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{{short description|American girl group}}
{{short description|American girl group}}
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{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians -->
{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians -->
| name = Citizen Queen
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* [[Pop music|Pop]]
* [[Pop music|Pop]]
* [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]
* [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]
* [[acapella]]
* [[a cappella]]
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| years_active = 2018-present
| years_active = 2018-present
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| associated_acts = [[Pentatonix]]
| associated_acts = [[Pentatonix]]
| website = {{url|citizenqueen.com}}
| website = {{url|citizenqueen.com}}
| current_members = * Cora Isabel
| current_members =
* Kaedi Dalley
* Kaedi Dalley
* Cora Isabel
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* Nina Ann Nelson
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| past_members =
* Hannah Mrozak
* Kaylah Sharve'
* Kaylah Sharve'
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* Nina Nelson
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| past_members = * Hannah Mrozak
}}
}}


'''Citizen Queen''' is an American [[girl group]] consisting of vocalists Kaedi Dalley, Cora Isabel, Nina Nelson, Kaylah Sharve’, and previously Hannah Mrozak until her departure from the group in May 2022 . The group was formed in 2018 under the auspices of [[RCA Records]], with mentorship from [[Pentatonix]] member [[Scott Hoying]].<ref name="MJS">{{cite web|url=https://www.jsonline.com/story/entertainment/music/2019/06/17/citizen-queen-milwaukees-hannah-mrozak-could-next-big-girl-group/1427823001/ |title=Citizen Queen could be the next big girl group. Milwaukee's Hannah Mrozak is one of the singers.|first1=Piet|last1=Levy|publisher=[[Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]]|date=June 17, 2019}}</ref><ref name="Daily Trojan">{{cite web|url=https://dailytrojan.com/2020/08/24/rising-artists-citizen-queen-are-setting-the-scene-for-female-a-cappella/ |title=Rising artists Citizen Queen are setting the scene for female a cappella |first1=Marissa|last1=Zayed|publisher=[[Daily Trojan]]|date=August 24, 2020}}</ref><ref name="Hollywood Life">{{cite web|url=https://hollywoodlife.com/2020/12/11/citizen-queen-call-me-queen-video-new-song/ |title=Citizen Queen Demands Your 'Attention & Respect' In Their First Original Song 'CallMe Queen'|first1=Jason|last1=Brow|publisher=[[Hollywood Life]]|date=December 11, 2020}}</ref>
'''Citizen Queen''' is an American [[girl group]] formed in 2018 under the auspices of [[RCA Records]], with mentorship from [[Pentatonix]] member [[Scott Hoying]]. Originally a five-member group, Citizen Queen consists of vocalists Kaedi Dalley, Cora Isabel, and Nina Ann Nelson.<ref name="MJS">{{cite web|url=https://www.jsonline.com/story/entertainment/music/2019/06/17/citizen-queen-milwaukees-hannah-mrozak-could-next-big-girl-group/1427823001/ |title=Citizen Queen could be the next big girl group. Milwaukee's Hannah Mrozak is one of the singers.|first1=Piet|last1=Levy|publisher=[[Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]]|date=June 17, 2019}}</ref><ref name="Daily Trojan">{{cite web|url=https://dailytrojan.com/2020/08/24/rising-artists-citizen-queen-are-setting-the-scene-for-female-a-cappella/ |title=Rising artists Citizen Queen are setting the scene for female a cappella |first1=Marissa|last1=Zayed|publisher=[[Daily Trojan]]|date=August 24, 2020}}</ref><ref name="Hollywood Life">{{cite web|url=https://hollywoodlife.com/2020/12/11/citizen-queen-call-me-queen-video-new-song/ |title=Citizen Queen Demands Your 'Attention & Respect' In Their First Original Song 'CallMe Queen'|first1=Jason|last1=Brow|publisher=[[Hollywood Life]]|date=December 11, 2020}}</ref>


==Formation==
== Formation ==
Pentatonix member Scott Hoying, along with arrangers and producers Ben Bram and Shams Ahmed, "hand-selected" the original five members of the group.<ref name="Daily Trojan"/> The members of the band "come from different states and different ethnic backgrounds".<ref name="Daily Trojan"/>
Pentatonix member Scott Hoying, along with arrangers and producers Ben Bram and Shams Ahmed, "hand-selected" the original five members of the group.<ref name="Daily Trojan"/> The members of the band "come from different states and different ethnic backgrounds".<ref name="Daily Trojan"/>


Singer and beatboxer Cora Isabel was the first member chosen, after sending audition videos to the arrangers.<ref name="Daily Trojan"/> Bram first saw Hannah Mrozak on [[The Voice (American season 13)|season 13 of ''The Voice'']] "where she made it to the playoffs in 2017 as a member of Adam Levine's and Jennifer Hudson's teams". Bram "reached out to Mrozak" and "encouraged her to audition" for Citizen Queen.<ref name="MJS"/> The members of the group were "complete strangers before the group's founding", except for [[SoCal VoCals]] members Nelson and Sharve’.<ref name="Daily Trojan"/> Bram had been music director of the SoCal VoCals before participating in the formation of Pentatonix and Citizen Queen.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://jewishjournal.com/culture/arts/321611/ben-bram-on-creating-a-cappella-during-a-pandemic/ |title=Ben Bram on Creating A Cappella During a Pandemic|first1=Erin|last1=Ben-Moche|publisher=[[The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles|The Jewish Journal]]|date=September 16, 2020}}</ref> Sharve’ had also previously released an album and performed in her home state of Texas.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stylemagazine.com/news/2019/may/17/kaylah-sharve-star-rise/ |title=Kaylah Sharve' Is a Star On the Rise|first1=Jo-Carolyn|last1=Goode|publisher=Houston Style Magazine|date=May 17, 2019}}</ref>
Singer and beatboxer Cora Isabel was the first member chosen, after sending audition videos to the arrangers.<ref name="Daily Trojan"/> Bram first saw Hannah Mrozak on [[The Voice (American season 13)|season 13 of ''The Voice'']] "where she made it to the playoffs in 2017 as a member of Adam Levine's and Jennifer Hudson's teams". Bram "reached out to Mrozak" and "encouraged her to audition" for Citizen Queen.<ref name="MJS"/> The members of the group were "complete strangers before the group's founding", except for [[SoCal VoCals]] members Nelson and Sharve'.<ref name="Daily Trojan"/> Bram had been music director of the SoCal VoCals before participating in the formation of Pentatonix and Citizen Queen.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://jewishjournal.com/culture/arts/321611/ben-bram-on-creating-a-cappella-during-a-pandemic/ |title=Ben Bram on Creating A Cappella During a Pandemic|first1=Erin|last1=Ben-Moche|publisher=[[The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles|The Jewish Journal]]|date=September 16, 2020}}</ref> Sharve' had also previously released an album and performed in her home state of Texas.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stylemagazine.com/news/2019/may/17/kaylah-sharve-star-rise/ |title=Kaylah Sharve' Is a Star On the Rise|first1=Jo-Carolyn|last1=Goode|publisher=Houston Style Magazine|date=May 17, 2019}}</ref>


The group has been identified as playing a part in the revival of [[girl group]]s in the United States. ''[[Refinery29]]'' stated that the group "kicks down the doors with their powerful official debut, and the perfectly placed harmonies, bass, and vocal percussion on the original song all but promise a top spot for the talented newbies. Forget what you heard — girl groups ain't dead, y'all".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/12/10220182/new-music-to-know-december-11-2020 |title=New Music To Know: F*ck Buddies, 3-Part Harmonies & The Good Kind Of Pain|first1=Ineye|last1=Komonibo|publisher=[[Refinery29]]|date=December 11, 2020}}</ref> ''[[Nylon (magazine)|Nylon]]'' described the group as "Modern representation plus [[Danity Kane]]-levels of pop ear-worminess? This is the girl group we deserve!"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nylon.com/entertainment/soundcheck-12-14-2020 |title=Soundcheck: The Best 10 Music Releases the Week of December 14, 2020|publisher=[[Nylon (magazine)|Nylon]]|date=December 14, 2020}}</ref> The group has been described as "unique because they tend to rely more on their voices rather than singing along to a beat".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.psuunderground.com/2021/03/21/5-women-artists-you-should-add-to-your-playlist/ |title=Five women artists you should add to your playlist|first1=Kaylyn|last1=Greene|publisher=The Underground|date=March 21, 2021}}</ref> ''[[Cosmopolitan (magazine)|Cosmopolitan]]'' compared the group to [[Fifth Harmony]], and their origin to the movie, ''[[Pitch Perfect]]'', noting that "after going through a cappella boot camps and auditions, the girls joined forces to create pop anthems and covers".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/music/a37612004/the-girl-group-renaissance/ |title=Attention: The Girl Group Renaissance Is Upon Us|first1=Starr|last1=Bowenbank|publisher=[[Cosmopolitan (magazine)|Cosmopolitan]]|date=September 15, 2021}}</ref> ''Fringe'' noted that the group had "received praise from the likes of everyone from [[Ariana Grande]] to [[Meghan Trainor]]".<ref name="Fringe">{{cite web|url=http://www.fringemag.net/web/vocal-quintet-citizen-queen-releases-second-original-song-no-ego/ |title=Vocal quintet Citizen Queen releases second original song, 'No Ego'|publisher=Fringe|date=February 27, 2021}}</ref>
The group has been identified as playing a part in the revival of [[girl group]]s in the United States. ''[[Refinery29]]'' stated that the group "kicks down the doors with their powerful official debut, and the perfectly placed harmonies, bass, and vocal percussion on the original song all but promise a top spot for the talented newbies. Forget what you heard — girl groups ain't dead, y'all".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/12/10220182/new-music-to-know-december-11-2020 |title=New Music To Know: F*ck Buddies, 3-Part Harmonies & The Good Kind Of Pain|first1=Ineye|last1=Komonibo|publisher=[[Refinery29]]|date=December 11, 2020}}</ref> ''[[Nylon (magazine)|Nylon]]'' described the group as "Modern representation plus [[Danity Kane]]-levels of pop ear-worminess? This is the girl group we deserve!"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nylon.com/entertainment/soundcheck-12-14-2020 |title=Soundcheck: The Best 10 Music Releases the Week of December 14, 2020|publisher=[[Nylon (magazine)|Nylon]]|date=December 14, 2020}}</ref> The group has been described as "unique because they tend to rely more on their voices rather than singing along to a beat".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.psuunderground.com/2021/03/21/5-women-artists-you-should-add-to-your-playlist/ |title=Five women artists you should add to your playlist|first1=Kaylyn|last1=Greene|publisher=The Underground|date=March 21, 2021}}</ref> ''[[Cosmopolitan (magazine)|Cosmopolitan]]'' compared the group to [[Fifth Harmony]], and their origin to the movie, ''[[Pitch Perfect]]'', noting that "after going through a cappella boot camps and auditions, the girls joined forces to create pop anthems and covers".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/music/a37612004/the-girl-group-renaissance/ |title=Attention: The Girl Group Renaissance Is Upon Us|first1=Starr|last1=Bowenbank|publisher=[[Cosmopolitan (magazine)|Cosmopolitan]]|date=September 15, 2021}}</ref> ''Fringe'' noted that the group had "received praise from the likes of everyone from [[Ariana Grande]] to [[Meghan Trainor]]".<ref name="Fringe">{{cite web|url=http://www.fringemag.net/web/vocal-quintet-citizen-queen-releases-second-original-song-no-ego/ |title=Vocal quintet Citizen Queen releases second original song, 'No Ego'|publisher=Fringe|date=February 27, 2021}}</ref>


==Song production and touring==
== Song production and touring ==
The group reportedly first worked out of an Airbnb in Los Angeles, recording "four fully produced songs and music videos" in the course of a week.<ref name="Daily Trojan"/> Their first popular video was "Evolution of Girl Groups", a six-minute medley of 25 songs, which was posted to YouTube in January 2019.<ref name="MJS"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/Evolution-Girl-Groups-Citizen-Queen-Song-Medley-45710586 |title=This FANTASTIC Girl Group Medley Takes You Through 60 Years of Perfect Pop Music|first1=Ryan|last1=Roschke|publisher=[[PopSugar]]|date=January 24, 2019}}</ref> It had received nearly 10 million views by June 2019,<ref name="MJS"/> and over 18 million views by August 2020,<ref name="Daily Trojan"/> passing 20 million views in December 2020.<ref name="Hollywood Life"/>
The group reportedly first worked out of an Airbnb in Los Angeles, recording "four fully produced songs and music videos" in the course of a week.<ref name="Daily Trojan"/> Their first popular video was "Evolution of Girl Groups", a six-minute medley of 25 songs, which was posted to YouTube in January 2019.<ref name="MJS"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/Evolution-Girl-Groups-Citizen-Queen-Song-Medley-45710586 |title=This FANTASTIC Girl Group Medley Takes You Through 60 Years of Perfect Pop Music|first1=Ryan|last1=Roschke|publisher=[[PopSugar]]|date=January 24, 2019}}</ref> It had received nearly 10 million views by June 2019,<ref name="MJS"/> and over 18 million views by August 2020,<ref name="Daily Trojan"/> passing 20 million views in December 2020.<ref name="Hollywood Life"/>


In July 2019, the group opened for [[Pentatonix]] on a nine-week world tour,<ref name="Daily Trojan"/> with the tour also featuring [[Rachel Platten]]. The group went on to record well-viewed videos for "[[No Tears Left to Cry]]" by [[Ariana Grande]],<ref name="MJS"/><ref name="Glitter">{{Cite web|url=https://glittermagrocks.com/connect/2021/04/30/citizen-queens-powerful-story-behind-song-y-gains-social-media-popularity/|title=Citizen Queen's Powerful Story Behind Song 'Y' Gains Social Media Popularity|first=Kayla|last=Fontalvo|date=May 1, 2021|website=Glitter Magazine}}</ref> "[[Lost in Japan]]" by [[Shawn Mendes]], and "Never Enough" from ''[[The Greatest Showman]]''.<ref name="MJS"/> In June 2020, the group performed an arrangement of "[[Free Your Mind (song)|Free Your Mind]]" by [[En Vogue]] for the 2020 Pride Benefit Concert put on by RCA Records and the [[Human Rights Campaign]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/pride/9412284/rca-records-human-rights-campaigns-pride-concert-highlights |title=5 Highlights From RCA Records & Human Rights Campaign's Pride Benefit Concert|first1=Stephen|last1=Daw|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=June 30, 2020}}</ref> In December 2020, the group released their first original song, "Call Me Queen", written by [[Justin Tranter]], [[Nova Wav]], and [[Shawn Wasabi]], and accompanied by a [[music video]] produced by [[Lauren Dunn]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Citizen-Queen-Releases-First-Original-Song-Call-Me-Queen-20201211 |title=Citizen Queen Releases First Original Song 'Call Me Queen'|publisher=[[BroadwayWorld]]|date=December 11, 2020}}</ref><ref name="Hollywood Life"/> The group also performed that month at [[TheWrap]]'s 2020 Power Women Summit.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thewrap.com/annie-lennox-melissa-etheridge-perform-for-covid-19-relief-at-power-women-summit-2020/ |title=Annie Lennox, Melissa Etheridge Perform for COVID-19 Relief at Power Women Summit 2020|first1=Emily|last1=Vogel|publisher=[[TheWrap]]|date=December 3, 2020}}</ref> In January 2021, the group released an official remix of "Call Me Queen" by [[Armada Music]] artist Frank Pole.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Citizen-Queen-Release-Call-Me-Queen-Frank-Pole-Remix-20210106 |title=Citizen Queen Release 'Call Me Queen' Frank Pole Remix|publisher=[[BroadwayWorld]]|date=January 6, 2021}}</ref>
In July 2019, the group opened for [[Pentatonix]] on a nine-week world tour,<ref name="Daily Trojan"/> with the tour also featuring [[Rachel Platten]]. The group went on to record well-viewed videos for "[[No Tears Left to Cry]]" by [[Ariana Grande]],<ref name="MJS"/><ref name="Glitter">{{Cite web|url=https://glittermagrocks.com/connect/2021/04/30/citizen-queens-powerful-story-behind-song-y-gains-social-media-popularity/|title=Citizen Queen's Powerful Story Behind Song 'Y' Gains Social Media Popularity|first=Kayla|last=Fontalvo|date=May 1, 2021|website=Glitter Magazine}}</ref> "[[Lost in Japan]]" by [[Shawn Mendes]], and "Never Enough" from ''[[The Greatest Showman]]''.<ref name="MJS"/> In June 2020, the group performed an arrangement of "[[Free Your Mind (song)|Free Your Mind]]" by [[En Vogue]] for the 2020 Pride Benefit Concert put on by RCA Records and the [[Human Rights Campaign]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/pride/9412284/rca-records-human-rights-campaigns-pride-concert-highlights |title=5 Highlights From RCA Records & Human Rights Campaign's Pride Benefit Concert|first1=Stephen|last1=Daw|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=June 30, 2020}}</ref> In December 2020, the group released their first original song, "Call Me Queen", written by [[Justin Tranter]], [[Nova Wav]], and [[Shawn Wasabi]], and accompanied by a [[music video]] produced by Lauren Dunn.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Citizen-Queen-Releases-First-Original-Song-Call-Me-Queen-20201211 |title=Citizen Queen Releases First Original Song 'Call Me Queen'|publisher=[[BroadwayWorld]]|date=December 11, 2020}}</ref><ref name="Hollywood Life"/> The group also performed that month at [[TheWrap]]'s 2020 Power Women Summit.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thewrap.com/annie-lennox-melissa-etheridge-perform-for-covid-19-relief-at-power-women-summit-2020/ |title=Annie Lennox, Melissa Etheridge Perform for COVID-19 Relief at Power Women Summit 2020|first1=Emily|last1=Vogel|publisher=[[TheWrap]]|date=December 3, 2020}}</ref> In January 2021, the group released an official remix of "Call Me Queen" by [[Armada Music]] artist Frank Pole.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Citizen-Queen-Release-Call-Me-Queen-Frank-Pole-Remix-20210106 |title=Citizen Queen Release 'Call Me Queen' Frank Pole Remix|publisher=[[BroadwayWorld]]|date=January 6, 2021}}</ref>


The group's next original song was "No Ego", written by [[Justin Tranter]] and songwriting duo [[Nova Wav]] and released in March 2021.<ref name="Fringe"/> In April 2021, the group released the original ballad, "Y", reported by the group to have been inspired by a bad breakup experienced by Mrozak. Shortly after the posting of a video on [[TikTok]] introducing the song, it was reported that the video had received "almost four million views and over nine thousand comments".<ref name="Glitter"/>
The group's next original song was "No Ego", written by [[Justin Tranter]] and songwriting duo [[Nova Wav]] and released in March 2021.<ref name="Fringe"/> In April 2021, the group released the original ballad, "Y", reported by the group to have been inspired by a bad breakup experienced by Mrozak. Shortly after the posting of a video on [[TikTok]] introducing the song, it was reported that the video had received "almost four million views and over nine thousand comments".<ref name="Glitter"/>


In June 2022, the group released their original single, “XO”, written by Nova Wav, Kiana Ledé, Amiyah “AJ” Brown, Nina Nelson, Kaedi Dalley, Kaylah Sharve’, and Cora Isabel, and accompanied by a music video directed by Jadagrace. Two weeks later, they released another original, "Waste My Time", reviewed by ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' as "effortlessly harmonizing and recalling the past eras of girl groups, with Dalley’s impossibly rich tone on full display".<ref name="Billboard Week">{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/new-pop-songs-cuco-renforshort-sg-lewis-midwxst-1235112847/|title=10 Cool New Pop Songs to Get You Through The Week: Cuco, renforshort, SG Lewis, midwxst & More|first1=Lyndsey|last1=Havens|first2=Joe|last2=Lynch|first3=Jason|last3=Lipshutz|first4=Starr|last4=Bowenbank|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=July 11, 2022}}</ref> In December 2022, [[Fifth Harmony]] member [[Dinah Jane]] released a collaboration with the group, that being a "holiday medley of [[Justin Bieber]]'s "[[Mistletoe (Justin Bieber song)|Mistletoe]]", Ariana Grande's "[[Santa Tell Me]], and Fifth Harmony's "[[Can You See]]" from holiday film ''[[The Star (2017 film)|The Star]]''".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/dinah-jane-common-kings-sammy-johnson-christmas-cover-1234652096/ |title=An Island Christmas! Dinah Jane Welcomes Common Kings, Sammy Johnson for Holiday Special|publisher=[[Rolling Stone]]|first1=Tomás|last1=Mier|date=December 22, 2022}}</ref>
In June 2022, the group released their original single, “XO”, written by Nova Wav, Kiana Ledé, Amiyah “AJ” Brown, Nina Nelson, Kaedi Dalley, Kaylah Sharve', and Cora Isabel, and accompanied by a music video directed by Jadagrace. Two weeks later, they released another original, "Waste My Time", reviewed by ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' as "effortlessly harmonizing and recalling the past eras of girl groups, with Dalley's impossibly rich tone on full display".<ref name="Billboard Week">{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/new-pop-songs-cuco-renforshort-sg-lewis-midwxst-1235112847/|title=10 Cool New Pop Songs to Get You Through The Week: Cuco, renforshort, SG Lewis, midwxst & More|first1=Lyndsey|last1=Havens|first2=Joe|last2=Lynch|first3=Jason|last3=Lipshutz|first4=Starr|last4=Bowenbank|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=July 11, 2022}}</ref> In December 2022, [[Fifth Harmony]] member [[Dinah Jane]] released a collaboration with the group, that being a "holiday medley of [[Justin Bieber]]'s "[[Mistletoe (Justin Bieber song)|Mistletoe]]", Ariana Grande's "[[Santa Tell Me]], and Fifth Harmony's "[[Can You See]]" from holiday film ''[[The Star (2017 film)|The Star]]''".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/dinah-jane-common-kings-sammy-johnson-christmas-cover-1234652096/ |title=An Island Christmas! Dinah Jane Welcomes Common Kings, Sammy Johnson for Holiday Special|publisher=[[Rolling Stone]]|first1=Tomás|last1=Mier|date=December 22, 2022}}</ref>


Nelson and Dalley were also writers on the [[Twice]] song "[[Moonlight Sunrise]]", released in January 2023.<ref>{{cite web |title=MOONLIGHT SUNRISE - TWICE (트와이스) |url=https://www.melon.com/song/detail.htm?songId=36058064 |publisher=[[Melon (online music service)|Melon]] |access-date=January 20, 2023}}</ref><ref name="NPR">{{cite news |last1=Kim |first1=Joshua Minsoo |title=TWICE, 'MOONLIGHT SUNRISE' |url=https://www.npr.org/sections/now-playing/2023/01/20/1150388611/twice-moonlight-sunrise |access-date=January 20, 2023 |publisher=[[NPR Music]] |date=January 20, 2023}}</ref>
Nelson and Dalley were also writers on the [[Twice]] song "[[Moonlight Sunrise]]", released in January 2023.<ref>{{cite web |title=MOONLIGHT SUNRISE - TWICE (트와이스) |url=https://www.melon.com/song/detail.htm?songId=36058064 |publisher=[[Melon (online music service)|Melon]] |access-date=January 20, 2023}}</ref><ref name="NPR">{{cite news |last1=Kim |first1=Joshua Minsoo |title=TWICE, 'MOONLIGHT SUNRISE' |url=https://www.npr.org/sections/now-playing/2023/01/20/1150388611/twice-moonlight-sunrise |access-date=January 20, 2023 |publisher=[[NPR Music]] |date=January 20, 2023}}</ref>


==Members==
== Members ==
* '''Cora Isabel''' (''Beatboxer/Alto'') <small>(born February 24, 2001)</small>
* '''Cora Isabel''' (''Beatboxer/Alto'') <small>(born February 24, 2001)</small>
* '''Kaedi Dalley''' (''Bass'') <small>(born December 2, 2000)</small>
* '''Kaedi Dalley''' (''Contralto''/''Bass'') <small>(born December 2, 2000)</small>
* '''Kaylah Sharve’''' (''Alto'') <small>(born January 6, 1999)</small>
* '''Nina Ann Nelson''' (''Soprano'') <small>(born March 25, 1998)</small>
* '''Nina Ann Nelson''' (''Soprano'') <small>(born March 25, 1998)</small>


=== Former members ===
Hannah Mrozak (Mezzo-soprano), an original member of the group, announced her departure on social media in May 2022.<ref>{{Cite Instagram |user=hannahmrozak |postid=Cdyw1RDvK3j |title=I love you so much @citizenqueen. My family forever🤍🤍 |date=21 May 2022 |access-date=15 September 2023}}</ref> The group then announced that it would continue as a quartet, and thereafter released new material as a quartet.<ref name="Billboard Week"/>
* '''Hannah Mrozak''' (''Mezzo-soprano'') <small>(born July 27, 1998)</small> Mrozak announced her departure on social media in May 2022.<ref>{{Cite Instagram |user=hannahmrozak |postid=Cdyw1RDvK3j |title=I love you so much @citizenqueen. My family forever🤍🤍 |date=21 May 2022 |access-date=15 September 2023}}</ref> The group then announced that it would continue as a quartet, and thereafter released new material as a quartet.<ref name="Billboard Week" />
* '''Kaylah Sharve'''' (''Alto'') <small>(born January 6, 1999)</small> On {{Date|May 4, 2024|MDY}}, Sharve' announced her departure on the group's [[Instagram]] page. The rest of the group confirmed they will continue as a trio.<ref>{{cite tweet |date=2024-05-04 |title=we love you Kaylah 🤍 we'll continue carrying the torch of CQ as a trio and we'll have more to share with you very soon. thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for your love and support 🌷 |url=https://x.com/CQOfficial/status/1786526940167589945 |access-date=2024-07-09 |user=CQOfficial |number=1786526940167589945 |lang=en-us}}</ref>


==Chart performance==
== Chart performance ==
In December 2020, Citizen Queen had three songs on the South African iTunes Pop 100, these being their covers of "[[No Tears Left to Cry]]" at #48, "[[Slow Burn (Kacey Musgraves song)|Slow Burn]]" at #96, and "[[Lost in Japan]]" at #100.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.top-charts.com/songs/pop/south-africa/itunes/2020-W50|title=South Africa iTunes Top 100 Pop Songs|website=www.top-charts.com}}</ref>
In December 2020, Citizen Queen had three songs on the South African iTunes Pop 100, these being their covers of "[[No Tears Left to Cry]]" at #48, "[[Slow Burn (Kacey Musgraves song)|Slow Burn]]" at #96, and "[[Lost in Japan]]" at #100.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.top-charts.com/songs/pop/south-africa/itunes/2020-W50|title=South Africa iTunes Top 100 Pop Songs|website=www.top-charts.com}}</ref>


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* Released: September 15, 2023<ref>{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/1FlLNVRnsUIIDy7all4UTg|title=CLIQUE - Album by Citizen Queen {{!}} Spotify|website=[[Spotify]]|access-date=15 September 2023}}</ref>
* Released: September 15, 2023<ref>{{cite web |url=https://open.spotify.com/album/1FlLNVRnsUIIDy7all4UTg |title=CLIQUE - Album by Citizen Queen |publisher=[[Spotify]] |access-date=September 15, 2023}}</ref>
* Label: [[Independent music|Self-released]]
* Format: Digital download, streaming
* Formats: [[Music download|Digital download]], [[Streaming media|streaming]]
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== Awards and nominations ==
== Awards and nominations ==

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! scope="row" rowspan="2" | [[Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards]]
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | 2019
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| Best Holiday Song
| Best Holiday Song
| "This Christmas"
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| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{cite web|title=2019 Contemporary A Cappella Awards Nominees|url=https://casa.org/2019-contemporary-a-cappella-recording-awards-nominees/|website=[[Contemporary A Cappella Society]]|access-date=7 September 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=2019 Contemporary A cappella Recording Awards|url=https://casa.org/2019-contemporary-a-capella-recording-award-results/|website=[[Contemporary A Cappella Society]]|access-date=7 September 2023}}</ref>
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{cite web|title=2019 Contemporary A Cappella Awards Nominees|url=https://casa.org/2019-contemporary-a-cappella-recording-awards-nominees/|website=[[Contemporary A Cappella Society]]|date=February 15, 2019 |access-date=7 September 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=2019 Contemporary A cappella Recording Awards|url=https://casa.org/2019-contemporary-a-capella-recording-award-results/|website=[[Contemporary A Cappella Society]]|date=April 14, 2019 |access-date=7 September 2023}}</ref>
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Citizen Queen
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Years active2018-present
Labels
Members
  • Kaedi Dalley
  • Cora Isabel
  • Nina Ann Nelson
Past members
  • Hannah Mrozak
  • Kaylah Sharve'
Websitecitizenqueen.com

Citizen Queen is an American girl group formed in 2018 under the auspices of RCA Records, with mentorship from Pentatonix member Scott Hoying. Originally a five-member group, Citizen Queen consists of vocalists Kaedi Dalley, Cora Isabel, and Nina Ann Nelson.[1][2][3]

Formation

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Pentatonix member Scott Hoying, along with arrangers and producers Ben Bram and Shams Ahmed, "hand-selected" the original five members of the group.[2] The members of the band "come from different states and different ethnic backgrounds".[2]

Singer and beatboxer Cora Isabel was the first member chosen, after sending audition videos to the arrangers.[2] Bram first saw Hannah Mrozak on season 13 of The Voice "where she made it to the playoffs in 2017 as a member of Adam Levine's and Jennifer Hudson's teams". Bram "reached out to Mrozak" and "encouraged her to audition" for Citizen Queen.[1] The members of the group were "complete strangers before the group's founding", except for SoCal VoCals members Nelson and Sharve'.[2] Bram had been music director of the SoCal VoCals before participating in the formation of Pentatonix and Citizen Queen.[4] Sharve' had also previously released an album and performed in her home state of Texas.[5]

The group has been identified as playing a part in the revival of girl groups in the United States. Refinery29 stated that the group "kicks down the doors with their powerful official debut, and the perfectly placed harmonies, bass, and vocal percussion on the original song all but promise a top spot for the talented newbies. Forget what you heard — girl groups ain't dead, y'all".[6] Nylon described the group as "Modern representation plus Danity Kane-levels of pop ear-worminess? This is the girl group we deserve!"[7] The group has been described as "unique because they tend to rely more on their voices rather than singing along to a beat".[8] Cosmopolitan compared the group to Fifth Harmony, and their origin to the movie, Pitch Perfect, noting that "after going through a cappella boot camps and auditions, the girls joined forces to create pop anthems and covers".[9] Fringe noted that the group had "received praise from the likes of everyone from Ariana Grande to Meghan Trainor".[10]

Song production and touring

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The group reportedly first worked out of an Airbnb in Los Angeles, recording "four fully produced songs and music videos" in the course of a week.[2] Their first popular video was "Evolution of Girl Groups", a six-minute medley of 25 songs, which was posted to YouTube in January 2019.[1][11] It had received nearly 10 million views by June 2019,[1] and over 18 million views by August 2020,[2] passing 20 million views in December 2020.[3]

In July 2019, the group opened for Pentatonix on a nine-week world tour,[2] with the tour also featuring Rachel Platten. The group went on to record well-viewed videos for "No Tears Left to Cry" by Ariana Grande,[1][12] "Lost in Japan" by Shawn Mendes, and "Never Enough" from The Greatest Showman.[1] In June 2020, the group performed an arrangement of "Free Your Mind" by En Vogue for the 2020 Pride Benefit Concert put on by RCA Records and the Human Rights Campaign.[13] In December 2020, the group released their first original song, "Call Me Queen", written by Justin Tranter, Nova Wav, and Shawn Wasabi, and accompanied by a music video produced by Lauren Dunn.[14][3] The group also performed that month at TheWrap's 2020 Power Women Summit.[15] In January 2021, the group released an official remix of "Call Me Queen" by Armada Music artist Frank Pole.[16]

The group's next original song was "No Ego", written by Justin Tranter and songwriting duo Nova Wav and released in March 2021.[10] In April 2021, the group released the original ballad, "Y", reported by the group to have been inspired by a bad breakup experienced by Mrozak. Shortly after the posting of a video on TikTok introducing the song, it was reported that the video had received "almost four million views and over nine thousand comments".[12]

In June 2022, the group released their original single, “XO”, written by Nova Wav, Kiana Ledé, Amiyah “AJ” Brown, Nina Nelson, Kaedi Dalley, Kaylah Sharve', and Cora Isabel, and accompanied by a music video directed by Jadagrace. Two weeks later, they released another original, "Waste My Time", reviewed by Billboard as "effortlessly harmonizing and recalling the past eras of girl groups, with Dalley's impossibly rich tone on full display".[17] In December 2022, Fifth Harmony member Dinah Jane released a collaboration with the group, that being a "holiday medley of Justin Bieber's "Mistletoe", Ariana Grande's "Santa Tell Me, and Fifth Harmony's "Can You See" from holiday film The Star".[18]

Nelson and Dalley were also writers on the Twice song "Moonlight Sunrise", released in January 2023.[19][20]

Members

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  • Cora Isabel (Beatboxer/Alto) (born February 24, 2001)
  • Kaedi Dalley (Contralto/Bass) (born December 2, 2000)
  • Nina Ann Nelson (Soprano) (born March 25, 1998)

Former members

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  • Hannah Mrozak (Mezzo-soprano) (born July 27, 1998) Mrozak announced her departure on social media in May 2022.[21] The group then announced that it would continue as a quartet, and thereafter released new material as a quartet.[17]
  • Kaylah Sharve' (Alto) (born January 6, 1999) On May 4, 2024, Sharve' announced her departure on the group's Instagram page. The rest of the group confirmed they will continue as a trio.[22]

Chart performance

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In December 2020, Citizen Queen had three songs on the South African iTunes Pop 100, these being their covers of "No Tears Left to Cry" at #48, "Slow Burn" at #96, and "Lost in Japan" at #100.[23]

In May 2021, the original song "Y" reached #48 on the Nigerian iTunes Pop 100.[24]

Discography

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Extended plays

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Title Details
Clique

Singles

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Title Year Album or EP
"Call Me Queen" 2020 Non-album singles
"No Ego" 2021
"Y"
"XO" 2022 Clique
"Waste My Time"
"Break Up"
"So Special" 2023
"Whatchu Want"
"Love the Way I Love You" 2024 Non-album single

Covers

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Year Song Original artist
2018 "No Tears Left to Cry" Ariana Grande
"This Christmas" Donny Hathaway
"Lost in Japan" Shawn Mendes
2019 "Evolution of Girl Groups" Various Artists
"Never Enough" The Greatest Showman OST
"Best Part" Daniel Caesar feat. H.E.R.
"Good as Hell" Lizzo
"Señorita" Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello
"Bad Guy" Billie Eilish
2020 "Whack World Medley" Tierra Whack
"Slow Burn" Kacey Musgraves
"Free Your Mind" En Vogue
"Everybody Business" Kehlani
2022 "Killing Me Softly with His Song" Lori Lieberman
"Don't Call Me Angel" Ariana Grande, Lana Del Rey and Miley Cyrus

Music videos

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Title Year Director(s)
"Call Me Queen" 2020 Lauren Dunn
"No Ego" 2021 Ethan Lader
"Y"
"XO" 2022 Jadagrace
"Waste My Time"
"Break Up"
"So Special" 2023 Lindsey Blaufarb & Craig Hollamon
“Whatchu Want”

Tours

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Opening Act

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Awards and nominations

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Award ceremony Year Category Nominee(s)/work(s) Result Ref.
Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards 2019 Best Holiday Song "This Christmas" Nominated [26][27]
Best Pop Song "No Tears Left to Cry" Runner-up

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Levy, Piet (June 17, 2019). "Citizen Queen could be the next big girl group. Milwaukee's Hannah Mrozak is one of the singers". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h Zayed, Marissa (August 24, 2020). "Rising artists Citizen Queen are setting the scene for female a cappella". Daily Trojan.
  3. ^ a b c Brow, Jason (December 11, 2020). "Citizen Queen Demands Your 'Attention & Respect' In Their First Original Song 'CallMe Queen'". Hollywood Life.
  4. ^ Ben-Moche, Erin (September 16, 2020). "Ben Bram on Creating A Cappella During a Pandemic". The Jewish Journal.
  5. ^ Goode, Jo-Carolyn (May 17, 2019). "Kaylah Sharve' Is a Star On the Rise". Houston Style Magazine.
  6. ^ Komonibo, Ineye (December 11, 2020). "New Music To Know: F*ck Buddies, 3-Part Harmonies & The Good Kind Of Pain". Refinery29.
  7. ^ "Soundcheck: The Best 10 Music Releases the Week of December 14, 2020". Nylon. December 14, 2020.
  8. ^ Greene, Kaylyn (March 21, 2021). "Five women artists you should add to your playlist". The Underground.
  9. ^ Bowenbank, Starr (September 15, 2021). "Attention: The Girl Group Renaissance Is Upon Us". Cosmopolitan.
  10. ^ a b "Vocal quintet Citizen Queen releases second original song, 'No Ego'". Fringe. February 27, 2021.
  11. ^ Roschke, Ryan (January 24, 2019). "This FANTASTIC Girl Group Medley Takes You Through 60 Years of Perfect Pop Music". PopSugar.
  12. ^ a b Fontalvo, Kayla (May 1, 2021). "Citizen Queen's Powerful Story Behind Song 'Y' Gains Social Media Popularity". Glitter Magazine.
  13. ^ Daw, Stephen (June 30, 2020). "5 Highlights From RCA Records & Human Rights Campaign's Pride Benefit Concert". Billboard.
  14. ^ "Citizen Queen Releases First Original Song 'Call Me Queen'". BroadwayWorld. December 11, 2020.
  15. ^ Vogel, Emily (December 3, 2020). "Annie Lennox, Melissa Etheridge Perform for COVID-19 Relief at Power Women Summit 2020". TheWrap.
  16. ^ "Citizen Queen Release 'Call Me Queen' Frank Pole Remix". BroadwayWorld. January 6, 2021.
  17. ^ a b Havens, Lyndsey; Lynch, Joe; Lipshutz, Jason; Bowenbank, Starr (July 11, 2022). "10 Cool New Pop Songs to Get You Through The Week: Cuco, renforshort, SG Lewis, midwxst & More". Billboard.
  18. ^ Mier, Tomás (December 22, 2022). "An Island Christmas! Dinah Jane Welcomes Common Kings, Sammy Johnson for Holiday Special". Rolling Stone.
  19. ^ "MOONLIGHT SUNRISE - TWICE (트와이스)". Melon. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  20. ^ Kim, Joshua Minsoo (January 20, 2023). "TWICE, 'MOONLIGHT SUNRISE'". NPR Music. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  21. ^ @hannahmrozak (May 21, 2022). "I love you so much @citizenqueen. My family forever🤍🤍". Retrieved September 15, 2023 – via Instagram.
  22. ^ @CQOfficial (May 4, 2024). "we love you Kaylah 🤍 we'll continue carrying the torch of CQ as a trio and we'll have more to share with you very soon. thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for your love and support 🌷" (Tweet). Retrieved July 9, 2024 – via Twitter.
  23. ^ "South Africa iTunes Top 100 Pop Songs". www.top-charts.com.
  24. ^ "Nigeria iTunes Top 100 Pop Songs". www.top-charts.com.
  25. ^ "CLIQUE - Album by Citizen Queen". Spotify. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  26. ^ "2019 Contemporary A Cappella Awards Nominees". Contemporary A Cappella Society. February 15, 2019. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
  27. ^ "2019 Contemporary A cappella Recording Awards". Contemporary A Cappella Society. April 14, 2019. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
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