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Follow on Google News | CBS, Rolling Stone and More Praise Super Sister Group, The Sledge Grits BandNewest Music Industry Darlings Premiere New Video On Style Cartel; Look to Take the Beauty and Fashion World by Storm
By: Sledge Grits band From their super cool style to their songwriting and performing skills, having over one million views on their YouTube channel and being dubbed the 'Favorite' new industry darlings by top music industry executives and media alike, the Sledge Grits Band are here! Their latest fierce pop-rock anthem 'Am What I Am' leaves no doubt as to the band's sterling songwriting skills, musical chops and performance prowess. A song about staying true to one’s self, singer Mimi fervently declares, “Who are you to try and tell me who I am / … I am perfectly flawed / I don’t want to be anyone other than me / I am what I am.” While the Sledge Grits Band’s first studio album is due out later this year, the group has already notched several noteworthy achievements: Edgy yet infectious pop-rock paired with insightful, positive lyrics is the calling card of this unique sister act. Siblings Keiko (guitarist/songwriter, 21), Ella (bassist, 19), Mimi (lead vocals, 16) and bo-Pah (drummer, 13) comprise the Los Angeles-based group, whose colorful moniker combines the family’s last name—Sledge— Playing together for seven years now, the Sledge Grits Band draws creative inspiration from a wellspring of diverse influences. The sisters’ eclectic family heritage includes Japanese, French, German, African American, Native American, Creole and Irish ties. These various cultural influences double as the propelling force behind the band’s arresting style—and determined refusal to be boxed into any one category. “When people see us, they expect us to be either dance or hip-hop,” says Ella. “But when they hear us, they’re surprised. We’re just a big melting pot of culture. Our sound is a mix of everything in our heritage.” Out of that multi-cultural melting pot also comes a powerful, passionate artistry that belies the sisters’ young ages. “It’s not often that you find four sisters who happen to pick up music and love to play together,” says Ella, the group’s bassist. Adds songwriter Keiko, “We simply want people to know we just love music; it’s our life. This isn’t manufactured or forced. This is who we are and what we love.” As they continue to soar, we can only imagine the amazing things to come! Here’s what people are saying about the Sledge Grits Band: "The music business is desperately in need of more teen acts that can actually play and write their own music, and the sister quartet The Sledge Grits Band perfectly fits the bill." - Rolling Stone "During a time when cyber bullying is at its peak, youth can surely use some encouragement to feel good about themselves. Our favorite sister-act band Sledge Grits Band have prepared the perfect, self-love message with their song 'Am What I Am'.” - Yahoo Music "The Sledge Grits Band does part rock, part blues -- and the four sisters know all about the blues, even though they're young." - CBS News End
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