Anna Wise (born February 16, 1991) is an American singer, who has independently released music as a member of bands Sonnymoon and Built to Fade. She became more widely known for her collaborations with rapper

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and hip hop group

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. She won a

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for her collaboration with Lamar, " These Walls". Wise began her musical career with the band Sonnymoon, a collaboration with Dane Orr, who she met while studying at

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. She was a part of the group Built to Fade alongside Dane Ferguson, Zoë Wick and

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. While Wise was touring with Sonnymoon, Kendrick Lamar contacted her after hearing her music on

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through another emcee, Tunji. She now has become a regular collaborator with Lamar, appearing on 11 tracks. Since 2016, she has released four solo albums. Wise is married to musician Jon Bap (Maurice II) and the couple has a daughter.

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Singles

Awards and nominations

References

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* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Wise, Anna 1991 births Living people 21st-century American women singers Place of birth missing (living people) Berklee College of Music alumni 21st-century American singers