2010; however, its official release was unconfirmed as of August 2011. The duo contributed the song "I'm on a Roll" to the soundtrack of Despicable Me and announced intentions for an album titled Heart of Mine along with future touring activities.
Through Twitter updates, Destinee and Paris revealed their single "True Love," which was released on August 9, 2011. They also joined Britney Spears as an opening act during her Femme Fatale Tour. The single "True Love" became available on MySpace and digital platforms starting August 23, 2011. This track was featured on Disney Channel’s series So Random on March 25, 2012.
On June 28, 2012, they uploaded the song "Pretend" to YouTube.
Paris Monroe
Paris Quinn Monroe (2004–2009) (born January 9, 1996) hailed from Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey and was recognized as the group's "princess," symbolized by a crown and identified by the color pink. As the youngest member, she also demonstrated her skills on the piano. Following her time with Clique Girlz, Paris partnered with her sister to create the duo Destinee & Paris, producing tracks such as "True Love," "Pretend," and "I'm On A Roll."
Destinee Monroe
Destinee Rae Monroe (2004–2009) (born June 16, 1994) also originated from Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey and was known within the group as the "rock girl," represented by a star and linked to the color blue. Her talents include singing and playing multiple instruments like guitar, violin, and piano. In 2010, she teamed up with her sister Paris to form the musical duo Destinee & Paris.
Ariel Moore
Ariel Alexis Moore (2004–2009) (born July 27, 1994) selected hearts as her emblem in the group to symbolize her compassion and love for sketching hearts. Purple was her designated color. Ariel enjoyed activities such as dancing and reading. Later in her career, she became a member of the girl group No More Drama (NMD) and released solo singles including "Living on the Edge," "Flip the Frequency," and "Don't Stop Believing."
Sara Diamond
Sara Maxine Diamond (2009) (born January 5, 1995), from Montreal, began performing at just five years old, having opened for notable artists like Roberta Flack and Bonnie Tyler at Montreal's Bell Centre. Alongside singing, she pursued acting, modeling, and piano playing. Her symbol was a heart, reflecting her nurturing personality, while red was her signature color. Sara joined Clique Girlz in 2009 but departed from the group for reasons that were not publicly disclosed.
Albums
- 2008: Clique Girlz (EP)
- 2008: Incredible
- 2008: Smile (EP)
- 2009: Incredible (EP)
Singles
| Title | Year | Charts | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Sales | |||
| "Then I Woke Up" | 2008 | 2 | Clique Girlz |
| "Incredible" | – | Incredible | |
| "Smile" | 2 | Smile |
Music videos
| Title | Year | Director(s) |
|---|---|---|
| "Then I Woke Up" | 2008 | Scott Speer |
| "Incredible" | Template:N/A | |
| "Incredible" (Acoustic Version) | Template:N/A | |
| "You Think" (Acoustic Version) | Template:N/A | |
| "Here With Me Now" | Template:N/A |