Since the age of 16, Warren has been creating and releasing music,[3] initially from his bedroom.[2] He began his music career with a remix of Valee's "Womp Womp" posted to SoundCloud in 2018 under the name warrenisyellow. He went on to release his debut album, Alien, after creating beats and writing lyrics inspired by Aminé's mixtape OnePointFive.[4][5]
In December 2020, he became the fourth Indonesian artist to join the New York label 88rising.[6] His first track with the label was "Freaks," a collaboration with Atarashii Gakko!. He then released the single "omomo punk" on March 30, 2021, as his debut song with the label.[7][8][9] Additionally, Microsoft AI created a never-ending remix of Hue's single "Too Many Tears."[10][11]
On July 8, 2022, Hue announced his debut 88rising album, Boy of the Year, which was released on July 29.[12]
Recognition
Indonesian rapper, producer, and actor Rich Brian has described Warren as "an icon for Asian rap."[3]
In January 2022, Hue was included in the NME 100 list of essential new artists for 2022.[13] His song "omomo punk" was selected as the Best Song by an Asian Artist, and he was also named one of the Best New Acts from Asia at the BandLab NME Awards 2022.[14] Additionally, he was nominated for Best Song in the World at the BandLab NME Awards 2022.[15]
Also in January 2022, he was also listed as one of the 25 artists to watch for 2022 by Ones to Watch.[16] In February 2022, Hue was included in the entertainment and sports category of Forbes' 30 Under 30 Asia List for 2022.[17][2]
In June 2022, Hue was listed by HipHopDX as one of "10 Indonesian hip hop and R&B artists to check out right now."[2]
Personal life
Hue has always been interested in fashion, as his parents both work in the garment industry.[6]
