NLT (band)
Encyclopedia
NLT was an American
boy band
whose members were Travis Michael Garland
, Kevin McHale, Justin Joseph "JJ" Thorne, and Vahe "V" Sevani. They were discovered by Chris Stokes, who signed them to his TUG Entertainment
label in 2006.
) for the Pussycat Dolls
. The group's song "Heartburn" (produced by The Underdogs
) was included on the soundtrack of the 2007 film Bratz: The Movie
. NLT's second single, "She Said, I Said (Time We Let Go)", was produced by Timbaland
and released on August 21, 2007. It peaked at #65 on the Billboard
Pop 100
.
In 2008, they took part in the Johnny Wright-organized Bandemonium tour, with Menudo
, and VFactory
, which was less than successful. On April 15, 2008, they released their third single, "Karma," as a digital download. NLT planned to release their album Not Like Them in the summer of 2007, but the release was pushed back and ultimately cancelled.
, in the role of Artie Abrams
. Justin Thorne
is in a new boy band, One Call, with Anthony 'AG' Gamlieli and two former members of Menudo
, Chris Moy
and Jose Bordonada. Travis Garland
premiered his debut single, the Danja
-produced "Believe" on American Idol
on May 19, 2010. His debut album will be released on Interscope later in 2011. V sevani recently released his album "steps" for free download on his website, and a new single also for free download.
That Girl (Click here to see the "That Girl" music video)
She Said, I Said (Time We Let Go) (Click here to see the "She Said, I Said" music video)
Karma (Click here to see the "Karma" music video)
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
boy band
Boy band
A boy band is loosely defined as a popular music act consisting of only male singers. The members are expected to dance as well as sing, usually giving highly choreographed performances. More often than not, boy band members do not play musical instruments, either in recording sessions or on...
whose members were Travis Michael Garland
Travis Michael Garland
Travis Garland is an American singer and dancer. He is better known as the lead singer of the boy band NLT which consisted of Kevin McHale, Justin Joseph "JJ" Thorne and V Sevani. They were discovered by Chris Stokes and signed to his TUG Entertainment-label in 2006. In May 2009, Garland confirmed...
, Kevin McHale, Justin Joseph "JJ" Thorne, and Vahe "V" Sevani. They were discovered by Chris Stokes, who signed them to his TUG Entertainment
The Ultimate Group
TUG Entertainment , is a record label that is home to such artists as Omarion, Marques Houston, Mila J, O'Ryan, 2 Much and NLT.TUG CEO Chris Stokes is responsible for many films involving TUG roster members e.g...
label in 2006.
History
On March 13, 2007, they released their debut single, "That Girl". The following month they opened (with Chantelle PaigeChantelle Paige
Chantelle Paige is an American singer, songwriter, actress. She is a former member of the R&B/rap group Flipsyde.-Early life:...
) for the Pussycat Dolls
Pussycat Dolls
The Pussycat Dolls are an American pop girl group and dance ensemble based in Los Angeles; currently consisting of Lauren Bennett, Vanessa Curry, Kristal "Lyndriette" Smith, Tiffany "Taz" Zavala, Kia Hampton and Paula Van Oppen. The Pussycat Dolls were founded by choreographer Robin Antin in 1995...
. The group's song "Heartburn" (produced by The Underdogs
The Underdogs (duo)
The Underdogs is an R&B/pop production duo composed of Harvey Mason, Jr. and Damon Thomas.-Biography:Harvey Mason, Jr. is the son of Harvey Mason, Sr., a noted session drummer...
) was included on the soundtrack of the 2007 film Bratz: The Movie
Bratz: The Movie
Bratz: The Movie is a live-action feature film based on the Bratz line of cartoon characters and dolls. It was released to American theaters on August 3, 2007. It was co-produced by MGA Entertainment, Avi Arad Productions, and Crystal Sky Pictures teamed up. Crystal Sky Pictures financed the film,...
. NLT's second single, "She Said, I Said (Time We Let Go)", was produced by Timbaland
Timbaland
Timothy Zachery Mosley , better known by his stage name Timbaland, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper....
and released on August 21, 2007. It peaked at #65 on the Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
Pop 100
Pop 100
The Pop 100 was a songs chart that debuted in February 2005 and was released weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States until its discontinuation in 2009...
.
In 2008, they took part in the Johnny Wright-organized Bandemonium tour, with Menudo
Menudo (band)
Menudo was a Puerto Rican boy band that was formed in the 1970s by producer Edgardo Díaz, releasing their first album in 1977. The band achieved much success, especially during the 1980s, becoming the most popular Latin American teen musical group of the era....
, and VFactory
VFactory
V Factory is an American Pop/R&B/Urban boy band produced by former Pop artist Tommy Page who is now a VP of A&R for Warner Brothers Records. The members have yet to confirm what the "V" stands for...
, which was less than successful. On April 15, 2008, they released their third single, "Karma," as a digital download. NLT planned to release their album Not Like Them in the summer of 2007, but the release was pushed back and ultimately cancelled.
Post-NLT
Kevin McHale went on to appear on the TV show GleeGlee (TV series)
Glee is an American musical comedy-drama television series that airs on Fox in the United States, and on GlobalTV in Canada. It focuses on the high school glee club New Directions competing on the show choir competition circuit, while its members deal with relationships, sexuality and social issues...
, in the role of Artie Abrams
Artie Abrams
Artie Abrams is a fictional character from the Fox musical comedy-drama series Glee. The character is portrayed by actor Kevin McHale, and has appeared in Glee from its pilot episode, first broadcast on May 19, 2009. Artie was developed by Glee creators Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan...
. Justin Thorne
Justin Thorne
Justin Thorne is a British singer-songwriter, author and marketing academic. He was born in the island of Jersey, UK and grew up on the island, in Australia and on the UK mainland...
is in a new boy band, One Call, with Anthony 'AG' Gamlieli and two former members of Menudo
Menudo (band)
Menudo was a Puerto Rican boy band that was formed in the 1970s by producer Edgardo Díaz, releasing their first album in 1977. The band achieved much success, especially during the 1980s, becoming the most popular Latin American teen musical group of the era....
, Chris Moy
Chris Moy
Christopher Nelson Moy, born August 23, 1992 in The Bronx, New York, is a singer and a former member of the teen group Menudo. After a nationwide search for Menudo members and a reality MTV program titled Making Menudo that aired from October 2007 to November 2007.Chris is of Puerto Rican,...
and Jose Bordonada. Travis Garland
Travis Michael Garland
Travis Garland is an American singer and dancer. He is better known as the lead singer of the boy band NLT which consisted of Kevin McHale, Justin Joseph "JJ" Thorne and V Sevani. They were discovered by Chris Stokes and signed to his TUG Entertainment-label in 2006. In May 2009, Garland confirmed...
premiered his debut single, the Danja
Danja
Floyd Nathaniel Hills , professionally known as Danja or Danjahandz, is an American record producer, composer and songwriter.-History:...
-produced "Believe" on American Idol
American Idol
American Idol, titled American Idol: The Search for a Superstar for the first season, is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment...
on May 19, 2010. His debut album will be released on Interscope later in 2011. V sevani recently released his album "steps" for free download on his website, and a new single also for free download.
Discography
While NLT did not officially release a full album, they did have a number of songs released publicly.That Girl (Click here to see the "That Girl" music video)
She Said, I Said (Time We Let Go) (Click here to see the "She Said, I Said" music video)
Karma (Click here to see the "Karma" music video)