Meet The Future X: Trailblazing TikTok Musicians Just As Obsessed With Doja Cat and Rihanna As You Are

E!: You’re all dwelling collectively in Malibu. What’s that like? 

LB: It was undoubtedly a giant change, simply being in a humongous home the place I’ve to stroll 10 minutes to get to the opposite facet of it! That may be very surreal to me. I might discover myself simply laughing or crying, considering, ‘The place am I? What is that this? It doesn’t really feel actual.’ However I find it irresistible right here. I’ve at all times needed to maneuver to LA, that’s at all times been a giant dream of mine. 

E!: You’re all followers of Doja Cat. Tray, what do you discover most inspiring about her?  

Tray Taylor: I actually had a plan to go to each audition this yr. I used to be gonna fly to each metropolis for open name as a result of I needed to bop for her so dangerous. I don’t remorse becoming a member of this group as a result of that is my path, however I like Doja. She’s been like a giant inspiration to me for a very long time, since like mid/early highschool.  

MW: She undoubtedly feels that connection as a result of she’s posted him on her Instagram!  

E!: No means! 

TT: Sure. So, she is aware of I exist. We’re getting married.  

JH: I feel it’s her efficiency presence that for positive captivates all of us. Not solely is she an incredible artist—even her dancing is superb—however her presence on stage simply is so charming.

E!: Drew, you grew up taking part in sports activities earlier than switching to bop. Inform us about that transition. 

Drew Venegas: I at all times loved sports activities, however I’ve by no means actually had an outlet the place I used to be in a position to specific myself absolutely till I received launched to bop in highschool. I transferred my sophomore yr to a distinct college they usually had a dance crew. All it took was for me to look at them at a rally; the gang was going loopy for them and I used to be like, ‘Whoa, I need to try this. I need to be proper there.’ As soon as I discovered that, it undoubtedly modified my life. I’ve by no means been extra passionate and in a position to specific myself greater than I’ve now.  

E!: We now have some huge Rihanna followers on this group too. Sasha, how are you feeling in regards to the child information?  

LB: Oh my god. We’re pleased for her! Most undoubtedly pleased!   

AG: That’s going to be essentially the most stunning child in existence.  

SM: I do know. A$AP Rocky and Rihanna? However Drake have to be upset.     

E!: What have you ever discovered from being part of The Future X to date?  

JH: I’m the youngest. I’m nonetheless in highschool, so it’s been a change simply shifting away from dwelling. However having [the other members] right here has been insanely comforting as a result of I’m in a position to simply have a look at them as my older brothers and sisters. It is a new dwelling, it’s a household, and I’m so pleased to have them as a result of each certainly one of them—all of our one-on-one talks—they’ve all helped encourage me to be a greater particular person. 

E!: Drew, what about because the oldest member of the group?   

DV: I’m a giant brother and I deal with them like they’re my siblings. It’s at all times one thing, whether or not it’s studying prepare dinner from Angie, studying play video video games from Luke, studying simply be a greater particular person as a result of Maci is so calm and picked up. Tray being so humorous simply being himself. After which Jayna, she’s so sensible and so younger. I feel everybody simply has a lot to share with me and I’ve discovered a lot. 

This interview has been edited for readability and size.