Featured Performers: Straight4ward

Coming to the world from Munich, Germany, Straight4ward is a singing, songwriting and dancing quartet in the tradition of the tuneful, youthful boy bands that have straddled the pop charts since NSYNC, New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys first broke big. The fact that Straight4ward comes from the heart of Europe only reinforces the universality of the ensemble's vibrant, harmonious sound.

The four members of Straight4ward came together through the ministrations of manager Tom Corea. In late 2014, brothers Chris and Daniel -- under Corea’s guidance -- began the search for more singers to round out a vocal group dedicated to melodious, soulful sounds. They settled on Enes, a guy from their hometown, and Giuse who was a cousin of Chris and Daniel. They were likeminded and committed to the project, so the line-up was locked in, and they got to work in the studio.

It didn't take long for them to come up with the passionate, ear-friendly and inspiring signature song "Nobody´s Like You," which was recorded and released in Europe to an enthusiastic response. In short order, Straight4ward began to develop a repertoire featuring original material alongside interpretations of such well-loved hits as Justin Bieber's "As Long As You Love Me," Ed Sheeran's "Photograph," Robyn's "Dancing on My Own," and, in a nod to their boy-band forebears, the Backstreet Boys' "I Want It That Way."

They're gifted, ambitious and appealing, and they're heading your way... Straight4ward!