XG leans into radical self-love with debut album 'The Core'

"It's mid-December and Jurin, Maya, Chisa, Hinata, Juria, Cocona and Harvey, the seven members of XG, catch their breath after vogueing, breaking and duck-walking their way through a tribute to ballroom culture and the lead single from their upcoming first full-length album. Soon, they are surrounded. A cluster of makeup artists, PR reps, translators and crew members huddle about while some members steal a smile and exchange hand hearts with giddy fans in the audience."

"Sienna Lalau is part of the team assembled on the Universal Studios soundstage for XG's taping of "The Voice" season finale. Choreographer and movement director for the downtown L.A.-based Lab Studios, Lalau, 25, works frequently with Jennifer Lopez and has created and performed with Ciara, Missy Elliott, BTS and Ozuna, among others. She has choreographed for XG, since before the group's 2022 debut."

"Lalau jumped at the prospect of working with a group from the ground floor. "I remember I had sent in videos to choreograph for "Mascara" and "Tippy Toes," which were the first two songs I think they were planning on coming out with. And you know, I'm here five years later, still working with them which is so crazy to say.""

Mid-December finds XG members Jurin, Maya, Chisa, Hinata, Juria, Cocona and Harvey catching their breath after vogueing, breaking and duck-walking in a ballroom-influenced performance of their lead single. A team of makeup artists, PR reps, translators and crew members surrounds them while members smile and interact with fans. Sienna Lalau, a 25-year-old choreographer and movement director from Lab Studios, works frequently with major pop and R&B acts and has choreographed for XG since before their 2022 debut. XGALX provided a detailed brief on members who trained for five years in rap, vocals and dance. Lalau began early by sending choreography videos and remains involved five years later.

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