- Hope 7
Hope 7 was
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 Ricky Rodriguez (drummer).Early years
Performing since the age of six, McClave was discovered by famed record producer
Rodney Jerkins . McClave was chosen by Jerkins 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 involved with the 3Gs, leading to a more rock-oriented sound. In 2003, McClave provided the track entitled "Breakthrough" for the "Legally Blonde 2 " soundtrack. The artist for that particular track were credited as "Hope 7" even though the band's lineup, was not final at the time.Performing years
In early 2004, Noble, Martinez and Rodriguez joined the band to fully form "Hope 7". The song "Breakthrough" 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 withTrauma Records . Their only album release to date.Hope 7 are no longer performing together, since their official website, www.hope7music.com is no longer active.
Discography
---Albums---
*"Hope 7" (2005)---Singles---
*"Breakthrough
*"I Want Everything External links
* [http://music.yahoo.com/ar-304840---Hope Hope 7 Biography at Yahoo Music]
* [http://artists.letssingit.com/hope-7-nrw8v/songs Full list of songs by Hope 7 with lyrics and other information]
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