The music industry is filled with talented individuals, powerful vocals and catchy lyrics powering the trends and swaying the beat of nations. Amid this sea of talents and accomplished entertainers, some individuals, such as Walid, still manage to stand out as dominant voices. His powerful and authentic vocals are distinct on tracks captivating listeners worldwide.
Walid is a Moroccan-American singer and multi-instrumentalist renowned for his remarkable versatility and overflowing creativity. As an artist, Walid has established his name in the industry through his strings of covers, and a demo of The Way You Talk, which got him into the We Can Survive 2022 Opening Act contest. The contest grants the winner a chance to open the Audacy’s (formerly Radio.com) annual concert at the Hollywood Bowl this year.
Growing up in the eclectic music scene of his home country, Morocco, Walid always dreamed of becoming an artist. From a young age, he performed on a few local stages as a singer and guitarist in a pop/rock band, displaying his innate musical talent. He later emigrated to San Diego, California, to pursue his dream of becoming an artist and establishing his musical brand. His biggest influences are artists like Shawn Mendes, South Korean music producer Gray, John Mayer, Billie Eilish, Jessie J, Anees, Chris Brown and Giveon. “Listening to music and to some artists I love has helped me through some of the hardest parts of my life, so I would hope that I could bring that kind of help and support to others who may need it,” he shared.
On a mission to steadily rise to stardom status and carve a name for himself in the industry as an artist with a distinctive flair and unique voice, Walid submitted a Youtube demo, The Way You Talk. His brilliant discography captured the attention of many big names in the field, and he was selected to compete for a chance to open for some of the biggest artists at the We Can Survive 2022 music concert by Audacy radio at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. He recently advanced into the top 5, and only one artist gets to win.
When asked about his motivation, Walid shared his passion for connecting with people through music. “I’m just a guy with a guitar and a few other instruments trying to navigate the music industry the best I can and hoping that I could connect with as many people as possible either in person or from a stage. At the end of the day, life is about people. We live once, and that ‘once’ can either go by quickly or slowly depending on how and who we decide to live it with,” he said.
With a heart full of music and unparalleled determination, Walid is currently vying for an opportunity to perform at the ‘We Can Survive 2022’ and open for some of the biggest names in the industry. He hopes that people will vote and support him throughout his journey.
In the coming years, Walid wants to continue making music and fulfilling his long-time passion as a musical artist. He hopes to become an internationally acclaimed artist, perform his songs on stages worldwide, and go on tours.
To learn more about Walid and his recent music project, you may visit his Instagram.
