Growing up in his family's Synthesis dance studio in Los Angeles, V was never far from the names that have shaped popular culture's last decade, including 50 Cent, Christina Aguilera, Jessica Simpson and Destiny's Child. While the quartet's hometown roots are split between Los Angeles and Texas, it was their similar artistic drive that led them to each other. The bouncing R&B rhythms of the lead single 'That Girl' rekindle flashbacks to Stevie Wonder, Jodeci and The Whispers, but that's just the tip of the iceberg for the 17- and 18-year-old wunderkinds. Discovered by entertainment magnate and taste-maker Chris Stokes (Omarion, B2K, Marques Houston), the ensuing years have seen NLT evolve from raw talent to a distinguished and polished sound. Ripe with lush vocals and irrepressible harmonies, NLT (Not Like Them) create a smooth blend of pop, R&B and Hip Hop on their forthcoming release. From Coldplay and The Beatles, to Lauryn Hill and Justin Timberlake, to John Mayer, and literally everything in between,' adds Kevin, who along with JJ, V and Travis have been defining their vocal stylings and refining their dance moves throughout their early teen years.

'We are influenced by everything we love. They love pop music, have been born and bred on pop music, and have manicured their pop music to a brilliant, effervescent sheen on their self-titled debut, Not Like Them.

The members of NLT aren't pretending to be anything they're not.

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