Up Close Next Up: 5 Minutes with Gallant
From reaching No. 5 on Billboard’s Emerging Artist Chart to receiving a standing ovation on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, people are starting to listen to Gallant. Lucky for us, the alternative R&B artist was at W Los Angeles – West Beverly Hills to kick off the Next Up concert series in partnership with Billboard, highlighting the emerging talent (like him) that you need to know, now.
We got a moment to catch up with the rising star before the show on his inspirations, favorite drink, and even his superhero alter-ego.
The first album he ever owned:
“Never Say Never” by Brandy.
What he looks for at a live show:
The feelings.
His superhero alter-ego:
Seal.
His drink of choice:
Chocolate milk.
A song that’s stuck in his head:
The Hey Arnold theme song.
His favorite thing to order from room service:
Oysters on the half shell.
Where he finds inspiration:
Solitude.
Gallant’s style icon:
Otto Rocket.
Need more Gallant? Check out his exclusive playlist of songs that inspired his album, right here on The Angle.