WESLEE explained

WESLEE is an R&B duo consisting of vocalist Emma DD and producer Josh Grant. Having met in New York, the two released their first critically acclaimed single "Gassed" in 2017 (with 4 million worldwide streams to date).

Career

Producer Josh first met Emma when she relocated from London to New York City back in 2014.^[3] They wrote their debut track "Gassed" during one of their first sessions together.^[4] "Gassed" was featured on an episode of 'You're the Worst', a drama series on FX.^[5] "Boy Like You" was used at the end of Grey's Anatomy.^[6] They supported Jessie Ware at Annie Mac Presents in February.^{[1] [7]} WESLEE have also released "Bathwater", and "Tongue Tied", in their EP "9F"; following up with singles "London Love", "Something Bout You", "Venus" and "Peaches".

Artistry

Emma has said that they "never wanted to be artists",^[6] yet her and Josh's mutual love for Tracy Chapman and Kwabs^[3] lead to them creating WESLEE, named after Emma's childhood pet terrapin.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Annie Mac's AMP Sounds: Weslee, Sunflower Bean and Jessie Ware play the Jazz Cafe in London - review. . 26 February 2018.
2. Web site: Dreamy R&B duo WESLEE release video for 'Boy Like You'.
3. Web site: Meet Weslee, the Mysterious Music Duo With an Alluring New Sound. 27 April 2018.
4. Web site: WESLEE rise to the top of the pile on intriguing debut "Gassed".
5. Web site: Introducing: Weslee and the instant success of Gassed (You're The Worst TV series on FX). 5 March 2017.
6. Web site: 10 British R&B/Soul Artists To Watch In 2018WESLEE. Complex.
7. Web site: Weslee's 'Tongue Tied' Is A Trans-Atlantic Pop Sizzler. 19 January 2018 .