WESLEE
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| Genres | Alternative/experimental R&B, electro-pop[1][2] |
| Members | Emma DD Josh Grant |
| Website | wesleeofficial |
WESLEE is an R&B duo consisting of vocalist Emma DD and producer Josh Grant. Having met in New York, the two released their first critically acclaimed single "Gassed" in 2017 (with 4 million worldwide streams to date).
Career
[edit]Producer Josh first met Emma when she relocated from London to New York City back in 2014.[3] They wrote their debut track "Gassed" during one of their first sessions together.[4] "Gassed" was featured on an episode of 'You're the Worst', a drama series on FX.[5] "Boy Like You" was used at the end of Grey's Anatomy.[6] They supported Jessie Ware at Annie Mac Presents in February.[1][7] WESLEE have also released "Bathwater", and "Tongue Tied", in their EP "9F"; following up with singles "London Love", "Something Bout You", "Venus" and "Peaches".
Artistry
[edit]Emma has said that they "never wanted to be artists",[6] yet her and Josh's mutual love for Tracy Chapman and Kwabs[3] lead to them creating WESLEE, named after Emma's childhood pet terrapin.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Annie Mac's AMP Sounds: Weslee, Sunflower Bean and Jessie Ware play the Jazz Cafe in London - review". Independent.co.uk. 26 February 2018.
- ^ "Dreamy R&B duo WESLEE release video for 'Boy Like You'".
- ^ a b "Meet Weslee, the Mysterious Music Duo With an Alluring New Sound". 27 April 2018.
- ^ "WESLEE rise to the top of the pile on intriguing debut "Gassed"".
- ^ "Introducing: Weslee and the instant success of Gassed (You're The Worst TV series on FX)". 5 March 2017.
- ^ a b "10 British R&B/Soul Artists To Watch In 2018WESLEE". Complex.
- ^ "Weslee's 'Tongue Tied' Is A Trans-Atlantic Pop Sizzler". 19 January 2018.
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External links
[edit]- Official website
- Weslee discography at MusicBrainz