Biography

WIRLIE MORRIS, Music Producer/Composer

WIRLwide Entertainment, LLC, Metro Atlanta, GA

Genre: POP, R&B, SOUL, GOSPEL, JAZZ

Wirlie Morris grew up as the son of a jazz percussionist father and a gospel pianist Mother. Wirlie began singing and playing musical instruments as a toddler and by age 8 he was playing keyboard in his local church. Morris evolved from playing the keyboard in church to the professional world of music.

Starting his professional music career playing bass guitar with the SOS Band introduced Wirlie Morris to funk legends Confunkshun, The Gap Band, The Ohio Players. His impeccable music skill paved the way for his quick rise to music director for the SOS Band, Keith Sweat and LSG. Morris knew he not only belonged on the stage but in record production. While on tour with the SOS Band, Morris was introduced to Charlie Wilson. Morris penned For your Love & Sweet Love for the Wilson’s first solo album from the GAP Band titled “Bridging the Gap.”

Morris’ production company WIRLwide Entertainment, currently produced the 1st single off of the forthcoming BoyzIIMen album(set for release October 25th 2011), “Twenty”, titled “More Than You'll Ever Know” ft. Charlie Wilson, as well as several tracks on Grammy-Nominated artist Charlie Wilson's latest album “Just Charlie” released December 7th 2010 including the #1 single “You Are” as well as “My Girl is a Dime,” “I Can’t Let Go,” “Crying for You,” “Where Would I Be,” and “Lotto.” Morris’s other recent projects include tracks on Keith Sweat’s “Ridin Solo” album released June 22nd 2010 and Dru Hill’s “InDrupendence Day” album released July 27, 2010. Morris continues to work with the top names in the music business and provide quality production for all his clients.

Morris is presently signed to EMI Music Publishing by Leotis Clyburn Senior Creative Director of EMI/Roc Nation.  "We welcome producer/songwriter Wirlie Morris to the EMI family, and are looking forward to a successful and productive partnership" Clyburn announced. The 3 year deal will give Morris the opportunity to work with other artists on the EMI roster.  Together, Morris and P Music Group will work directly with Clyburn to nuture and expand Morris' great talent and music catalog.

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