Bryan Loren
Bryan Loren Hudson
The Wiz
May 5, 1966
Long Island, New York, U.S.[1]
Electronica, R&B, funk, soul, pop
Singer-songwriter, record producer
1981–present
Philly World, Arista, BBR
Early years[edit]
Bryan Loren was born on Long Island, New York in 1966. He moved to South Philadelphia[2] at a young age. Loren became interested in music at age 5 and began playing drums and other instruments,.[2] He was eventually able to play all of the instruments used for recording a complete album. Loren said that he remembers being influenced by the South Philly music scene, recalling "TSOP", Philadelphia International and songwriting artists Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan and Herbie Hancock as specific inspiring examples.[3]
Awards[edit]
In 1990, Loren won the Sony Innovator's award in Sound as reported in July's issue of Ebony.[22] In giving the award, George Benson said of Loren: "Bryan's got the power of talent, his imagination will take him far." concluding with "We're betting on it."
Studio albums