Few hip-hop artists have the ability to command a space as purposefully out-of-the-ordinary as Anthony Dixson, a Compton native and Long Beach native whose stage name, Boogie, foreshadows his inherent talent for writing music that is rooted in simultaneously depressing and joyfully uplifting realities. Boogie's kind of rap is as much a credo of the streets as it is a... read full bio
Rapper and hip-hop musician Whiterosemoxie is a rising talent from Detroit, Michigan. He has immediately attracted the attention of both music reviewers and fans with his distinctive blending of poetry and melodic hooks. His stage moniker, whiterosemoxie, is a reference to his own hardships and victories. His true name is Jason Williams. With his 2018 single "Factory Sealed," Whiterosemoxie initially achieved... read full bio
After parting ways with PartyMouth, WHOKILLEDXIX was born. Their music is a mix of punk rock, trap, and hip-hop, with a DIY ethos and a rebellious attitude. Their debut album, "XIX," was released in 2019 and showcased their unique sound and style. The album includes tracks like "Fake," "Numb," and "Kerosene," which all feature Yung Skayda's raspy, punk-inspired vocals and... read full bio
Georgia-based independent rapper, singer and songwriter Wiley is from Atlanta. With his unusual delivery and focus on poetry and is recognized for artists like 6lack, Future and Gucci Mane, introduces a fresh sound to the area that is best known for trap and r&b. Rock, soul, r&b, folk and hip hop are all combined in Wiley's music to defy categorization and carve out a... read full bio
Will Smith is an Oscar-nominated actor and a multiple Grammy winning hip-hop artist. He is one of few people who have enjoyed significant success in film, television, and the music industry. Smith started as the vocalist of the hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. The duo was known for performing humorous, radio-friendly songs, most notably “Parents Just... read full bio
William James Adams Jr., better known as his stage name will.i.am, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer, television personality, entrepreneur, and actor, who rose to fame as the founding and lead member of the group the Black Eyed Peas. Will was born in Los Angeles, California, and he found his love for music at a young age and while... read full bio
Willie Jones is an up-and-coming country artist from Shreveport, Louisiana, who has country roots and R&B and hip-hop influence. Growing up, Jones sang gospel and went on to perform on stage in musical theater. Later on in life he gained fame after performing on the series “X Factor”. This led him to a musical career and since then he has... read full bio
Willy Moon is a singer, songwriter, and producer from New Zealand. Moon is best known for his single “Yeah Yeah”, which hit number twenty-six on the United Kingdom Singles Chart. The song also was used in an Apple iPod advertisement. His music is said to be a fusion of 50’s rock’n’roll and modern production that uses techniques of hip-hop. Moon... read full bio
Willy William is a DJ, music producer and singer with a unique, collaborative musical style. He is part of the French music collective called Collective Metisse, and his major dancefloor hits include “Tragedie” and “B Boyz Shake da Body.” Other popular singles by Willy include “Playground,” “Hula Hoop,” “Le demoiselle,” and “Le Bordel,” along with an EP called Es tu... read full bio
Winston Surfshirt is an Australian funk and hip-hop band from Manly, New South Wales, that consists of members Winston on lead vocals and multi-instrumentalist, Bustlip on beats, The Bone on trombone, Bik Julio on the bass guitar, Dool on the keyboard, and Mi-K who plays the guitar. The band was started after Surfshirt formed the band as a funk and... read full bio
Rapper Wintertime from Florida first gained attention when he was still in his late teens thanks to his collaborations on the Wintertime on a Boat EP with fellow mumble rap superstar Lil Yachty. Wintertime's approach was unmistakably more melodic and airy than some of his rougher trap contemporaries because it combined humorous, fantastical and frequently nonsensical rhymes with pop-oriented trap beats. ILoveMakonnen... read full bio
Witt Lowry is the stage name of Mark Richard Jr., an American rapper and singer-songwriter from Connecticut. Lowry, who was born on February 28, 1991, had an interest in music while in college and started creating poetry and songs at a young age. Early Lowry music was mostly self-produced and released online, which resulted in an expanding fan base on social... read full bio
Grammy-nominated rapper Wiz Khalifia began to produce and record his own albums at the young age of twelve. Wiz released his first mixtape, Prince of the City: Welcome to Pitsolvania, which brought so much success outside of Pittsburgh, he was able to release his first commercial album, Show and Prove. Wiz went on to release three highly acclaimed mixtapes, “Flight... read full bio
WizKid is one of the voices behind the summer of ’16 anthem, “One Dance”, along with Drake and Kyla. The wildly popular and catchy pop hit became No. 1 across the world, Drake’s first No. 1 singles in fifteen countries as the lead artist, remained at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 for ten weeks total, and was named... read full bio
Wolfacejoeyy, a rapper from Staten Island, is a well-known and renowned artist. He got an early start on a massive surge of new talent before the epidemic and he hasn't looked back since. "omg" was the title of Wolfacejoeyy's debut official release, which was created by y2tnb. Even though this first single is similar to a song from an artist's prime,... read full bio
Despite how long it seems like WondaGurl has been around, the producer, who was really born Ebony Oshunrinde, is still quite young. She was barely a teenager when Jay-Z's Magna Carta Holy Grail earned her a production credit, causing her name to become well-known worldwide. Locally, she had given her notice the year before when she triumphed in Toronto's notoriously fierce... read full bio
Yoann Lemoine is a French music video director, graphic designer, and singer-songwriter better known by his stage name Woodkid. On March 16, 1983, he was born in Tassin-la-Demi-Lune, close to Lyon. Lemoine completed his certificate with honors after studying art and animation at the Émile Cohl school. He then enrolled in a silk screen printing course at Swindon College in... read full bio
Wovvoka, whose real name is Attia Thomas, got her name from the Native American shaman who started the Ghost Dance movement in order to manifest his visions. Wovvoka's raw energy and unique vocals, which draw on artists like M.I.A. and Tina Turner, captivate listeners and keep them in the present. As seen by her independently released track, "Right Foot, Left... read full bio
Few wordsmiths in UK rap have progressed the style and craft as much as Wretch 32 throughout the course of his more than 15-year career. Rap in the UK has shown creativity and tenacity by starting from scratch and creating a legacy with your peers. The ongoing presence of Wretch 32's voice, which has made him one of the UK rap... read full bio
Within the musical scene of west London, all avenues ultimately lead to WSTRN, the trio that restored prominence to the west with their incredibly smooth and chart-topping debut hit "In2." For musicians and fans looking for a more innovative sound, the song became a guiding light. Long before any other group had conceived of it, the single, which was built... read full bio
