A Few Words with Jon of One Chance
Monday, October 09, 2006
One Chance is the new group on Usher's new label US Records. They've been busy on a promotional tour. Recently, I was able to speak with Jon Gordon, one of the members of One Chance.
Please tell me something about the group.
Michael Gordon(22) my brother, Courtney Vantrease(21), myself (Jon...20),and Rob Brent(19), make up One Chance. We're four guys from the southside of Chicago. Michael and I wanted to start a group. We met Rob and then Courtney. we've been together for about 3 years. We felt Atlanta was the music place, so we headed to Atlanta. We found ourselves grinding and hustling. On one occasion we ended up at Greenbriar Mall and met a guy who knew a guy who knew Usher. We sang for him and now you have One Chance.
How many songs are on the CD?
12 songs or 13 if you include the interlude. We co-wrote a couple of songs. We have some hot producers such as Chocolate Star and Soundz, Shondrae aka Bangladesh
Give me one song off the CD and the menaing behind the lyrics.
Don't Stop: Everybody can relate. It's that feeling you have for someone special and you don't want them to stop doing what they're doing.
How does your family feel?
Our parents are very supportive. At first it was a catch 22. On one hand they can't tell you not to live out your dreams or try to achieve them, but on the other hand they wanted us to go to school just in case.
Who's the quietist in the group?
Mike because he's the laid back one; but honestly it depends on what day it is.
Who is the most outspoken?
Me and Courtney.
Who dresses the best?
Honestly, this is a tough one. It really depends on the ladies prospective.
Who considers themselves a ladies man?
We all consider ourselves but Courtney has this cool and collective swagger.
How has it been working with Usher?
It's been a blessing working with Usher. He's been there for the group 100 percent. He gives us inspiration and has showed us the true ins and outs of the business.
One Chance's debut CD PRIVATE (J Records/US Records) will be released soon.
In the meantime, you can hear the single 'Look at Her' featuring Fabo of D4L:
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