by Julienne Frago
BGYO’s youngest member, Nate, sat down with VJs Ella, Jarren, and Robbie for a deep-dive interview to discuss his growth from being a child prodigy from Chicago to becoming a key member who’s known for his clean and powerful dance skills.
Nate’s journey to being a performer began at the age of six, inspired by watching America’s Best Dance Crew and listening to hip-hop tracks his father played in the car. Groups like Extreme Dance Force and The Future Kings made him discover his own “energy and flavor", and taught him how to incorporate it in his craft. Nate also shared his participation in Justin Bieber's Purpose Tour in Chicago as a child, recalling how surprising it was to be contacted for the project and be able to watch the artist play drums during a technical rehearsal.
Usually focused on the performance side, Nate recently started exploring his creative side as a choreographer, revealing that his contribution to the choreography for their new single “FRESH” happened almost by accident as it was an on-the-spot inspiration. Nate was asked during the rehearsal if he had ideas for the chorus, spontaneously coming up with a smooth and swaggy groove that perfectly suited the vibe of the song.
As BGYO hits their five-year milestone, Nate is aiming for a more hands-on future where he can be more involved in music production, and potentially return to gaming and live streaming. When asked about his dream international stage, he didn't hesitate to answer “The Rose Bowl Stadium". For future aspirations, he hopes to perform back in his hometown Chicago with his group members, and to one day be able to collaborate or have a dance-off with Justin Timberlake.
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