There\u2019s a new wave of local MC\u2019s making noise and amongst them stands B Wise, an African-Australian artist with a different story to tell. The son of an Aussie born Mum and Nigerian Dad, B Wise\u2019s family bounced between rural NSW and Sydney\u2019s South-Western suburbs, before finally settling in the latter; where he still calls home today. It was here that his love of music transformed from a side hobby into a full time labour of love.<\/strong><\/p>\n

He first paid dues in Sydney as part of the group K1 and then went out as a solo artist to now becoming one of the most promising Hip Hop artists in the country. Recently signed to Elefant Traks and with his “Semi Pro” EP just released, Grindin’ caught up with B Wise to discuss the journey he has been on thus far.<\/p>\n

Who is B Wise?<\/strong>
\nA Hip Hop recording artist from South West Sydney<\/p>\n

What are you earliest memories of music?<\/strong>
\nPlaying records on my Dad’s AKAI, ranging from Michael Jackson, Bob Marley through to BT Express.<\/p>\n

Who were your influences coming up?<\/strong>
\nTupac Shakur<\/p>\n

You first got known as part of K1 how do you look back on those times? <\/strong>
\nI look back at those times with pride, knowing we did things that hadn\u2019t been done yet in the Australian Hip Hop scene as African Aussie artists. We did some ambitious things at a young age and had a lot of fun doing it. We may not have found our unique sound and style then, but we got close. I learnt a lot from those years.<\/p>\n

What did you learn most being in the group?<\/strong>
\nHow to work with others. Think for the collective and not just yourself.<\/p>\n