Warren Hue

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Warren Hue
Born
Warren Hue

Jakarta, Indonesia
Other nameswarrenisyellow
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • producer
Musical career
Years active2018–present
Labels

Warren Hue is an Indonesian rapper, singer, songwriter and producer, signed to New York label 88rising.

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Early life

Warren Hue was born June 20, 2002 [1] and grew up in Jakarta, Indonesia. He was a student as British School Jakarta from Year 7 to graduation.

Career

Since the age of 16, Warren has created and released music, [2] initially from his bedroom. [1] He started his music career with a remix of Valee's "Womp Womp" posted to SoundCloud in 2018 under the name warrenisyellow and went on to release his debut album Alien after creating beats and writing lyrics inspired by Aminé's mixtape OnePointFive . [3] [4]

In December 2020, he became the 4th Indonesian artist to join New York label 88rising. [5] His first track with the label was "Freaks" in collaboration with Atarashii Gakko!. He then released the single "omomo punk" on March 30, 2021, as his debut song with the label. [6] [7] [8] Microsoft AI-powered never-ending remix of Hue's single Too Many Tears. [9] [10]

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. [8] [7]

On July 8, 2022, Hue announced his debut 88rising album Boy of the Year, which was released on July 29. [11]

Recognition

Indonesian rapper, producer and actor Rich Brian has described Warren as "an icon for Asian rap". [2]

In January 2022 Hue was included in the NME 100 list of essential new artists in 2022. [12] His song omomo punk was selected as the Best Song By An Asian Artist and he was also named as one of the Best New Act From Asia at BandLab NME Awards 2022. [13] He was also nominated for Best Song In The World at the BandLab NME Awards 2022. [14]

Also in January 2022, he was also listed as one of the 25 artists to watch for 2022 by Ones to Watch . [15] In February 2022, Hue was included in the entertainment and sports category of Forbes' 30 Under 30 Asia List 2022. [16] [1]

In June 2022, Hue was listed by HipHopDX as one of "10 Indonesian hip hop and R&B artists to check out right now" [1]

Personal life

Hue has always been interested in Fashion as his parents both work in the Garment Industry. [5]

As of February 2022 he was living in Los Angeles, California, to support his music career. [8]

Discography

Album

TitleDetails
Alien
  • Released under the name warrenisyellow
  • Released on September 13, 2018
Track listing
  1. Alien - 3:13
  2. Yellow - 2:16
  3. Hearts - 2:36
  4. Forever - 3:26
  5. "Hotline Interlude" - 1:43
  6. Stone Cold Stunna - 3:08
  7. Swimming Pool (ft. Erika) - 2:28
  8. Black - 2:43
  9. UFO - 1:58
Sugartown
  • A joint project with Chasu
  • Released December 13, 2019
Track listing
  1. Sugarbaby - 3:46
  2. Blue Jeans (ft. Erika) - 3:26
  3. Head Over Heels - 3:04
  4. Pluto (ft. Ill Addicts) - 2:42
  5. 458 Gummy St. - 3:03
  6. Do U Miss Me? - 2:53
  7. Lollipop Thug (ft. Rafkyboy & Ramengvrl) - 2:44
  8. Candy Choppa - 2:27
  9. No Violence! (ft. A. Nayaka) - 4:06
  10. Bye Bye Sugartown - 4:27
Boy of the Year
  • Released July 29, 2022 [11]
Track listing
  1. Chords And Pressures - 1:44
  2. Thirtynine - 1:44
  3. In My Bag (with Tobi Lou) - 3:39
  4. Handsome - 2:06
  5. I$$ey - 1:58
  6. W (with Yvngxchris) - 2:31
  7. Demostar Beenlit - 2:06
  8. Runaway W Me - 3:01
  9. Botyfreestyle#1 - 1:05
  10. OK Word! - 3:35
  11. Jade - 3:34
  12. Boy Of The Year - 3:32

Singles

YearTitle
2018"Yellow"
2019"Why Is My WiFi Slow?"
"ImNotImpressed!" (with Chasu)
"Beyoncé"
"blue jeans" (with Chasu ft. Erika)
"candy choppa" (with Chasu)
2020"Star in Love"
"I Need U, in the Summertime" (with Chasu)
2021"Freaks" (with Atarashii Gakko!)
"Omomo Punk"
"Too Many Tears"
"West"
2022"Runaway W Me"
"Internet Boy"
"W" (with Yvngxchris)
"Handsome"
2023"TENNESSEE"

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