{{Short description|American musician}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Joyce Wrice | image = Joyce Wrice at Sol Blume 2022 - 01 (cropped).jpg | caption = Wrice in 2022 | birth_name = Joyce Wrice | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1992|08|14}} | birth_place = Chula Vista, California, United States | origin = San Diego, California, United States | genre = {{hlist|R&B|neo soul|}} | occupation = {{hlist|Singer-songwriter|}} | instrument = {{hlist|Vocals|piano|keyboard}} | years_active = 2015{{ndash}}present | label = {{hlist|Joyce Wrice Music}} | website = {{URL|joycewrice.com/}} | module2 = {{infobox youtuber | child = yes | youtube_handle = @JoyceWrice | youtube_display_name = Joyce Wrice | youtube_years_active = | youtube_genre = | youtube_subscribers = 71 thousand<!-- PLEASE DO NOT CHANGE WITHOUT UPDATING stats_update BELOW --> | youtube_views = 16.4 million<!-- PLEASE DO NOT CHANGE WITHOUT UPDATING stats_update BELOW --> | stats_update = 15 December 2025 }} }}
'''Joyce''' '''Wrice''' (born August 14, 1992)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wrice |first=Joyce |date=2021-08-13 |title=my birthday is tomorrow and all I want is for y’all to stream and share the shit out of Overgrown |url=https://twitter.com/joycewrice/status/1426271262817492994 |access-date=2026-02-28 |website=Twitter}}</ref> is an American singer and songwriter from San Diego, California. Known for her blend of R&B and neo soul, she gained recognition with her debut studio album, ''Overgrown'' (2021). In 2023, Wrice earned a nomination alongside music producer Kaytranada at the Juno Awards.
==Early life== Wrice was born and raised in Chula Vista, California<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brake |first=David Aaron |date=2021-03-18 |title=Rising R&B star Joyce Wrice is proof that the genre isn’t dead |url=https://i-d.co/article/randb-star-joyce-wrice-overgrown-album-interview/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260228183910/https://i-d.co/article/randb-star-joyce-wrice-overgrown-album-interview/# |archive-date=2026-02-28 |access-date= |website=i-D |language=en-GB}}</ref> to a Japanese mother and an African-American father.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=King |first=Akili |date=2021-03-25 |title=R&B Singer Joyce Wrice on the Role of Gratitude in Her 'Gentle' Hair-Care Routine |url=https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/joyce-wrice-beauty-hair-care-routine |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=Vogue |language=en-US}}</ref> Wrice developed an interest in music at an early age, listening to a wide range of artists including Mariah Carey, Brandy, and Lauryn Hill. After graduating from Otay Ranch High School,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wrice |first=Joyce |date=2021-03-17 |title=San Diego! I left some physical copies of my debit album "Overgrown" at my alma mater, Otay Ranch Highschool! Good luck on the scavenger hunt :) |url=https://twitter.com/joycewrice/status/1372314799841832967 |access-date=2026-02-28 |website=Twitter}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Otay Ranch High School Class of 2009 |url=http://otayranchhighschool.org/class-of-2009.html |url-access=registration |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20220416023621/http://otayranchhighschool.org/class-of-2009.html |archive-date=2022-04-16 |access-date=2026-02-28 |website=Otayranchhighschool.org |language=en}}</ref> she moved to Orange County to study at Soka University of America. She initially planned to become a special needs educator,<ref>{{Cite web |last=King |first=Akili |date=2023-01-25 |title=Interview with R&B Star Joyce Wrice – Coveteur |url=https://coveteur.com/joyce-wrice-interview-2023 |access-date=2026-02-28 |website=Coveteur |language=en}}</ref> but moved to Los Angeles in 2013 to pursue a career in music.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Weiss |first=Jeff |date=2016-07-06 |title=Joyce Wrice's Buddhist Faith Informs Her Sad Yet Uplifting R&B – LA Weekly |url=https://www.laweekly.com/joyce-wrices-buddhist-faith-informs-her-sad-yet-uplifting-rb/ |access-date=2026-02-28 |website=LA Weekly |language=en-US}}</ref> While working on original songs, she was a hostess for a Japanese restaurant until 2020 when she became a full-time musician.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ward |first=Billy |date=2021-12-14 |title=Joyce Wrice gives the low-down on her masterpiece |url=https://dmy.co/features/im-just-chilling-in-all-my-truth-joyce-wrice-gives-the-low-down-on-her-masterpiece |access-date=2026-02-28 |website=Do Music Yourself |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-24 |title=Lucky Daye, Joyce Wrice, and their teams really hit it out of the park to put on my absolute favorite tour. A movie that needs 50 sequels 🙌🏽🍀💙 #CandydripTour |url=https://twitter.com/guerillipina/status/1518335184365490176 |access-date=2026-02-28 |website=Twitter.com}}</ref>
==Career== Wrice began her music career by posting covers and original songs on platforms like YouTube and SoundCloud, where she gradually built a following. In 2016, she released her debut EP, ''Stay Around'', which featured a collection of R&B tracks and established her as a rising artist in the independent music scene.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gage |first=Dewayne |date=2021-05-14 |title=Joyce Wrice Took Nineties R&B Nostalgia and Made It Her Own |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/joyce-wrice-overgrown-interview-1168844/ |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref>
Her breakthrough came with the release of her debut album, ''Overgrown'', in March 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Joyce Wrice Centers Her Vulnerability on Her Debut, 'Overgrown' – Okayplayer |url=https://www.okayplayer.com/originals/joyce-wrice-overgrown-interview.html |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=Okayplayer.com |language=en}}</ref> The album featured collaborations with artists like Masego, Freddie Gibbs, and Lucky Daye.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Lamarre |first=Carl |date=2022-01-31 |title=15 Hip-Hop & R&B Artists to Watch in 2022 |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/hip-hop-rb-artists-to-watch-2022-1235025141/ |access-date=2024-10-22 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref> ''Overgrown'' was praised for its cohesive production, reminiscent of classic R&B, and Wrice's rich, emotive vocals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=King |first=Akili |date=January 25, 2023 |title=Interview with R&B Star Joyce Wrice – Coveteur: Inside Closets, Fashion, Beauty, Health, and Travel |url=https://coveteur.com/joyce-wrice-interview-2023 |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=coveteur.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Gage |first=Dewayne |date=2022-10-07 |title=Joyce Wrice's Uptempo Reinvention: 'I Like Making Music People Can Dance To' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/joyce-wrice-motive-kaytranada-1234587660/ |access-date=2024-10-22 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref> The album's lead single, "On One", became particularly popular, earning significant streaming numbers and radio play.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Elder |first=Sajae |date=2021-03-04 |title=L.A.-based Joyce Wrice recruits Freddie Gibbs on "On One" |url=https://www.thefader.com/2021/03/04/la-based-joyce-wrice-recruits-freddie-gibbs-on-on-one |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=The FADER |language=en}}</ref> In 2022, she was listed as one of Okayplayer's "10 Artists to Watch".<ref>{{Cite web |title=10 Indie R&B Artists You Should Be Paying Attention To – Okayplayer |url=https://www.okayplayer.com/originals/indie-rb-artists-you-should-be-paying-attention-to.html |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=Okayplayer.com |language=en}}</ref> She also performed the theme song for the 2023 Disney+ series ''The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder''.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Aderoju |first=Darlene |date=2022-01-27 |title=Singer Joyce Wrice & Composer Kurt Farquhar Talk 'Reimagining' '00s Disney Series With 'Proud Family: Louder & Prouder' |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/joyce-wrice-kurt-farquhar-talk-proud-family-louder-prouder-1235024071/ |access-date=2024-10-22 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Solís |first=Monica Sisavat |date=2022-02-23 |title=How Joyce Wrice Put a Twist on "The Proud Family"'s New Theme Song |url=https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/joyce-wrice-interview-48725579 |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=Popsugar |language=en}}</ref>
In July 2024, Wrice was featured on Blxst's "Better Off Friends", a song off of his debut album, ''I'll Always Come Find You.'' She joined him later that year on as a special guest on his tour, the I’ll Always Come Find You Tour.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mamo |first=Heran |date=2024-07-29 |title=Blxst Announces 2024 I’ll Always Come Find You Tour: See the Dates |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/blxst-2024-ill-always-come-find-you-tour-dates-1235742268/ |access-date=2025-12-14 |website=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Musical style and influences == Wrice's music is characterized by its smooth vocal delivery, soulful melodies, and a fusion of 90s R&B with contemporary sounds.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Joyce Wrice & Mndsgn Bring That 90s R&B Vibe Back with "Do You Love Me" – Okayplayer |url=https://www.okayplayer.com/news/joyce-wrice-mndsgn-do-you-love-me-mp3.html |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=Okayplayer.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Niall |date=2022-12-09 |title=Joyce Wrice: Heir to the R&B Throne |url=https://notion.online/joyce-wrice-interview/ |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=Notion |language=en-GB}}</ref> She cites artists such as Aaliyah, Brandy, and Usher as major influences on her style. Her lyrics often delve into personal themes, including vulnerability, empowerment, and love. Wrice's sound has been described as both nostalgic and innovative, paying homage to R&B traditions.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kim |first=Joshua Minsoo |date=2023-06-15 |title=Joyce Wrice brings classic 90s R&B into a new era |url=https://chicagoreader.com/music/joyce-wrice-90s-rb/ |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=Chicago Reader |language=en-US}}</ref>
==Discography== ===Albums=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |+ List of studio album, with selected details ! scope="col" style="width:12em;" | Title ! scope="col" style="width:19em;" | Album details |- ! scope="row" | ''Overgrown'' | *Released: September 7, 2021 *Label: The Orchard *Format: Digital download, streaming |}
===Extended plays=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |+ List of extended plays, with selected details ! scope="col" style="width:12em;" | Title ! scope="col" style="width:19em;" | EP details |- ! scope="row" | ''Stay Around'' | *Released: May 24, 2016 *Format: Digital download |- ! scope="row" | ''Good Morning'' | *Released: May 16, 2017 *Format: Digital download |- ! scope="row" | ''Motive'' | *Released: October 7, 2022<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cho |first=Regina |title=Joyce Wrice experiments with new 'Motive' EP |url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/2022-10-07/218489/joyce-wrice-motive-ep |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=Revolt.tv}}</ref> *Format: Digital download |} ===Notable singles=== * "On One" featuring Freddie Gibbs (2021) * "That's On You" (2020) * "Falling in Love" (2019)
===Film score=== * ''The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder'' (2023)<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-01-18 |title=Disney Enlists Joyce Wrice To Sing 'The Proud Family' Reboot Theme Song |url=https://hypebeast.com/2022/1/joyce-wrice-to-sing-proud-family-reboot-theme-song |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=Hypebeast.com}}</ref>
==Awards and nominations== {| class="wikitable" !Year !Event !Category !Work !Result !Ref |- |2020 |Pop Awards 2024 |Music Video of the Year Award |"Bittersweet Goodbyes” |{{nom}} |<ref>{{Cite web |title=POP AWARDS – Pop Awards 2024, the seventh annual Pop Awards |url=https://pop-awards.com/2024/ |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=Pop-awards.com}}</ref> |- |2023 |Juno Awards of 2023 |Producer of the Year |"Iced Tea" – Joyce Wrice and KAYTRANADA |{{nom}} | |}
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