Warren Hue

Warren Hue (born June 20, 2002) known professionally as Warren Hue is an Indonesian rapper-singer signed to 88rising.

Warren Hue
Warren in 2022 in an interview
Born
Warren Hue

(2002-06-20) June 20, 2002
Jakarta, Indonesia
Other nameswarrenisyellow
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • producer
Musical career
Years active2018–present
Labels

Career

Since the age of 16, Warren has created and released music.[1] He started his music career with a remix of Valee's "Womp Womp" posted to SoundCloud in 2018 under the name warrenisyellow and went on to release his debut album Alien after creating beats and writing lyrics inspired by Aminé's mixtape OnePointFive.[2][3] In December 2020, he became the 4th Indonesian artist to join label 88rising.[4] His first track with the label was Freaks in collaboration with Atarashii Gakko!. He then released the single omomo punk on March 30, 2021, as his debut song with the label.[5][6][7] Microsoft AI-powered never-ending remix of Hue's single Too Many Tears.[8][9]

Four of his songs were included in the Shang-Chi soundtrack, including Warriors which features K-pop singer-songwriter Seori.[7][6] Rich Brian described Warren as "an icon for Asian rap".[1]

He was included in the NME 100 list of essential new artists in 2022.[10] His song omomo punk was selected as the Best Song By An Asian Artist and he was also named as one of the Best New Act From Asia at BandLab NME Awards 2022.[11] In addition, he is also nominated for Best Song In The World at the BandLab NME Awards 2022.[12] He is one of the 25 artists to watch for 2022 by Ones to Watch.[13] He was included in the entertainment and sports category of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia List 2022.[14]

On July 8, 2022, Hue announced his debut 88rising album Boy of the Year, which was released on July 29.[15]

Personal life

Warren Hue was born and grew up in Jakarta, Indonesia. He then pursued college in New York City[4] and currently lives in Los Angeles, United States to support his music career.[7] He's always been interested in Fashion as his parents both work in the Garment Industry.[4]

Discography

Album
Title Details
Alien
  • Released under the name warrenisyellow
  • Released on September 13, 2018
Track listing
  1. Alien - 3:13
  2. Yellow - 2:16
  3. Hearts - 2:36
  4. Forever - 3:26
  5. "Hotline Interlude" - 1:43
  6. Stone Cold Stunna - 3:08
  7. Swimming Pool (ft. Erika) - 2:28
  8. Black - 2:43
  9. UFO - 1:58
Sugartown
  • A joint project with Chasu
  • Released December 13, 2019
Track listing
  1. Sugarbaby - 3:46
  2. Blue Jeans (ft. Erika) - 3:26
  3. Head Over Heels - 3:04
  4. Pluto (ft. Ill Addicts) - 2:42
  5. 458 Gummy St. - 3:03
  6. Do U Miss Me? - 2:53
  7. Lollipop Thug (ft. Rafkyboy & Ramengvrl) - 2:44
  8. Candy Choppa - 2:27
  9. No Violence! (ft. A. Nayaka) - 4:06
  10. Bye Bye Sugartown - 4:27
Boy of the Year
  • Released July 29, 2022[15]
Track listing
  1. Chords And Pressures - 1:44
  2. Thirtynine - 1:44
  3. In My Bag (with Tobi Lou) - 3:39
  4. Handsome - 2:06
  5. I$ey - 1:58
  6. W (with Yvngxchris) - 2:31
  7. Demostar Beenlit - 2:06
  8. Runaway W Me - 3:01
  9. Botyfreestyle#1 - 1:05
  10. OK Word! - 3:35
  11. Jade - 3:34
  12. Boy Of The Year - 3:32

Singles
Year Title
2018 "Yellow"
2019 "Why Is My WiFi Slow?"
"ImNotImpressed!" (with Chasu)
"Beyoncé"
"blue jeans" (with Chasu ft. Erika)
"candy choppa" (with Chasu)
2020 "Star in Love"
"I Need U, in the Summertime" (with Chasu)
2021 "Freaks" (with Atarashii Gakko!)
"Omomo Punk"
"Too Many Tears"
"West"
2022 "Runaway W Me"
"Internet Boy"
"W" (with Yvngxchris)
"Handsome"

Features
  • A. Nayaka - "Curtains" (2020)
  • III Addicts - "Overconcerned" (2020)
  • 88rising, Rich Brian, Niki - "California" (2021)
  • 88rising, Rich Brian, Niki - "California" [Acoustic Live Version] (2021)
  • 88rising, Rich Brian, Niki - "California" ft. Warren Hue & Jackson Wang [Remix] (2021)
  • Rich Brian - "Getcho Mans" (2022; Brightside)

OST

References
  1. "Warren Hue: Indonesian rapper gunning for the title of Boy of the Year". NME. January 17, 2022. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  2. Basbas, Franchesca Judine (December 11, 2020). "Introducing: Indonesian hip-hop artist warrenisyellow on his musical inspirations and pushing the limits of rap music". Bandwagon. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  3. Peters, Daniel (May 20, 2021). "Warren Hue unveils new single "Too Many Tears" with music video". NME. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
  4. "Profil Warren Hue, Rapper Asal Jakarta yang Gabung 88rising". kumparan (in Indonesian). Retrieved October 21, 2022.
  5. "Warren Hue kicks off 88rising debut with new single 'omomo punk' – watch". Warren Hue kicks off 88rising debut with new single 'omomo punk' – watch | Bandwagon | Music media championing and spotlighting music in Asia. March 30, 2021. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
  6. Chavez, Adriana (October 29, 2021). "Warren Hue Releases His New Track 'West'". Vacancy Magazine. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
  7. Major, Michael (February 4, 2022). "Warren Hue Releases New Single 'Runaway W Me'". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
  8. "Music and AI mix to tell a story in "Too Many Tears"". Microsoft In Culture. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
  9. Low, Cherlynn (May 20, 2021). "Microsoft used AI to generate a never-ending remix of Warren Hue's new song". Engadget. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
  10. "The NME 100: essential emerging artists for 2022". NME. January 7, 2022. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  11. Gwee, Karen (January 11, 2022). "BandLab NME Awards 2022 announce winners in all-new Asia categories: Subsonic Eye, Warren Hue and more". NME. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  12. Singh, Surej (February 9, 2022). "Watch Warren Hue rap a 10-song medley of :Omomo Punk", "Getcho Mans", "Candy Choppa" and more". NME. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  13. "The 25 Artists to Watch in 2022". Ones to Watch. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
  14. "Forbes 30 Under 30 2022: Entertainment & Sports". Forbes. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  15. Singh, Surej (July 8, 2022). "Warren Hue confirms July release for Boy of the Year album". NME. Retrieved July 11, 2022.
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