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Derek Wise

Derek Wise

Canadian rapper, singer, and songwriter

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]

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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][non-primary source needed] 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

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.[3]

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.

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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Mixtapes

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Singles

As lead artist

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Music videos

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With 88Glam

  • 88Glam (2017; re-released in 2018)
  • 88Glam2 (2018)
  • New Mania (2020)
  • Heaven Can Wait (2021)[27]
  • Close to Heaven Far from God (2022)[28]

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See also

References

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    Parks, Andrew. "Derek Wise: Downtown Stories – Noisey". Noisey. VICE. Retrieved May 26, 2017.
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    Cruz, Josephine. "The Weeknd Just Dropped a New Music Video For "Reminder"". Complex. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
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    Gonzalez, Eddie (November 2017). "The Weeknd's New XO Act 88Glam Looks And Sounds Like A Finished Product On '12'". Uproxx. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
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    Berry, Peter A. "88Glam Sign to XO Records, Drop '88Glam: Reloaded' Project – XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
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    A, Aron. "XO's 88GLAM Break Silence On New Music Amid Break Up Rumors". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
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    "Toronto Rapper and Weeknd Affiliate Derek Wise Arrested on Human Trafficking Charges". Vice.
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    Khan, Haleema (June 30, 2016). "Derek Wise Explains How He 'Had To Wake Up' On New Track". Boi-1da.net. Retrieved May 26, 2017.
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    "Watch Derek Wise 'Get It Myself' Music Video". OnSMASH. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
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    Cruz, Josephine. "Derek Wise Dropped a Very Wavy (NSFW) Video For "Disconnected"". Complex. Complex Music. Retrieved May 26, 2017.
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    "Heaven Can Wait: Toronto duo 88GLAM releases new 3-track EP". May 28, 2021.
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    "88 Glam Announces 'Close to Heaven Far from God' Album with Their New Boastful Single". March 6, 2020.
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    "Nominees". MMVAs. Much. Archived from the original on June 23, 2011. Retrieved May 25, 2017.
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