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W.i.S.H. | |
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![]() W.i.S.H. in July 2025 From Left to Right: Suchi, Zo, Sim and Ri | |
Background information | |
Origin | Mumbai, India |
Genres | I-pop • Pop • Disco |
Years active | 2024–present |
Labels | Bay Music House [1] Sony Music India |
Members |
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Website | Official website |
W.i.S.H. is an Indian girl group. Managed by Bay Music House, the group is composed of four members: Ri, Sim, Zo and Suchi. [2] [3] They made their debut on 1 March 2024, with single "Lazeez". The single is a part of the band's debut eight-track album Sweetburn. [4] The group incorporates a mix of English and Hindi lyrics, blending international pop music with elements of Indian musical traditions. [5]
W.i.S.H. is an acronym for the phrase "World Inka Stage Hai" (Hindi : वर्ल्ड इनका स्टेज है, lit. 'The world is their stage'). [6] The name is also a play on the word Wish.[ citation needed ]
In early 2024, music composer Mikey McCleary announced the formation of the all-girl I-pop group W.i.S.H. in collaboration with Sony Music India. [7] McCleary stated that the project was conceived to bridge the gap between mainstream Bollywood music and India's independent music scene. [8]
Ri and Sim, who are sisters, previously performed together as the pop duo Simetri. Ri is the leader of W.i.S.H. [9] Zo, was previously part of the musical duo Zoe & Urgen[ citation needed ], with whom she released original music. She also appeared on the reality television series The Stage. [10] Suchi, previously worked in a production-house desk role and had participated in her school choir before pursuing a career in music. [11]
McCleary contacted the members individually over a period of time, beginning with Ri, followed by Sim, Suchi, and Zo.[ citation needed ] Some were approached through prior professional associations, while others were invited after their performances or online content were noted by the production team. [12]
Music composer Mikey McCleary launched the all-girl I-pop group W.i.S.H. in collaboration with Sony Music India. [13] McCleary aims to fill the gap between the mainstream Bollywood music and Indie music. [14] [15]
On March 1, 2024, W.i.S.H. debuted by performing and releasing their first single, "Lazeez," which translates to "delicious" in Urdu.
On September 23, 2024, the International Cricket Council (ICC) released the official theme song for the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup. [16] The tournament's theme song, "Whatever It Takes," was written by W.i.S.H. [17]
A revamped rendition of the classic song Boom Boom originally performed by Nazia Hassan in 1982, was published by W.i.S.H. on December 13, 2024. The new version, was produced by Mikey McCleary and Parth Parekh. [18] The group's performance at YouTube Fanfest India 2024 stands out as their most memorable moment, according to Zoe Siddharth. Future collaborations with musicians like Dua Lipa, Bruno Mars, Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter, Jungkook, Karan Aujla and Diljit Dosanjh are among the group's goals. [19]
W.i.S.H. collaborated with rapper Panther from MTV Hustle for their track Bolo Bolo, which was an Afro-Desi fusion. Mikey McCleary also made an appearance in the music video. [20]
On August 10, 2025, W.i.S.H. released their first full album titled Sweetburn. In September 2025, the group released the conceptual music video for the track "Drameboss" on their YouTube channel.
They draw musical influences from international artists like Michael Jackson and Ariana Grande, as well as Indian musicians such as A. R. Rahman and Sunidhi Chauhan. [21] Their producer, Mikey McCleary, has cited these artists as inspirations, and group member. Suchi has also mentioned admiration for Fifth Harmony. [22]
In an interview with India Today on 21 May 2025, South Korean singer, songwriter, rapper, composer, and dancer Kino, who was a member of the boy band Pentagon, stated that he would like to work with W.i.S.H. [23]
Unable to follow the K-pop approach, the band is trying to create their own way. [24]
Year | Title | Release Date | Ref. | Album |
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2024 | Lazeez | 1 March 2024 | [6] | Sweetburn |
Galti(with MxRZI) | 11 April 2024 | [26] | ||
Therapy | 7 June 2024 | [15] | ||
Headrush | 24 July 2024 | [27] | ||
Whatever It Takes | 23 September 2024 | [16] | Non-album single | |
Boom Boom | 13 December 2024 | [28] | Non-album single | |
2025 | Bolo Bolo(with Panther) | 11 July 2025 | [29] | Sweetburn |