Derek Wise Explained

Derek Wise
Birth Name:Derek Fifi Bissue[1]
Alias:Ryan Glamsling
Birth Date:1992 12, mf=yes
Birth Place:Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Instrument:Vocals
Years Active:2012–present

Derek Fifi "Wise" Bissue (born December 11, 1992), is a Canadian rapper, singer, and songwriter. He was formerly signed to Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd's record label, XO and Republic Records, under the hip hop duo 88Glam with his friend, fellow Canadian rapper 88Camino.[2] [3]

Early life

Wise was born in Toronto on December 11, 1992. He grew up listening to American rappers like Juvenile, Trick Daddy, Stack Bundles, Max B, and LL Cool J.[4] By the age of 20, Wise had moved around Toronto 14 times.[5]

Career

2012: Vacay

In October 2012, Wise released Vacay,[6] his debut mixtape with 16 tracks.[7] The mixtape premiered on DatPiff.[8]

2016: Inglorious

After a year of releasing multiple singles and music videos in 2016, Wise announced his debut album Inglorious on January 21, 2017.[9] Inglorious was released on January 30, 2017.[10]

On April 21, 2017, Wise performed at the 2017 Canadian Music Week festival, supporting Bronx artist A Boogie wit da Hoodie.[11]

Wise frequently makes cameo appearances in music videos that feature The Weeknd, most notably in "King of the Fall" and "Reminder".[12]

2017–present: 88Glam

See main article: 88Glam. On November 1, 2017, Billboard premiered the music video for "12" from the newly formed duo 88Glam, consisting of Wise and frequent collaborator 88Camino. The music video also featured a cameo appearance by The Weeknd.[13] 88Glam, the self-titled debut project by 88Glam was released on November 7, 2017.

88Glam released 88Glam Reloaded on April 20, 2018, after officially signing to XO and Republic Records.[14] On November 15, 2018, 88Glam released their second album 88Glam2, through XO and Republic.[15]

On March 5, 2020, revealed an upcoming album titled Close to Heaven Far from God which was set to be released on April 17, 2020, through XO and Republic.[16] However, the album has been delayed due to 88Glam's departure from the labels.[17] [18] 88Glam instead released a mixtape independently titled New Mania on June 26, 2020.[19] Close to Heaven Far from God was finally released independently on August 26, 2022, after more than two years of teasing, with major changes from the original tracklist.

Legal issues

On December 11, 2013, Wise was arrested on charges of human trafficking following allegations from a 21-year-old woman.[20] The charges faced by Bissue include trafficking in persons, uttering threats of death and bodily harm, two counts of overcoming resistance by choking, robbery, weapons charges, and three counts of theft under $5,000.[21] Shortly after the charges were dropped, Wise released a track titled "Had to Wake Up" on June 27, 2016, to address the allegations.[22]

Solo discography

Studio albums

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Details
Inglorious

Mixtapes

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Vacay
  • Released: October 31, 2012
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

As lead artist

Title! scope="col"
YearAlbum
"Lay Low"2015rowspan="9"
"How Would You Feel?"
"Opinions"2016
"Glam"
"Free Up"
"When We See You"
"Sad $1's"
"Ready 2 Go"
"Drop Life"
"Had to Wake Up"Inglorious
"Ryan Glamsling"rowspan="3"
"Beyond the Pines"
"Get It Myself"2017
"Disconnected"Inglorious
"Jamal"

As featured artist

Title! scope="col"
YearArtist(s)Album
"Anuva Wun"2016rowspan="2"
"Cutty"Quincy Got Rich
"Pull Up"2017SneazzyDieu Bénisse Supersound, saison 2[24]

Music videos

Title! scope="col" style="width:1em;"
YearDirector(s)Notes
"Awkward" 2014Derek Wise
"Kenzo"
"Runnin' It" 2016
"Lay Low"
"Beyond the Pines"
"Ryan Glamsling" Andy Hines
"Get It Myself" 2017Zac Facts[25]
"Disconnected" Kid. Studio[26] Premiered on Much.
"Jamal" RJ Sanchez

With 88Glam

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Shazam.
  2. Web site: Kivanç. Jake. The Essential Guide to Downtown Toronto Rap. Noisey. October 13, 2017.
  3. Penrose. Nerisha. Toronto Duo 88Glam Announces Self-Titled Debut, Shares '12' Video: Premiere. Billboard. November 1, 2017.
  4. Web site: Rapper 2 Watch: Derek Wise. MTV Fora. MTV. October 13, 2017.
  5. Web site: THE BREAK PRESENTS: DEREK WISE. XXL. June 5, 2013 . October 13, 2017.
  6. Web site: Derek Wise – Vacay (Mixtape). 2DOPEBOYZ. May 26, 2017.
  7. Web site: Parks. Andrew. Derek Wise: Downtown Stories – Noisey. Noisey. May 8, 2014 . VICE. May 26, 2017.
  8. Web site: Derek Wise – Vacay Hosted by W1SE GUYS. DatPiff.
  9. Web site: Derek Wise on Twitter. Twitter. Derek Wise. May 26, 2017.
  10. Web site: Glaysher . Scott . Derek Wise: Inglorious . Exclaim! . February 21, 2019 .
  11. Web site: A BOOGIE WIT DA HOODIE. Canadian Music Week. October 13, 2017.
  12. Web site: Cruz . Josephine . The Weeknd Just Dropped a New Music Video For "Reminder" . Complex . February 21, 2019 .
  13. Web site: Gonzalez. Eddie. The Weeknd's New XO Act 88Glam Looks And Sounds Like A Finished Product On '12'. November 2017. Uproxx. November 6, 2017.
  14. Web site: Berry . Peter A. . 88Glam Sign to XO Records, Drop '88Glam: Reloaded' Project – XXL . XXL Mag . April 25, 2018 . February 21, 2019 .
  15. Web site: MVP . Issa . 88GLAM '88GLAM 2' Debut Premiere Album Stream . OnSMASH . November 15, 2018 . February 21, 2019 .
  16. Web site: Okon . Wongo . 88 Glam Announces 'Close To Heaven Far From God' Album With Their New Boastful Single . UPROXX . June 23, 2020 . March 6, 2020.
  17. Web site: A . Aron . XO's 88GLAM Break Silence On New Music Amid Break Up Rumors . HotNewHipHop . April 7, 2020 . June 23, 2020 . en.
  18. Web site: Gheciu . Alex Nino . 88GLAM Talk 'New Mania,' Leaving XO, and That 'Independent Flex' . Complex . June 27, 2020 . en . June 29, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200629084452/https://www.complex.com/music/2020/06/88glam-talk-new-ep-leaving-xo-going-independent . dead .
  19. Web site: A . Aron . 88GLAM Run Up The Bands On "Dance For Me" . HotNewHipHop . June 22, 2020 . June 23, 2020 . en.
  20. Stutz. Colin. Toronto Rapper Arrested for Human Trafficking. Billboard. October 13, 2017.
  21. Web site: Toronto Rapper and Weeknd Affiliate Derek Wise Arrested on Human Trafficking Charges. Vice. December 15, 2014 .
  22. Web site: Khan. Haleema. Derek Wise Explains How He 'Had To Wake Up' On New Track. Boi-1da.net. June 30, 2016. May 26, 2017.
  23. Web site: Inglorious by Derek Wise on Apple Music. iTunes Store.
  24. Web site: Dieu bénisse Supersound, saison 2 by Sneazzy . Apple Music . August 9, 2018 . March 10, 2017.
  25. Web site: Watch Derek Wise 'Get It Myself' Music Video . OnSMASH . January 18, 2017 . February 21, 2019 .
  26. Web site: Cruz. Josephine. Derek Wise Dropped a Very Wavy (NSFW) Video For "Disconnected". Complex. Complex Music. May 26, 2017.
  27. Web site: Heaven Can Wait: Toronto duo 88GLAM releases new 3-track EP. May 28, 2021.
  28. Web site: 88 Glam Announces 'Close to Heaven Far from God' Album with Their New Boastful Single. March 6, 2020.
  29. Web site: Nominees. MMVAs. Much. May 25, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20110623160146/http://mmva.muchmusic.com/nominees/. June 23, 2011. dead.