Joyce Wrice

{{Infobox musical artist

| name = Joyce Wrice

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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1992|08|15}}

| birth_place = San Diego, California, United States

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| genre = {{hlist| R&B|neo soul|}}

| occupation = {{hlist|Singer-songwriter|}}

| instrument = {{hlist|Vocals|piano|keyboard}}

| years_active = 2015{{ndash}}present

| label = {{hlist|Joyce Wrice Music}}

| website = {{URL|joycewrice.com/}}

| module2 = {{Infobox YouTube personality|embed=yes

| channels = [https://youtube.com/@JoyceWrice Joyce Wrice]

| subscribers = 68,900 thousand

| views = 14.5 million

| stats_update = 21 October 2024

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Joyce Wrice (born August 15, 1992) is an American singer and songwriter from San Diego. Known for her blend of R&B and neo soul, she gained recognition with her debut studio album, Overgrown (2021). In 2023, Wrice earned a nomination alongside Haitian-Canadian music producer Kaytranada at the Juno Awards.

Early life

Wrice was born and raised in San Diego, California. She grew up in a multicultural household with a Japanese mother and an African-American father.{{Cite web |last=King |first=Akili |date=2021-03-25 |title=R&B Singer Joyce Wrice on the Role of Gratitude in Her 'Gentle' Hair-Care Routine |url=https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/joyce-wrice-beauty-hair-care-routine |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=Vogue |language=en-US}} Wrice developed an interest in music at an early age, listening to a wide range of artists including Mariah Carey, Brandy, and Lauryn Hill. After graduating from high school, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in music while studying at Soka University of America.{{Cite news |title=Who is Joyce Wrice? Meet The Singer Behind Disney's 'Proud Family' Revival Theme Song |url=https://www.bet.com/article/v2wz5e/the-proud-family-louder-and-prouder-joyce-wrice-interview |access-date=2024-10-22 |work=BET |language=en}}

Career

Wrice began her music career by posting covers and original songs on platforms like YouTube and SoundCloud, where she gradually built a following. In 2016, she released her debut EP, Stay Around, which featured a collection of R&B tracks and established her as a rising artist in the independent music scene.{{Cite web |last=Gage |first=Dewayne |date=2021-05-14 |title=Joyce Wrice Took Nineties R&B Nostalgia and Made It Her Own |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/joyce-wrice-overgrown-interview-1168844/ |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}

Her breakthrough came with the release of her debut album, Overgrown, in March 2021.{{Cite web |title=Joyce Wrice Centers Her Vulnerability on Her Debut, 'Overgrown' - Okayplayer |url=https://www.okayplayer.com/originals/joyce-wrice-overgrown-interview.html |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=www.okayplayer.com |language=en}} The album featured collaborations with artists like Masego, Freddie Gibbs, and Lucky Daye.{{Cite magazine |last=Lamarre |first=Carl |date=2022-01-31 |title=15 Hip-Hop & R&B Artists to Watch in 2022 |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/hip-hop-rb-artists-to-watch-2022-1235025141/ |access-date=2024-10-22 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}} Overgrown was praised for its cohesive production, reminiscent of classic R&B, and Wrice's rich, emotive vocals.{{Cite web |last=King |first=Akili |date=January 25, 2023 |title=Interview with R&B Star Joyce Wrice - Coveteur: Inside Closets, Fashion, Beauty, Health, and Travel |url=https://coveteur.com/joyce-wrice-interview-2023 |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=coveteur.com |language=en}}{{Cite magazine |last=Gage |first=Dewayne |date=2022-10-07 |title=Joyce Wrice's Uptempo Reinvention: 'I Like Making Music People Can Dance To' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/joyce-wrice-motive-kaytranada-1234587660/ |access-date=2024-10-22 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}} The album's lead single, "On One," featuring Freddie Gibbs, became particularly popular, earning significant streaming numbers and radio play.{{Cite web |last=Elder |first=Sajae |date=2021-03-04 |title=L.A.-based Joyce Wrice recruits Freddie Gibbs on "On One" |url=https://www.thefader.com/2021/03/04/la-based-joyce-wrice-recruits-freddie-gibbs-on-on-one |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=The FADER |language=en}} In 2022, she was listed as one of Okayplayer's "10 Artists to Watch."{{Cite web |title=10 Indie R&B Artists You Should Be Paying Attention To - Okayplayer |url=https://www.okayplayer.com/originals/indie-rb-artists-you-should-be-paying-attention-to.html |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=www.okayplayer.com |language=en}} She also performed the theme song for the 2023 Disney+ series The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder.{{Cite magazine |last=Aderoju |first=Darlene |date=2022-01-27 |title=Singer Joyce Wrice & Composer Kurt Farquhar Talk 'Reimagining' '00s Disney Series With 'Proud Family: Louder & Prouder' |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/joyce-wrice-kurt-farquhar-talk-proud-family-louder-prouder-1235024071/ |access-date=2024-10-22 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Solís |first=Monica Sisavat |date=2022-02-23 |title=How Joyce Wrice Put a Twist on "The Proud Family"'s New Theme Song |url=https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/joyce-wrice-interview-48725579 |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=Popsugar |language=en}}

= Musical style and influences =

Wrice's music is characterized by its smooth vocal delivery, soulful melodies, and a fusion of 90s R&B with contemporary sounds.{{Cite web |title=Joyce Wrice & Mndsgn Bring That 90s R&B Vibe Back with "Do You Love Me" - Okayplayer |url=https://www.okayplayer.com/news/joyce-wrice-mndsgn-do-you-love-me-mp3.html |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=www.okayplayer.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Niall |date=2022-12-09 |title=Joyce Wrice: Heir to the R&B Throne |url=https://notion.online/joyce-wrice-interview/ |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=Notion |language=en-GB}} She cites artists such as Aaliyah, Brandy, and Usher as major influences on her style. Her lyrics often delve into personal themes, including vulnerability, empowerment, and love. Wrice’s sound has been described as both nostalgic and innovative, paying homage to R&B traditions.{{Cite web |last=Kim |first=Joshua Minsoo |date=2023-06-15 |title=Joyce Wrice brings classic 90s R&B into a new era |url=https://chicagoreader.com/music/joyce-wrice-90s-rb/ |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=Chicago Reader |language=en-US}}

Discography

= Film score =

The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (2023){{Cite web |date=2022-01-18 |title=Disney Enlists Joyce Wrice To Sing 'The Proud Family' Reboot Theme Song |url=https://hypebeast.com/2022/1/joyce-wrice-to-sing-proud-family-reboot-theme-song |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=Hypebeast}}

Albums

Overgrown (2021)

EPs

Stay Around (2016)
Motive (2022){{Cite web |last=Cho |first=Regina |title=Joyce Wrice experiments with new 'Motive' EP |url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/2022-10-07/218489/joyce-wrice-motive-ep |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=REVOLT}}

Notable Singles

"On One" featuring Freddie Gibbs (2021)
"That's On You" (2020)
"Falling in Love" (2019)

Awards and nominations

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2020

|Pop Awards 2024

|Music Video Of The Year Award

|“Bittersweet Goodbyes”

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|{{Cite web |title=POP AWARDS - Pop Awards 2024, the seventh annual Pop Awards |url=https://pop-awards.com/2024/ |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=pop-awards.com}}

2023

|Juno Awards of 2023

|Producer of the Year

|“Iced Tea” MOTIVE – Joyce Wrice and KAYTRANADA

|{{nom}}