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Taiga and Jennifer Bostick win FOMAT
Duo drops new single in Kalistan
Kaliburg, Ananto
February 7, 5400


Hutorian singer Jennifer Bostick and Kalistani producer Taiga take top honors at FOMAT in Lourenne

The dynamic duo Jennifer Bostick and Taiga, from Hutori and Kalistan respectively have won the 23rd edition of FOMAT in Eroncourt Lourenne. The pair sang "What You Waitin For" which is a song co-wrote by both Bostick and Taiga, and produced by Taiga in Hutori for the show. By the rules, Kalistan and Hutori were the first nations to enter a joint entry, but Kalistan has already deferred to Hutori for hosting rights for FOMAT XXIV.

"We knew we had not only a song that could win FOMAT," said Taiga in August of last year, "but also one that could be a pop smash in both our Markets. And Jenni and I really like working together. She brings a lot of fun to the tracks, and just brings out my weirdo side. It was totally fun working with her over these years and I'm glad we got the international recognition we have been going for." Taiga also produced Bostick's previous FOMAT entry "Feel it" which scored number 2 at FOMAT XXII.

The pair received a major welcome in Kalistan upon returning to the Republic in early August, but those events were sadly overshadowed by the geopolitical events unfolding in the National Government. They played a concert in Sulari for fans, where they reprised their contest-winning track (already number 1 on the pop charts in the Republic.) They also previewed a new RF song with Lourenne-born, Dulnerstaad based pop singer Sasha, named "The Next Day".

"It's sort of a vampire or werewolf allegory, about the wildness of being in the Club all night, and then waking up wondering what the hell happened," said Taiga. "There's this you know kind of conflict in that moment. Do I want to stay? Who is this person in my bed? What did I get up to last night? You know, the normal stuff." The single was just released on KMI this week, officially by Taiga and and Jennifer Bostick featuring Sasha, and is likely to debut on the next pop poll at Number 1. Following the pair's recording of the track, Bostick returned home to Hutori, while Taiga remained in the Republic to take what he called "a well earned break."

"What's next?" asked Taiga rhetorically. "I'm going to keep looking for opportunities to work with Jenni, of course. We click. But there is also this bada-- MC in Addisjah who I have been really looking forward to recording with. You know, to kind of get back into Hip Hop. Her name is the Marvelous Melissa E. She released a couple of indie tracks already, and I think she's gonna be huge. We had to put a collaboration on hold while Jenni and I did FOMAT but its time to bring Missy into the studios and start work proper."

While Taiga takes a break, you can check out Taiga and Jennifer Bostick, featuring Sasha' "The Next Day" right here.

[Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25LBTSUEU0A]