T-Squad
| T-Squad | |
|---|---|
| Origin | U.S. |
| Genres | hip hop, pop, Pop rap |
| Years active | 2006 - 2008 |
| Labels |
VCR (2006) Walt Disney Records (2007 - 2008) |
| Website | myspace.com/disneysnewgrouptsquad |
T-Squad (formerly The Truth Squad) was a short-lived hip hop/pop/pop rap group. The members consists of actor and martial artist Boo Boo Stewart, dancer Jade Gilley, actress Miki Ishikawa, and rapper Taylor McKinney IV (also known as Kid Karizz). The group auditioned for Vitamin C before coming together. Their first release was a remake of one of her songs, "Graduation (Friends Forever)". They later covered Parents Just Don't Understand and "The Second Star To The Right". Their only album was released on April 3, 2007, by Walt Disney Records, which was self-titled. T-Squad was featured on "Disenymania 5", "Radio Disney Jams Volume 9", and "Radio Disney Part Jams". T-Squad broke up in 2008. Miki Ishikawa and Boo Boo Stewart are the only members who are still acting. Jade Gilley retired from singing after a brief stent in Kidz Bop. Taylor McKinney continues to sing and rap.
Discography
Albums
- 2007: T-Squad
Compilations
- 2006: Radio Disney Party Jams
- 2007: Radio Disney Jams Volume 9
- 2007: Disneymania 5
Singles
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | "Graduation (Friends Forever)" | T-Squad |
| "Vertical" | ||
| "Flip" | ||
| "The Second Star To The Right" | ||
| "No Sleep 'Til Summertime" | ||
| 2008 | "The Journey's Just Begun" | |
Members
- Jade Gilley has appeared as a featured dancer in music videos for Missy Elliott and Gwen Stefani (“Hollaback Girl”). Jade performed live onstage with Outkast at the 2004 Kids Choice Awards and has attended Roosevelt Middle School (Class of 2007) in Oceanside, CA. She graduated from Vista High School (Class of 2011) in Vista, CA. She graduated from Chapman University in Orange, CA and is an account manager in Seattle, Washington.
- Miki Ishikawa is an actress who has made appearances in Zoey 101 and a major role as Naoko North in Yours, Mine and Ours.
- Boo Boo Stewart is a martial artist and actor. He was born on January 21, 1994. He toured with former Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus on her Best of Both Worlds Tour featuring the Jonas Brothers. Has a current band named "Echos Of Angels" which play rock and pop. Has sung the DC Games 2008 theme song with his 2 sisters, Meagan and Fivel and also one of his new friends, Nora. He was also recently in the Camp Rock Freestyle Jam, and the Target commercials with the Jonas Brothers. Also, he has been recruited to play the role of Seth Clearwater in the third part of the Twilight saga, the movie Eclipse. He is also in a group with his younger sister Fivel. They were first called "Boo Boo and Fivel Stewart" but now call "5-L".Their single "Heart On Fire" debuted sometime in March of 0'12 as they were getting ready to go on the "DigiTour."
- Taylor McKinney IV (Kid Karizz) has appeared in the movie The Color of Blame. Other appearances to his credit include The Shield and The Jamie Foxx Christmas Special. He is now a CEO at League Of Their Own Entertainment.
External links
- T-Squad on MySpace