Cody Wise

Philadelphia-born singer Cody Wise found fame after being featured on will.i.am's hit "Birthday" and was signed to the rapper's Interscope Records imprint. Spotted at the age of 13 by will.i.am after a performance of the Jackson 5's "Who's Loving You" at a local concert, the fresh-faced singer was taken under the Black Eyed Peas frontman's wing, where he developed his musical skills. Wise came to the fore in 2014 after performing on will.i.am's U.K. number one single "Birthday" on the semi-final of the eighth season of U.K. talent show Britain's Got Talent. ~ Scott Kerr