Ollison Wheeler, also known as Young Wo by some, is a rising star in the Dallas music business who has set his eyes on the top of the mountain and is determined to reach there. Young Wo is originally from the Pleasant Grove neighborhood of Dallas, Texas. In his view, he has one goal: he wants to become more serious and committed to his work. “Creatively and currently, I am working on music both individually and collaboratively. I have a catalog of beats from producers from all over and I am writing and recording on nearly an everyday basis.”
Even though failure is typical while traveling away from home, Young Wo is a successful artist who isn’t one to give up easily. His ambition is to keep going forward and to use his music to contribute to something worthwhile. Following his performance on stage, his goal is to leave the audience with a want to see more of him, which he has done in open mic night stands. Young Wo makes an impact in the music business in his hometown of Dallas, Texas, by putting in the hours of work, devotion, and inspiration, both publicly and behind the scenes, that are required.
Where are you from?
Dallas, Texas (Pleasant Grove)
Give three qualities that describe you:
Artistic. I am one to possess many talents; true “jack of all trades” (dancing, drawing, rapping, singing)
Modest . Understanding that being humble even from the toughest of upbringings is necessary
Passionate . Giving everything my all, even the simplest things
What is inspiring you right now consistently to work on your endeavors?
My love for creating is what keeps be going consistently as I thoroughly enjoy putting my thoughts and past experiences into my songs to not only disclose what I am thinking and have been through, but to give a real insight into my life through my music.
How have you overcome struggles to be where you are at now?
Throughout my life I have seen many struggles and it has not been easy to get where I am today, but I had to be true to myself and not allow the same negative influences to consume me. Putting God first and incorporating him in all that surrounds me is key to steer away what isn’t good for my life and those in it.
What piece of advice you want others to take back from the work you display?
Put your heart into all you do, remain dedicated to what it is that you seek, and never let go of your dreams. They are achievable, believe in yourself.
What do you have coming up right now that you want others to know about?
Pushing my single “Finger Licking Good” has been at the forefront, but a new single is in the works and releasing a project is in the near future.
Who were the most influential people in your life?
I cannot pinpoint anyone in particular that has been the most influential person in my life. My life has been filled with heartache and pain from family to past relationships. Those broken bonds and lost loves have fueled my desire and drive to become bigger than imaginable, not to boast or brag, but to prove that I am capable and possess the talent worthy of fans across
Young Wo has his sights set on the prize and realizes that to be successful, one must not only invest in oneself, but also in those who will invest in you in exchange for their efforts on his behalf. In the audience, he is giddy with excitement at the thought of making a difference not just in his neighborhood, but also in the rest of the community.
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