Hotly tipped boyband, PrettyMuch are taking the pop world by storm. Based in LA, the quintet has been making waves in the music industry since its formation in 2016. Playful by nature and in their music, PrettyMuch is an instant teen heartthrob. Always dressed impeccably, members Brandon, Edwin, Austin, Nick and Zion ooze charisma while also adding their own unique musical style and personality to the group.
Music mogul, Simon Cowell discovered the artists while they were perusing solo careers, he merged them to form PrettyMuch. Ever since the group have been going from strength to strength, they were named artists to watch by Rolling Stone, MTV and i-D magazine and nominated for PUSH Artist of the Year at the 2018 MTV’s VMA.The group have just kicked off their FOMO Tour, performing across the United States before coming to the UK later in the year.
HUNGER managed to catch some time with PRETTYMUCH before their tour, see what they had to say in our 10 QUESTIONS below:
Describe your music in 3 words…
Brandon: Real, authentic, wavy
Austin: WE. ARE. REAL.
Zion: authentic, lit, bangers
Nick: relatable, inspiring, vibey
Edwin: authentic, empowering, sexy
Who’s your greatest influence?
A: Red, the Pokémon trainer
B: Frank Ocean
N: Boys II Men
Z: My parents
E: Frank Ocean and Tyler the Creator
What does music mean to you?
B: Music is everything. I’ve never met anyone in my life who doesn’t like music so for me it’s a way to express myself and make whatever I want to make.
Z: Music is my life and I love it, there’s nothing I’d rather do
E: Music means the world to me! There is nothing I love more in this world than music. I live and breathe by music.
N: Music means everything to me – It’s helped me gain confidence when I’ve been down, it’s helped me feel a content when I’m missing home, it’s helped me stay motivated. Music is imbedded in my DNA.
A: It’s a compliment to my emotions and helps me through a lot.
Who’s the last person you called?
Z: My friend Ebon
B: Zion
N: My mom – yes I’m a mommas boy and I’m not afraid to say it.
E: My mom
A: My mom
What did you talk about?
E: Paying my phone bill…lol
B: I called him because his door was locked and we were running late to an interview!
N: I talked about my flights for when I come home because she is always helping me even from miles away
A: I talked to her about the art gallery event that we are doing, I’m really excited about it.
Z: We talked about hanging out and he told me that our song Gone 2 Long is crazyyyy.
One item of clothing you couldn’t live without?
Z: Hoodies
B: Accessories
E: I need my tactical vest cause it has so many pockets
N: I could not live without my Champion Supreme pullover because I want to save that and give it to my kid in the future so they have a real special vintage piece.
A: Hoodies
One album you couldn’t live without?
B: I definitely can’t pick ONE but blkswn by Smino has been on REPEAT
Z: Goin Thru The Motions – PNB Rock
E: Blonde by Frank Ocean
N: It’s hard to pick, but I couldn’t live without Lauryn Hills’. ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’ and J Cole’s album ‘Born Sinner’
A: Waking Up To Sirens by Felly
What’s your favourite way to spend £10?
Z: Candy
B: Goodwill
E: I spend 10 dollars on breakfast to get my day started
N: I spend money to have a good time and make memories with people I love or to help the people I love….technically not the best mindset to have on money but to me money is the root of all evil soI make sure I spend it the right way
A: Food, always
How about £100?
B: Wasteland
Z: Clothes
E: I spend 100 dollars on music plugins to help make music!
N: “SEE ABOVE”
A: More food!
What’s next for you?
E: Going on tour to meet all of our beautiful fans!
B: More music, more life, more traveling and more creativity.
N: What’s next for me would be to be the best artist I can and be to help my brothers get this group off the ground
A: I am really excited about our art gallery event, then we are coming over to the UK and then tour!
Z: FOMO tour!
PRETTYMUCH’s new single ‘Lying’ is out now, listen here.
