Wati B

Wati B (/ˈwɑːti/) is a French record label established in 2000 by Dawala and rap band Intouchable and owned by Sony Music Entertainment. "Wati B" comes from wati bɛɛ, a Bamanankan expression that means "all the time". Dawala directs the operations of the label.

Wati B
IndustryMusic and entertainment
Founded2000
Headquarters
France
OwnerSony Music Entertainment
Websitewati-b.com

Due to the popularity of its signed acts across the French-speaking world, Wati B established its own "Wati B" line of fashion apparel with the first "Wati Boutique" opened on 1 February 2011 in Paris.

Signed artists

The label has signed many acts including the very successful Sexion d'Assaut. It also produced Pur Son Guetto series with two volumes released.

Presently signed artists
NameMember artists (if applicable)
Sexion d'AssautMaître Gims
Black Mesrimes
Lefa
Barack Adama
Maska
JR O Chrome
Doumams
L.I.O. Pétrodollars
IntouchableDry
L'InstitutDocteur Bériz
L'Insolent
John K
L.A.S.
Abou 2Being
Le H de guerre
Dadif
Shin SekaïDadju
Abou Tall
Charly Bell
DJ HCue
Lynda Sherazade
Red CrossGeezy

Weston

YB

TN Crew (dance group)
4Keus Tiakola

Bné

Djeffi

HK

Previous signed acts
  • Jarod
  • H-magnum
  • Demon One
  • Maryam
  • Esaloss
  • Le 3e prototype - a subgrouping of Sexion d'Assaut (2005 to 2009) made up of Lefa, Maitre Gims, Barack Adama, Maska and Jeryzoos

Major releases

YearTypeArtist / GroupTitleCertifications
2001Mixtape (compilation)Various artistsPur Son Ghetto vol. 1
2003Mixtape (compilation)Various artistsPur Son Ghetto vol. 2
2005Mixtape (compilation)Various artistsOriginale Mix-tape
2005AlbumIntouchableLa vie de rêve
2008MixtapeSexion d'AssautLa Terre du Milieu
2008AlbumDryLes derniers seront les premiers
2008Street albumSexion d'AssautLe Renouveau
2008Street albumDryDe la pure pour les durs
2008Street albumSexion d'AssautL'Écrasement de tête
2009MixtapeSexion d'AssautLes Chroniques du 75
2010AlbumSexion d'AssautL'École des points vitaux4× Platinum
2010Mixtape (compilation)DJ HCue with Various artistsT Sourd Ou Quoi? Vol. 1
2011MixtapeSexion d'AssautEn attendant L'Apogée: les Chroniques du 75Platinum
2012AlbumDryTot ou tard
2012AlbumSexion d'AssautL'ApogéeDiamond
2012AlbumShin SekaïThe Shin Sekaï vol. 1
2013MixtapeL'Institut Equipe de nuit
2013Album (compilation)Various Artists
(Collection from Wati B artists)
Les chroniques du Wati Boss - Volume 1
2014Album (compilation)Various Artists
(Collection from Wati B artists)
Les chroniques du Wati Boss - Volume 2
Singles featured in
  • 2012: "WatiBigAli" (Big Ali featuring Wati B)[1]
    • Wati B represented in the single "WatiBigAli" by Black M, Dry and Shin Sekaï's Dadju.

Awards

Sexion d'Assaut has won many awards including:

  • December 2011: Référendum Planète Rap, "Best Single of 2011" for "Qui t'a dit?"
  • December 2012: Référendum Planète Rap, "Best Single of 2012" for "Avant qu'elle parte"
  • December 2012: Référendum Planète Rap, "Best Album of 2012" for " "L'Apogée""
  • December 2012: Référendum Planète Rap, "Best Duo or Group of 2012"
  • December 2012: Référendum Planète Rap, "Best Artist of 2012"
  • January 2013: NRJ Music Awards 2013, "Best Francophone Duo or Group of 2012"
  • January 2013: NRJ Music Awards 2013, "Best Francophone Song of 2012"

References

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