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Wolf Alice, formed in 2010, is an English rock band with members Ellie Rowsell (vocals, guitar), Joff Oddie (guitar), Theo Ellis (bass), and Joel Amey (drums). They debuted in 2013 with "Fluffy" and gained acclaim with singles like "Giant Peach." Their debut album, "My Love Is Cool," released in 2015, featured the Grammy-nominated "Moaning Lisa Smile." The band's second album, "Visions of a Life" (2017), won the 2018 Mercury Prize. Their third album, "Blue Weekend," released in 2021, and Wolf Alice won the 2022 Brit Award for British Group.

Wolfmother, an Australian hard rock band formed in 2004, centers around vocalist and guitarist Andrew Stockdale, the only consistent member. The lineup has experienced changes, and the original lineup achieved commercial success before departing in 2008. Wolfmother's debut album in 2005 reached number 3 on the Australian charts and sold over 1.5 million copies worldwide. Post changes, Stockdale reformed the band, releasing "Cosmic Egg" in 2009.

Wonder Girls, a South Korean girl group formed by JYP Entertainment in 2007, gained prominence with hits like "Tell Me," "So Hot," and "Nobody." After entering the Billboard Hot 100 in 2009, they embarked on the American market. Member changes occurred over the years, with Sunmi leaving in 2010 and the group going on a hiatus in 2012. They returned in 2015, adapting a band-oriented concept for their acclaimed third album, "Reboot" (2015), and the single "Why So Lonely" in 2016. Sunye and Sohee departed in 2015, and Sunmi continued with the remaining members until the group's eventual disbandment.

Yoann Lemoine, known as Woodkid, is a French music video director, graphic designer, and singer-songwriter born on March 16, 1983. Renowned for directing music videos for artists like Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey, and Harry Styles, he gained recognition for his work on "Teenage Dream," "Back to December," "Born to Die," and "Sign of the Times."

Wouter Kellerman, born on September 20, 1961, is a prominent South African flautist, producer, and composer. He holds two Grammy Awards and has earned nine South African Music Awards. With a foundation in classical training, Kellerman explores World and Roots music, blending classical and contemporary sounds with the flute. His album "Winds of Samsara" (2014), a collaboration with Indian composer Ricky Kej, won a Grammy and reached No. 1 on the US New Age Album Billboard Charts.

Wretch 32, born Jermaine Sinclaire Scott in 1985, is a British rapper, singer, and songwriter from Tottenham, North London. He was part of the grime groups Combination Chain Gang and The Movement. Wretch 32 gained success with his debut album "Black and White" in 2011, featuring chart-topping single "Don't Go." He achieved recognition in 2012 as a face for Adidas and Coca-Cola during the London 2012 Olympics.

Wu-Tang Clan, formed in 1992 in Staten Island, New York, is a legendary hip hop collective with members like RZA, GZA, Method Man, and others. They revitalized East Coast hip hop and are hailed as one of the greatest hip hop groups ever. Their debut album, "Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)," released in 1993, is considered one of the best hip hop albums. The group's second album, "Wu-Tang Forever" (1997), debuted at the top of the Billboard 200.

Wyclef Jean, born as Nel Ust Wyclef Jean on October 17, 1969, is a Haitian rapper and musician known for his role in The Fugees. After the group's success, he released solo albums like "The Carnival" (1997) with the hit "Gone till November." Jean collaborated on notable singles like Destiny's Child's "No, No, No" and co-wrote hits for Whitney Houston and Santana.

William Adams (born William James Adams Jr.; March 15, 1975), known professionally as will.i.am (pronounced ‘Will-I-am’), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, DJ, actor and television personality.