Dylan Wiggins
Dylan Patrice Wiggins | |
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| Born | Oakland, California, United States |
| Other names | Sir Dylan, Dylan Patrice |
| Alma mater | Oakland School for the Arts |
| Relatives | D'Wayne Wiggins (father) Raphael Saadiq (uncle) |
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| Formerly of | PopLyfe |
Dylan Wiggins, also known as Sir Dylan, is an American singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, best known for a Season 6 grand finals appearance on America's Got Talent (with hometown pop group PopLyfe), and for co-writing hit singles "Die for You", "Over Now", "Daisies", "I Hate U", and "1-800-273-8255", among others. His productions have appeared on albums including A Seat at the Table, War & Leisure, Motomami, Starboy, SOS, and Swag.
Early life
[edit]Wiggins was born in Oakland, California, to D'Wayne Wiggins (singer, songwriter, and producer of Tony! Toni! Toné! fame) and Michelle Lochlin-Wiggins.[1] He attended Oakland School for the Arts, quickly immersing himself in the local music scene via "jam sessions" with classmates.[2]
Music Career
[edit]2010-2012: PopLyfe
[edit]By 2010, The unofficial "jam sessions" with classmates and other local instrumentalists had evolved into a formal music group: pop band PopLyfe was created, containing Oakland Arts classmates and future stars Kehlani Parrish, Zendaya, and the Wiggins brothers, bay area native Gabi Wilson, and several other members, performing songs produced by their father D'Wayne.[2][3] PopLyfe appeared on Season 6 of America's Got Talent, achieving a finals placement and performing with Stevie Wonder.[4] The group finished fourth.[5] In 2012, Parrish would leave the group due to contractual disputes, and the group disbanded soon after.[6]
2013-2018: SMSHNG HRTS and initial musical success
[edit]Wiggins formed five-piece r&b/soul band SMSHNG HRTS with his brother Jaden and childhood friend Martin Rodrigues.[2] The group played SXSW Festival, but were later forced to disband due to naming copyright issues with band Smashing Pumpkins.[2][7]
2018-Present: Hello Yello and further musical success
[edit]In 2018, Wiggins formed pop-punk-hip-hop outfit Hello Yello, reuniting with Jaden and Rodrigues.[2][8] They released their debut EP Love Wins in March 2018 to acclaim, before participating in a nationwide tour, opening for Clairo & Beabadoobee.[9] One of their compositions was later used to create song "Dont Want It" on Lil Nas X's 2021 debut album Montero. In 2022, Wiggins would co-write and co-produce a majority of Rosalía's eclectic, universally-acclaimed project Motomami.[10]
Discography
[edit]Executive-produced/co-written projects
[edit]| Album | Artist | Year | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motomami | Rosalía | 2022 | Columbia Records |
| Never Enough | Daniel Caesar | 2023 | Republic Records |
| RR | Rosalía & Rauw Alejandro | Columbia | Sony Latin | |
| Sincerely | Kali Uchis | 2025 | Capitol Records |
| Swag | Justin Bieber | ILH Production Co. LLC | Def Jam Recordings |
Selected songwriting and production credits
[edit]Credits are courtesy of Discogs, Tidal, Apple Music, and AllMusic.
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Ceremony | Award | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 23rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards | Album of The Year (Motomami) | Won | [11] |
| Record of the Year ("La Fama") | Nominated | [12] | ||
| Song of the Year ("Hentai") | Nominated | [11] | ||
| Best Alternative Song ("Hentai") | Nominated | [11] | ||
| 2023 | 24th Annual Latin Grammy Awards | Record of the Year ("Despechá") | Nominated | [13] |
| Inaugural Rolling Stone en Español Awards | Song of the Year ("Despechá") | Nominated | [14] | |
| BMI 2023 R&B/Hip-Hop Awards | Most Performed Songs of the Year ("Die for You") | Won | [15] | |
| Most Performed Songs of the Year ("I Hate U") | Won | [15] | ||
| 2024 | BMI 2024 London Awards | Most Performed Songs of the Year ("Beso") | Won | [16] |
| BMI Pop Awards | Most Performed Songs of the Year ("Die for You") | Won | [17] | |
| 25th Annual Latin Grammy Awards | Record of The Year ("Igual que un Ángel") | Nominated | [11] | |
| Best Pop Song ("Igual que un Ángel") | Nominated | [11] |
References
[edit]- ^ Okusanya, Emanuel. "D'Wayne Wiggins of Tony! Toni! Toné!, Passes Away at 64". Ebony. Archived from the original on March 8, 2025. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "Oakland's Hello Yello doesn't care what it's supposed to sound like". San Francisco Chronicle.
- ^ "H.E.R., Zendaya, and Kehlani Almost Became a Powerful Girl Band". Harper's BAZAAR. May 18, 2021. Archived from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ Knobel, Lance (September 15, 2011). "Berkeley High's Kehlani and PopLyfe fall at final AGT hurdle".
- ^ "'America's Got Talent': Oakland band PopLyfe falls short of title". East Bay Times. September 14, 2011. Archived from the original on August 9, 2024. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
- ^ Krastz, Roger KrastzRoger (April 17, 2015). "Kehlani on Going From Homelessness to Music Success". XXL Mag. Archived from the original on February 20, 2019. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
- ^ Lindsey, Craig. "Zendaya pals Hello Yello color outside the R&B lines". The Houston Chronicle. Archived from the original on December 7, 2021. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ Interviews, Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews &; Murray, Robin (January 23, 2019). "Hello Yello Blaze Through 'Sins' Live In The Studio".
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Hello Yello share a taste of what's to come with My Life As A Teenage Robot". The FADER. Archived from the original on December 13, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ "Rosalía Is Ready To Take Over The World With 'Motomami'". March 23, 2022. Archived from the original on November 10, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "Dylan Wiggins | Artist | LatinGRAMMY.com". The Latin Recording Academy.
- ^ "2022 Latin GRAMMYs: Complete Winners & Nominations List | GRAMMY.com". The Recording Academy. Archived from the original on February 1, 2024. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
- ^ Ratner-Arias, Sigal (September 19, 2023). "Edgar Barrera Tops 2023 Latin Grammys Nominees: Complete List". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 23, 2023. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
- ^ Lopez, Julyssa (October 23, 2023). "Natalia Lafourcade, Tainy Win Big at Inaugural Rolling Stone En Español Awards". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on November 10, 2023. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ a b "BMI 2023 R&B/Hip-Hop Awards". Archived from the original on October 23, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ "BMI 2024 London Awards". Archived from the original on July 24, 2025. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
- ^ "BMI 2024 Pop Awards". Archived from the original on September 1, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2025.