WAE

A picture may be worth a thousand words, but sometimes a word can paint a

perfect picture.   WAE, which stands for Working At Excellence, is the name of a hip-hop artist that strives for artistic perfection in a genre that glorifies the mediocre.   When asked by a journalist from the Michigan Citizen what his goals were, Wae responded, “I don’t have dreams.   I’m too busy being awake—achieving them.”

Born on Detroit ’s Westside, the self-proclaimed “80’s baby” always had a passion for music.   Blame it on growing up in the kitchen of soul music’s melting pot, or the influence of a musically gifted grandmother.   Regardless, Wae has used his past experiences and musical influences (which range from Ice Cube to Bob Dylan) to create a style of hip-hop all his own.   With his musical range in conjunction with his work ethic and personality, opportunities have arose for Wae to work with a countless number of talents—ranging from soul legends like The Floaters to a plethora of local musicians, poets, and comedians.

Wae has released three underground projects that have created a buzz throughout Detroit .   He is currently promoting his first official release “Preaching II The Choir”, a musical gumbo that merges hip-hop rhythms with elements of reggae, jazz, and 70’s funk.   More up-tempo than his previous releases, Wae describes this album as a chance to "give the people nonstop 'heat' with no fillers or letdowns".                   

Fans gravitate to Wae’s live performances since they receive such a unique experience.   Equipped with a live DJ (DJ Source) and band (the Basiks Reggae Band and Distorted Soul Funk), Wae expands the preconceived notions of what a hip-hop artist can offer his audience with his use of interactive entertainment and showmanship.  

For contact or booking information, please contact us at www.myspace.com/thewae .