Singer-songwriter/producer, Will Wildfire, is one of the most artistic and versatile emerging talents from North Carolina and his latest project may be his most compelling pieces of work.  Releasing the sequel ‘Romance Dawn II: One Piece” is a continuation of the artist’s journey of growth through humble beginnings with friends, betrayal, lost loved ones, the rise and the fall of success. The musician stated the release in spring for the first project of Romance Dawn was released as a blueprint.  While this newest project One Piece is the arrangement of foundation for his music career.  Although the project took two years in the making Will Wildfire has been building his catalog and receiving recognition from not only North Carolina taste-makers, but encouragement from hit makers Bryan-Michael Cox and Apple Juice Kid.  ”I’ve had the idea for One Piece since before the original Romance Dawn was completed.  There was even a point where I didn’t know if it’d even get released with the timing of everything, but God had other plans,” states Will Wildfire.

Will Wildfire released a couple of records leading up to today’s release including his lead single “Here For The WHYL” along with “Work” which was an adaptation of Rihanna’s hit record.   You can see him performing live with select tunes from both bodies of work throughout the year and his visual for the lead single coming out soon.

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R&B/Pop artist Mballa returns to the scene with her follow up visual​s for her recently released single, ​“Boomerang​.” The Will Wildfire-produced single serves as one of the stronger lead singles​ on her upcoming Never Leave Quietly EP. The Cameroonian songstress took her artistry up another notch with this colorful release by co-directing alongside HeadGraphix in this karmic visual that showcases a relatable story about a lover who paid the price.

“The goal for this video was to create a personal adaptation of the saying ‘What goes around comes around’ hence the title — “Boomerang.” But also a visual representation of the darkness that comes with having a broken heart. A lot of people, when they’re heartbroken which they could make their partner feel their pain & empathize,” states Mballa.

She also adds that ladies can be empowered and don’t have to settle for the drama. On the electrifying “Boomerang,” she sings, “N****s they come and they go/Every lady pimpin’/She know​.”

This isn’t the first time Will Wildfire and Mballa have collaborated. Last year, the two released a video for their single “2011,” which was also directed and shot by HeadGraphix.

Be sure to check out more from the producer, Will Wildfire, who is not just a producer but a rapper as well, who has been featured on RESPECT. previously. One of his fan favorite efforts is his contribution to Danny Blaze’s “Cam Newton” remix.

If you like what you see, make sure to follow Mballa on Twitter to stay updated on new releases.

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With the Panthers going to Superbowl 50, it was only right for North Carolina rapper, Danny Blaze, to keep the momentum going on his last single, “Cam Newton.” What better way to do so than by calling on fellow emerging North Carolina artists, Drique London and Will Wildfire for the remix? The upbeat track features charismatic verses from all 3 artists, whose sounds blend seamlessly.

Take a listen here and get some feel good vibes running through your system.

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We’ve seen a lot of great hip-hop albums and collabs this year, but don’t count out R&B.  North Carolina artists, Will WildFire and Mballa, have something to show in their performance art visual “2011”, directed by HeadGraphix. The two co-wrote the record about the perception of love and heartache they both experienced in the year 2011. “Why you faking like you happy/Fakest couple on the ‘Gram you/Staring right into the camera/But I know you looking at me“, sings Mballa.  She reveals, “I think that’s one of my favorite lines in the verse.”  On the other hand, Will expresses his frustrations of a lover who tries to forget their history together, “She’s ripping pages from her past; I’m on a different story.” “People can try to erase the past and act like it never happened. That doesn’t even matter when they’re no longer a part of your narrative,” explains Will.

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