not so sure about that.... i actually think she was too young to show off her body as much. i think she has waaayyy too many sexual vids for her age at the time. Im not sure if working with CB at that time helped her. that album cover was insane with the straight jacket and lingerie. the second album was not as good. the second album with all that ass out... she was really young. colorism was an issue for sure... but she was doing a lot
@@miaeba dont know much about her but isn't that the case for practically ALL female artists? That they have to use the sex sell tactic? So how sevyn suffered because of that?
Her and Tinashe blew up at the wrong time. R&B became more trap/mumble around 2014 and a lot of talented singers with actual voices were being pushed to the side.
I would have to disagree with that statement because both rnb and trap had to find there way to mix together and it did I feel like now there no rnb out there no more rip 2019
It’s so frustrating. I can’t imagine how many wonderful dark skinned people have been denied things that were rightfully theirs over something you have no control over. Plus, dark skin is insanely beautiful!!! I hope we can all move away from this backwards idea. 💜
Black singers need to all come together and start a new label. All you see is white and light with no talent. You have black men and women who can sing. Industry don't want that. I hope she comes back
unfortunatley her skin is to dark, if she was lighter skin like BEYONCE, or had that Mix Girl Look with the Good Long Hair like NIKKI MINAJ, she wouldve been HUGE
Yes! And it's so sad that people judge from the outside and not the inside. Sevyn is better than some artists we see everyday. They're so hateful and controlling. Hope she get an open door soon.
Nesha Britwood she aint supported on no beyonce or rihanna level. why would they invest on that level. If the fans speak with support then the industry would be forced to listen and to open up to her if solely for their own interest.
I love these types of vids! I would also like to know what happened to: Melanie Fiona Elle Varner Blu Cantrell Sunshine Anderson and Cherish...to name a few. They all just disappeared. 😕😟
Omg I was so OBSESSED with blu and her voice. I still jam to both her albums from time to time. At one point she was rumoured to feature on R&B Divas LA. But apparently the network decided she wasn't big enough a star.(but then they gave that irrelevant nutjob Stacey from Xfactor her slot smh)
@@drtash21 Yes! I still play "Oops!" to this day! Haha. But tbh I stopped watching R&b divas. I think the last time I saw it was when Monifah was getting married to her significant other. I only watched it for her and Keke. But Keke would get on my nerves lol. She's a great singer indefinitely, but her attitude/mannerisms are something else.
I hear songwriting can earn you more money than being in the front, depending on placements so she'll be good in that direction UNLESS being in the front is truly what she wants!
Opulence_prime uh yeah when was the last time u seen a BLACK singer top the charts like Patti, Whitney, Aretha, Toni, and Anita go listen to Stephanie Mills on the sister circle she talks about it as well. Also it’s no secret that dark skin BLACK WOMEN don’t get enough shine
I hate that self-negative BS... I remember, there was nothing but black skin talented female R&B super stars, few light... ones.... that kind of mindset is Pitiful!! And kills your Opportunities, because you get in your own way. (smh 🤨 ) as a light bitch myself, there is nothing, nowhere as beautiful as a strong talented, take no hostages Black Women! That knows her Worth!
She should be where Ella Mai is. It's real crazy because she's been in the game and put in a lot more work longer and harder than Ella, but it seems Ella is more marketable aka light skin.
@ThotKilla first of all dont come 4 my boy shawn second of all shawn dose have hits & three #1 album and 3rd of all his fandbase his mad out of teenage girls and gay boys
@ThotKilla he already HAS made it. He's on the radio for more than one song, he's touring or has toured, and you don't need to be in the Top FIVE to make it or be relevant. Plus he's his own songwriter and he's young; he has time.
@ThotKilla people still check for the VMAs? I thought the virtue signalling politics on display made them tired to the public. Also, from his Wiki, "Mendes went on to release an EP in July 2014 and his debut studio album Handwritten (2015), whose single "Stitches" reached the top 10 in the United States and Canada, and number one in the United Kingdom. His second album Illuminate (2016) was supported by the singles "Treat You Better" and "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back", which reached the top 10 in several countries. His self-titled third studio album was released in 2018. All three albums debuted atop of the US Billboard 200, with the first one making Mendes one of five artists to ever debut at number one before the age of eighteen. Mendes has headlined three concert tours: ShawnsFirstHeadlines, Shawn Mendes World Tour and Illuminate World Tour. In 2018, Mendes was included on Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Mendes also became the first artist to land four number ones on the Adult Top 40 chart before age 20. Among his accolades, Mendes has won an American Music Awardand three Juno Awards." He's not becoming irrelevant over one forgettable (or maybe just shunted aside) performance. Y'all have GOT to remember these artists are human, and moreover don't have to do things YOUR way. After all, who are you?
People don’t listen to R&b but beg for it but her fans got her. Just like Jazmine Sullivan she’s good without the spotlight! And she got a new project coming soon.
TY'anna Dunn lol that is true. People on twitter talk about “ I miss RnB 🙈🤕😩” it never went anywhere people are just not looking for it or supporting the artist 🙄
If this was the 90s Sevyn would have been big back when you had black music executives. Like Ashanti, Mya, and Mila J, imho, Sevyn should go the independent route and still do songwriting. As Diddy said before we need more black music executives, therefore true artists would get the recognition they deserve.
If that were true then why isnt tinashe big? Or what happened to cassie and amerie? It's not a color thing she needs new management and a better label.
Did you say Atlantic??? Ummm yeah they are too busy promoting Cardi...and to be honest I don’t see many black women getting a huge push from their companies. I hope her, Teyana, Normani, and many other women break the glass ceiling black women are trying to break. We have more than Beyonce and Rihana
Ashanti...... independent Mya....... independent Mario........ independent Just to name a few ,it's not about getting signed it's about getting streams now, everybody should be indie. Prince was the first cat to do it over the internet in the late 90s
This tea!! They are too busy promoting lightskinned women like Cardi B and Bhad Bhabie!! Interestingly, their focus is taking down Nicki Minaj, a dark black woman!! So they are doing their WOC talent like Sevyn dirty!!
THIS is why I’m frustrated with people like Cardi B, Sevyn is a talented woman who’s fighting fo her dreams who has ACTUAL TALENT, not someone who jumps on to “rap” because in 2018 u don’t have to any talent to rap just a social media following, u can buy a song and just karaoke it.. no talent needed
@@Maddygurl12304996 R&B artists are not getting their due because labels don't want to invest in the genre. Yall need to sign to labels focused on hip and R&B. Not these huge labels with 10 thousand artists and they only promote 3. Thats the underlying issue to me. The bigger artist in R&B rn are signed to divisions of RCA which I thought was a bad label too. Ella Mai is signed to 10 Summers which is a hip hop R&B label by DJ Mustard.
Sevyn Streeter & Keri Hilson pen game strong af. Even if they decide not to make anymore music (which I pray they do) they'll be fine with their publishing 💰
Uhhh can you please explain what u just said in more detail? Because the reason why I need u to do that is because I have a lot of music I wrote as well. I just don't know what to do with it. And it's steady coming to me. I write it down and store it. I don't know where well...I do know where it comes from. But where it has to go? I'm confused about.
I feel like she just needs to keep working as hard as it is keep working great talent doesn’t go unnoticed Patti Labelle didn’t hit her peak until her mid 30s early 40s ... she’s amazing and needs to continue to work despite the set backs ... great vocals and lyrical content can’t be denied!
Ur mistaken.......patti was known in the late 60s and got big in the 70s. Reinvented herself in the mid 80s and rode it till the 90s and became a tv actress when that slowed down. Then toured till present and dropped albums that werent popular but has loyal fans
gospelevans that not true Patti didn’t have a hard time peaking in the top 5 songs except LM with Labelle in her younger years, she had to go overseas to make a name for herself and do rock and roll. If you look at her songs with Labelle or even the Bluebells, she didn’t have hits till really the 80s, and didn’t win a Grammy til I believe the late 80s or early 90s
Yeah shoutout to Amber Denise "Sevyn" Streeter and she follows me on Twitter and a special shoutout goes to you too, Miss Amber. It's amazing that you and her shared the name (Amber).
I hope and pray that she keeps her head up, she is very multi-talented!! Not to mention, beautiful as well and seems extremely humble...props to her for real!👏👏👍👍💖💖💯💯 💯💯 💯💯 💯
Sevens going to still keep getting a pretty coin for the rest of her life, she had a good run. It's not over for her, she'll make a good come back when the times right
Her "Call Me Crazy, But" EP was amazing and "Should've Been There" was really good too. I just don't think that it reached the masses like it could have. Colorism is a monster in the industry. I know first hand, constantly being told in singing auditions that I just don't have the look, when I know damn well that I have the talent!!! All of us girls need to stick together and support each other. That's the only way that we will disrupt and destroy systemic oppression in music, entertainment, and the workforce, for future generations of women and men of color period! Peace,Love&Light to you all💜
Your comment made me cry. Because I can tell u speaking from your heart. At least you tried. I haven't. Because I'm scared. I have written a song that I really would love for people to hear, but look at all this. I never had an audition before. I never experienced any of that before, but it's such a dog eat black girl world now. I don't know what's the purpose of me being here. 😑 Confusing.
This is why more artist (especially blacks ones) should just be independent because record labels and music managers love having us jumping through hoops while they keep a huge chunk of profit.
One of the things that's so beautiful about black woman is we are so many different shades of color I wish that could be recognized in Hollywood and the music industry more.
Which just goes to show that music fans (majority) need to be spoon fed on what type of group and genre and what time to like and support. I remember a interview where a music exec said that he had a girl group that was ready and talented but held them back a year because the music public was not ready for a girl group....You would think any good and talented group would shine anytime? music fans are not honest or real a lot of the times, we do play a part of the foolishness in the music world.
If we want to see her or any other artists like her return to the spotlight, all we have to do is BUY their music from ITunes or Google Play Music, etc. We must FINANCIALLY support every artist that we want to see more of instead of just asking for their return because the industry only responds to views, streams, what's trending, and of course, SELLS💰💰💰 So buy her music again and again, because they only respect the numbers, they're in (the music) business to make money, not to have us just admire their artist without being reimbursed for their advertising money spent to put her on tv, etc. These companies MUST get their investment money that they've spent promoting an artist back or they'll cancel that artist because we're not BUYING their music 90% of the time. So basically, we have to put our money where our mouth is!💯
Jarel Anderson YES!😎 We forget that part of the music business IS the word BUSINESS!💰💰💰💰 It's self explanatory, yet many don't understand that obvious part!👀🆗😂
@@marih_2017 I'm pretty sure she was happy when Chris Brown and all the other artist she worked with wanted her to write for them. Success is success and she is still working in the music industry which she should be happy she gets a chance to work in.
@Lil Shiba-su umm know plenty of black women who make great music but do ppl with our skin color buy the music though? Did u buy all of her albums? If u want to talk about problems there is the start
cagney williams- I like the way you think...then folks will come looking for YOU to write them a hit....in fact she should start writing something special right now!! Write it for someOne who is HOTT...like Sade she needs a new song & she needs to keep being relevant & on top.....Peace Out!
I hope you make a real unsung documentaries about Aaliyah, Brandy, Monica, Kelly Price, SZA, Melanie Fiona, Nivea, Vivian Green, Toni Braxton, and Jazmine Sullivan.🙂❤️
Wow, she has always blown me away with her vocals. I had no idea that she was such a well known writer too! Wondered why she fell off. Her music always left me wanting to hear more. Great video!!
Sevyn is my girl. I have all her music. I was a little disappointed with her album and the push back from January 29th to her birthday 7/7/17. But I really need her to make a musical come back. She need to talk to Chris Brown, Kelly Rowland, and Beyoncé. Someone should help her. It's like her and Luke James need to revamp their careers
Luke James acts as well. He played Johnny Gill in the New Edition movie and he was in the movie Black Nativity with Jennifer Hudson, Angela Bassett and Forest Whitaker. He also had roles in TV shows like Star and Unsolved. Maybe Sevyn should go the acting route like a lot of artists whose music careers have failed.
These record labels do female artists dirty especially sisters of a deeper hue. She doesnt know if she's still sign to Breezy's label? Damn, cant even do business with your own people. Smh Btw Empress im really liking your channel you are like the YT version of UnSung.
I Like Sevyn! I'm a fan and I am rooting for her to be on top we need her in the music industry. Maybe her and Kelly Rowland and all the dark skin girls can break down that wall.
Man black folks are scary....they won't just create their own label ! Like we literally are the talent! Just create a label or group with only dark toned women
I think to go independent is very hard because you have to do and pay for everything yourself on top of making top quality music. On top of that you're having to compete with the major labels who have all the money and the connections to the top radio stations and have the power to block artists from being played on the radio. In theory it sounds great and in a perfect world I'd love that but black people we have no real power in this thing called music.
Personally i been rocking with her since Richgirl she was always my favorite and her vocals are literally amazing so it sucks to have been riding for her music this long and shes not getting the proper recognition.
@THEwhimsical1 Ella Mai is one of the only R&B singers actually signed to a black label SIS. So the label actually cares about her music. Thats was smart on her part and DUMB on everyone elses. Her music is good. Her pen game is good and yall hate her because shes light skin for real. Shes never been rude to any of these folks and yall hate her for existing. She legit only spreads love to women in R&B. Check her twitter nothing but tweets about the other girls music.
@THEwhimsical1 yall really think bringing light skin girls down is combatting colorism. Yall stupid and crazy af. Thats why ppl call drakskin women bitter. Worry about your ppl and lifting them up. All the time you spend hating could be spent streaming and buying Sevyns music. Get a damn life.
Ms. Sevyn streeter is a beautiful...beautiful..beautiful woman💕💕 she's a fabulous writer and singer! I hope to see and hear more from her because it's definitely needed! Sevyn where u at ma??? 🤗
The last I heard about Sevyn was when the Sixers said she couldn't wear her "We Matter" BLM shirt while singing the national anthem, only to be rescheduled for another time. Sad though, because she's a good singer. I can only hope for the best for her.
Colorism is very real. There’s always discrimination against pretty brown and dark skin women because we have the ability beauty wise to compete against the standard and no one wants the standard to be tested. All the brown and dark skin girls that face discrimination are always attractive and better looking than the lighter and non Black women. They industry has no problem with dark skin women who can’t compete per se beauty wise (Gabourey Sidibe) but there’s a reason Kelly Rowland and women like seven didn’t pop off and it has nothing to do with lack of talent. People don’t want that type of beauty to be the new standard. Great video as always.
Sevyn is good. All these artists need to do is go independent and cater to their fan base. You only need so many ppl loyally rocking with you to have a successful career. Nobody needs to be as big as the large names. For sanity quality not quantity and I know she getting residuals lol. Qish her the best.
I understand that there are many who want to be in the spotlight. But we should all know by now that the money is behind the scenes, especially in music. I feel like black people have been conditioned to be the entertainer, not realizing how much more money is made offstage. Dolly Parton always talked about how “I Will Always Love You” made her a lot of money once Whitney covered it. Sevyn should stick to writing/producing and charge major $$$ for her work. A good song is hard to come by these days. She has the ultimate gift, writing.
k jewels her goal is to be a star. She understands the benefits of being a writer and the income that comes from that. She wants to be a star, not just a writer.
Olivia Ma'am I agree. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to be a star. However, sometimes what you want is not what you’re called to be. On the other hand, if she really wants to be a star, it may be time for her to grind, AGAIN, and not wait for her label to support her. I don’t know what these label contracts consists of, but it seems like artists just sit in “confinement” until they are dropped. As far as Sevyn, I’m sure she can still reach out to Chris Brown for assistance. She just needs to build a strategy and reasonable execution plan, if becoming a star is her goal.
She wants to do what she’s passionate about it NOT always about the money. She has the whole package she can write, sing and dance and would rather have people acknowledge her talent for years to come not just stay hidden in the background. She should follow her dreams.
One thing I love about the Empressive channel and these music documentaries is that it introduces me to good music I didn't know about before watching. Thank you, Empressive. Sevyn Streeter is really good. I'm with on the jamming.
it's a shame skin color surpass talent.. But im glad she is multi talented.. Honestly these days everyone needs several skills to rely on.. No just has to mean next.. I wish this young lady all the success and love life has to offer her...
Thankyou for always doing videos like this cause honestly i feel like i am part of the population that misses out when talented artists like sevyn come out the first time
I love her. But what I will say is, I didn't care for her debut album. I felt like her 2 EPs "Call Me Crazy, But..." and "Shoulda Been There" before the album, 'Girl Disrupted', were Amazing, but her debut album was meh to me, and I feel bad because I love her and it hurts me to say that. There were a few tracks I loved on the album, but meh... It just didn't seem strong as her EPs. I felt like there were too many samples. It didn't seem original and creative like her EPs. She's a REALLY talented artist. She can SANG, Dance, and write her behind off. She's pretty, has a great spirit about her, and she has a great personality. I'm looking forward to her upcoming projects, and I hope she continues making projects and just doesn't settle for the behind the scenes money because I know that's great financially, but in her heart, I know she's an artist and it feeds her soul.
Her album and EPS is the shit the only song I didn't like was the with Jeremiah Facts💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
Sir. Dave i agree with all of this, I felt exactly the same about it way too many samples I expected more from the album especially since ‘before I do’ was such a strong single
I agree! They sounded like great demo songs for other artist and I think because she’s so accustomed to doing that she doesn’t know how to really PULL.
I've been wondering about her too cause she's a Beautiful girl and very talented artist! Damn I didn't know she wrote so many songs for CB and other artist! Yeah she should be up there with the other artist, she deserve it!
When she did that remix on Bet on Kelly Rowland's song..I KNEW She was on her way out the Game..the same way Beyonce just wrote a track for Ariana Grande.. or when Gaga did those features with Beyonce ... Or Nicki and Beyonce.. they not Letting these younger girls take over .
I still bump “before I do” by Sevyn. That song specifically gives me Aaliyah vibes. She is so underrated and she favors Kelly Rowland. She’s an incredibly beautiful black woman.
Sevyn is so fine to me 😍😍😍. I remember her breakfast club interview years ago and I loved her energy. I love a few of her songs and hopefully she’ll come back
@King McKinley No one ever mentioned Streeter EVER. J even show clips of Jordin Sparks and the guy on the piano and recording the song and I still didn't see her on that video. Of course I know multiple people can be on a songwriting but give that girl her credit if she's a part of it that's why I'm so shocked. The light skin girl gets her credit but the dark one doesn't come on now
Sevyn Streeter's new song is out! It's called "Yernin"
itunes.apple.com/us/album/yernin-single/1436979880
Empressive fire!!
my new fav
Empressive un huh you had to come back and post cause she has a hit record out🤨 i was trying to tell her career is alive.
Yeeessssssss!
Love the song, My Fav
She's a songwriter, so she will be ok. I think she's just taking a break. I love her voice though.
Selena Thomas she just had Album abt a year ago
I know. she can write! & her voice is just great!
Selena Thomas and she under promoted because she is dark skinned. but she gorgeous tho😫!
Selena Thomas Hell i wish I COULD write songs😂
exactly she eating!
Basically 2 things. Colorism and she's not a Sellout
That part
not so sure about that....
i actually think she was too young to show off her body as much. i think she has waaayyy too many sexual vids for her age at the time. Im not sure if working with CB at that time helped her. that album cover was insane with the straight jacket and lingerie. the second album was not as good. the second album with all that ass out... she was really young. colorism was an issue for sure... but she was doing a lot
miaeba nah you have to sell out
@@miaeba dont know much about her but isn't that the case for practically ALL female artists? That they have to use the sex sell tactic? So how sevyn suffered because of that?
She did sell out she signed to Atlantic they're known for being satanic
Empressive Be Giving Me Documentaries Better Than The Ones I Be Getting On Tv....😘
TRUTH
You ain't lying!!
Amen! Lol
Yaas.....one of her strengths
Swear! I look forward to these videos! She really does some good research which is very much appreciated!
Her and Tinashe blew up at the wrong time. R&B became more trap/mumble around 2014 and a lot of talented singers with actual voices were being pushed to the side.
And now the train is back up again with the new generation.
That’s why Bryson Tiller was that nigga. Because he brought back some talented and something new to R&b
I agree!
2021 and they both are doing good being independent artists
I would have to disagree with that statement because both rnb and trap had to find there way to mix together and it did I feel like now there no rnb out there no more rip 2019
Colorism is real..... but so is undeniable talent
It’s so frustrating. I can’t imagine how many wonderful dark skinned people have been denied things that were rightfully theirs over something you have no control over. Plus, dark skin is insanely beautiful!!! I hope we can all move away from this backwards idea. 💜
She's so Talented and Beautiful I want her to win !
cuddy she’s already winning it’s just that she doesn’t even know it
cuddy you’re right she’s not only talented but Gorgeous
Black singers need to all come together and start a new label. All you see is white and light with no talent. You have black men and women who can sing. Industry don't want that. I hope she comes back
Karessa Hearts Amen
Amen
💕
Preach‼️
The sad thing about is that, some how black people would find away to sabotage that label. Making it look ghetto and unorganized, e.g.. BET.
The residuals from her song-writing will keep the cash coming in❤️ Work smarter, not harder.
Ok! Yes, with those publishing royalties, she'll be quite alright! #Goals
Yes!
Amen 🙏🏾 to facts 💯
Amen!
Ambitious Leena better know it, she will stay paid
I like Sevyn; I hate the music industry.
tinamarie2484 Right they be investing too much in these shitty artists. And not in the purely talented artists
🤣🤣 Empressive dont let nobody slide. As soon as you’re like “whatever happened to”...here goes the video lmao
Justin48812 right lok
Lol
Word! Lolol
Justin48812 swear
Terribly underrated she should’ve been popping!!
Seriously ! I was just listening to her last week .
Obvious true that
unfortunatley her skin is to dark, if she was lighter skin like BEYONCE, or had that Mix Girl Look with the Good Long Hair like NIKKI MINAJ, she wouldve been HUGE
Yes! And it's so sad that people judge from the outside and not the inside. Sevyn is better than some artists we see everyday. They're so hateful and controlling. Hope she get an open door soon.
I hate to say it but I think had something to do with colorism. If Seven was around in 90 she would’ve been well known.
Alicia M I agree
Alicia M I sure I was thinking the same thing. Like damn she out at the wrong time.
Alicia M Sad but True
They robbed every black artist in the 90s 😂 every one of them 😳
Alicia M but she would have given Brandy a run for her money honey bc Brandy doesn't write or dance...well...
Sevyn is really talented. It's crazy how the industry doesn't want to see a dark skinned girl shine on a Beyonce or Rihanna level.
Nesha Britwood she aint supported on no beyonce or rihanna level. why would they invest on that level. If the fans speak with support then the industry would be forced to listen and to open up to her if solely for their own interest.
You answered ya own question.
look at SZA. and look at Normani.
April Katie You don’t hear much about SZA anymore.
Kiyomi that’s not true. She’s at the peak of her career collabing w everyone
Who ever does her makeup is Talented
I love these types of vids! I would also like to know what happened to:
Melanie Fiona
Elle Varner
Blu Cantrell
Sunshine Anderson
and Cherish...to name a few. They all just disappeared. 😕😟
Great thinking
Omg I was so OBSESSED with blu and her voice. I still jam to both her albums from time to time. At one point she was rumoured to feature on R&B Divas LA. But apparently the network decided she wasn't big enough a star.(but then they gave that irrelevant nutjob Stacey from Xfactor her slot smh)
@@drtash21 Yes! I still play "Oops!" to this day! Haha. But tbh I stopped watching R&b divas. I think the last time I saw it was when Monifah was getting married to her significant other. I only watched it for her and Keke.
But Keke would get on my nerves lol. She's a great singer indefinitely, but her attitude/mannerisms are something else.
Because they're not naked all over social media
Because they didnt sell their souls
I hear songwriting can earn you more money than being in the front, depending on placements so she'll be good in that direction UNLESS being in the front is truly what she wants!
facts, i'm a songwriter.
The Nafrini It does but that's IF the song is a hit or has so type of success.
Songwriting is the key
THAT'S where I'm try to be at. A ghostwriter. I got what it takes however they still scare me.
@chris banks what they do? I don't watch LHH. Could u explain please?
They don’t want R&B from BLACK SINGERS. Especially DARK SKIN SISTAS👸🏿👸🏿👸🏿
Velvet Brown what?
Opulence_prime uh yeah when was the last time u seen a BLACK singer top the charts like Patti, Whitney, Aretha, Toni, and Anita go listen to Stephanie Mills on the sister circle she talks about it as well. Also it’s no secret that dark skin BLACK WOMEN don’t get enough shine
Right, they want it from Ariana Grande or Adele, or some other white chick😴😴
I hate that self-negative BS... I remember, there was nothing but black skin talented female R&B super stars, few light... ones.... that kind of mindset is Pitiful!! And kills your Opportunities, because you get in your own way. (smh 🤨 ) as a light bitch myself, there is nothing, nowhere as beautiful as a strong talented, take no hostages Black Women! That knows her Worth!
Ain't Chris brown black? And he's still one of the best rnb singers of the 21st century.
You can just feel that Empressive has an amazing kind soul ❤️
NaKeyla Dean I agree, I love her channel 😍😍
NaKeyla Dean right, I love😍 her speaking voice.
I feel that too. 💖
@@thefactsaccordingtogabbie149 I close my eyes and listen. Such a great voice. God bless her
Her and sza need a collab
Jake 348 facts
Jake 348 HELL YEA
Jake 348 Bet will block them.
Jake 348 BEY not bet
I second this 🥺❤️
She should be where Ella Mai is. It's real crazy because she's been in the game and put in a lot more work longer and harder than Ella, but it seems Ella is more marketable aka light skin.
Ella is only more marketable because she can get US fans & Uk fans as well
Yup Sevyn got big songwriting credits it’s a shame she’s not as big
Even dull Ella ain’t that big compared to other artists
Meanwhile people like Shawn Mendes, Cardi B, and Camilla Caballo are toping the charts. It seems record labels do this stuff on purpose
Blah Blah Cardi b isn’t an r&b singer
@ThotKilla first of all dont come 4 my boy shawn second of all shawn dose have hits & three #1 album and 3rd of all his fandbase his mad out of teenage girls and gay boys
@ThotKilla he already HAS made it. He's on the radio for more than one song, he's touring or has toured, and you don't need to be in the Top FIVE to make it or be relevant. Plus he's his own songwriter and he's young; he has time.
@ThotKilla people still check for the VMAs? I thought the virtue signalling politics on display made them tired to the public.
Also, from his Wiki,
"Mendes went on to release an EP in July 2014 and his debut studio album Handwritten (2015), whose single "Stitches" reached the top 10 in the United States and Canada, and number one in the United Kingdom. His second album Illuminate (2016) was supported by the singles "Treat You Better" and "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back", which reached the top 10 in several countries. His self-titled third studio album was released in 2018. All three albums debuted atop of the US Billboard 200, with the first one making Mendes one of five artists to ever debut at number one before the age of eighteen. Mendes has headlined three concert tours: ShawnsFirstHeadlines, Shawn Mendes World Tour and Illuminate World Tour. In 2018, Mendes was included on Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Mendes also became the first artist to land four number ones on the Adult Top 40 chart before age 20. Among his accolades, Mendes has won an American Music Awardand three Juno Awards."
He's not becoming irrelevant over one forgettable (or maybe just shunted aside) performance. Y'all have GOT to remember these artists are human, and moreover don't have to do things YOUR way. After all, who are you?
I think they do
People don’t listen to R&b but beg for it but her fans got her. Just like Jazmine Sullivan she’s good without the spotlight! And she got a new project coming soon.
TY'anna Dunn lol that is true. People on twitter talk about “ I miss RnB 🙈🤕😩” it never went anywhere people are just not looking for it or supporting the artist 🙄
TY'anna Dunn tru comment. hey post some cover songs
Exactly I love her!!!! Her true fans appreciate her music we got her
True. I don't like the level of mystogny(sp) in some r&b.
Jazmine is getting screwed over "insecure" should have been a huge record.
If this was the 90s Sevyn would have been big back when you had black music executives. Like Ashanti, Mya, and Mila J, imho, Sevyn should go the independent route and still do songwriting. As Diddy said before we need more black music executives, therefore true artists would get the recognition they deserve.
She didn't sell her soul. Not to mention, she has too much melanin for these lightbright loving people.
It's her team. I don't think its her color. So many brown and chocolate girls are popping right now
If that were true then why isnt tinashe big? Or what happened to cassie and amerie? It's not a color thing she needs new management and a better label.
BINGO
I wonder why sevyn and Chris don't work with each other anymore? They have great chemistry together.
They really do
@@dehjhunaeday5743 How's lockdown been for you?
They got a new song out now
@@NYCKZ360 they also got songs that aren’t released yet
Did you say Atlantic??? Ummm yeah they are too busy promoting Cardi...and to be honest I don’t see many black women getting a huge push from their companies. I hope her, Teyana, Normani, and many other women break the glass ceiling black women are trying to break. We have more than Beyonce and Rihana
Ashanti...... independent
Mya....... independent
Mario........ independent
Just to name a few ,it's not about getting signed it's about getting streams now, everybody should be indie. Prince was the first cat to do it over the internet in the late 90s
I agree with you 110%
Agree, All Atlantic focus and investments are all going to Cardi B😖😫
This tea!! They are too busy promoting lightskinned women like Cardi B and Bhad Bhabie!! Interestingly, their focus is taking down Nicki Minaj, a dark black woman!! So they are doing their WOC talent like Sevyn dirty!!
Cardi B = Hip-Hop Artist
NOT R&B
THIS is why I’m frustrated with people like Cardi B, Sevyn is a talented woman who’s fighting fo her dreams who has ACTUAL TALENT, not someone who jumps on to “rap” because in 2018 u don’t have to any talent to rap just a social media following, u can buy a song and just karaoke it.. no talent needed
Cardi is a cartoon but this is what music has come to
Cardi is not the only big artist signed to Atlantic dumbass chile gtfo
Cardi actually has good music tho 🤷🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️. I’m more so mad at R&B as a whole for not allowing true artists to shine
@@Maddygurl12304996 R&B artists are not getting their due because labels don't want to invest in the genre. Yall need to sign to labels focused on hip and R&B. Not these huge labels with 10 thousand artists and they only promote 3. Thats the underlying issue to me. The bigger artist in R&B rn are signed to divisions of RCA which I thought was a bad label too. Ella Mai is signed to 10 Summers which is a hip hop R&B label by DJ Mustard.
Perighesade Ednockelwal this is true. Real R&B isn’t considered hot to a lot of ppl rn unfortunately 😩
Sevyn Streeter & Keri Hilson pen game strong af. Even if they decide not to make anymore music (which I pray they do) they'll be fine with their publishing 💰
They sure will! But I hope they do come back with some albums
Uhhh can you please explain what u just said in more detail? Because the reason why I need u to do that is because I have a lot of music I wrote as well. I just don't know what to do with it. And it's steady coming to me. I write it down and store it. I don't know where well...I do know where it comes from. But where it has to go? I'm confused about.
@@deepdarkcocoa7956: Shop your music to QUALITY artists/producers, etc...Make sure the legalities are in your favor!!!! Blessings and success.
@@GoldenGraham25 i appreciate you. Thank you so much
@@deepdarkcocoa7956 I agree with Wisdom4life...get a good lawyer and research copyright laws.
Sevyn Streeter makes bops. Before I Do will always be one of my fav songs.
What about been in a minute feat August Alsina 😻
I'm glad Chris didn't become greedy with sharing the Spotilight ! That really made me respect him more ! Awww😍🎵♥️
“Before I do” was a big hit for her, it went number one Adult cont. R&B and she won billboard award for the song.
I've also been wondering what happened to her? She's a phenomenal singer.
Neh-Bih Sangbong she released her debut in 2017 she’s still here
@@jamesbishop2000 That's great. To me she was MIA. I didn't know she released a new album. Looking forward to seeing how well it does.
@Lovely 211233 You know what you're right. If I'm interested, I'll buy. Thanks.
I follow her on Instagram. She’s doing just fine.
@@MrBean617 That's great.
I feel like she just needs to keep working as hard as it is keep working great talent doesn’t go unnoticed Patti Labelle didn’t hit her peak until her mid 30s early 40s ... she’s amazing and needs to continue to work despite the set backs ... great vocals and lyrical content can’t be denied!
Ur mistaken.......patti was known in the late 60s and got big in the 70s. Reinvented herself in the mid 80s and rode it till the 90s and became a tv actress when that slowed down. Then toured till present and dropped albums that werent popular but has loyal fans
gospelevans that not true Patti didn’t have a hard time peaking in the top 5 songs except LM with Labelle in her younger years, she had to go overseas to make a name for herself and do rock and roll. If you look at her songs with Labelle or even the Bluebells, she didn’t have hits till really the 80s, and didn’t win a Grammy til I believe the late 80s or early 90s
Yes I agree 💗
You are right. Quincy Jones was 49 when he produced off the wall. 50 when he did thriller
@@ertfgghhhh and had a reality show
Sony always doing this to great artist 👩🏼🎤 like Kelly Rowland
@ she does consistently... let's not attack the artist... the labels are shifty and thats that.
She is a Songwriter ✌🏽Her Coins Won’t ✋🏽
Sevin is Talent and Smart ❤️👊🏽
Congrats & Continue Blessings 💕💗💕💗
Amber (seyvns real name) is gorgeous and deserves more!!!
Yeah shoutout to Amber Denise "Sevyn" Streeter and she follows me on Twitter and a special shoutout goes to you too, Miss Amber. It's amazing that you and her shared the name (Amber).
@@cashoutsteve2495 yes lol I gotta look out for the Ambers lol
I hope and pray that she keeps her head up, she is very multi-talented!! Not to mention, beautiful as well and seems extremely humble...props to her for real!👏👏👍👍💖💖💯💯 💯💯 💯💯 💯
Brittney Butler Hell year
I thought her name was Amber that's what it said in the TG4 Virginity video
Sevens going to still keep getting a pretty coin for the rest of her life, she had a good run. It's not over for her, she'll make a good come back when the times right
She's such a beautiful black queen. I want marry her lol
Nah man me first.
Her "Call Me Crazy, But" EP was amazing and "Should've Been There" was really good too. I just don't think that it reached the masses like it could have. Colorism is a monster in the industry. I know first hand, constantly being told in singing auditions that I just don't have the look, when I know damn well that I have the talent!!! All of us girls need to stick together and support each other. That's the only way that we will disrupt and destroy systemic oppression in music, entertainment, and the workforce, for future generations of women and men of color period! Peace,Love&Light to you all💜
Jeanie Jean yep so true dark skinned females should do collaborate with each other as well
@@jarelanderson1787 I would love to see that and be even more honored to be involved, hopefully!
Your comment made me cry. Because I can tell u speaking from your heart. At least you tried. I haven't. Because I'm scared. I have written a song that I really would love for people to hear, but look at all this. I never had an audition before. I never experienced any of that before, but it's such a dog eat black girl world now. I don't know what's the purpose of me being here. 😑 Confusing.
you didn’t mention her remix to say it by Tory lanez !! That was big
Sapphire Mazie Lowkey was better than the original 🤧
On repeat doopee
Sure is I still play it
She not the right color, messed up to say but hey that's how they do us people of color... This Queen will be good... We always do💪🏾💪🏿💪🏽
Could you do a "where are they now" of Elle Varner, please? She REALLY fell off the map
She really did
Yeah...whatever happened to her?
Omg yess what happened to her!?😩
frfr where she go
I Literally Went To Her IG A Week Ago Asking That Question. Elle Was Good !
Empressive Deserves More Shine
She is such a strong darkskin woman 🏵💫
I’ll continue to support
This is why more artist (especially blacks ones) should just be independent because record labels and music managers love having us jumping through hoops while they keep a huge chunk of profit.
One of the things that's so beautiful about black woman is we are so many different shades of color I wish that could be recognized in Hollywood and the music industry more.
thumbs down to everyone who didnt support RichGirl. they were underrated. (so were Danity Kane and Electrik Red).
Which just goes to show that music fans (majority) need to be spoon fed on what type of group and genre and what time to like and support. I remember a interview where a music exec said that he had a girl group that was ready and talented but held them back a year because the music public was not ready for a girl group....You would think any good and talented group would shine anytime?
music fans are not honest or real a lot of the times, we do play a part of the foolishness in the music world.
and dear Jane.
#YES 😍
That guy from London speak on it!!!! preach!!!
African Girl good one!
She is bomb... I still listen to her so I dnt understand why because she is not everywhere means her career is over
Thank you!!!!
If we want to see her or any other artists like her return to the spotlight, all we have to do is BUY their music from ITunes or Google Play Music, etc. We must FINANCIALLY support every artist that we want to see more of instead of just asking for their return because the industry only responds to views, streams, what's trending, and of course, SELLS💰💰💰 So buy her music again and again, because they only respect the numbers, they're in (the music) business to make money, not to have us just admire their artist without being reimbursed for their advertising money spent to put her on tv, etc. These companies MUST get their investment money that they've spent promoting an artist back or they'll cancel that artist because we're not BUYING their music 90% of the time. So basically, we have to put our money where our mouth is!💯
Adrian Panverse that part
Jarel Anderson YES!😎 We forget that part of the music business IS the word BUSINESS!💰💰💰💰 It's self explanatory, yet many don't understand that obvious part!👀🆗😂
She's a great Singer... I enjoyed her Music
Sometimes it's better to stay behind the scenes and just let others sing your work and get that money
How so? Umm without song writers there would be no songs not everyone has to be in the lime light to be great
cagney williams not if your heart is unhappy with the career choices the money alone wouldnt do it ❤
@@marih_2017 I'm pretty sure she was happy when Chris Brown and all the other artist she worked with wanted her to write for them. Success is success and she is still working in the music industry which she should be happy she gets a chance to work in.
@Lil Shiba-su umm know plenty of black women who make great music but do ppl with our skin color buy the music though? Did u buy all of her albums? If u want to talk about problems there is the start
cagney williams- I like the way you think...then folks will come looking for YOU to write them a hit....in fact she should start writing something special right now!! Write it for someOne who is HOTT...like Sade she needs a new song & she needs to keep being relevant & on top.....Peace Out!
Protect Sevyn Streeter at ALL COSTS!
She followed me on Twitter 😍 I use to message her all casual-like. Like "hey girlie, wyd?" 🤣🤣 she's absolutely amazing. Love love love her 💖
Please do unsung about Tweet
Yessss!
She has one on BET
I hope you make a real unsung documentaries about Aaliyah, Brandy, Monica, Kelly Price, SZA, Melanie Fiona, Nivea, Vivian Green, Toni Braxton, and Jazmine Sullivan.🙂❤️
Wow, she has always blown me away with her vocals. I had no idea that she was such a well known writer too! Wondered why she fell off. Her music always left me wanting to hear more. Great video!!
Excellent video as usual!
I would love to see you do a documentary on JUSTINE SKYE
Yessss
Her and Chris made some magic
Sevyn is my girl. I have all her music. I was a little disappointed with her album and the push back from January 29th to her birthday 7/7/17. But I really need her to make a musical come back. She need to talk to Chris Brown, Kelly Rowland, and Beyoncé. Someone should help her. It's like her and Luke James need to revamp their careers
Luke James acts as well. He played Johnny Gill in the New Edition movie and he was in the movie Black Nativity with Jennifer Hudson, Angela Bassett and Forest Whitaker. He also had roles in TV shows like Star and Unsolved. Maybe Sevyn should go the acting route like a lot of artists whose music careers have failed.
@@joshuamcdowell5782 I Kno but like her he's someone I would like more music from. And they're good friends
These record labels do female artists dirty especially sisters of a deeper hue.
She doesnt know if she's still sign to Breezy's label? Damn, cant even do business with your own people. Smh
Btw Empress im really liking your channel you are like the YT version of UnSung.
I Like Sevyn! I'm a fan and I am rooting for her to be on top we need her in the music industry. Maybe her and Kelly Rowland and all the dark skin girls can break down that wall.
Man black folks are scary....they won't just create their own label ! Like we literally are the talent! Just create a label or group with only dark toned women
I think to go independent is very hard because you have to do and pay for everything yourself on top of making top quality music. On top of that you're having to compete with the major labels who have all the money and the connections to the top radio stations and have the power to block artists from being played on the radio. In theory it sounds great and in a perfect world I'd love that but black people we have no real power in this thing called music.
I'm so thankful for UA-cam, which allows reporters like Empressive to do their thing. 💙
Personally i been rocking with her since Richgirl she was always my favorite and her vocals are literally amazing so it sucks to have been riding for her music this long and shes not getting the proper recognition.
Sevyn is my Idol her and Kelly Rowland
Tonii Jones facts
bro sameee i love them both two
Don't say that. She's just a person.
Can you do a music documentary for Tevin Campbell ?
It's Because She Not Light Skin!!!!
R&B as a whole is not being promoted like it used to be. Janelle Monae said they treat R&B like its a bad word. Her skintone may be a factor.
@THEwhimsical1 Ella Mai is one of the only R&B singers actually signed to a black label SIS. So the label actually cares about her music. Thats was smart on her part and DUMB on everyone elses. Her music is good. Her pen game is good and yall hate her because shes light skin for real. Shes never been rude to any of these folks and yall hate her for existing. She legit only spreads love to women in R&B. Check her twitter nothing but tweets about the other girls music.
@THEwhimsical1 yall really think bringing light skin girls down is combatting colorism. Yall stupid and crazy af. Thats why ppl call drakskin women bitter. Worry about your ppl and lifting them up. All the time you spend hating could be spent streaming and buying Sevyns music. Get a damn life.
It's because she has a boring aura, stop reaching
Blck Ntrovert TV why do ppl always feel to include skin color? Makin me feel bad😐
She should do a collab with normani.
Ms. Sevyn streeter is a beautiful...beautiful..beautiful woman💕💕 she's a fabulous writer and singer! I hope to see and hear more from her because it's definitely needed! Sevyn where u at ma??? 🤗
She’s underrated really talented and she’s pretty
I genuinely like Sevyn ❤️
She is so talented. If you haven't heard her songs listen up because they are bomb...
So underrated and unappreciated! Btw.. Before I do is everything!
Great update Ms. Empressive! Thank you!!! I really enjoy Sevyn Streeter's music!
Chile I'm gon need unsung to hire you
Honey Toombs okay!
Honey Toombs righttttt
The last I heard about Sevyn was when the Sixers said she couldn't wear her "We Matter" BLM shirt while singing the national anthem, only to be rescheduled for another time. Sad though, because she's a good singer. I can only hope for the best for her.
Very pretty girl VERY! Looks like it's on the inside too.
Colorism is very real. There’s always discrimination against pretty brown and dark skin women because we have the ability beauty wise to compete against the standard and no one wants the standard to be tested. All the brown and dark skin girls that face discrimination are always attractive and better looking than the lighter and non Black women. They industry has no problem with dark skin women who can’t compete per se beauty wise (Gabourey Sidibe) but there’s a reason Kelly Rowland and women like seven didn’t pop off and it has nothing to do with lack of talent. People don’t want that type of beauty to be the new standard. Great video as always.
Sigh.... JoJo is on Atlantic. No wonder they're not promoting her masterpiece MAD LOVE
Sevyn is good. All these artists need to do is go independent and cater to their fan base. You only need so many ppl loyally rocking with you to have a successful career. Nobody needs to be as big as the large names. For sanity quality not quantity and I know she getting residuals lol. Qish her the best.
I said the same thing
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I understand that there are many who want to be in the spotlight. But we should all know by now that the money is behind the scenes, especially in music. I feel like black people have been conditioned to be the entertainer, not realizing how much more money is made offstage. Dolly Parton always talked about how “I Will Always Love You” made her a lot of money once Whitney covered it. Sevyn should stick to writing/producing and charge major $$$ for her work. A good song is hard to come by these days. She has the ultimate gift, writing.
Aammeenn!! Yyaass👏👏👏 $$$$$ always behind the scenes
k jewels her goal is to be a star. She understands the benefits of being a writer and the income that comes from that. She wants to be a star, not just a writer.
@@757Princess True. Some writers want to have that star experience also 😎
Olivia Ma'am I agree. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to be a star. However, sometimes what you want is not what you’re called to be. On the other hand, if she really wants to be a star, it may be time for her to grind, AGAIN, and not wait for her label to support her. I don’t know what these label contracts consists of, but it seems like artists just sit in “confinement” until they are dropped. As far as Sevyn, I’m sure she can still reach out to Chris Brown for assistance. She just needs to build a strategy and reasonable execution plan, if becoming a star is her goal.
She wants to do what she’s passionate about it NOT always about the money. She has the whole package she can write, sing and dance and would rather have people acknowledge her talent for years to come not just stay hidden in the background. She should follow her dreams.
One thing I love about the Empressive channel and these music documentaries is that it introduces me to good music I didn't know about before watching. Thank you, Empressive. Sevyn Streeter is really good. I'm with on the jamming.
Girl Disrupted was AMAZING, I’m really rooting for Sevyn!!!
I love these stories great job 🙌do Christina Millian please
it's a shame skin color surpass talent.. But im glad she is multi talented.. Honestly these days everyone needs several skills to rely on.. No just has to mean next.. I wish this young lady all the success and love life has to offer her...
Honestly i cant say i know her off the top my head but your Documentarys always are great and i love you 😘
Thankyou for always doing videos like this cause honestly i feel like i am part of the population that misses out when talented artists like sevyn come out the first time
Sevyn’s “Call me Crazy But...” was 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Listening to “it won’t stop “ rn 🙌🏾🖤
I love her. But what I will say is, I didn't care for her debut album. I felt like her 2 EPs "Call Me Crazy, But..." and "Shoulda Been There" before the album, 'Girl Disrupted', were Amazing, but her debut album was meh to me, and I feel bad because I love her and it hurts me to say that. There were a few tracks I loved on the album, but meh... It just didn't seem strong as her EPs. I felt like there were too many samples. It didn't seem original and creative like her EPs.
She's a REALLY talented artist. She can SANG, Dance, and write her behind off. She's pretty, has a great spirit about her, and she has a great personality. I'm looking forward to her upcoming projects, and I hope she continues making projects and just doesn't settle for the behind the scenes money because I know that's great financially, but in her heart, I know she's an artist and it feeds her soul.
Her album and EPS is the shit the only song I didn't like was the with Jeremiah Facts💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
Eh, the EPs, YES! The album, meh. lol. She's Dope tho!
Sir. Dave i agree with all of this, I felt exactly the same about it way too many samples I expected more from the album especially since ‘before I do’ was such a strong single
Amen to that
I agree! They sounded like great demo songs for other artist and I think because she’s so accustomed to doing that she doesn’t know how to really PULL.
I've been wondering about her too cause she's a Beautiful girl and very talented artist! Damn I didn't know she wrote so many songs for CB and other artist! Yeah she should be up there with the other artist, she deserve it!
Atlantic records fucked up her career wow!
Yeah she did had some great music and I won't lie on that!
I was just thinking this the other day. Thanks for making a video about it. Still a diehard Sevyn Streeter fan!
I just know her through Chris Brown from his mixtape days doing back up vocals
Notification gang✨... this my favorite artist btw
THANK YOU FOR BRINGING ATTENTION TO THIS EMPRESSIVE!! Sevyn is so talented it’s sad she fell off like she did):
When she did that remix on Bet on Kelly Rowland's song..I KNEW She was on her way out the Game..the same way Beyonce just wrote a track for Ariana Grande.. or when Gaga did those features with Beyonce ... Or Nicki and Beyonce.. they not Letting these younger girls take over .
I still bump “before I do” by Sevyn. That song specifically gives me Aaliyah vibes. She is so underrated and she favors Kelly Rowland. She’s an incredibly beautiful black woman.
Sevyn is so fine to me 😍😍😍. I remember her breakfast club interview years ago and I loved her energy. I love a few of her songs and hopefully she’ll come back
She wrote THE WAY, OMG, I THOUGHT IT WAS JORDAN SPARKS WHO WROTE THAT SONG WITH ANOTHER MAN
DEE J Jordin Sparks DID write that song
@King McKinley No one ever mentioned Streeter EVER. J even show clips of Jordin Sparks and the guy on the piano and recording the song and I still didn't see her on that video. Of course I know multiple people can be on a songwriting but give that girl her credit if she's a part of it that's why I'm so shocked. The light skin girl gets her credit but the dark one doesn't come on now