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Hutori and Kalistan team up to Send Bostick and Taiga to FOMAT
Team collaborated on Bostick's last entry, and return for a number of Firsts
Kaliburg, Ananto
January 8, 5394


Jennifer Bostick and Kalistani Rapper/Producer Taiga formally partner for FOMAT XXIII

Back in Kalistan for a month, Kalistani producer Taiga has announced his formal collaboration with Hutorian Pop singer Jennifer Bostick, and their entry into FOMAT. After a ruling from the judges for the upcoming contest to be held in Eroncourt at the Garden of the Princes in Lourenne, Kalistan quickly endorsed the collaboration and will join Hutori as the First Joint nomination of a contestant. They will enter the song "What You Waitin For?" about two individuals interested in casual romantic relationships.

Jennifer Bostick is a sensation in Hutori and her work, supported in the past by Taiga, has made waves on Kalistani pop radio as well. The Kalistani music scene immediately embraced Bostick, even before her entry as a solo artist in the last FOMAT: The song she entered into FOMAT XXII "Feel It" went to Number 3 on the Kalistani Pop Charts immediately after FOMAT. But this marks not only the first time that the same performer (Bostick) has returned to a second show, but also that two countries are openly collaborating to enter a single contestant.

"The quick turn around time was what went into Jenni and I getting to go back," said Taiga. "I did her beats on her last record, and for this record, I got to get in front of the tables and join her on the track. And I think we have a shot at winning, given the voter's preferences for pop music." In this song, Bostick sings the hooks, but it is mostly a rap and dance track. "I was able to bring a little more of that hip hop influence in, especially on this track," said Taiga. "And the fans seem to really dig it. It's a fun song, and we had a lot of fun making it."

Bostick directed and choreographed the video for "What You Waiting For" which features a cameo by Kalistani Boy band former member J Tommy at the end. "Jenni let J sing back up on the track. He's a good kid. He's gonna go places, but he was up in Bekenial when we were recording so we had to put him on the track." J Tommy is himself building a solo career, and is learning production from Taiga, and as a result earned an assistant producer credit on "What You Waiting For."

The song, whatever it does at FOMAT, is expected to do very well in Kalistan. Though it has only been released in the Republic for a Week, it has already entered into the Top 10. It is expected that following FOMAT, Taiga will be offered a recording contract in Kalistan. "There is an upcoming artist in Vrassa I'm looking forward to working closely with," said Taiga. "Her name is Melissa E and she's sent me like 6 demo tapes. I can tell we are gonna be working together in the near future."

Meanwhile, Kalistan is behind Bostick and Taiga in the FOMAT that is coming up, and thousands of Kalistani pop lovers expect to be in attendance in Eroncourt for the show. "I know my whole family will be there," said Taiga. "Jenni has already said all her people will be there too. And like, we're swamped with requests on how to get tickets and everything. It's gonna be huge."

You can check out the video for "What You Waitin For" right here.

[Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0J3vgcE5i2o]