Merlyn Wood is a Ghanian-born American rapper and songwriter who gained notoriety for being a member and also the main vocalist of the American boy band BROCKHAMPTON. His presence in the group adds energy to their music, videos, and shows. He commands respect and is blessed with the ability to dish out humor any day any time regardless of the circumstance.
The group is made up of other great talents, but he stands apart from the rest of the team. Whether you love him or not, he is just about his business. And that’s why it’s safe to say the streets got mad love for him.
His Discography
Merlyn has a couple of solo works and albums with BROCKHAMPTON. The Albums include:
- Saturation (2017)
- Saturation ll (2017)
- Saturation lll (2017)
- Iridescence (2018)
- Ginger (2019)
- Roadrunner: New Light, New Machine (2021)
His solo works include:
- Fye (2015)
- Lazy Wood (2015)
- Culdesac (2016)
- Forget Me Not (2017)
7 Fascinating Facts About Merlyn Wood
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1. Who Is He?
He was born on the 1st day of May 1996 in Ghana to his parents. But the 29 years old spent the rest of his younger days in Texas.
After completing the 7th grade, his parents sent him to a boarding school in Ghana for 2 years. While there, his love for music grew, leading him to Saxophone for a jazz band.
The BROCKHAMPTON rapper returned to the United States from Ghana after two years. And enrolled at The Woodlands High School, which is located north of Houston.
It was in that school that he would come across Kevin Abstract, Ameer Vann, Matt Champion, and Russell “JOBA”, who would go on to form the boy band.
2. He Dropped Out From The University
Following high school graduation, the fast-rising rapper was admitted to the University of Texas to study architecture. But he went to the university because of pressure from his family.
His studies suffered because he didn’t see himself as someone who fit in socially at college. So a day came when Merlyn couldn’t take it anymore, he packed all his belongings and left for California. Prior to that, his professor told him that the only way he would pass was to score 100 percent on every single test, quiz, and assignment.
3. Merlyn Joined The Group That Came be Known As BROCKHAMPTON In 2015
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What his professor said must have been angered him, so he left the University of Texas. And by the following week, he was in California, where he linked up with the rest of BROCKHAMPTON.
He officially became a member of the group in 2015, after the group changed its initial name, Alive Since Forever. The coming together of Matt Champion, Bearface, JOBA, Romil Hemnani, and Q3 within the same year marked the birth of what later became known as BROCKHAMPTON.
In fact, he made a reference in one of his lyrics on the challenges he faced socially and academically while at the university. And also the huge risk he took by relocating to California without a dime.
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4. The Group’s Ethics Makes It Easy For Him To Be Real
The rapper has been described by many as funny, energetic, and dynamic. These are ingredients he brings to the group. What always works for him is the willingness to try anything that comes his way so far it leads to success. For he is willing to fail and is not afraid of rejection.
This confidence and impetuous flair paint the group’s image in shouty colors. According to him, the principles of the group make it easy for him to be true to himself. They gave him the feeling that whatever he does is alright, encouraging him to bring pitch out as many ideas as possible and they will find something that works.
5. He Maybe Playful, But He Addresses Crucial Societal Issues In His Writings
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The rapper has a reputation for being brutally playfully, but that doesn’t stop him from tackling societal ills through his writings. He has written about racism poverty and socio-economic warfare.
6. What Is His Real Name?
As earlier mentioned he was born in Ghana and brought up in the US. At birth, he was named William Ankuka Kraka Mawuli Andoh Wood Jr. But he became known as Merlyn Wood.
7. How Rich Is He?
The BROCKHAMPTON rapper is earning a decent amount of money from his music career. According to reports, he has an estimated net worth of $350, 000. His net worth may increase in the coming years if he continues his music career.
