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  • "Burn (f/ Lauryn Taylor Back of 1GN)" from Power
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  • "Elevator Doors" from #Stronger EP
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  • "Forgive Me" from Group 1 Crew
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  • "Goin' Down" from Fearless
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  • "He Said (feat. Chris August)" from Fearless
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  • "Heaven (Featuring Jonathan Thulin)" from #Faster EP
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  • "His Kind of Love" from Fearless
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  • "I Know (f/ Jor'dan Armstrong)" from Power
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  • "Live It Up" from Outta Space Love
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  • "Love Is A Beautiful Thing" from Group 1 Crew
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  • "Manipulation" from Outta Space Love
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  • "Mona Lisa" from Power
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  • "Movin'" from Ordinary Dreamers
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  • "Mr. & Mrs. (I Do This For You)" from Fearless
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  • "Outta Space Love" from Outta Space Love
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  • "People of a Second Chance" from Power
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    Latest News
    Former Group 1 Crew Member Pablo Villatoro Announces New Music
    (Wednesday, August 31, 2016)
    Group 1 Crew Releases 'Power' To High Acclaim
    (Monday, August 01, 2016)
    Group 1 Crew Launches Visual Playlist Today To Promote Release Of New Album
    (Friday, July 22, 2016)
    Group 1 Crew Debuts New Music Video for "People of the Second Chance"
    (Wednesday, May 18, 2016)
    Group 1 Crew Will Release "Power" July 29th
    (Friday, April 15, 2016)
    Group 1 Crew Announces New Album for This Summer
    (Monday, March 28, 2016)
    For King & Country Song Charts In Top 50 Mainstream Pop Radio
    (Friday, September 25, 2015)
    Adam Cappa Gets Married
    (Tuesday, September 15, 2015)
    Jenny Simmons Of Addison Road Releases First Book
    (Thursday, September 03, 2015)
    Veridia Reveals New EP Title And Cover
    (Tuesday, September 01, 2015)
    Skillet Working On New Album
    (Saturday, August 22, 2015)
    New Music From For King & Country In The Works
    (Wednesday, August 19, 2015)
    Newsboys Partner With Make A Wish Foundation To Visit Special Fan
    (Saturday, August 01, 2015)
    Kari Jobe To Release New Album
    (Wednesday, July 29, 2015)
    Hawk Nelson Crashes Fan's Wedding
    (Wednesday, July 22, 2015)
    Jason Crabb's Hometown Names Road After Him
    (Tuesday, July 21, 2015)
    Jon Foreman Shares Tracklist for Solo Daylight EP
    (Friday, April 24, 2015)
    Fans Give Remedy Drive Frontman New Guitar
    (Friday, March 20, 2015)
    Jimmy Needham Release Behind the Scenes Videos for Upcoming Album
    (Wednesday, March 18, 2015)
    Jimmy Needham Release Behind the Scenes Videos for Upcoming Album
    (Wednesday, March 18, 2015)
    Jamie Grace and Group 1 Crew's Sarah Sandoz Cover Hillsong
    (Wednesday, March 04, 2015)
    Rhett Walker Band Begins Work on New Tunes
    (Monday, February 23, 2015)
    Manic Drive's Shawn Cavallo is Engaged
    (Monday, February 09, 2015)
    Casting Crowns Introduces 28 Days to a Thriving Marriage Devotional
    (Friday, January 30, 2015)
    Jonathan Thulin Announces "Science Fiction" Due Out March 17th
    (Wednesday, January 28, 2015)
    Royal Tailor Announces Launch of Music School
    (Friday, December 19, 2014)
    for KING & COUNTRY Brothers are the Tennessean's Thanksgiving Cover Story
    (Monday, December 08, 2014)
    Lecrae Announced As First Creation Fest 2015 Headliner
    (Friday, December 05, 2014)
    Former Group 1 Crew Vocalist Blanca Debuts Solo Single
    (Thursday, December 04, 2014)
    The 7th Annual Rock & Worship Roadshow Announces Official Tour Dates
    (Wednesday, November 12, 2014)
    MercyMe to Headline Roadshow 2015
    (Monday, September 29, 2014)
    Group 1 Crew Releases #Faster EP
    (Tuesday, August 12, 2014)
    Blanca to Leave Group 1 Crew
    (Monday, November 25, 2013)
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    With years of touring under his belt, Manwell Reyes hopped on the tour bus, business as usual, anticipating a great string of shows in the months to come. But God's intentions for the booked dates went far beyond the stage. Night after night, he watched as people were physically healed, emotionally restored and mentally rescued from sickness, depression and suicidal thoughts.

    Uncharted territory for the Group 1 Crew frontman, Reyes was deeply impacted and transformed by the supernatural events he witnessed. The significance of his encounter with God's capabilities is celebrated in the group's new album, Power.

    "I had never experienced that side of God before, and it set my mind and my heart on a new course: I never want to go back to just touring or just doing music. I want to give the Holy Spirit full reign to set people free, so that's my mind behind this record. I want it to accomplish the purpose which it was set for and that is to change people's lives through the power of God."

    This power has also opened Reyes up to a deeper understanding of his own worth and value in the eyes of his Creator. Having been the ring leader for the five-time Dove Award winning group that has also enjoyed three No. 1 and six top 5 CHR radio singles, not to mention spots on NBC, FOX, MTV, VH1 and the CW, Reyes found his identity knotted up in the rising notoriety of Group 1 Crew, performing before large crowds and charting radio singles.

    "I got so wrapped up in the idea that God loved me because I was selling records or because I was on tour. I believed I was blessed because I was selling records and on the road touring. Then when the shows stopped, I thought God's love for me also screeched to a halt and people didn't care what I had to say off stage."

    "I went down this spiral of thinking before I finally realized that if God's love for me is based on what I do as a vocation then it's going to be the most fickle love I've ever experienced," he admits. "God really put me in my place when He made me aware of the fact that He loved me before I even started singing a note, before anyone knew who Group 1 Crew was. Music is what I do but it's not who I am.

    It's been an amazing revelation to know this and find freedom from what others may think of me."
    It wasn't long before Reyes' elevated hope and refreshed sense of clarity were put to the test when he ended up with substantial vocal issues resulting in surgery.

    "At the end of 2014 I went to the doctor with laryngitis and left knowing I had two polyps on my vocal chords. I had known about one of the polyps and had been on vocal rest and going through therapy unsuccessfully, so surgery was our last option. I was on complete vocal rest after surgery for three months with no promise that my voice would be ok. There's still no promise, but at least I know I'm not the sum of my career, and for that I'm grateful."

    Despite vocal challenges and the reality of creating an album for the first time since he became the sole member of Group 1 Crew, Reyes optimistically ventured into the studio with friends and industry veterans Seth Moseley, Josh Bronleewe, Tedd T, Josh Crosby, Jason Walker and a slew of others to lay down tracks exploring brokenness while paying tribute to God's love and power. Artists like Lauryn Taylor Bach of 1GN and even Reyes' wife and comedienne Anjelah Johnson (most notable for her Mad TV character Bon Qui Qui) makes appearances on the highly collaborative album, resulting in a collection of songs that are catchy and dance-worthy, and carry a new level of depth and thoughtfulness.

    "The song 'Power' is a celebration of God's great power," Reyes shares about the album's title track. "It's a worship song, even though a lot of people who hear it may think of it primarily as a dance song. I think all music written for the Lord is a form of worship, but I don't write what traditionally-minded people would call worship. This is my adoration of the Lord: something that makes me move and dance and smile and glorify God."

    Power is on schedule for a release this summer and videos will accompany a number of tracks, including "Burn" and the already released "Power." The most recent video to debut, "People of a Second Chance," is a song specifically written for an organization Reyes is extremely passionate about called Unlikely Heroes, which helps rescue girls and boys from sex trafficking. Always brimming with inventive ideas for music videos, Reyes is hoping to bring the songs to life in a unique way through media.

    Group 1 Crew also began supporting the new album this spring by touring with Reyes' wife. The couple is aware this type of tour is not conventional, but Reyes has learned firsthand God often doesn't stick with ordinary methods.

    "When my wife and I tour together, it's definitely not a traditional Christian show," he explains. "We've received flack for our approach because people are nervous about us playing clubs and believe we should follow a certain set of rules. Anjelah and I remain faithful to what we trust God is calling us to, and seeing how successful our last tour together was confirms we are doing exactly what God wants us to do. We continue to sell out dates and I'm excited that I can be out with my wife and that we can do this again as a team."

    Manwell Reyes is a guy known for his creativity, innovation and ability to go after multiple pursuits at the same time. Whether it's immersing in Cross Fit with his wife or brainstorming ideas for a possible clothing line, the Sinatra enthusiast and entrepreneur continues to remember what God taught him not so long ago while on tour.

    "It's not the memorable hooks or beats I come up with that causes listeners to find true freedom, it's the power of God. If my music opens a door for someone to encounter God and his healing power, that's more than I could hope for. Group 1 Crew can write all kinds of songs, travel all over the world, or pursue anything really, especially in the land of possibility here in L.A. where I live. But when it comes down to it, all that pales in comparison to God's power. I don't care about anything anymore except getting my relationship with God right. Remembering who God is and whose I am is what matters the most."

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    Wonderful....Good....ok | Posted December 14, 2014
    Group1crew has so much wonderful music... but when Blanca left the genre changed. It got a little thicker and a little less hip hop. I LOVED Group1crew and now I like it...

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    Amazing Group(1Crew) | Posted March 05, 2012
    They are truly amazing! they seriously have a passion for God and a passion for signing! Their songs have deep meanings with a fun beat! Their song Beautiful is so amazing and gets me through those 'bad hair'days :D They are amazing and make me smile every song i hear :)

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    G1C | Posted November 16, 2011
    I love G1C! i love how there music has such a cool beat,and still has a good Christian message. :)

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    G1C | Posted November 03, 2011
    Group 1 crew is my favorite band their cd outta space love is awesome

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    group 1 crew | Posted September 06, 2011
    i love group 1 crew they are amazing!!!!

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    ? | Posted December 28, 2010
    hope you all had a great christmas

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    Cool song | Posted December 27, 2010
    Walking on the stars

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    ok music | Posted December 24, 2010
    they be jammin

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    G1C | Posted December 23, 2010
    There should be more music like this! The lyrics are touching and speaking to people, and yet the music is so alive... Great!

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    awesome | Posted December 22, 2010
    got to see you in concert a few years ago! really awesome band, I love getting to hear you on the radio now!

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