Jet-setting culture club
Now United is composed of 14 artists from different parts of the world sharing a strong passion in music
Now United is composed of 14 artists from different parts of the world sharing a strong passion in music
T hey come from different cultures but no matter that, they are Now United.
Manager Simon Fuller, who created Spice Girls, “American Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance,” travelled the world to scout for talents. Then 14 of them made the final lineup and they are Joalin Loukamaa (Finland), Sabina Hidalgo (Mexico), Hina Yoshihara (Japan), Shivani Paliwal (India), Heyoon Jeong (South Korea), Sofya Plotnikova (Russia), Krystian Wang (China), Noah Urrea (US), Sina Deinert (Germany), Josh Beauchamp (Canada), Any Gabrielly (Brazil), Diarra Sylla (Senegal), and Lamar Morris (UK).
Filipino-British Bailey May also earned his spot to represent the Philippines.
Actually, each member of the group can sing solo. However, they believe they are stronger as a single unit, with each forte complementing the rest. The group is currently working with top choreographers WildaBeast and Kyle Hanagami, and they are recording their music for an album under the tutelage of Grammy winning record producer and songwriter RedOne. In an interview, the members said it’s nearly impossible to pick just one best moment from their flourishing career. Pressed to cite some examples, they eventually said these are the school flash mob and performing for sick kids at a hospital.
All of them love traveling. They’ve been to 10 different countries so far and they say their performances in each are uniquely memorable.
Now United members noted that it is very important to be “true to yourself ” and to focus on the positive side of things especially as “life can be hard” at times. They shared that whenever they feel down, they always brighten up by thinking, “Hello! We’re travelling the whole world.”
The members of Now United range in age from 15 to 21.
pop group was welcomed by their Filipino fans with the song “All Day.” Now United learned to say the word “thank you” in Filipino especially for them.
As much as they can, the members are active on their social media account. They love reading letters from fans and they appreciate every single one of them. They always try to extend time spent with their fans for talk and taking pictures with them.
Apart from being known as “dancers and performers” the group wants to spread the message of love. They believe that “you can get along with anyone” no matter what your race is or what language do you speak if you come from a place of love.
The group will perform live and hold a meet-and-greet with fans today at the Venice Piazza.
The group will be releasing their newest music video this week. Then a lot of the group’s singles are expected to come out.
According to them, their producer is crafting a sound that would appeal to many countries, especially those from which the members come.