Warren Hue
{{Short description|Indonesian rapper (born 2002)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2020}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Warren Hue
| image = Warren Hue in 2022.png
| caption = Hue in 2022
| other_names = {{hlist|warrenisyellow|MisterNiceWin}}
| birth_name = Warren Hui
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2002|6|20}}
| birth_place = Jakarta, Indonesia
| occupation = {{hlist|Rapper|singer|songwriter|producer}}
| module = {{Infobox musical artist|embed=yes
| genre =
| instrument =
| years_active = 2018–present
| label = {{hlist|88rising}}
| associated_acts = {{hlist|Rich Brian|Niki}}
}}
}}
Warren Hue (born Warren Hui June 20, 2002[https://www.instagram.com/p/C8bShfMyfft/?igsh=MTh1MWZlYWQ5ZjJ6aA== "Warren Hue on Instagram: "22 on planet earth"]) is an Indonesian rapper, singer, songwriter and producer signed to the New York label 88rising.
Early life
Warren Hue was born June 20, 2002,{{cite web | last=Guanzon | first=Sofia | title=10 Indonesian Hip Hop and R&B artists to check out right now | website=HipHopDX | date=15 June 2022 | url=https://hiphopdx.com/en_asia/news/id.71054/title.10-indonesian-hip-hop-and-rb-artists-to-check-out-right-now-ramengvrl-tuan-tigabelas-warren-hue-afgan | access-date=14 August 2023| quote=At only 20 years old, Warren Hue is quickly growing as a force in Asian hip hop and R&B...}} and grew up in Jakarta, Indonesia. He attended the British School Jakarta from Year 7 until graduation.
Career
Since the age of 16, Warren has been creating and releasing music,{{Cite web |date=2022-01-17 |title=Warren Hue: Indonesian rapper gunning for the title of Boy of the Year |url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/features/music-features/warren-hue-boy-of-the-year-album-88rising-shang-chi-3139105 |access-date=2022-02-20 |website=NME |language=en}} initially from his bedroom. He began his music career with a remix of Valee's "Womp Womp" posted to SoundCloud in 2018 under the name warrenisyellow. He went on to release his debut album, Alien, after creating beats and writing lyrics inspired by Aminé's mixtape OnePointFive.{{Cite news |last=Basbas |first=Franchesca Judine |date=11 December 2020 |title=Introducing: Indonesian hip-hop artist warrenisyellow on his musical inspirations and pushing the limits of rap music |work=Bandwagon |url=https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/introducing-indonesian-hiphop-rap-artist-warrenisyellow-on-his-musical-inspirations-and-pushing-the-limits-of-rap-music-sugartown-chasu-88rising-double-happines-festival-indonesia-interview-december-2020 |access-date=July 24, 2022}}{{Cite web |last=Peters |first=Daniel |date=2021-05-20 |title=Warren Hue unveils new single "Too Many Tears" with music video |url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/warren-hue-unveils-new-single-too-many-tears-with-music-video-2944599 |access-date=2022-02-22 |website=NME |language=en}}
In December 2020, he became the fourth Indonesian artist to join the New York label 88rising.{{Cite web |title=Profil Warren Hue, Rapper Asal Jakarta yang Gabung 88rising |url=https://kumparan.com/millennial/profil-warren-hue-rapper-asal-jakarta-yang-gabung-88rising-1vMFfT9iDHg |access-date=2022-10-21 |website=kumparan |language=id-ID}} His first track with the label was "Freaks," a collaboration with Atarashii Gakko!. He then released the single "omomo punk" on March 30, 2021, as his debut song with the label.{{Cite web |date=2021-03-30 |title=Warren Hue kicks off 88rising debut with new single 'omomo punk' – watch |url=https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/warren-hue-warrenisyellow-kicks-off-88rising-debut-with-new-single-release-omomo-punk-listen-indonesia-news-2021 |access-date=2022-10-21 |website=Bandwagon |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Chavez |first=Adriana |date=2021-10-29 |title=Warren Hue Releases His New Track 'West' |url=https://vacancy-mag.com/warren-hue-releases-his-new-track-west/ |access-date=2022-02-22 |website=Vacancy Magazine |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Major |first=Michael |date=2022-02-04 |title=Warren Hue Releases New Single 'Runaway W Me' |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Warren-Hue-Releases-New-Single-Runaway-W-Me-20220204 |access-date=2022-02-22 |website=BroadwayWorld |language=en}} Additionally, Microsoft AI created a never-ending remix of Hue's single "Too Many Tears."{{Cite web |title=Music and AI mix to tell a story in "Too Many Tears" |url=https://inculture.microsoft.com/musicxtech/88rising/ |access-date=2022-04-01 |website=Microsoft In Culture |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Low |first=Cherlynn |date=2021-05-20 |title=Microsoft used AI to generate a never-ending remix of Warren Hue's new song |url=https://www.engadget.com/microsoft-88rising-warren-hue-too-many-tears-never-ending-remix-ai-040048239.html |access-date=2022-04-01 |website=Engadget |language=en-US}}
Four of his songs were included in the soundtrack for the 2021 American superhero film Shang-Chi, including "Warriors," which features K-pop singer-songwriter Seori.
On July 8, 2022, Hue announced his debut 88rising album, Boy of the Year, which was released on July 29.{{Cite news |last=Singh |first=Surej |date=July 8, 2022 |title=Warren Hue confirms July release for Boy of the Year album |work=NME |url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/warren-hue-confirms-july-release-for-boy-of-the-year-album-3264659 |access-date=July 11, 2022}}
Recognition
Indonesian rapper, producer, and actor Rich Brian has described Warren as "an icon for Asian rap."
In January 2022, Hue was included in the NME 100 list of essential new artists for 2022.{{Cite web |date=2022-01-07 |title=The NME 100: essential emerging artists for 2022 |url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/blogs/nme-radar/nme-100-essential-new-artists-for-2022-2-3132350 |access-date=2022-02-20 |website=NME |language=en}} His song "omomo punk" was selected as the Best Song by an Asian Artist, and he was also named one of the Best New Acts from Asia at the BandLab NME Awards 2022.{{Cite web |last=Gwee |first=Karen |date=2022-01-11 |title=BandLab NME Awards 2022 announce winners in all-new Asia categories: Subsonic Eye, Warren Hue and more |url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/bandlab-nme-awards-2022-new-asia-categories-winners-full-list-3134609 |access-date=2022-02-20 |website=NME |language=en}} Additionally, he was nominated for Best Song in the World at the BandLab NME Awards 2022.{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Surej |date=2022-02-09 |title=Watch Warren Hue rap a 10-song medley of :Omomo Punk", "Getcho Mans", "Candy Choppa" and more |url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/watch-warren-hue-rap-a-10-song-medley-of-omomo-punk-getcho-mans-candy-choppa-and-more-3157316 |access-date=2022-02-20 |website=NME |language=en}}
Also in January 2022, he was also listed as one of the 25 artists to watch for 2022 by Ones to Watch.{{Cite web |title=The 25 Artists to Watch in 2022 |url=http://www.onestowatch.com/blog/the-25-artists-to-watch-in-2022 |access-date=2022-02-22 |website=Ones to Watch|first= Maxamillion |last= Polo |date=January 17, 2022}} In February 2022, Hue was included in the entertainment and sports category of Forbes' 30 Under 30 Asia List for 2022.{{Cite web |title=Forbes 30 Under 30 2022: Entertainment & Sports |url=https://www.forbes.com/30-under-30/2022/asia/ |access-date=2023-02-04 |website=Forbes |language=en}}
In June 2022, Hue was listed by HipHopDX as one of "10 Indonesian hip hop and R&B artists to check out right now."
Personal life
Hue has always been interested in fashion, as his parents both work in the garment industry.
{{as of|February 2022}}, he was living in Los Angeles, California, to support his music career.
Discography
= Album =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
!Title !Details |
| scope="row" |Alien
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{{hidden|Track listing|#Alien - 3:13
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|---|
| scope="row" |Sugartown
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{{hidden|Track listing|#Sugarbaby - 3:46
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| scope="row" | Boy of the Year
| {{hidden|Track listing|#Chords And Pressures - 1:44
}} |
= Singles =
| class="wikitable"
|+ !Year !Title |
| 2018
|"Yellow" |
| rowspan="5" |2019
|"Why Is My WiFi Slow?" |
| "ImNotImpressed!" (with Chasu) |
| "Beyoncé" |
| "blue jeans" (with Chasu ft. Erika) |
| "candy choppa" (with Chasu) |
| rowspan="2" |2020
|"Star in Love" |
| "I Need U, in the Summertime" (with Chasu) |
| rowspan="4" |2021
|"Freaks" (with Atarashii Gakko!) |
| "Omomo Punk" |
| "Too Many Tears" |
| "West" |
| rowspan="4" |2022
|"Runaway W Me" |
| "Internet Boy" |
| "W" (with Yvngxchris) |
| "Handsome" |
| rowspan="1" |2023
|"TENNESSEE" |
= Features =
- A. Nayaka - "Curtains" (2020)
- III Addicts - "Overconcerned" (2020)
- 88rising, Rich Brian, Niki - "California" (2021)
- 88rising, Rich Brian, Niki - "California" [Acoustic Live Version] (2021)
- 88rising, Rich Brian, Niki - "California" ft. Warren Hue & Jackson Wang [Remix] (2021)
- Rich Brian - "Getcho Mans" (2022; Brightside)
= OST =
- Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings: The Album ("Warriors" with Seori) (2021)
References
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External links
- {{YouTube|UCIjhkC07G9G1nKYtSWgYTJA}}
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Category:Musicians from Jakarta
Category:21st-century Indonesian male singers
Category:Indonesian people of Chinese descent