Watson (musician)
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| File:Watson studio session.jpg Watson during a studio session in 2020 | |
| Born | Travis Galette Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
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| Labels | TruColors [1] |
| 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" which would become a "sensation" on the social media video platform TikTok.[4][2]
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 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)
Tours
Opening act
- Post Malone – Stoney Tour (2017)
References
- ^ a b c Keith, James. "Premiere: L.A's Watson Offers Up Some Smooth And Seductive Funk On "Dance Alone"". Complex UK. Complex Networks. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
- ^ a b c d Southall, Dayna. "Watson". Wonderland. Wonderland. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
- ^ a b c Kress, Bryan. "'Dance Alone' Singer Watson Searches for New Partner on Latest Single 'Kitty Kitty': Exclusive". Billboard. MRC Media. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
- ^ a b Rashed, Ayana. "Watson Releases His New Single "Kitty Kitty"". Respect. Respect. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
- ^ "Watson". Spotify. Spotify. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
- ^ a b Silva, Dante. "VMAN PREMIERE: WATSON RELEASES 'KITTY KITTY' MUSIC VIDEO". VMan. Visionaire. Retrieved September 2, 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 September 3, 2020.
- ^ a b c De Farias, Eloisa. "WATSON FLAUNT PREMIERE NEW SINGLE "FORMULA 50"". Flaunt. Flaunt Magazine. Retrieved September 3, 2020.
- ^ "Our Programs". My Friend's Place. My Friend's Place. Retrieved September 3, 2020.