T-Squad (formerly The Truth Squad) is a hip hop/pop group. The members consists of actor and martial artist Boo Boo Stewart, dancer Jade Gilley, actress Miki Ishikawa and rapper Taylor McKinney (also known as Kid Karizz). The group auditioned for Colleen Fitzpatrick (Vitamin C) before coming together. They first released a remake of one of her songs, then Vertical off of the DCOM Jump In!. Their first album was released on April 3, 2007, by Walt Disney Records, which was self-titled.
Members
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Jade Gilley is an accomplished dancer who has appeared in music videos for Missy Elliot and Gwen Stefani and performed live onstage with Outkast at the 2004 Kids Choice Awards.Jade Gilley: 14 yrs old Jade is one of the most accomplished young dancers in the United States, having appeared as a featured dancer in music videos for Missy Elliot and Gwen Stefani (“Hollaback Girl”). Jade also performed live onstage with Outkast at the 2004 Kids Choice awards. Now that she has found her singing voice, there’s no stopping Jade. She loves taking part in dance competitions and has been part of a group that has won national dance titles. This straight A student has somehow found a way to balance her very active performing career with her commitment to academics and furthering her education.
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Miki Ishikawa is an actress who has made appearances in Zoey 101 and a major role as Naoko North in Yours, Mine, and Ours. Miki Ishikawa: 15 yrs old This multi-talented singing and dancing phenom has already made a name for herself in TV and feature films. She's a veteran at performing since the age of 6 and can never get enough of the stage. In 2004 Miki landed a recurring role on the hit Nickelodeon TV show, Zoey101, as Vicky. Early in 2005, she booked her first feature film as one of the family members in the romantic comedy “Yours, Mine, and Ours” starring Dennis Quaid and Rene Russo. She played Naoko North, the filmmaker of the North family as she used her camera to document the ups and downs of the enormous brood.
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Boo Boo Stewart is a martial arts expert, and has appeared in America's Most Talented Kids and a part in the upcoming Robert Zemeckis film Beowulf. Boo Boo Stewart: 13 yrs old Boo Boo has been training and competing in the world of martial arts for most of his young life. By the end of 2002, Boo Boo had won all available titles and was crowned World Champion in all divisions, an achievement he repeated in 2003. If he looks familiar, you may have seen him in his numerous national TV commercials and print campaigns or in one of his many TV show and feature film appearances. Boo Boo just completed filming on the upcoming “Beowulf” directed by Robert Zemeckis in which he plays the young title character of Beowulf. Along with Boo Boo’s success in the entertainment business, he is also proud of being a member of the ‘Gate’ academically gifted children program.
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Taylor McKinney (Kid Karizz) has appeared in the movie The Color of Blame. Other appearances to his credit include The Shield and The Jamie Foxx Christmas Special.Taylor McKinney (Kid Karizz): 15 yrs old Always even-tempered and polite, this young gentleman is the voice of reason when things get crazy. He is often the one to interact with the adult world on behalf of the group because of his good manners and charm. He has had numerous TV and feature film roles and has the lead role in the film “Summer Blame” which is currently playing at the Pan-African Film Festival and has made appearances on “The Jaime Foxx Christmas Special” and “The Shield”. His rapping, singing and dance skills make him an indispensable contributor to the Squad.
