Wurld (musician)
| WurlD | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Sadiq Onifade |
| Born | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | WEAREGVDS |
| Associated acts | |
| Website |
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Sadiq Onifade, professionally known as WurlD, is an American-Nigerian singer and songwriter. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, WurlD began his career after moving to Atlanta, Georgia, US, for school and recording his own music, described by VIBE as electro-fusion.[1] His debut EP, Evolution, was released in 2013.[2]
Early life
Born in Lagos, Nigeria, WurlD relocated to the US as a teenager and received his college education at Georgia State University, studying computer science. While in school, WurlD developed a serious interest in musical performance.
Career
In late 2012, WurlD release his first single, "Beyond Our Dreams" from his debut EP titled Evolution, due summer 2013.[1] Coinciding with the release, SESAC held an exclusive listening party at their Atlanta office for WurlD's forthcoming Evolution EP.[3] By early 2013, WurlD was in the recording studio with Mario, writing songs for the R&B superstar's upcoming album. Shortly after, the music video for Evolution's second single, "Alive" was premiered exclusively via MTV: The Wrap Up on May 2, 2013. WurlD also teamed up with Timbaland's artist, BK Brasco as a featured artist on "Beautiful Girls." He also appears in the song's video.[4]
In 2015 WurlD went certified Gold with his Sony Music release track "Follow You" with Polish DJ, Gromee.[5]
In May 2016 WurlD released "Show You Off" an Afro-soul record featuring Walshy Fire of Major Lazer and Afro-beat producer Shizzi. In June 2016 WurlD released the collaborative track "Better Days" with Sir Felix; it became the official anthem for DelfSail 2016.
Discography
Extended Plays
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| Evolution[6] |
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Singles
| Year | Title | Chart positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. | UK | POL | |||
| 2012 | "Beyond Our Dreams" | — | — | — | Evolution (EP) |
| 2013 | "Alive" | — | — | — | |
| "All Night" (Gromee song) | — | — | — | — | |
| 2015 | "Follow You" (Gromee song) | — | — | 11 | Chapter One |
| "Who Do You Love" (Gromee song) | — | — | — | ||
| "Summer Yours" | — | — | — | — | |
| 2016 | "Show You Off" (ft. Shizzi & Walshy Fire) | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | "All Night 2017" (Gromee song) | — | — | — | Chapter One |
| "Mother's Prayer" | — | — | — | — | |
| "All I Need" | — | — | — | — | |
| 2018 | "Trobül" | — | — | — | — |
Guest appearances
| Year | Title | Other performer(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | "Beautiful Girls" | BK Brasco | TBA |
| 2015 | "Let You Go" | Leriq | The Lost Sounds |
| 2015 | Netflix n Chill | B.O.B & London Jae | |
| 2016 | "Fantasies" | B.O.B & Scotty ATL | The Cooligan |
| 2016 | "Let It Rain" | B.O.B & Scotty ATL | Live & Direct |
| 2016 | Better Days | Sir Felix | |
| 2016 | $till Aware | Trinidad James & Scotty ATL | |
| 2017 | I Know | B.O.B | Ether |
| 2017 | Fake Friends | B.O.B |
References
- 1 2 Polonsky, Sarah (8 April 2013). "Meet Rising Electro-Fusion Artist WurlD". Vibe. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
- ↑ Brooks, Reginald. "This Is Wurld! Rising Recording Artist Talks About Introducing His Music To The World". The IMC Magazine. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
- ↑ "SESAC Atlanta Hosts Wurld Listening Party". SESAC. 28 September 2012. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
- ↑ "Timbaland Presents – BKBrasco featuring Wurld "Beautiful Girls"". The Source. 25 April 2013. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
- ↑ "Gromee dostał złotą płytę!". RMF MAXXX (in Polish). 19 December 2015. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
- ↑ "Evolution EP". myspace.com. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
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