Daniel Wilson (musician)

Daniel Wilson is an American singer, songwriter and record producer from Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States. His debut EP, Young Rubbish, was released in 2014 by the London-based record label Zap Records, and featured production credits by Sam Billen and Ryan Pinkston. His latest release, Boy Who Cried Thunder, was released in November 2014 also on Zap Records. In 2015, he contributed with The Weeknd in co-writing and producing "Sidewalks", featuring vocals from Kendrick Lamar, which appears in his third album, entitled Starboy. He has also worked with notable artists, producers and musicians such as Miguel, Twin Shadow, Samm Henshaw, Joe Goddard, ZHU, Rudimental, Leo Abrahams, DJ White Shadow among many others.

Biography

Growing up "on a diet of gospel, Christian music, musicals and '90s MTV", Daniel Wilson started his musical trajectory at the age of 13 in a gospel choir. His first solo compositions came to life in 2008 using his mother’s oldtape recorder and, eventually, switching to cheap computer software. The artist was signed by London-based music label Zap Records in 2013.

Music

Wilson’s music can be described as a sort of "indie-ish synthetic R&B, in parts electronic and ecclesiastic", while his particular crooning skills grant him a "rare, elastic falsetto". Musical influences range from Michael and Janet Jackson, Prince, Mariah Carey, and gospel music, and his music can be compared to those recorded by acts including Blood Orange, Bloc Party, and TV on the Radio.

Discography

EPs

• Young Rubbish (2014), Zap Records
• Boy Who Cried Thunder (2014), Zap Records
• Sinner of The Week (2016), Zap Records

Songwriting and production discography