Wurld (musician)

WurlD
Birth name Sadiq Onifade
Born (1987-01-02) 2 January 1987
Origin Lagos, Nigeria
Genres Electronic dance, soul, pop
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2012–present
Labels Neworld Musik
Associated acts Brasco, Mario
Website www.wurldmusic.com

Sadiq Onifade (born January 2, 1987), known professionally as WurlD, is a Nigerian electronic-soul singer and songwriter. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, his career began after moving to Atlanta, GA 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 and Career Beginnings

Wurld was born in Lagos, Nigeria and relocated to the United States as a teenager. Wurld received his college education at Georgia State University, studying Computer Science. He later received his Master's degree in Information Technology. While in school, Wurld developed a serious interest in musical performance and managed to work with multi-platinum selling producers like Fitzgerald Scott, Anthony Dent, and Kenny Smoove.[2] 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.[4] 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.[5]

Discography

Extended Plays

Title Album details
Evolution

Singles

Year Title Chart positions Album
U.S. UK
2012 "Beyond Our Dreams" — — Evolution (EP)
2013 "Alive" — — Evolution (EP)
2015 "Gromee - Follow You ft. Wurld" — — Evolution (EP)

Guest appearances

Year Title Other performer(s) Album
2013 "Beautiful Girls" BK Brasco TBA

References

  1. 1 2 Polonsky, Sarah (8 April 2013). "Meet Rising Electro-Fusion Artist WurlD". Vibe. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
  2. 1 2 Brooks, Reginald. "This Is Wurld! Rising Recording Artist Talks About Introducing His Music To The World". The IMC Magazine. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
  3. ↑ "SESAC Atlanta Hosts Wurld Listening Party". SESAC. 28 September 2012. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
  4. ↑ "Video Premiere: Wurld - "Alive"". MTV. 2 May 2013. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
  5. ↑ "Timbaland Presents – BKBrasco featuring Wurld "Beautiful Girls"". The Source. 25 April 2013. Retrieved 8 June 2013.

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