The featured Ohio artist for Week 11 of Winter’s ‘Seeing Sounds’ playlist update is Elyria, Ohio’s own multi-faceted visionary Will Cherry. From production to visuals to music artistry he's worked with a solid list of artists ranging from the likes of WesWill to Sango & Bryson Tiller. -- His recent album "ULTRAVIOLET" is a standout must listen along with all of his previous bodies of work -- 39 related track additions w/ 5 from his recent listens that relate to his style.
Will Cherry is an artist and producer hailing from Cleveland, Ohio. His eclectic influences range from Marvin Gaye to Kanye West and everything in between, and while his music is rooted in hip-hop, he often dips into the sounds he was primarily raised on: Gospel and R&B.
Through producing and mixing his own music, Will has curated his own sonic palette and directing his own videos has led to a consistently clear vision. Over the years, the artist has collaborated with Baby Tate, Dreamer Isioma, Sango, and many other artists to create some of his most memorable songs. His work been covered on MTV, Pitchfork and Pigeons & Planes, while his videos have won honors in the Cleveland Short. Sweet. Film Fest and been featured in the London Music Video Festival.
Through booming production, sleek vocals and atypical arrangements, Will's music is as unpredictable as it is infectious, and presents a unique perspective.
