Boy band makes their global debut in Oct
Capitol Music Group will introduce popular Japanese boy band, Travis Japan, to a global audience on October 28th with a release on Capitol Records. Travis Japan was originally formed when Travis Payne, Michael Jackson’s choreographer, was asked by Japan’s leading talent management agency, Johnny & Associates, to help them form a group that would be able to grow on a global scale. The group was named “Travis Japan” after Travis himself.
“Having worked together to achieve enormous success in Japan in recent years, we are pleased to expand our working relationship with Julie and the great team at Johnny & Associates, and to welcome Travis Japan to the Capitol Music Group & UMG family,” shares Universal Music Group Chairman & CEO Sir Lucian Grainge.
The group has been active since 2017 with its current seven members, performing original songs and live concerts in arena-scale venues. Their incredible dancing abilities and outgoing personalities have made them highly popular after polishing their skills during countless lessons to aim for a worldwide debut.
Having spent time in the United States, the band further improved their performance and English language skills while sharing living quarters. Travis Japan participated in the “World of Dance,” the world’s largest urban dance competition right after arriving in the US. After qualifying in third place, Travis Japan scored fourth at the US level in the team division, and ninth at the world competition held in July.
This was followed by an appearance on America’s Got Talent, performing their signature song, “My Dreamy Hollywood” in English and managing to excite the audience with their perfect dance formations, synchronized moves, as well as a stunning acrobatic display and an a capella performance. The group received a standing ovation – not only from the judges but also the audience – sending the group to the semi-final stage.
The group has steadily built up a fanbase in the US – where their journey from “World of Dance” to America’s Got Talent, combined with their superb skills as performers, caught the attention of Capitol Records and UMG, and the decision was made to sign and release their music globally.
