Nuttin' But Stringz
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Nuttin' But Stringz | |
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progressive EDM | |
Years active | 2004–2012[1] |
Labels | Sony Music |
Nuttin' But Stringz, also known as N.B.S., consisted of the duo Tourie and
Biography
Nuttin But Stringz began studying violin at ages 8 and 7, respectively, and eventually studied at the Juilliard School.[2][4]
In 2005, the duo entered and won a talent competition at the
On January 8, 2006, Nuttin But Stringz performed their Hit song Thunder at the debut of the redesigned Cadillac CTS at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Nuttin' But Stringz performed after a classical string quartet. General Motors executives used the two performances as an analogy, to demonstrate that what used to be good enough (the quartet) needs to be reinvigorated (N.B.S). A video for "Thunder" is also featured on the website for Jack's Big Music Show on Noggin (Now Called Nick Jr.) The exposure continued when they were featured in the first of five commercials featuring local artists on New York's local news channel, NY1.
NBS gained national attention when their unique brand of music secured the Duo a part in the 2006 dance movie
In spring 2009, NBS announced via the group's website that a new album was in the works and was followed later in that year by a hugely successful tour.[5]
Their music has sold platinum.[6]
They debuted their song "Winner" on "The Debrief with
Collaborations
Nuttin' But Stringz collaborated with various artists including: Al Jarreau,Hadi abbas, Akon, Aretha Franklin, Brian McKnight, Chaka Khan, Charlie Daniels, Charlie Wilson, Drake, Gladys Knight, Gucci Mane, Isley Brothers, Jay Sean, John Legend, Jonas Brothers, Justin Bieber, Mary J Blige, Mario, Maroon 5, Miley Cyrus, Patti LaBelle, Pretty Ricky, Rascal Flatts, Stevie Wonder, The Manhattans, The Temptations, Trey Songz (on MTV Unplugged) and Yolanda Adams
Nuttin' But Stringz have been featured in
Corporate performances
Nuttin' But Stringz scored and appeared in a
America's Got Talent
Overview
Nuttin But Stringz big break came when they auditioned for the third season of NBC's
Nuttin But Stringz music was featured during a montage at the
Performances/Results
Week | Theme | Song choice | Original artist | Result |
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Audition | N/A | "Thunder" | Nuttin' But Stringz | Advanced |
Vegas Verdicts | Instrumentals | "N/A" | N/A | Advanced |
Top 40 Group 1 |
N/A | "Broken Sorrow" | Nuttin' But Stringz | Advanced |
Top 20 Group 1 |
Heroes | "Thunder Remix" | Nuttin' But Stringz | Advanced |
Top 10 | N/A | "Winner" | Nuttin' But Stringz | Advanced |
Top 5 | N/A | "Thunder" | Nuttin' But Stringz | 3rd Place |
Discography
Studio albums
Year | Album details |
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2006 | Struggle from the Subway to the Charts[2]
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Singles
Year | Single | Album |
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2006 | "Dance with My Father" | from the Subway to the Charts |
"Thunder" | ||
2011 | "Winner" |
Filmography
References
- ^ "Damien Escobar Bio - Damien Escobar Career". MTV Artists.
- ^ a b c d "Nuttin' But Stringz: Hip-Hop Violin". NPR. December 1, 2006. Retrieved October 28, 2013.
- ^ Chattanooga Times Free Press Taking Sides: Who will win America’s Got Talent? Archived 2008-10-29 at the Wayback Machine, September 23, 2008
- ^ ""Bio" at nuttinbutstrings.com". Archived from the original on 2014-03-26. Retrieved 2014-03-08.
- ^ "Hit Maker". Myspace.
- ^ "Platinum Selling Urban Rock Violin Duo Nuttin' but Stringz Ties a Bow Around American Heart Association's Power to End Stroke Benefit Concert | Cision Wire". Archived from the original on 2010-07-17. Retrieved 2010-05-08.
- ^ "Nuttin' But Stringz". NBC New York.
- ^ Stephen Brashear. "Brothers Touri and Damien Escobar of Nuttin But Strings perform..." Getty Images.
- ^ "Johnnie Walker presentó a Nuttin' But Stringz". ESPECTADOR.COM.
- , September 29, 2008
- ^ "America's Got Talent Picks a Winner". eonline.com. October 1, 2008.