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No Wyld (formerly known as The Wyld) is a
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alternative hip hop band, formed in 2010.


History

Mo and Joe met while studying architecture at university in 2007. They joined Brandon two years later through Mo's older brother, Moomin Kheir. They began covering tracks they liked, and performing at open mic nights. "Revolution" was the first single that attracted attention online. The track earned praise from MTV Iggy in the
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and was subsequently included in United States TV show 90210. The band attracted the interest of major sponsors like Red Bull, who included them in a major campaign. In August 2013, they began recording their first EP, ''Abstract'', at Red Bull Studios. The Wyld relocated to the United States where Band Manager, Michelle Bakker secured a recording contract with Columbia records in 2013 and then a Publishing deal with Sony ATV in April 2014. The track "Odyssey" was used in a commercial for
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during
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secured by Band Manager Michelle Bakker, and later included in the soundtrack for '' NHL 15'', ''
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'' and ''
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''. "Odyssey" was also featured in the pregame video played before the
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football team took the field for home games during the 2015 season. In addition, "Let Me Know" was included in the soundtrack for ''
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''. This song also appeared in
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game, '' FIFA 17'' with "Justfayu" featuring
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. Their song "Air" was used as the official theme song for
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's Elimination Chamber event in 2017.


Band members

* Mohamed "Mo" Kheir – Vocals (2010–present) * Brandon Black – Vocals, Production (2010–present) * Joseph Pascoe – Guitar, Production (2010–present)


Discography


Studio albums


Extended plays


Singles


As lead artist


As featured artist


Music videos


References

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