HipHopSince1987 Exclusive | Written by: Variety Press
In a genre born on the stoops of the Bronx and blasted through the speakers of every corner block from Compton to Queens, hip-hop has always been about raw truth, cultural collisions, and fearless innovation. And in 2025, one name is echoing across the Atlantic with the kind of heat you don’t ignore: Wydeeonthetrack.
From a $90 Program to WorldStarHipHop
Born Yannick Douad on July 25, 1986, in Switzerland, this Spanish-Moroccan composer isn’t your average bedroom producer. While most kids were chasing trends, Wydee was chasing chords. At just 10 years old, guided by his musician father’s wisdom and a second-hand keyboard, he dove into the world of drums and melodies. His first studio? His bedroom. His first gear? A $90 beat-making program most would laugh at. But for Wydee, it was divine intervention.
“Music is given by unseen creativity,” he recalls, quoting his father. “And like Pharrell said—God is in control.”
The Heaven Album: Roots Reborn
Decades later, Wydee immortalized his early grind in The Heaven Album, a soulful time capsule of his first-ever beats. It’s not just a project—it’s proof. Proof that raw talent and belief in the process can birth art that resonates years later. With the addition of a keyboard and matured production techniques, he’s elevated that early magic into something timeless.
Co-Signed by the Streets: Dipset, A-Mafia, and Beyond
Wydee’s breakout moment? Producing for Dipset’s 40th Boys 2, featuring 40 Cal and A-Mafia—a track that found its home on WorldStarHipHop and lit a fire under his international presence.
That wasn’t luck—it was earned.
Since then, Wydee has worked with a lineup of certified names: St. Laz (Brooklyn), G.A.G.E. (Philly), Nu Jerzey Devil (Black Wall Street), DJ Lazy K, DJ Smooth Montana, and the late great DJ Whiteowl (RIP). His fingerprints are on mixtapes, radio stations, and digital series from Shaq Fu Radio to Trap Monopoly.
“Seeing my name next to Dipset? That was the moment. I knew I belonged in this culture.”
Inspired by the Giants, Built Like One
Wydee’s not shy about his influences. He names Dr. Dre, Scott Storch, The Alchemist, Rick Rubin, 50 Cent, and Snoop Dogg as his North Stars. But he never mimicked—he absorbed, transformed, and pushed forward with his own fingerprint.
His sound? A unique fusion of nostalgic East Coast grit and modern trap undertones, dressed with melodic flourishes that only a seasoned musician can deliver. Think lo-fi soul meets mixtape hunger. Think international blood with hometown pride.
Climbing Without Quitting: 30 Years Deep and Still Hungry
A lot of producers burn out. Not Wydee. He’s still in the trenches, crafting beats daily, connecting with American artists, and expanding his soundscape from Old School boom-bap to New School trap bangers. He’s locked in with long-term vision:
“I’m not quitting after 30 years. I’ve got Billboard dreams, and I won’t stop till I touch it.”
More Than Music: A Message
Behind every beat, there’s belief. Wydee’s message to the culture is loud and clear: everything is possible if you believe. From a small-town compound to the playlists of giants, he’s proof that authenticity cuts through the noise.
“There’s an audience out there looking for me. I just have to keep delivering.”
Follow the Movement
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🎧 Stream the music: Linktree
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📲 Tap in on IG: @wydeeonthetrack
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🔥 Watch the Dipset collab: WorldStarHipHop
Final Word
In an era of fast fame and disposable hits, Wydeeonthetrack is building something real. He’s not here for clout—he’s here for legacy. And from where we’re standing, the climb is just getting started.
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