Emblem3
Apr 21, 2013
Emblem 3 are an American hip-hop/alternative rock/reggae group from Huntington Beach, California who finished in 4th place on season 2 of The X Factor USA. They are signed with Columbia Records.
Emblem3 is originally from Washington, but moved to Huntington Beach, California. They consist of brothers Wesley and Keaton Stromberg and their friend Drew Chadwick. Unlike what people may think, they are not and don´t want to be considered a boyband. Their musical style is unique-- a mix of hip-hop, alternative rock and reggae, and they are also known for writing, arranging, composing and singing their own songs. Wesley, Keaton, and Drew also play their own instruments.
The guys released their first album called "Bite Your Lip and Take It" when Drew was 13, Wes was 11 and Keaton was 9. Their refreshing musical style has found takers all across the globe, earning them a strong international fanbase. Their original songs, like "Tequila Sunrise", their X Factor audition song "Sunset Boulevard" ,"Curious", "Reason", "Say What You Mean", "My Calling" and "Indigo" are available on YouTube. Drew, who is an excellent guitarist, even composed a song called "Heaven Awaits" which is also available on YouTube. Drew Chadwick has also written cool songs sung by only him such as "Jaiden" and "Black and White". Along with all of this, the guys did various cover songs such as the Maroon 5 hit "This Love" that can also be found on YouTube. Along with the others in the group, Keaton Stromberg also has various songs like "Thought Of Her", "The Simple Life", and more which can be found on YouTube.
Emblem 3 released their first post-X Factor single, "Chloe", on April 16th.