Anna Wise
American singer
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Anna Christine Wise (born February 16, 1991)[2] is an American singer, who has independently released music as a member of bands Sonnymoon and Built to Fade. She became more widely known for her collaborations with rapper Kendrick Lamar and hip hop group CunninLynguists. She won a Grammy Award for her collaboration with Lamar, "These Walls".
- Singer
- songwriter
- producer
Anna Wise | |
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| Also known as | Anna the Wise |
| Born | February 16, 1991 |
| Genres | Alternative R&B, art pop |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2009–present[1] |
| Website | Official website  |
Wise began her musical career with the band Sonnymoon, a collaboration with Dane Orr, who she met while studying at Berklee College of Music.[3]
She was a part of the group Built to Fade alongside Dane Ferguson, Zoë Wick and Kno of CunninLynguists. While Wise was touring with Sonnymoon, Kendrick Lamar contacted her after hearing her music on YouTube through another emcee, Tunji.[4][1] She now has become a regular collaborator with Lamar, appearing on 11 tracks. Since 2016, she has released four solo albums.
Wise is married to musician Jon Bap (Maurice II) and the couple has a daughter.[5]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details |
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| The Feminine: Act II | |
| Geovariance |
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| As If It Were Forever |
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| Subtle Body Dawn |
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Extended plays
| Title | EP details |
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| The Feminine: Act I |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Precious Possession"[9] | 2016 | The Feminine: Act I |
| "BitchSlut"[10] | 2016 | The Feminine: Act I |
| "Coconuts"[11] | 2017 | The Feminine: Act II |
| "Easy"[12] (with Xavier Omär) |
2018 | Insecure: Music from the HBO Original Series, Season 3 |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Awards | Category | Work | Outcome |
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| 2013 | Grammy Awards | Album of the Year | Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City | Nominated |
| 2016 | To Pimp a Butterfly | Nominated | ||
| Best Rap/Sung Performance | "These Walls" | Won | ||