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V Factory was an American pop/ R&B/
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produced by late former pop artist
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. The members have yet to confirm what the "V" stands for. Wesley Quinn, in an interview with
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, stated that "the V is a hidden meaning between the five of us." He also states that the meaning will come out like the
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'', which stars
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.


History


Musical career

On April 29, 2008, (in the US only) ''These Are The Days EP'' was released on
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, including "Round and Round", "She Bad" (featuring
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), and the namesake, "These Are the Days", also available for purchase at any of their shows. On January 12, 2009, it was released in the UK and other countries.


Bandemonium 2008

V Factory performed at the Bandemonium Tour alongside Menudo, Mark and James, and NLT. The tour ran from May 1, 2008 to May 26, 2008.


Rise to fame

V Factory's first single, "
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", was released to
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on February 3,
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. It played recurringly on
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, premiering on ''Music Mailbag''. Its peak on
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was #37 and #70 on the
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. The song is produced by Swedish production team
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and Darin. "Love Struck" was released on iTunes in the UK and other countries on 9 September . The "
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" music video was released officially on May 22, 2009 on
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Members

;Current members * Jared Murillo (born August 6, 1988) from
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. He is most known for being
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's ex-boyfriend. Murillo is known for his appearances as a featured dancer in ''
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'', its nationwide tour, and ''
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'', for which he also earned an Assistant Choreographer credit by creating the dance number for "I Don't Dance". He was also the dance partner of
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. He was one of the professional dancers in the UK's ''
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'' (2010). * Nick "Nicky T" Teti (born July 22, 1983) from
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. Teti got his start doing musical theater in high school. Subsequently, Teti taught himself dance in college. He was a member of the dance crew
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. * Nathaniel Flatt (born September 18, 1981) from
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. Flatt launched his acting career in local plays and eventually found his way into musical theater, including a stage production of ''
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'' at Disney California Adventure. ; ;Past members *
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(born September 18, 1988) from Arlington, Virginia. Monroe was the lead singer, but in October 2010 he wrote on his official Twitter: "I love you sooo much vfactory fans! U have been amazing but I'm no longer with the group! It's been a ride and yes we are all still friends!". * Wesley Quinn (born January 16, 1990) from
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. He began performing at age 6 after attending his younger sister’s dance recital. He was a backup dancer for Ashley Tisdale with fellow V factory member, Jared Murillo. Wesley has performed numerous times as a background dancer in the FOX show
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.


Discography


Extended plays

* 2008: ''These Are the Days'' ;Track listing: #"Round & Round" #"She Bad" (featuring
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) #"These Are the Days"


Singles


Other songs

* "Get Up (2nd Single)" * "Lights Camera Action" * "Fade" * "Dem Hot Gurlz" * "In It for the Love" * "Doin' It Too" * "Beautiful Girl" * "History" * "Pump It"


Awards and nominations

*In 2009, V Factory was nominated for StarShine Magazine Music Awards for "Favorite Band/Group". Their debut single "Love Struck" was nominated for "Best Dance Song" in the same awards.


References


External links


Official YouTube Channel
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