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Hope 7 was a
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band that performed together from 2002 to 2005. The band members consisted of Kristi McClave (lead singer), Dave Noble (guitarist), Chevy Martinez (bassist), and Chase Duddy (drummer).


Early years

Performing since the age of six, McClave was discovered by record producer
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. McClave was then chosen by
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and Tim James to be a featured vocalist for the pop group 3Gs. They later recorded the song "Crush" for ''The Princess Diaries'' soundtrack. However, finding the right mix of singers for the group proved difficult, and 3Gs eventually disbanded. McClave continued to work with some of the same producers, leading to a more rock-oriented sound. McClave provided the track, "Breakthrough", for the '' Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde'' soundtrack. The artist for that particular track was Hope 7, even though the band's lineup was not final at the time. McClave was signed to
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and toured with the MTV TRL tour.


Performing years

In early 2004, Noble, Martinez and Duddy joined the band to fully form Hope 7. The song "Breakthrough" was also featured in ''The Cheetah Girls'' soundtrack, and the music video for the song was played on
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, increasing the band's popularity. The band toured with the ATV Pro Volleyball tournament and also released the song "I Want Everything", which was featured in the soundtrack for the 2004 film ''
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'' and the 2005 Disney Channel film '' Go Figure''. The band released their self-titled album, '' Hope 7'', on March 15, 2005 with
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. It was their only album release. Hope 7 disbanded after the release of their first album. They are no longer performing together.


Discography


Albums

*'' Hope 7'' (2005)


Singles

*"Breakthrough" (2004)


External links


Hope 7 Biography
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Full list of songs by Hope 7 with lyrics and other information
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