My Rich Girl

Hello everyone! It’s Audra! I was just sitting on the couch on my laptop, going to through all sorts of Richgirl videos on youtube. Some were old from when we 1st moved to Atlanta. Then of coarse there’s our video “He Ain’t Wit Me Now” and the behind the scenes to go along. There’s also a lot of footage from radio shows, BK Fam Fest, Beyonce “I Am” tour, and tons of other randoms. I also found all sorts of videos that I didn’t know existed like our songs being used during dances classes!!! 

I could not help but have a moment. No we haven’t sold any records yet, but I cannot complain! We’ve come a long way! I’m not trying to be cocky, so please don’t take it that way, but it was more of a “pinch me” moment for me. This is our life! We have fans!!! Loyal fans who have stuck by us during our growing process. The experiences we’ve been blessed with are from my biggest dreams, and God willing just a starting point! It’s been such a great journey and will continue to be.

I just want to say THANK YOU to our fans… old and new! Thank you for sticking by us, and new fans thank you for opening your hearts to us and giving us a chance. As you get to know us you’ll see we are just four girls who love to sing… lead by our dream and faith. It’s a risky business we chose to be in, and you all make it worth it. When the album comes out I know you will enjoy!  

From the bottom of this big ole’ heart, THANK YOU… and I LOVE YOU!

xoxoAudra

BIG KISSES!

I am still working on figuring out my “personal style”. Sometimes I feel
like being a little rock influenced, while others just laid back and
casual like my southern California upbringing.  Also I like to
experiment with fashion forward edgy trends. I guess it’s safe to say I
am all over the place! I think every one should experiment and try new
and crazy things. I’m just starting to do that with my hair. I hate my
ears, so I always have them covered, but now I am working on switching
it up!  Every RICHGIRL knows what it’s like to want to switch up your
style.

But anyways, here’s a couple more pieces that I have been eyeballing!
Send me some of your favorite pieces and your personal style.  I am
always looking for ideas.

In my spare time I am constantly going thru different websites looking
at clothes, new trends, and things that I think are just hot! I’ll go to
sites like www.neimanmarcus.com  www.chickdowntown.com www.kitson.com
and many many others. It’s a fun thing to do at night when I’m in my
hotel and have some free time.

When I visit these sites, I’ll pull photos from them of pieces that I
like and I usually put them in a folder on my computer that I titled
“wants”.
Most of the time I can’t afford the pieces, …not yet, at least =)
…but, as RICHGIRLS know, there are always cheaper alternatives to
create the look for less. Before I go to shop, I’ll review the pictures
again so I know what to look for when I’m going out. LOL it’s like
homework for shopping! I ALWAYS, ALWAYS try on the clothes. What I
noticed is that just because it’s cute, doesn’t mean that it’s cute on
me! Different garments hit women in different places that are flattering
for their body type. It’s about taking the time to see what’s best for
you. And when you look good, you feel good. At least I do!

What do you think of these looks??

Sometimes I wonder what did I do to be so blessed? No more than 2 weeks ago while in a Waffle House parking lot, we got a call with the news that we are going on tour with Beyonce.

I literally screemed as if I had iust seen a ghost. Then I was mad at myself because I don’t want to damage my vocal chords that I’m going to need for the tour.
Because it was such late notice we only had 2 days to prepare. We were busy up until the moment we walked on stage at Madison Square Garden. I don’t think I believed it was happening till that moment either. I wanted to cry. Matter fact, I did as soon as I stepped off the stage. I saw Rich, gave him a hug and cried some more. It’s unreal to me that the Beyonce, the most wonderful performer of our generation was opening her heart to us. I am so grateful and blessed.

Hey everybody!! Sorry I haven’t wrote in sooo long! As you know RichGirl has been super busy, and Super Blessed! Man, what can I say, except that this new opportunity has been the most humbling experience of my life.  To be on the same stage with such a talented, experienced individual like Beyonce is crazy!

I’ll never forget the moment when we took the stage the first night at Madison Square Garden…like seriously…Madison Square Garden…

It didn’t hit me until we walked on the stage and the crowd just started roaring…I have to admit, in my head I was thinking, “this is all I ever wanted my whole life…and it’s happening right now.” I must admit I got teary eyed, but hey its 27,000 people, opening night for Beyonce, and we are on the stage.  Just to think, all the things we’ve been doing and in the end it feels like this happened so fast…I know it really didn’t; this has been in the making almost four years…

However I guess when you go from nothing really to opening for The Biggest Female Pop Star of our time…it’s just ridiculously insane!! I’m so happy, every night is just an eye opener to the fact that dreams do come.

I’ll just say…God is a BIG GOD…ask him for whatever you want and you shall receive as long as you believe that He is that Big and he will show favor…I love you RichGirl fans!!! Please forgive me for not getting on recently…I promise, I’ll be better!!
Your RichGirl
Lyndriette

HELLO ALL,

What’s up people? It’s Se7en! We have a lot to talk about! RICHGIRL is touring with Beyonce’!!!!! YAY!!!! Everything has just been great!!! Beyonce’ came to our dressing room and thanked us for being on her tour!!!! Can you believe that? lol!!!

We quickly turned that around and said “NO,THANK YOU”!!!! She is just as lovely and nice as she is on tv!!! She and her crew have been just wonderful!!! The shows are going well!!!! I’ve seen sooo many RG fans in the audience!!!! Men, women, boys, and girls!!!! I’ve even put out a little challenge!!!!! I’ve seen a few RG posters on the tour, but I wanna see who can top those! lol!!! We wanna see the BIGGEST, BEST RICHGIRL POSTER EVER!!! lol!!!!

I also want ya’ll to write and let us know what you think about our outfits, performances, and anything else you want to comment on!!! We love you soooooo much, and your opinion matters!!!!! I’m getting ready to head over the arena right now! I must admit I get little nervous before shows, but its a good nervous!!! We always pray before, and say thank you GOD for a good show when we’re done!!!! I hope to see all of you at the concerts, but if you can’t make it just know that we will meet one day!!!!
ALL MY LOVE,
SE7EN!!!

As much as I’d LOVE to post about how much of a great experience it has been touring with Beyonce-  it’s no where in my spirit at this moment. I am in complete shock and amazement about the loss of one of the absolute greatest entertainers known to us. Words fail me. It is truly a loss on sooooo many levels..  I feel as if a piece of my soul went with him.

I will be in intense prayer not only for his family and children, but for my loved ones that God have mercy on us and forgive us for our sins- for we NEVER KNOW- when HE will see fit to bring us home…

We will miss you!!

Hello everyone…

Can I share? Can I share exactly what I’m going through RIGHT now?
Thank you for letting me be free…

So we just got off the road and I’m back in Baltimore for the next few days that we have off. Coming back home can sometimes be the hardest thing for me. There used to be a time where I would dread coming home and not because I didn’t want to see my mom, dad and sisters but because seeing my dad would be one of the most painful experiences to deal with.

Our relationship was always strong. He was such a hard worker growing up. But the truth is, he’s dying now. And its one of the hardest things to watch.

You would never anticipate watching your parents/loved ones die before your eyes. The same guy that used to chase my older sister and I around the dining room table with a belt in his hand ready to whip us is now the same man who doesn’t know my name because Alzheimer’s has robbed him of everything. I bathe him, I clean him, I feed him, I hug him and kiss him.

But the regardless of how many times I repeat my name and try to ask the simplest of questions, he just doesn’t know. My dad and I used to talk a few years ago about how my first video would be when, I “made it” as a singer, and now that I just shot my first video, I’d give anything for him to be able to sit up and watch it with the complete knowledge that its really his little girl.

I’d give anything for him to know that the conversations we would share about what “I would be when I grew up,” are now becoming my reality. I’d GIVE ANYTHING for him to look at me with those same eyes that used to read, “I love you” as opposed to the eyes that now read, “Who are you?”

Sometimes when I talk to him, I can look at him and tell that he wants to understand what I’m saying, he WANTS to know what I’m talking about, but just doesn’t have the mental capacity to “get it.”

I never cry in front of my mom. I know she looks to me for strength. It’s beyond difficult for her. Sometimes I can’t even fathom how she manages to take care of him all by herself when I’m not here; it TRULY is a job. I almost fell down the steps trying to carry him to the tub, and OMG that scared me so badly it took 20 minutes for my heart to stop racing. I respect my mom so much for basically giving up her life to continue taking care of her husband.

But then I wonder, how much longer can she do this? It’s physically tearing her up and mentally robbing her of her happiness although she KEEPS a smile on her face. She works 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with NO vacation EVER. She always tells me, “God will take care of me.” I know now SHE is where I get my strength from.

The truth is, WE NEED HELP. But for every chance that we have to get help from the government, there’s another stipulation and reason why they won’t grant it. The only thing I can do is stay in prayer and know that God WILL bless me enough through my music, so that I in return, can bless my Dad with the right kind of care that he needs which will then bless my mother with the TIME that she NEEDS to be able to rest her body.

People that work with my group always ask, “Brave why the hell do you work so damn hard?” Well Mr. Harrison, Mr. Gatson, Ms. Peanut this is what I’m fighting for…

Luv you guys!
Thanx for listening!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My time in my friend’s recording studio lead me to start singing in a different small night clubs and parties. But even though I loved San Diego I knew that I had outgrown it and I wanted to grow as an artist.

I packed up and moved to L.A. like many do to chase a dream. I went to college part time and waited tables at night. A manager at my job was an inspiring artist as well and introduced me to a friend of his that was a producer and vocal producer. I wanted to grow as singer and he helped me do that. I spent countless hours there writing, and learning how to record at a more professional level. Then I started to set up little gigs around town. All the while working at restaurants to pay the bills. I even would do extra work on television sets where I got a couple contacts. Everywhere I went I was networking and trying to make connections. You never know where your relationships can lead you.

But I want to add that being a woman in this business that can be a very dangerous thing. The same business that I love so much can be very slimy too. There are people who love to prey on the young and vulnerable who would do anything for a shot.

Luckily I was smart enough to stay away from that from the beginning and to watch who I trusted and keep my morals intact. Because in the end I feel like the best way to the top will be spoken through your talent…

As a little girl in elementary school I loved to sing. Thinking back, I probably wasn’t even that good, but I had a decent ear. Being part Filipino, I was always around karaoke. We love us some karaoke! 

I used to walk to my friends house after school and sing there almost everyday. A bunch of us at the end of the year would sign up for the talent shows and sing. I hope those pictures never surface because back then the “gangster look” was in. We wore pinstripe Dickie slacks and a hoodie. How embarrassing!  I knew nothing about fashion then.        

Around that same time, I was playing at another friend’s house when I heard singing coming out of her neighbors garage. They were having rehearsals for a local San Diego choir called “The Praise
Posse.” I immediately joined and was soon singing with them all over San Diego.

Then in the 6th grade my teacher Mrs. Neumann invited me to sing at her wedding. This moment changed my life. I couldn’t believe that I was a good enough singer that she would ask me to be a part of this monumental moment in her life. She still day threatens me with the video!

For the years to follow, I continued to sing my karaoke and at all the talent shows that I could. To improve on my vocals I would record myself with a tape recorder and play it back to myself. I would pay attention to any parts that sounded off, and would keep recording over and over until it started sounding better.

I remember going to the music stores every week and buying c.d.’s that had instrumentals on them. I’d learn the songs, try to make them my own and record them.

Eventually I started to realize that singing was more to me than just a hobby. I knew it was my passion, but how do I take this to the next level? Towards the end of high school I had a friend who owned a recording studio. There was so much about the recording process that I had to learn. A huge part of it was that just because you know how to sing doesn’t mean that you know how to record. But I had to start somewhere and that studio was a perfect place…