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Watson began his career in [[LA|Los Angeles]]. While working at a [[Jersey Mike's Subs|Jersey Mike's]] sandwich shop, he received a phone call from Brian Lee asking him to "come to the studio," leading him to quit his |
Watson began his career in [[LA|Los Angeles]]. While working at a [[Jersey Mike's Subs|Jersey Mike's]] sandwich shop, he received a phone call from Brian Lee asking him to "come to the studio," leading him to quit his |
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job. <ref name="Spotify">{{cite web |title=Watson |url=https://open.spotify.com/artist/25qmeRJcYUyBT19rjsNTyv/about |website=Spotify |publisher=Spotify |accessdate=2 September 2020}}</ref><ref name="Vman">{{cite web |last1=Silva |first1=Dante |title=VMAN PREMIERE: WATSON RELEASES 'KITTY KITTY' MUSIC VIDEO |url=https://vman.com/article/vman-premiere-watson-releases-kitty-kitty-music-video/ |website=VMan |publisher=Visionaire |accessdate=2 September 2020}}</ref> From there, Watson (credited as Travis Galette) began a career of song writing, gaining credits for [[21 Savage]]'s "All of My Friends" from the album [[I Am Greater than I Was|I Am > I Was]] and contributing to [[Post Malone]]'s [[Hollywoods Bleeding]].<ref name=Billboard /><ref name=Vman /> During this time, Watson released two tracks, "Love Me" and "Confident." <ref name="HNHH">{{cite web |title=Watson - Confident (Official Music Video) |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/watson-confident-official-music-video-new-video.41246.html |website=HotNewHipHop |publisher=HotNewHipHop |ref=HNHH}}</ref><ref name="comp">{{cite web |last1=Ortiz |first1=Edwin |title=Premiere: Watson Drops New Video for "Love Me" f/ Jaylien |url=https://www.complex.com/music/2017/06/watson-jaylien-love-me-video |website=Complex |publisher=Complex Networks |accessdate=3 September 2020}}</ref> His artistic relationship with [[Post Malone]] allowed him to open for the LA dates of Malones Stoney Tour in 2017.<ref name=HNHH /> He also recorded the video for "Love Me" in Malone's house.<Ref name=comp /> |
job. <ref name="Spotify">{{cite web |title=Watson |url=https://open.spotify.com/artist/25qmeRJcYUyBT19rjsNTyv/about |website=Spotify |publisher=Spotify |accessdate=2 September 2020}}</ref><ref name="Vman">{{cite web |last1=Silva |first1=Dante |title=VMAN PREMIERE: WATSON RELEASES 'KITTY KITTY' MUSIC VIDEO |url=https://vman.com/article/vman-premiere-watson-releases-kitty-kitty-music-video/ |website=VMan |publisher=Visionaire |accessdate=2 September 2020}}</ref> From there, Watson (credited as Travis Galette) began a career of song writing, gaining credits for [[21 Savage]]'s "All of My Friends" from the album [[I Am Greater than I Was|I Am > I Was]] and contributing to [[Post Malone]]'s [[Hollywoods Bleeding]].<ref name=Billboard /><ref name=Vman /> During this time, Watson released two tracks, "Love Me" and "Confident." <ref name="HNHH">{{cite web |title=Watson - Confident (Official Music Video) |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/watson-confident-official-music-video-new-video.41246.html |website=HotNewHipHop |publisher=HotNewHipHop |ref=HNHH}}</ref><ref name="comp">{{cite web |last1=Ortiz |first1=Edwin |title=Premiere: Watson Drops New Video for "Love Me" f/ Jaylien |url=https://www.complex.com/music/2017/06/watson-jaylien-love-me-video |website=Complex |publisher=Complex Networks |accessdate=3 September 2020}}</ref> His artistic relationship with [[Post Malone]] allowed him to open for one of the LA dates of Malones Stoney Tour in 2017.<ref name=HNHH /> He also recorded the video for "Love Me" in Malone's house.<Ref name=comp /> |
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In 2020, Watson released the single "Dance Alone" which would be featured on his debut [[extended play|EP]] Hallelujah, I'm Free.<ref name=Complex /> The song would later become [[Viral phenomenon|viral]] on the [[online]] [[Online video platform|video sharing]] platform [[TikTok]], where users would record themselves dancing to the chorus of the song.<Ref name=Wonderland /> In May 2020, Watson released another track from Hallelujah, "Kitty Kitty." Inspired after six months of [[celibacy]]<Ref name=Respect />, Watson explained that "it was a stressful and lonely journey" and that he used music to "work his way through it."<Ref name=Wonderland /> He told [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] that he felt "Kitty Kitty" was more representative of himself than "Dance Alone" had been.<Ref name=Billboard /> |
In 2020, Watson released the single "Dance Alone" which would be featured on his debut [[extended play|EP]] Hallelujah, I'm Free.<ref name=Complex /> The song would later become [[Viral phenomenon|viral]] on the [[online]] [[Online video platform|video sharing]] platform [[TikTok]], where users would record themselves dancing to the chorus of the song.<Ref name=Wonderland /> In May 2020, Watson released another track from Hallelujah, "Kitty Kitty." Inspired after six months of [[celibacy]]<Ref name=Respect />, Watson explained that "it was a stressful and lonely journey" and that he used music to "work his way through it."<Ref name=Wonderland /> He told [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] that he felt "Kitty Kitty" was more representative of himself than "Dance Alone" had been.<Ref name=Billboard /> |
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==Charity work== |
==Charity work== |
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During his youth, Watson was at times [[homelessness|homeless]].<Ref name=Flaunt /> He would later use these experiences as inspiration for the track "Formula 50." |
During his youth, Watson was at times [[homelessness|homeless]].<Ref name=Flaunt /> He would later use these experiences as inspiration for the track "Formula 50."<Ref name=Flaunt /> Because of this, a portion of the sales of stemming from the song will be donated to My Friends Place, an LA based charity that helps to raise homeless youths into self-sufficiency.<ref>{{cite web |title=Our Programs |url=https://www.myfriendsplace.org/our-programs/ |website=My Friend's Place |publisher=My Friend's Place |accessdate=3 September 2020}}</ref> |
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== Discography == |
== Discography == |
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| Born | Travis Galette Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
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| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Labels | TruColors |
| Website | theonlywatson |
Travis Galette, known professionally as Watson, is an American singer and songwriter.[1] Known for his course vocals, Watson has a reputation for exploring and combining a wide range of musical genres.[2] Originally recruited by Brian Lee, Watson entered the music industry collaborating with artists Post Malone and 21 Savage.[3] He subsequently went on to write and perform his own music with his single "Dance Alone" on the social media video platform TikTok.[4]
Career
Watson began his career in Los Angeles. While working at a Jersey Mike's sandwich shop, he received a phone call from Brian Lee asking him to "come to the studio," leading him to quit his job. [5][6] From there, Watson (credited as Travis Galette) began a career of song writing, gaining credits for 21 Savage's "All of My Friends" from the album I Am > I Was and contributing to Post Malone's Hollywoods Bleeding.[3][6] During this time, Watson released two tracks, "Love Me" and "Confident." [7][8] His artistic relationship with Post Malone allowed him to open for one of the LA dates of Malones Stoney Tour in 2017.[7] He also recorded the video for "Love Me" in Malone's house.[8]
In 2020, Watson released the single "Dance Alone" which would be featured on his debut EP Hallelujah, I'm Free.[1] The song would later become viral on the online video sharing platform TikTok, where users would record themselves dancing to the chorus of the song.[2] In May 2020, Watson released another track from Hallelujah, "Kitty Kitty." Inspired after six months of celibacy[4], Watson explained that "it was a stressful and lonely journey" and that he used music to "work his way through it."[2] He told Billboard that he felt "Kitty Kitty" was more representative of himself than "Dance Alone" had been.[3]
In August 2020, Watson released the single "Formula 50," ahead of his first album.[9]
Charity work
During his youth, Watson was at times homeless.[9] He would later use these experiences as inspiration for the track "Formula 50."[9] Because of this, a portion of the sales of stemming from the song will be donated to My Friends Place, an LA based charity that helps to raise homeless youths into self-sufficiency.[10]
Discography
- Hallelujah, I'm Free (2020)
- Formula 50 (2020)
Tours
Opening act
- Post Malone – Stoney Tour (2017)
References
- ^ a b Keith, James. "Premiere: L.A's Watson Offers Up Some Smooth And Seductive Funk On "Dance Alone"". Complex UK. Complex Networks. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
- ^ a b c Southall, Dayna. "Watson". Wonderland. Wonderland. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
- ^ a b c Kress, Bryan. "'Dance Alone' Singer Watson Searches for New Partner on Latest Single 'Kitty Kitty': Exclusive". Billboard. MRC Media. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
- ^ a b Rashed, Ayana. "Watson Releases His New Single "Kitty Kitty"". Respect. Respect. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
- ^ "Watson". Spotify. Spotify. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
- ^ a b Silva, Dante. "VMAN PREMIERE: WATSON RELEASES 'KITTY KITTY' MUSIC VIDEO". VMan. Visionaire. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
- ^ a b "Watson - Confident (Official Music Video)". HotNewHipHop. HotNewHipHop.
- ^ a b Ortiz, Edwin. "Premiere: Watson Drops New Video for "Love Me" f/ Jaylien". Complex. Complex Networks. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- ^ a b c De Farias, Eloisa. "WATSON FLAUNT PREMIERE NEW SINGLE "FORMULA 50"". Flaunt. Flaunt Magazine. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- ^ "Our Programs". My Friend's Place. My Friend's Place. Retrieved 3 September 2020.