Bio: Varcity Squad is a doubtless Hip-Hop and R&B group whose music can be described as thought provoking as a history lecture; and at the same time refreshing and entertaining. The V Squad gives the world of music the bitter with the sweet of everyday life, while appealing to the dominate urban culture of young people everywhere. Knowing no boundaries, this group crosses the typical borders assigned to their genre of music which makes Varcity Squad ready for today's ever changing entertainment industry. Great music is only a part of being a successful act, but a blazing performance seals the deal. Varcity Squad defends its reputation for being "Industry Ready" with its self styled system for success called "Triangle Offense". This strategy is similar to the well known professional basketball strategy. When you combine Hip Hop, R&B and Dance with a trio of attractive, cultured, young men, you get The Varcity Squad. This formula has accounted for their many achievements and success.
The V-Squad's first album has been titled "Industry Ready" after 7 years of overcoming many struggles and obstacles along the way. Finally finding themselves as a group, they now feel they have hit enough brick walls and experienced enough ups and downs to be ready to face the often vicious but very rewarding entertainment industry.
You can look forward to mad variety and versatility on this album. Dance tracks such as "Whut" (the first single) and songs for the "hood" like "I Try". Songs for the ladies such as "One Nite" and "You Should Be With Me". Even tracks in honor and recognition of our military troops and Hurricane Katrina victims such as "Alot To Learn" featuring Skudar and Michele Little. However on a higher note, the album definitely does not neglect to inspire and uplift the spirit with songs like, "Just Like You" and "Runaway" featuring Shae Micheal.
Look for more industry breaking music and incomparable performances during 2008 and years to come from the Varcity Squad.
Influences: Musiq Soulchild, Jay-Z, NAS, Earth Wind and Fire, KRS One, Common, Michael Jackson, Boyz 2 Men, Stevie Wonder, Talib Kweli, Lauryn Hill
Example Set List: WHUT SAID SO BREATHE JUST DANCE LOT 2 LEARN LIKE YOU WADE IN THE WATER CANT NOBODY ONE NITE ALL I GOT RUNAWAY CHICA SEXY CHANGE BUS STOP THE MATRIX YOU SHOULD BE WITH ME
Varcity Squad is available to do 15, 30, 45, and 60 minute sets. Please inquire for more information to see if Varcity Squad fits within your show performance or venue needs.
Spec List: What they can bring with them for performance:
Performance CD's or they can bring their own DJ Turntables
3 Wireless Microphones
PA System (If Needed) - 4 Speakers, 1 Subwoofer, 1 AMP
Promotional Staff (1 to 4 people)
Back Up Dancers (3 to 6 people)
Depending Upon Show Size, They Might Need:
May need a microphone mixing board, however they do have one to supply
Some Previously Played Venues: Varcity Squad has played at many venues and is also played on international radio stations. This is just a few places that they have played.
Market Square - San Antonio, TX Planeta Mexico - San Antonio, TX Club Rio - San Antonio, TX Freeman Coliseum - San Antonio, TX Our Lady Of The Lake University - San Antonio, TX Bay Fest - Corpus Christi, TX Dub Car Show (Atlanta Convention Center) - Atlanta, GA Spring Break 2006 - South Padre Island, TX