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Credit: Biography- The Dream Site/Pictures- Y2G
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Dream is the brainchild of 2620 Management. The Los Angeles based management firm held auditions in search of a Dream. The result was Ashley, Melissa and Holly. With a little more searching they found the missing link in their own back yard, Holly's best friend Diana. "The idea of having a pop group on Bad Boy Records is so oh my gosh," says Holly." People are gonna check just because."
Dream's debut, It Was All A Dream, due for a January
2001 release, is Puff Daddy's version of "New Pop America". The album
is a mellifluous fusion of pop, hip-hop, dance and R&B. Dream worked with
eclectic producers including Guy Roach, Mario Winans, Todd Chapman and Sean
"Puffy" Combs to create an edgy, radio-friendly sound that heralds the
emergence of an exciting new phenomenon. The Southern California-bred cuties
command each song with their ethereal vocal styling and unapologetic attitudes.
The first single "He Loves U Not, " produced by Steve Kipner and ex
System member David Frank (who also produced Christina Aguilera's "Genie In
A Bottle") bangs with a bouncy, synth-heavy rhythm and oozes with sassy
lyrics: "You can pout your cherry lips/ Try to tempt him with a sweet kiss/
You can flirt your pretty eyes/ He ain't got his hands tied/ No matter what you
do/ He's never gonna be with you/ He's into what he's got/ He loves me/ He loves
you not." |
Growing
up, every little girl wishes for the day when her dream's come true. The dream
of becoming a new pop group came true for four beautiful young girls when
they were introduced to Sean "Puffy" Combs. The foursome performed at
a private showcase at the Beverly Hills Hotel and the Bad Boy CEO was so
impressed, "he signed us on the spot," says the ultra perky Melissa.
The
girls maintain individual style and character that combined are the perfect
ingredients for the next pop sensation. Ashley with her urban chic vibe and
obvious confidence reigns from Blythe, California. Ashley found out about the
Dream audition after calling a 1 800 new talent search number. To her dismay 10
other hopefuls performed her song of choice, Celine Dion's "My Heart Will
Go On," but Ashley's edgy style and vocal ability prevailed, management
knew she shared the Dream.
Holly is the emotional rebel who can paint
a picture with her voice. The North Hollywood native began acting at the tender
age of eight and spent most of her youth performing in musical theater. When
Holly reached the eighth grade, she knew that she wanted to concentrate solely
on her singing career. Holly attended the Dream audition at the recommendation
of her vocal coach and was signed shortly after.
Diana
possesses a soft-spoken strength and an angelic voice. The youngest of four
girls, Diana is a native of the San Fernando Valley. She is the last member to
join the Dream team even though she always knew she wanted to be a performer.
Melissa
is a warm blonde with great sense of humor and a bright positive outlook on
life. A native of San Clemente, California, Melissa is the eldest of five girls.
Melissa entered the Dream audition at the direction of her singing coach, and
although she felt overwhelmed by the number of girls competing for the group,
she was able to display her true talent and made out with flying colors.
A
little dance/rock flavor is thrown into the mix with "Baby," while
"Pain," produced by Dream's manager Kenny Burns, goes the hip-hop
route. Ashley even showcases her burgeoning rhyme skills on the song: "Sup
with you?" Dream's favorite and perhaps most poignant song is "When I
Get There," an inspirational ballad that promotes hope over a soft, liquid
melody. The Puffy-produced "Angel Inside," is a fast-paced love story
and "Daddy's Little Girl" is a moving ode to the girls' fathers. Dream
even offer their femme spin on the New Edition classic, "Mr. Telephone
Man."
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