Soon after, they remained in development, but also began working on original music. Crear was immediately interested in signing the group. The last performance was for Management Group International, owned by successful entrepreneur and music manager, Kenneth Crear. However, once their manager felt as though they were ready, they set up a showcase to perform for various labels. They were not able to see their children as much as they wanted to. August's mother, Tiffany Larkin, exclaimed that the transition was extremely difficult for the mothers of the group. They moved in with their manager, Gamble, and began frequently rehearing dance routines, changing their diets, and getting to know one another. For the next two years, they immersed themselves in music, developing their musical sound and style under the guidance of Herbert and Millsap. Joining soon after Princeton and August were Prodigy (Craig Crippen, Jr.) and Ray Ray (Rayan Lopez). However, 'Royal' was to show his softer, sweet side.

'Roc' was used as an alternate spelling for the word 'rock', showing his tough side. In turn, he missed football tryouts, but he was the second member to join Mindless Behavior, behind that of Princeton.Īugust was given the stage name Roc Royal by Gamble, due to his personality. However, Gamble liked his personality, and thought he could improve overtime, much to Millsap's dismay. He performed them backwards, and was a terrible dancer. For the auditions, he had to remember choreography that was given by Dave Scott. Instead, his mother told instructed him to get dressed in his football uniform, misleading him, as they’d gone to the auditions instead. He was unaware of the group auditions, and was set to attend football practice the day of. Augusts' cousin had known Gamble, who encouraged her to bring him to the auditions. Following the idea of forming the group, Gamble, Millsap, Herbert, songwriter Candice Nelson, and choreographer David Scott held open auditions in California in an attempt to find local boys that would fit the criteria of the group. Along with Gamble and Millsap, there was Streamline Records head Vincent Herbert, who agreed on the concept of forming a boy band. Millsap is the founder of Conjunction Entertainment Inc., and has worked with the likes of Beyonce, Alicia Keys, and Jennifer Lopez. He was opposed to the idea at first, as explained in the film, Mindless Behavior: All Around the World. Lakeisha Gamble, one of the contributing founders of Mindless Behavior, convinced future producer of the group, Walter Millsap, to form an American boy band. Life and career 2008–13: #1 Girl and All Around the World Chresanto August, professionally known as Santo August (previously known as Roc Royal), is an American rapper, dancer, and former member of boy band Mindless Behavior.

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