Roman GianArthur

Roman GianArthur
GianArthur in 2024
Background information
Born
Roman GianArthur Irvin

(1988-11-21) November 21, 1988
GenresR&B
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active2012–present
LabelWondaland

Roman GianArthur Irvin[1] (born November 21, 1988) is an American singer. He is best known for his guest appearance on Jidenna's 2015 single "Classic Man", which peaked within the top 30 of the Billboard Hot 100. He is the brother of Nate Wonder; both are members of Janelle Monáe's Wondaland Arts Collective, alongside Jidenna and Nana Kwabena.[2]

Irvin has also contributed to Monae's albums The ArchAndroid and The Electric Lady.[3] His single "iKnow" was featured on the EP Wondaland Presents: The Eephus.[4] In September 2015, Rolling Stone named GianArthur to a list of "10 New Artists You Need to Know."[5][6]

Discography

  • OK LADY (2015 EP)[7]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2019–2020 American Soul Ernie Isley Episode: Just Us
2019 Lady and the Tramp Rex Voice

References

  1. ^ "ANTEBELLUM – Nate Wonder and Roman Gianarthur". September 29, 2020.
  2. ^ "Grammy Nominations 2016: See the Full List of Nominees". Billboard. December 7, 2015. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
  3. ^ "Roman GianArthur". Billboard. Retrieved September 23, 2015.
  4. ^ Brown, Harley (August 12, 2015). "The Wondaland Records Crew Throw Out Their Scripts For 'The Eephus' EP". Spin. Retrieved September 23, 2015.
  5. ^ "10 New Artists You Need to Know: September 2015". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 25, 2015.
  6. ^ Bean, Adan (May 21, 2015). "The Forth Five: Roman GianArthur". Forth District. Retrieved September 23, 2015.
  7. ^ "OK LADY". SoundCloud. Retrieved October 10, 2015.