Wendell Yohannes Hanes
Wendell Yohannes Hanes | |
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| Nationality | American |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Alma mater | Brown University |
| Occupation | Music composer, editor, supervisor, & songwriter |
| Organization | Volition Sound (Owner) |
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Wendell Yohannes Hanes is an American TV and film composer. He is the owner of Volition Sound in New York City.[1] Hanes has composed scores for films, commercials, and TV series, including the Netflix feature film "The Game Changers," the documentary "The Sit In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show," and the Netflix "Family Reunion." Hanes received the Sports Emmy in 2021 and Primetime Emmy consideration in 2020 for his work on the Netflix sitcom "Family Reunion." He has garnered multiple nominations for the New York Film and TV Festival, Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards, and Grammy Awards.[2][3]
During his career, Hanes has also recorded, performed, and collaborated with 50 Cent, Jay Z, Mary J. Blige, Usher, Adina Howard, and Beyoncé.[4]
Biography
Hanes holds a bachelor's degree in semiotic theory and journalism from Brown University.
Hanes is a multi-award-winning TV and film composer and owner of Volition Sound in New York City. He has scored music for various films, short movies, TV series, documentaries, commercials, and music videos. He earned a Sports Emmy in 2021 and Primetime Emmy consideration in 2020 for his work on the Emmy-winning Netflix sitcom "Family Reunion." Hanes has also scored several films, including the Emmy-nominated "American Reckoning" and "The Sit In: Harry Belafonte Hosts the Tonight Show."[5]
Hanes compositions for the HBO docu-series "Black and Missing" garnered multiple awards, including the Television Academy Honors Award, NAACP Image Award, Independent Spirit Award, and Gracie Award.[6]
In addition to his film and TV work, Hanes has produced and arranged musical themes for ESPN's flagship programs like SportsCenter, NFL Countdown, College GameDay, and The NBA. With over 2,000 commercials and 50 films scored, Hanes has won numerous advertising awards, including Clios, Cannes Lions, Effies, Addys, London International Awards, Andy's, One Shows, and Montreaux's Golden Award.[7]
Hanes has collaborated with several notable artists, including 50 Cent, Jay Z, Mary J. Blige, Usher, Adina Howard, Beyoncé, Lil Wayne, Drake, Future, Nikki Minaj, and Yo Gotti.[8]
Discography
| Title | Year | Category | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Year: Love Never Fails | 2023 | Film | Music Supervisor |
| That Girl Lay Lay | 2021 | TV Series | Main Title Theme |
| Independent Lens | 2022 | TV Series | Original Music |
| Fight City | 2022 | TV Series | Composer: Theme Music |
| The 2020 NBA Finals | 2020 | TV Series | Music |
| All In: The Fight for Democracy | 2020 | Film | Music |
| Afro | 2020 | Short | Music Supervisor |
| The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts the Tonight Show | 2020 | Example | Music Supervisor |
| Family Reunion | 2019 | TV Series | Music Supervisor & Composer |
| SportsCenter | 2018 | TV Series | Composer: Title Music |
| Freshman Year | 2019 | Film | Music Supervisor & Composer |
| Anime | 2018 | TV Series | Music Supervisor & Composer |
| High Noon | 2018 | TV Series | Music Editor, Composer: Theme Music |
| The Game Changers | 2018 | Film | Composer: Theme Music |
| Unspoken | 2017 | Short | Music Supervisor |
| Almost Dope | 2017 | Music Producer | |
| After Hours | 2017 | TV Series | Music Supervisor & Composer |
| His & Hers | 2015 | TV Series | Composer: Theme Music |
| TED Talks: Education Revolution | 2016 | TV Movie | Music Editor, Supervisor & Composer |
| Hilleman: A Perilous Quest to Save the World's Children | 2016 | Film | Music Editor, Supervisor & Composer |
| Harry Benson: Shoot First | 2016 | Film | Composer |
| Crazy About Tiffany | 2016 | Film | Composer |
| The Eulogy | 2014 | Short | Composer & Editor |
| Fight Like a Girl | 2013 | Music Editor & Supervisor | |
| The Essay | 2010 | Short | Composer, Editor, & Supervisor |
| The Furious Force of Rhymes | 2010 | Music Editor, Supervisor, Composer, & Songwriter | |
| Masters of Reception | 2009 | TV Series | Music Editor, & Composer |
| The Level | 2008 | Video | Composer, Editor, & Supervisor |
| Rockaway | 2007 | Music Supervisor & Composer | |
| The Fittest | 2004 | Composer, Editor, & Songwriter | |
| Rap War One | 2004 | Video | Composer, Editor, & Songwriter |
| Paris Campbell in Sucker Punch | 2003 | Composer, Editor, & Songwriter | |
| Ghetto Dawg | 2002 | Composer, Editor, & Songwriter | |
| Hip Hop Hope | 2002 | Composer & Songwriter | |
| Kali's Vibe | 2002 | Composer | |
| Shooting Blanks | 2001 | Short | Composer |
| Stripped | 1995 | Composer | |
| Don't Let Your Meat Loaf | 1996 | Composer, Editor, & Songwriter | |
| Girl 6 | 1995 | Production Intern | |
| America's War on Poverty | 1995 | TV Mini Series | Research Assistant |
| Clockers | 1995 | Intern (uncredited) |
References
- ↑ "Wendell Yohannes Hanes". DOC NYC. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ↑ "AICP - Wendell Hanes". aicp.com. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ↑ "Hazing | About". Hazing. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ↑ "The One Show - Archive of Winners | The One ClubWendell Hanes | Volition Sound". www.oneclub.org. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ↑ "JG & The BC Kids". JG & The BC Kids. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ↑ "Growing Hope – Wendell Hanes". JCC Chicago. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ↑ "Wendell Hanes – The Americas – 2021". shots Awards. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ↑ "Judges". Kmusic And Arts Film Festival (KMAFe). Retrieved 20 June 2024.