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Jesse Corparal Wilson

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Jesse 'Corparal' Wilson is a multi-platinum, award-winning musician, composer, arranger, producer, songwriter
  • with two decades of triumphs under his belt. From his recent success as the music producer of FOX
Broadcasting Company's number one prime time television series Empire, to his catalog of lucrative brand integration's, Wilson's ability to build connections through music is unrivaled. Empire alone has been nominated for numerous awards.

This is merely the tip of the musical iceberg - icons like Celine Dion, Dionne Warwick, Justin Bieber, and Ne-Yo are just a few who've joined forces in the studio with Wilson, creating magic with number one Billboard-charted singles and albums. Alongside Ne-Yo, his contributions to international marketing campaigns have proven him an invaluable asset to the Compound Entertainment umbrella. Coca-Cola, McDonald's, and Pepsi have utilized his songwriting on endorsements to engage broad-spectrum consumers.

Additionally, Wilson is a trusted adviser for organizations who empower the millennial marketplace. By the age of 15, he earned his membership into the state of New York's Guild for Exceptional Children, and was playing in their symphonic orchestra. He now serves as a mentor for The Boys and Girls Club of America and The Compound Foundation. Wilson brings music programs to inner city schools, as well as personally instructs at-risk youth, and aspiring entrepreneurs on business fundamentals. He educates his teen group behind the scenes through his fellow artist and a hands-on song curriculum they find relatable.

Wilson reads and writes music for the 100-piece Monticello High School Orchestra performances. As the leader of his Jazz band, he collaborates with conglomerates MTV, VH1, The Voice, American Idol, and E! Networks to lead millennial initiatives, as they are the demographic on the rise. His boundless expertise and mantra "History is made every day," have fueled film endeavors. Universal Music Pictures positions Wilson's artistry as a key component in their overall cinematic experience.

Wilson is limitless. Each of his industry endeavors is accomplished with tactical passion and seamless execution. He is celebrated for his dedication to excellence and his incredible attention to detail. The numbers never lie and Wilson increases each client's productivity, making him a substantial contender in a diverse array of categories.
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      • 2 nominations total

    Known for

    Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis, and Ed Helms in The Hangover (2009)
    The Hangover
    7.7
    • Music Department
    • 2009
    The Birth of a Nation (2016)
    The Birth of a Nation
    6.6
    • Music Department
    • 2016
    Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson in Empire (2015)
    Empire
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Music Department
    Snoop Dogg, Mike Epps, Teairra Mari, and Wiz Khalifa in Mac & Devin Go to High School (2012)
    Mac & Devin Go to High School
    4.4
    • Music Department
    • 2012

    Credits

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    Music Department



    • Step Up: High Water (2018)
      Step Up: High Water
      7.0
      TV Series
      • composer: theme music
      • 2018
    • Andy Serkis and Amiah Miller in War for the Planet of the Apes (2017)
      War for the Planet of the Apes
      7.4
      • composer: theme music (uncredited)
      • 2017
    • Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson in Empire (2015)
      Empire
      7.4
      TV Series
      • composer: theme music
      • music supervisor
      • music producer ...
      • 2015–2016
    • Eric Roberts, Tori Spelling, Reginald VelJohnson, Alfonso Ribeiro, Anna Delvey Sorokin, Joey Graziadei, Ilona Maher, Stephen Nedoroscik, Dwight Howard, Julianne Hough, Phaedra Parks, Chandler Kinney, Danny Amendola, Jenn Tran, and Brooks Nader in Dancing with the Stars (2005)
      Dancing with the Stars
      5.0
      TV Series
      • music supervisor
      • 2016
    • Lionel Richie, Ryan Seacrest, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Bryan in American Idol (2002)
      American Idol
      4.3
      TV Series
      • composer: theme music
      • 2016
    • The Birth of a Nation (2016)
      The Birth of a Nation
      6.6
      • soundtrack: music producer
      • 2016
    • Ellen DeGeneres in The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003)
      The Ellen DeGeneres Show
      6.4
      TV Series
      • music producer: original music
      • music producer
      • 2015
    • Guy Code (2011)
      Guy Code
      7.1
      TV Series
      • music supervisor: producer
      • 2015
    • Nia Long, Monica Calhoun, Morris Chestnut, Taye Diggs, Terrence Howard, Sanaa Lathan, Melissa De Sousa, Regina Hall, and Harold Perrineau in The Best Man Holiday (2013)
      The Best Man Holiday
      6.6
      • composer: theme music (uncredited)
      • 2013
    • Snoop Dogg, Mike Epps, Teairra Mari, and Wiz Khalifa in Mac & Devin Go to High School (2012)
      Mac & Devin Go to High School
      4.4
      • music producer
      • 2012
    • Justin Bieber in Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (2011)
      Justin Bieber: Never Say Never
      1.7
      • scoring producer: original music
      • 2011
    • Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis, and Ed Helms in The Hangover (2009)
      The Hangover
      7.7
      • music producer
      • 2009

    Soundtrack



    • Happy Camp (1997)
      Happy Camp
      6.8
      TV Series
      • writer: "No Doubt About It" (uncredited)
      • 2017
    • Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson in Empire (2015)
      Empire
      7.4
      TV Series
      • writer: "Last Night" (uncredited)
      • 2016

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      • Jesse 'Corparal' Wilson

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