Wesley Johnson is a British award-winning musician, performer and record producer known under the name 2Play (2003 to date), and a mixed martial artist (2008 to date).
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Birth name | Wesley Johnson |
Also known as | 2Play |
Born | 22 July 1977 |
Origin | London, England |
Genres | R&B, hip hop, reggae, dancehall, garage |
Occupations | Musician, record producer, songwriter, rapper |
Years active | 2002–present |
Associated acts | Raghav, Jucxi D, Maxi Priest, Moni, Naila Boss, Thomas Jules |
2Play is a MOBO Award–winning record producer and performer.[1] He is best known for songs with the Canadian-Indian singer Raghav, as well as collaborations a number of artists including Jucxi D, Naila Boss, Thomas Jules and Moni.
He has had two UK Top 10 hit singles: "So Confused" (featuring Raghav and Jucxi) and "It Can't Be Right" (featuring Raghav and Naila Boss).[2] In 2005, "So Confused" also won "Best Single" at the UK Asian Music Awards.[3]
He has produced, remixed and sang successful cover versions for songs like George Michael's "Careless Whisper" (featuring Thomas Jules and Jucxi D) and Maxi Priest's "Close to You" (featuring Moni).
Year | Single | Chart positions | Album |
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UK Singles Chart[2] | |||
2003 | "So Confused" featuring Raghav and Jucxi | 6 | Raghav album Storyteller |
2004 | "It Can't Be Right" featuring Raghav and Naila Boss | 8 | |
2005 | "Careless Whisper" featuring Thomas Jules and Jucxi D | 29 | |
2007 | "Close to You"featuring Moni | – | |
2009 | "Thats What The Girls Like" | – |
Wesley Johnson | |
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Born | 22 July 1977 London, England |
Nationality | English |
Division | Lightweight |
Style | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Karate |
Fighting out of | London, England |
Rank | blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt in Karate |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 7 |
Wins | 5 |
By knockout | 1 |
By submission | 4 |
Losses | 1 |
By knockout | 1 |
No contests | 1 |
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Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Wesley Johnson also developed his passion for mixed martial arts and is a professional mixed martial artist.
His professional record is 5-1-0 (Win-Loss-Draw).[4]
Out of his 5 wins in 6 games 1 was a knock-out win and 4 wins by submission.
His only loss in 6 professional games was with a technical knock-out.
He also had one no contest decision