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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Wesley Joseph, a multidisciplinary artist, compares songwriting to filmmaking because he visualizes scenes and colors, creates the perfect tone and creates the right emotional arc. Joseph's two greatest passions are music and filmmaking. He began creating DIY videos to amuse himself and his pals while growing up in a tiny town in the UK, but film came first. But when he relocated to... read full bio
Wes Period is an American rapper, producer, and artist from La Habra, California. Period began his career working with various artists which included Tommy Genesis and Ye Ali. Period went on to be discovered by Justin Tranter through Instagram and from there, Period released his debut EP, “Friendly Fire.” Period’s music is a mixture of pop, punk and rap. After... read full bio
Wesley Nelson is an accomplished English singer and TV personality. He was born on March 18, 1998 in England. His path to fame began in 2018, when he became a cast member on the fourth season of the popular reality show Love Island, which is broadcast on ITV2 in the United Kingdom. Megan Barton-Hanson and Nelson both advanced to the... read full bio
From New York, Wax Poetic is a trip hop band founded by Illhan Ershain. Trip hop is a genre of electronic music originating from United Kingdom. The group formed under reigns of Turkish musician Ilhan Ersahin. The band originated at the underground after hours club Save the Robots in New York Citys East Village. The band consisted of a... read full bio
Warren Hue, born on June 20, 2002, is an Indonesian rapper-singer who has become a rising star in the music industry. Under the name Warren Hue, he is currently signed to 88rising and has been making music since he was 16 years old. Starting with a remix of Valee's "Womp Womp" on SoundCloud in 2018, Warren quickly gained recognition and went... read full bio
Warren G is an American west coast rapper who is best known for his breakout song ""Regulate"" which featured his close friend Nate Dogg. The song reached number 2 in the United States and charted worldwide. When he isn't making and writing rap music, he is working as a producer, and a DJ. He has had many songs make it... read full bio
A promising new musician making waves in the music business is Wampi. This up-and-coming artist from the UK has been putting out a distinctive fusion of R&B, rap, and hip-hop. Wampi has a unique flair that makes him stand out from the crowd, and he has a devoted following base and is touring the nation. Wampi has a distinct and identifiable... read full bio
American hip-hop project, Wallpaper, is a breath of fresh air in the music industry. Formed by multi-instrumentalist, producer, and songwriter, Ricky Reed, Wallpaper started by him messing with computer programs like auto tune to experiment with different sounds. He gained a lot of popularity because of the exaggerated use of auto tune. In 2009, Reed released his debut... read full bio
Wale’s rise to popularity began with his first recording, “Rhyme of the Century”, which was heard on local radio and was featured in The Source magazine in the “Unsigned Hype” column. After signing with local record label Studio 43, he released “Dig Dug (Shake It)”. It became one of the most requested songs by local artists in D.C. radio history.... read full bio
Waka Flocka Flame is a rapper from Atlanta, Georgia signed onto Warner Bros. Records. He emerged onto the rap scene with his songs “O Let's Do It”, “No Hands”, and “Hard in da Paint”. O Let's Do It emerged at No. 62 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, while No Hands rose to even greater success with the No.... read full bio
