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Oritsé Williams
Oritsé Williams is a multi-platinum-selling artist, songwriter, and creative entrepreneur widely recognised as the founder of the internationally acclaimed group JLS. As the driving force behind the group, Oritsé helped steer JLS to extraordinary success, with five UK number one singles, a BRIT Award, five MOBO Awards, and over 10 million records sold worldwide. His vision, songwriting, and performance style were central to the group’s rise as one of the UK’s most loved pop phenomena. Since transitioning to his solo career, Oritsé has forged a distinct artistic path he defines as Afro Island Sounds; a fusion of Afrobeats, Caribbean rhythms, R&B, and soul. Beyond the accolades, Oritsé has established himself as a songwriter with an instinct for powerful lyrics, emotive melodies and global sounds. His craft spans across various genres-blending sounds, and he has collaborated with leading producers, writers and performers across the UK and internationally.
Today, Oritsé continues to break new ground as a solo artist, with his impactful releases to date showcasing the depth and diversity of his artistry:
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“Waterline”, an understated but impactful comeback track featuring Pusha T.
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“Showdown”, celebrating his multi-cultural heritage with a jubilant energy
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“Language”, an intimate anthem exploring communication and connection.
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“Sober”, a raw party track featuring Ayo Beatz and Bella Shmurda
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“Bad Girl Anthem”, his latest release featuring Stylo G, Ivorian Doll and The Fanatix — a bold, celebratory track that pays tribute to female empowerment and multicultural energy.
Throughout his career, Oritsé has also been passionate about nurturing new talent, co-founding a boutique management company where he signed, developed, and wrote for other artists, including contributing to Zayn Malik's 2019 hit "Flames," which has amassed over 65 million streams globally.
Oritsé's humanitarian efforts are equally noteworthy, particularly his advocacy for mental health awareness and support for young carers. His work has earned him the ‘MS Inspiration of the Year’ award for his fundraising and awareness campaigns surrounding Multiple Sclerosis. Notable projects include the self-produced docu-film *"Britain’s Youngest Carers"* commissioned by Channel 4 and the radio documentary *"Kids Who Care,"* which reached over 95 million listeners worldwide on BBC World Service. Oritsé was recently appointed as the official Commonwealth Ambassador for Young Carers and the first Ambassador for the MS Trust.
With a catalogue that bridges chart-topping pop, Afrobeats, R&B and soul, and a career that continues to evolve, Oritsé Williams proves that reinvention is his superpower. From leading JLS to pioneering his Afro Island sounds, he continues to set the standard for artistry, vision and authentic storytelling in music.