Bryan Loren
Bryan Loren Hudson (May 5, 1966 – January 2026), also nicknamed The Wiz, was an American singer-songwriter and record producer.
Bryan Loren | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Bryan Loren Hudson |
| Also known as | The Wiz |
| Born | May 5, 1966 Long Island, New York, U.S.[1] |
| Died | January 2026 (aged 59) |
| Genres | Electronica, R&B, funk, soul, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, record producer |
| Years active | 1981–2026 |
| Labels | Philly World, Arista, BBR |
Loren started writing music when he was 12 years old. In 1984 Loren's first album, Bryan Loren, was released. "Lollipop Luv" was released as a single from it. It reached number 23 in the R&B chart. In 1992 he released his second album, Music From The New World. He was a member of Fat Larry's Band. He wrote "Feels so Good" for Whitney Houston.
Work with Michael Jackson
Loren wrote the number one single "Do the Bartman" with Michael Jackson.[2] He made a song with Jackson called "Satisfy You" in 1990, but it was never released. He wrote "Superfly Sister" with Michael Jackson. It was on Jackson's 1997 album Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix. Loren's death on January 28, 2026, was confirmed by Shana Mangatal, a close friend, and Loren's brother, Geno.[3]
References
- ↑ My Record & CD Collection, Retrieved January 20, 2013
- ↑ Bryan Loren on Apple Music. Apple Music.
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/667538232/posts/10162622080893233/
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