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Girlicious

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Girlicious
Company typeVocal ensemble
IndustryMusic
Founded2007
FounderRobin Antin
Headquarters
Los Angeles
,
United States
Area served
United States, Canada
Key people
Nichole Cordova, Tiffanie Anderson, Chrystina Sayers, Natalie Mejia
ProductsMusic albums, singles
Number of employees
4 (initial lineup) (2007)

Girlicious was a United States-based female vocal ensemble assembled by Robin Antin, the founder of the Pussycat Dolls, through the reality television series Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious aired on The CW. Initially signed with Geffen Records, the lineup featured Nichole Cordova, Tiffanie Anderson, Chrystina Sayers, and Natalie Mejia. Their debut album, titled Girlicious, was released in Canada in August 2008 and climbed to number two on the Canadian Albums Chart. After Anderson left the group in June 2009, Girlicious transitioned to Universal Music Canada and launched their sophomore album, Rebuilt, in November 2010. Following the departures of Mejia and Sayers in February 2011, Cordova declared the group's disbandment and revealed her plans to join a new girl group named Girls United.

2007–2009: Formation via Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious and first album

After the inaugural season of Pussycat Dolls Present, Robin Antin initiated the creation of Girlicious along with a second season of the show dedicated to assembling the group. Production commenced in mid-2007 with 15 finalists competing through various improvisational tasks and live performances. Although initially intended as a trio, Antin expanded Girlicious to four members during the season finale. Nichole Cordova, Tiffanie Anderson, Natalie Mejia, and Chrystina Sayers began recording their first album in late 2007 while the series was still broadcasting on The CW network.

The group found considerable success in Canada, earning platinum status for their debut album Girlicious, which reached number two on the Canadian Albums Chart. They were nominated for a Teen Choice Award under "Breakout Group" and also received a nod for "Reality: Music Competition" for their television show.

On June 11, 2009, Anderson announced her exit through a YouTube video, attributing her departure to shifts in label focus away from urban music and internal group conflicts. Later that month, on June 21, Girlicious appeared at the MuchMusic Video Awards held in Toronto as both nominees and presenters, securing the "Most Watched Video" award for their song "Like Me"; their other video "Stupid Shit" finished second in viewership.

2009–2011: Rebuilt era and dissolution

Toward the end of 2009, after signing with Universal Music Canada and parting ways with Geffen Records, Girlicious began work on their second studio project. The resulting album, Rebuilt, embraced a more pop-driven direction compared to the Hip-Hop/R&B influences of their debut. The lead single "Over You" was introduced to Canadian radio in December 2009 and became available on iTunes in January 2010, reaching number 52 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart. Its successor "Maniac", released in April 2010, attained position 72 on the same chart. Additionally, they contributed "Drank", featuring rapper Spose, to the digital release of the Jersey Shore Soundtrack in July 2010 as a promotional track for Rebuilt. Their third single "2 In the Morning", released in August 2010, peaked at number 35 on the Canadian Hot 100. On September 26, they performed "Maniac" for Playboy's Beach House, which aired in January 2011. The full album Rebuilt was officially released on November 22 and reached number five on Canada's pop album chart.

On February 26, 2011, both Sayers and Mejia exited Girlicious, leaving Cordova as the only remaining member. Subsequently, "Hate Love" was issued as the fourth single from Rebuilt, debuting at number 97 and climbing to number 59 on the Canadian Hot 100 as well as number 19 on the Canadian Top 40 by April that year. In June 2011, Cordova joined Carmen Electra during performances on the Pussycat Dolls Burlesque Revue Tour. By October, Cordova announced an indefinite pause for Girlicious while suggesting potential additions to the lineup. By May 2012, Universal Music Canada had dropped Girlicious from their roster; this was confirmed when their artist profile was removed from the label’s official website.

Timeline

Members 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Tiffanie Anderson
(2007–2009)
Chrystina Sayers
(2007–2011)
Natalie Mejia
(2007–2011)
Nichole Cordova
(2007–2011)

Chrystina Sayers

Chrystina Lauren Sakamoto Sayers (born August 14, 1986), originating from San Diego, California, possesses a diverse heritage including Jamaican, Irish, African American, Japanese, and Native American roots. After casting director Lamount Pete discovered her music, she was invited to join Girlicious.

She exited the group in early 2011, citing difficulties within the band following a fellow member’s legal troubles and unpredictable conduct during the production of their sophomore album. In 2012, she briefly associated with the revamped Pussycat Dolls ensemble but withdrew by April. Her solo career commenced with the release of the single "Alive" in September 2012, followed by her debut EP LEO in September 2016. In January 2018, she shared a preview of a new song titled "Whoa."

Nichole Cordova

Nichole Marie Cordova (born August 17, 1988) comes from Houston, Texas and began vocal training at age four. By fourteen, she had recorded numerous demos and accumulated over fifty tracks by 2007 with aspirations for an album launch. Beyond singing, Cordova boasts more than a decade of experience as a ballet dancer and instructor. Her inspirations include Jill Scott, Beyoncé, and Christina Aguilera.

Cordova’s solo debut featured a rendition of En Vogue’s "Something He Can Feel" during the finale of Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious, which earned commendations from the judges. She portrayed Taylor in Dutch Marich’s horror film Bleed Out (2011). On June 17, 2011, she shared the stage with Carmen Electra during the Pussycat Dolls Burlesque Revue Tour. In 2013, Cordova participated in The X Factor USA as part of the group Girls United, advancing to the four-chair challenge round. After a five-year relationship, she became engaged in October 2016. In 2024, she performed "Like Me" alongside drag artist Priyanka in Toronto.

Tiffanie Anderson

Tiffanie Adair Anderson (born August 15, 1988) is a vocalist and dancer from Los Angeles, California. Throughout the reality series, she and Cordova were uniquely never placed in the bottom two contestants. She was announced as the second member of Girlicious during the finale of Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious. On June 11, 2009, Anderson publicly declared via YouTube her departure from Girlicious due to alterations involving their record label and musical direction. Subsequently, she shifted her focus toward visual arts and has amassed over 100,000 followers on her Instagram account theprettyartist..

Natalie Mejia

Natalie Nicole Mejia (born May 7, 1988) originates from Diamond Bar, California. She has Mexican and Cuban heritage and identifies Janet Jackson and Jennifer Lopez as key inspirations in her musical journey. Mejia completed her education at Diamond Ranch High School in 2006 and received dance training at the Millennium Dance Complex. She secured a position in the group Girlicious alongside Tiffanie Anderson, Chrystina Sayers, and Nichole Cordova. Before joining Girlicious, she was involved with two ensembles: Cherri (2001–2003) and Breathe (2005–2007), the latter of which served as an opening act for Sean Paul.[1] In February 2011, Mejia exited Girlicious together with Sayers. A subsequent group initiative was canceled when Randy Jackson redirected his attention toward American Idol and the production of Mariah Carey's album.

By July 2012, Mejia was announced as one of five new members joining the reformed Pussycat Dolls, presumably taking over for Chrystina.[2] Nevertheless, by November that same year, she was replaced by Emmalyn Estrada.[3]

Mejia entered into marriage with Johnny Roberts in June 2012. She publicly revealed her pregnancy in December 2012, which led to her departure from the Pussycat Dolls. Their daughter, Calista Estrella, was born on May 11, 2013.[4] The couple separated two years later in 2014.

In 2014, Mejia collaborated with her sisters Jazzy and Taylor to create The Mejia Sisters; their first single "Stray" was released on August 18, 2014.[5] Following the group's dissolution, Natalie embarked on a solo career, unveiling her debut EP titled "L.O.V.E." (Living On Vibrational Energy) on July 7, 2016, which included the track "Clumsy".

On May 25, 2016, she revealed her engagement to Joel Cruz; they wed on January 8, 2017. The couple anticipated their first child in late 2017; their son Joel Zion arrived on October 12, 2017.[6] Since December 2017, Mejia has taken a break from social media platforms. On June 26, 2019, her sister Jazzy posted a maternity photo shoot confirming Natalie's third pregnancy.

Discography

Tours

Headlining
Opening act

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Outcome
2008 Teen Choice Award Choice Music: Breakout Group Template:Nom
2009 MuchMusic Video Award Most Viewed Music Video on MuchMusic.com (for "Like Me") Template:Win

See also

External links

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