
Platinum Sound quickly became one of the premiere studios in New York and, under Wonda’s ownership, has collectively received 12 Grammy nominations for 2010 including Song of The Year, Best R&B Album, Best Rock Album and Best Rap Album. And with a client roster that includes Kanye West, Janet Jackson, U2, Akon, Diddy, Swizz Beatz, Lil’ Wayne, Stevie Wonder, John Legend, The Jonas Brothers, Mary J. Blige, Justin Bieber and will.i.am, there’s no wonder why.ĭespite all of his success, Wonda is just getting started. After years of collaborating with Wyclef, the duo parted ways creatively in 2009 as Wyclef began to follow his political and social aspirations. “When the earthquake happened in Haiti, I went down there and worked,” explains the proud Haitian who co-founded Yéle Haiti with Wyclef in 2005 and serves as CEO. “When I came back, I said, ‘Life is really short. I gotta do what I gotta do.’”ĭetermined to carry his musical legacy on, Wonda launched Wonda Music as a one-stop shop for hits. He has recently produced hits like Mary J. Blige with Diddy and Lil Wayne’s “Someone To Love Me” and Justin Bieber’s “U Smile.” Currently, he is in the studio with a host of A-listers including Musiq Soulchild, Estelle, Mary J. Wonda – who also discovered City High – has also begun signing artists, producers, songwriters and musicians to Wonda Music. His first two artists are Sean McGee and Annekei. The vibe of Wonda Music is that of a creative commune. Artists, songwriters and producers flow in and out of rooms, sharing melodies, lyrics and ideas.


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