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David Mazzeo also known as Wizdom, is a hip hop artist based in Seattle, Washington. The emcee has released three studio albums, one mixtape and one EP release. [1] Guests on his music include Brainstorm of Dyme Def, Stef Lang and New Balance(Nate Burleson), and has collaborated with Seattle-based musicians Grynch, Sol [2] and Macklemore. [3]

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Wizdom was named a "Stand Out Act of 2008" by The Seattle Weekly, performing at REVERBfest. [4] Wizdom's music and an interview were both featured in the highly praised grassroots film, Sonicsgate . [5]

Wizdom has been featured in articles in Seattle Sound Magazine (August 2009 edition), "The O'Dea Factor", [6] The Seattle Weekly [7] and had music played on KUBE 93.3's show, Sunday Night Sound Session [8] and KEXP 90.3's show, Street Sounds [9] From 2015-2018, Wiz served as the on field emcee for University of Washington Husky Football. [10]

Mazzeo attended O'Dea High School and graduated in 1999. [11]

Discography

Albums

Singles

See also

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