Wilder Octavius with stage name Wid is a Haitian singer, songwriter, composer and occasional actor born in Port-Salut, a commune in the South Department of Haiti. Raised by his mother and grandmother, he is the eldest of his siblings. He grew up in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, not the richest in his area but definitely rich in upbringings. Although his father was a musician for “Palais National” and his mother was a lover of music, he was discouraged to take that road. His interest in music started at a young age. Sitting in the pews of his Christian church, he enjoyed watching the choir sing. Wid basked in the church music so much that he would reenact it at home. He later joined the choir and was very involved in church activities. His christian background made it difficult for him to participate in secular music. He gave in and started budding with a few local groups which resulted in him being sanctioned by the church. A self-taught musical player of “bass, guitar, and tambour”, he enjoyed them as a hobby.
Wid’s career in music informally started with a group called Melodie. There he enjoyed moderate local popularity. He wrote and recorded 1 song with the group. His musical formation truly started with G7 when he embarked on his music career. He wrote and recorded a few pieces of music with the band. His music with the band made a great impact in Cayes, Haiti. It was there that he met Money G who was highly impressed when he heard him sing the first time. Wid later joined Zenglen as a singer and recorded 2 albums during his 6 years with the band.
Wid had no formal musical training at the beginning but his dedication and commitment to music has propelled him to learn on his own. Wid musical genre is polyvalent with a knack of Konpa, Rara, Afrobeat, Zouk, Reggae and Jazz earned him the fans love and respect. His sound and style has the power to transform the art of music and give him an audience like no other. His music has originality with great arrangements and vocals. Wid has recorded and wrote over 20 songs since the beginning of his musical venture. Wid began his solo career in the year 2020 and went to record his debut singles to be released in 2021.
