Unsung returned this weekend with the story of how girl group Blaque took over the R&B radio waves in the early 2000s.
The episode explored the formation of Blaque — led by Natina Reed, Shamari Fears and Brandi Williams. The trio’s self-titled debut album — which included the platinum-selling single “808,” sold more than 1 million copies and was certified Platinum.
They released three studio albums, with the last LP titled Torch hitting store shelves in 2019. The group members also appeared in the 2000 film Bring It On as members of the East Compton Clovers cheerleading squad, led by Gabrielle Union.
The women also discussed dealing with tragedy after the untimely death of Natina Reed. The surviving members reflected on the group’s 2012 performance at a tribute concert for Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes. Unfortunately, that would be the last time Fears and Williams would see Reed.
The singer tragically died at age 32 after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a street in Atlanta, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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Some discontent had been brewing within the group, but Williams said Reed apologized.
“We had our first studio session, and it’s like so much she had to say to me. Just like she was apologizing for everything,” Williams told Unsung in a clip from the episode.
“She wanted to get it all out, and I was taken aback, but it was great and it was like having my sister back,” she continued.
Unsung is narrated by actor Gary Anthony Williams and executive produced by Frank Sinton and Arthur Smith of A. Smith & Co. Productions. Mark Rowland, Kysha Mounia and Jamecia Blount also serve as executive producers on the series.
The episode on Blaque aired on Sunday, April 7 on cable network TV One.
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