Will Sherid an is a Brooklyn based new wave mix of dance, hip-hop, and pop, performing artist
breaking the molds of the music industry. Will Sheridan born in the small town of Bear, DE
dreamed of living a big life of love, passion and the pursuit of happiness. While playing basketball
at Villanova University his coach Jay Wright, a father figure, told him that the key to a successful
life is finding what you're passionate about and making a meaningful career into it. Following his
coach’s advice, Will Sheridan ventured off to do precisely just that.
After playing professional basketball internationally, Will Sheridan moved to New York City, where
he wrote for Source Magazine and immersed himself into the nightlife and the music scene. As a
result, Will Sheridan cultivated his passion for words and developed his voice as an artist. In his
words, "I have a unique narrative and I want to share it with the world. It only helps that I'm a
natural born entertainer and want everybody to be in on this big ass party- I call life!"
One can now find Will Sheridan performing energetic, eclectic and electrifying sets at his two
monthly parties Eclectic Collective at Fatbaby and Westside Wednesdays at Rockbar. Will
Sheridan is also performing throughout the New York City at venues such as Santos Party House,
Bowery Poetry, R Bar and Public Assembly to name a few.
The first official EP, Ngoma, which is Swahili for "music," was released through Royal Advisor
Records, included the viral song and YouTube video, "Welcome to the Jungle.” Receiving
astounding support from an assorted fan base and over 100,000 views of the "Welcome to the
Jungle” video in the first week cemented Will Sheridan’s celebrity.
After coming out in a lengthy ESPN story titled: Will Sheridan: I'm Proud Of Who I Am by ESPN
writer Dana O'Neil and following a public appearance on Outside the Lines with Bob Ley, Will
Sheridan has undoubtedly become a public figure in the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgender) community. Through his story and especially his music, Will Sheridan will continue
to speak to an audience nation wide about his life and how he lives free of limitations. "Yeah, I
thought it was more about me and really it has helped more people than I could've ever imagined.
Random people come up to me at restaurants, on the subway and at work and say, 'You're Will
Sheridan, your story inspired me, man!' That's how I know I'm moving in the right direction," Will
Sheridan states.
Will Sheridan recently released his debut LP, G.I.A.N.T. on May 15, 2012. Now, Will Sheridan is
setting up his next batch of videos. Will Sheridan shares that he wants memorable videos that
match the music he's making. He's thinking Missy Elliot, Busta Rhymes and Kanye West to name
a few. As Will Sheridan’s G.I.A.N.T. is making a bold statement about his life and lifestyle, which
inevitably is at center stage of engaging pandemonium.
