Warren Hue

Warren Hue is a Chinese-Indonesian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer known for his contributions to global hip-hop and contemporary music. Signed to the New York label 88rising, Hue began creating music at age 13 by freestyling with friends and initially gained recognition in Indonesia's rap scene before joining 88rising, which expanded his reach internationally. He started his music career with a remix of Valee's "Womp Womp" posted to SoundCloud under the name warrenisyellow. Hue later released his debut album, "Alien," after creating beats and writing lyrics inspired by Aminé's mixtape "OnePointFive."

Hue became the fourth Indonesian artist to join 88rising. His first track with the label was "Freaks," a collaboration with Atarashii Gakko!, followed by the single "omomo punk." His music blends hip-hop, hyperpop, R&B, electronic, and punk influences, drawing inspiration from artists such as Tyler, the Creator and Mac Miller. His work often explores themes of personal growth, identity, and bravado. Hue's production style features intricate layering of sounds, resulting in rich and textured soundscapes, while his lyrics are introspective and explore themes of identity, love, and personal development.

A significant milestone in Hue's career was his contribution to the soundtrack of the Hollywood film "Shang-Chi," with four of his songs included, including "Warriors," which features K-pop singer-songwriter Seori. He released his debut 88rising album, "Boy of the Year," shortly after. Hue's influence extends beyond music, as he was also featured in the basketball video game NBA 2K24.

Hue's work has been recognized by major music industry outlets. He was included in the NME 100 list of essential new artists and received recognition at the BandLab NME Awards, where his song "omomo punk" was selected as Best Song by an Asian Artist, and he was named one of the Best New Acts from Asia. Hue was also nominated for Best Song in the World at the same awards. Forbes included him in the entertainment and sports category of its 30 Under 30 Asia List, and he was listed as one of the 25 artists to watch by Ones to Watch.

Hue's career trajectory, from SoundCloud rapper to international artist, highlights his genre-defying sound and influence on Asian representation in the global music industry. His discography includes singles such as "RODEO," "SPLIT," and "TENNESSEE." His signing with 88rising connected him with a community of artists and established his role as a prominent figure for the next generation of Asian musicians worldwide.