Born and raised in New York’s Manhattan, Adrienne Bailon rose to fame as one third of Urban trio 3LW back in the year 2000.
The launching pad for a career which saw her join Disney’s ‘The Cheetah Girls‘, a recurring role in ‘That’s So Raven‘ and ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians‘ and a lucrative deal with Ne-Yo’s Compound Entertainment.
This year, she returned to television by way of hit series, ‘Empire Girls‘.
Airing on The Style Network, the reality TV series- which also stars media personality Julissa Bermudez– follows her as she readies her debut under Ne-Yo‘s leadership, and her day to day life as an entertainer.
So, as long time supporters of Ms. Bailon, it was our pleasure to meet with her last week for a truly insightful interview.
An interview, which saw her share exclusive details on her project, her relationship with The Kardashians, her Latin heritage… and her 3LW bandmates.
Interview below…
Hey Adrienne, it’s been a while since we’ve heard new ‘Adrienne music’, could you let us know what we can expect from your new project?
Hey! It’s going to be very similar to 3LW’s sound because Ne-Yo likes that, that’s how he first knew me. It’s going have a lot of club records on there.
In terms of who I’ve been working with it’s been Ne-Yo of course, The Runners, The Dream (which was so cool) as well as DJ Khaled. It’s going to be a lot of fun. Very Rhythmic.
Sounds great! We’re currently living in a Beyonce, Rihanna, GaGa world in terms of who’s dominating the charts. With the emergence of artists like Rita Ora, how do you think you will fare when the project finally drops?
What I love about all those artists is that they’re so unique and have their own thing going for them.
For me, I’ve always had a really Latin sound to my voice and people will hear that on the record, that’s what makes me distinct. That definitely sets me apart, and I think people will like it when they hear it.
When can we expect to hear the material?
This summer, we’re dropping a record this summer.
Wait, before we go on, can I just say how much I love your accent!
Oh, thanks a lot Adrienne. Really appreciate that.
Of course, your relationship with Rob Kardashian saw you star in the earlier seasons of ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians’.
Recent events have seen the show branded ‘fake’ and ‘scripted’- especially following Kim’s separation from Kris Humpries. Any thoughts on the matter?
You know, I haven’t really been following that. I love the Kardashians, they’re a really great family and they’ve always been good to me. The show is not fake, it wasn’t when I was on there… it’s actually very real.
Cool. Two years ago your former band mate Kiely Williams came under fire when she released a clip called ‘Spectacular’, accused of endorsing non-consensual sex.
Do you have any thoughts on the backlash she faced and do you keep in touch?
(Brief silence)
No. I didn’t see it and we don’t keep in touch.
Oh I see .
(Awkward silence)
So you star in The Style Network’s ‘Empire Girls’ alongside Julissa Bermudez, if you wouldn’t mind-could you describe the show in a sentence?
Hmm. I gotta make this good (laughs). You know what, I’d say it’s inspiring, lighthearted and refreshing.
Our story is about inspiration, it’s about hard work, determination and progress and you’ll definitely see that with both of us trying to each our separate goals.
Adrienne, it’s been a pleasure.
Thank you so much. Nice meeting you!
Likewise. We’ll definitely be tuning in to the show and look forward to hearing the record.
Catch you later!
Interview by David Asante (That Grape Juice, London)
*‘Empire Girls’ airs every Sunday 9pm (ET), only on ‘The Style Network’.
shoulda asked her how she feels about naturi’s career shytting on her and kiely’s
Exact same thing I was thinking!
You know in a more professional manner though lol!
i completly agree. they were jealous because naturi had a better voice and wasnt tryna play the kelly rowland role and just be in the backgroung.
she has no talent, whether in music or acting, if she had been black, shell get no attention…she should should just be beautiful, f*** black rappers and stfu
terrible actors. my 11 year old niece even thought so. now thats a shame.
Be interesting what he records sound like because i like 3LW.
Think the HUGE error of ousting Naturi really did the group no favours.
Obviously Adrienne saw the light when it came to the fantasy world of Kiely thinking she ran that group and Adrienne separated herself from that drama lifestyle.
Good Luck to her
Who is this???
“It’s going to be very similar to 3LW’s sound because Ne-Yo likes that, that’s how he first knew me”
Really? Moving on.
Here’s the thing I like her, but who is she? Like musically who is she? I mean she doesn’t have a clear identity. I also find her a bit abrasive and overbearing on the show, like when she went in on Juli’s date or how she treated her date on the last episode, I mean I cringed for the guy. I really like the show though as well as her sense of style. I’ll give her music a chance.
I like this girl so much! I don’t really care about reality shows, but I really can’t wait for her new music. Let’s face it, her voice is what made most of 3LW’s hits memorable, so I’m rooting for her. 🙂
her career has been doing good, why are you comparing to Naturis career i mean Naturi hasn’t done anything yet ether! she’s on a tv shoe, adrienne wrapped a tv movie so stop hating people. I love you adrienne can’t wait for your music, ohh and your cuzin jorge is fine I’m happy he left christina aguilera
Naturi landed the role of Lil Kim in Notorious…
O.o
Still waiting for the point you are trying to prove …
More like an Adele Katy Perry & Rihanna world the b****** that are dominating the charts at this very moment unlike gaga & beyonce!!
YASSSS!! where the hell is Bey on the charts o_o
She’ll have as much success as keily did with spectacular lol
This interview was just as bare bones as some of the outfits she wears. In that video clip she mentions “reminding people I have a music career” and offered no real insight into the material here. She better drop that track /EP pronto and piggyback off the marginal press she’s getting now.
Adrienne’s 3LW days are long behind her. This is her transition period can she stand on her own as a solo artist. Time will tell.
OOOh harsh, they dont keep in touch! after all that history… Amigas Cheetahs, hahahahaha!