RichGirl
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Founder | Rich Harrison |
| Defunct | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Atlanta , United States |
| Products | Music albums, singles, mixtapes |
| Owner | Rich Harrison (Richcraft Entertainment) |
RichGirl was a United States-based R&B female vocal ensemble consisting of Audra Simmons, Christina "Brave" Williams, Lyndriette Smith (currently known as Kristal from June's Diary), and Amber Streeter (who now performs as Sevyn Streeter). The group was established in partnership with producer Rich Harrison under his label Richcraft Entertainment and managed by Tina Davis.
Although a complete debut album never materialized, the group initiated work on a self-titled project in 2009. They released two singles, "He Ain't wit Me Now (Tho)" and "Swagger Right", along with the mixtape Fall in Love with RichGirl in February 2011 before ultimately disbanding.
2007–2008: Formation
RichGirl came together under Rich Harrison’s Richcraft label and secured a deal with Jive Records in 2007. At age 15, Lyndriette Smith had been signed to a production company and was invited by Harrison to join the group. Christina "Brave" Williams became part of the lineup after signing with Harrison as a solo artist at 16. Amber "Sevyn" Streeter, previously signed to Interscope at 15 as a member of TG4, joined RichCraft after Harrison discovered her on MySpace. Audra Simmons entered the group through an open audition process while she was pursuing a solo career in Los Angeles. The members then moved to Atlanta to live and collaborate closely.
2009–2012: RichGirl EP, Fall in Love with RichGirl and disbandment
In 2009, RichGirl began recording their debut album, aiming for an early 2010 launch. The members took part in songwriting and vocal arrangements, working alongside producers such as Bryan-Michael Cox, The Underdogs, Dre & Vidal, KP, and Malay. They appeared at the Teen Takeover event in May 2009 and served as the opening act for Beyoncé's I Am ... Tour during its North American leg starting June 21, 2009.
The promotional track "24's," featuring Bun B, was released on February 5, 2009, reaching number eighty-three on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Their official lead single "He Ain't wit Me Now (Tho)," which came out on June 2, 2009 accompanied by a Ray Kay-directed video, peaked at number ninety-six on the same chart. On September 27, 2010, they released "Swagger Right," featuring Fabolous and Rick Ross; this single climbed to number seventy-two on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Moreover, a complimentary EP was made available through their website on September 9, 2009.
Following a hiatus, the mixtape Fall in Love with RichGirl was distributed for free on Valentine's Day in 2011. After members pursued solo endeavors, Sevyn officially announced the group's breakup on March 21, 2012; Brave confirmed the dissolution on April 24, 2012.
Artistry
RichGirl’s sound primarily fuses R&B with influences from hip hop and pop. Renowned for their strong vocal abilities, the group performed covers of songs such as Bruno Mars's "Grenade" and Lloyd's "Lay It Down". Their repertoire focused mainly on mid-tempo compositions where members alternated between singing verses and melodies while harmonizing during choruses. Felipe Delerme from FADER commended RichGirl for revitalizing the "Glam&B" genre. Critics recognized them as a collective of individually gifted performers.
The name RichGirl embodies themes of confidence, uniqueness, and talent. Brave described their musical style as "very honest," emphasizing that each track narrates its own story. The group likened themselves to a blend between En Vogue and the Spice Girls, highlighting both individuality and unity within the ensemble. Dan Kimpel of SESAC characterized their aesthetic as "high-gloss." Their fashion choices varied to express each member’s personality distinctly. In September 2009, Brave and Lyndriette introduced alter-egos via their YouTube channel. To support their second single "Swagger Right," they produced webisodes titled "The Swagger Series," which included an appearance by Lyndriette’s alter-ego Boomshika in episode six.
Official mixtapes
| Year | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Fall in Love with RichGirlTemplate:Smalldiv |
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Extended plays
| Title | Release information | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| RichGirl EP |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. R&B | Hot Club | |||
| "He Ain't wit Me Now (Tho)" | 2009 | 96 | 31 | RichGirl |
| "Swagger Right" (feat. Rick Ross and Fabolous) | 2010 | 72 | — | |
| "—" indicates no chart placement or release in that region. | ||||
Promotional singles
| Title | Year | Peak (U.S. R&B) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "24's" (feat. Bun B.) | 2009 | 68 | RichGirl |
| "—" indicates no chart placement or release in that region. | |||
Music videos
| Year | Song | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | "Break Up" | Chris Robinson |
| "He Ain't wit Me Now (Tho)" | Ray Kay | |
| 2010 | "Swagger Right" | Colin Tilley |
Other appearances
| Year | Song | Album | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | "Perfume" | In My Zone | Chris Brown featuring RichGirl |
| "I Did It" | N/A | Usher featuring RichGirl | |
| 2011 | "I Know" | Last Train to Paris | Diddy – Dirty Money featuring Chris Brown, Wiz Khalifa, and Se7en of RichGirl |
Unreleased songs
| # | Song Title | Performer(s) | Songwriter(s) | Leaked Status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Angel" | RichGirl | Mikkel Stoleer Eriksen Tor Erik Hermansen Sandy Vee |
Yes | |
| 2 | "Back to the Club" | RichGirl | Steve Russell Eric Dawkins Antonio Dixon Harvey Mason, Jr. Damon Thomas |
Yes | |
| 3 | "Beat of My Heart" | RichGirl | Harvey Mason, Jr. | Yes | |
| 4 | "Betta Not Do it" | RichGirl | Rich Harrison | No | |
| 5 | "Better Days" | "RichGirl" | "Dwayne Baxter Nelson Bridges Bradrick Gregory" |
Yes" | |
| 6 | "Blowin' Up Phones"[note 1]" | "RichGirl (featuring Kesha)" | "Rich Harrison" | Yes" | |
| 7 | "Can't Shake" | "RichGirl" | "Ester Dean" | Yes" | |
| 8 | "Can U Afford Me" | "RichGirl" | "Template:Unknown" | Yes" | |
| 9 | "Dance For Me" | "RichGirl" | "James Fauntleroy Harvey Mason Jr. Damon Thomas" |
Yes" | |
| 10 | "Everything I Do" | "RichGirl" | "Template:Unknown" | Yes" | |
| 11 | "Foolish" | "RichGirl" | "Rich Harrison" | Yes" | |
| 12 | "For You" | "RichGirl (featuring Chris Brown)" | "Chris Brown" | Yes" | |
| 13 | "Got Away" | "RichGirl" | "Template:Unknown" | Yes" | |
| 14 | "Honeycomb" | "RichGirl" | "Template:Unknown" | Yes" | |
| 15 | "Itty Bitty" | "RichGirl" | "Rich Harrison" | Yes" | |
| 16 | "Lucky You Are" | "RichGirl" | "James Fauntleroy Oak Felder Harvey Mason, Jr." |
Yes" | |
| 17 | "Millionaire" | "RichGirl" | "Rich Harrison" | Yes" | |
| 18 | "Move on Me"[note 2]" | "RichGirl" | "Jessy Wilson Malay KP" |
Yes" | |
| 19 | "Need Me Some Love" | "RichGirl" | "Dwayne Baxter Nelson Bridges Bradrick Gregory" |
Yes" | |
| 20 | "Officially the Enemy" | "RichGirl" | "Malay KP" |
Yes" | |
| 21 | "Own It" | "RichGirl" | "Faløn King Rich King Antwoine 'Troy NoKā' Collins" |
Yes" | |
| 22 | "Pimp Cup"[note 3]" | "RichGirl (featuring Snoop Dogg)" | "Rich Harrison Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr." |
Yes" | |
| 23 | "Selfish" | "RichGirl" | "Faløn King Kevin Cossom Jermaine Jackson Andrew Harr" |
Yes" | |
| 24 | "Shut Up Boy" | "RichGirl (featuring Ne-Yo)" | "Ne-Yo Bei Maejor" |
Yes" | |
| 25 | "Take Over Me" | "RichGirl" | "Evan Bogart David 'DQ' Quinones Erika Nuri-Taylor Warren Felder" |
Yes" | |
| 26 | "Tin Cup" | "RichGirl" | 'Template:Unknown' | No' | |
| 27 | 'Tonight' | 'RichGirl' | 'Rico Love Mikkel Stoleer Eriksen Tor Erik Hermansen' |
Yes' | |
| 28 | 'Treasures'[note 4]' | 'RichGirl (featuring Fergie)' | 'Jordan Suecof Antario Holmes Stacy Ferguson' |
Yes' | |
| 29 | 'Trouble'[note 5]' | 'RichGirl (featuring Gucci Mane and Yo Gotti)' | 'Sean Garrett Shondrae 'Mr. Bangladesh' Crawford' |
Yes' | |
| 30 | 'Uncharted Waters'[note 6]' | 'RichGirl' | 'Lester 'L2' Shaw Bryan-Michael Cox' |
Yes' | |
| 31 | 'You Say' | 'RichGirl' | 'Soul Diggaz' | Yes' |
Tours
Supporting performances
- 2009: I Am... World Tour (headlined by Beyoncé)
- 2009: BK Family Live Tour (featuring Mario)
External links
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