No Wyld (formerly known as The Wyld) was a New Zealand alternative hip hop band, formed in 2010.

History

Mohamed "Mo" Kheir and Joe Pascoe met while studying architecture at university in 2007. They joined Brandon Black two years later through Kheir's older brother, Moomin Kheir. They began covering tracks they liked, and performing at open mic nights.

"Revolution" was the first single that attracted attention online. The track earned praise from MTV Iggy in the United States and was subsequently included in United States TV show 90210.

The band attracted the interest of major sponsors like Red Bull, who included them in a major campaign. In August 2013, they began recording their first EP, Abstract, at Red Bull Studios. The Wyld relocated to the United States where they secured a recording contract with Columbia records in 2013 and then a Publishing deal with Sony ATV in April 2014.

The track "Odyssey" was used in a commercial for McDonald's during Sochi 2014, and later included in the soundtrack for NHL 15, Madden NFL 16 and Need for Speed. "Odyssey" was also featured in the pregame video played before the West Virginia University Mountaineers football team took the field for home games during the 2015 season. In addition, "Let Me Know" was included in the soundtrack for FIFA 16.

This song also appeared in EA Sports game, FIFA 17 with "Justfayu" featuring KAMAU. Their song "Air" was used as the official theme song for WWE's Elimination Chamber event in 2017.

Band members

  • Mohamed "Mo" Kheir – Vocals
  • Brandon Black – Vocals, Production
  • Joseph Pascoe – Guitar, Production

Discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsCertificationsSales
NZ
PrefaceReleased: 29 June 2012 Label: Dryden Street Format: CD, download36
NomadsReleased: 25 November 2016 Label: Columbia Format: download

Extended plays

TitleAlbum details
AbstractReleased: 29 October 2013 Label: Fontana North Format: CD, download
AscensionReleased: 9 October 2015 Label: Columbia Records Format: CD, download

Singles

As lead artist

TitleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
NZ
"Revolution"2011Preface
"Full Circle"2012
"Rome"
"Odyssey"2013Abstract and Ascension
"Queen" (featuring KAMAU)2015Ascension
"Let Me Know"Ascension and Nomads
"Afraid"non-album single
"Paranoid"2016Nomads
"Tomorrow" (featuring Allan Kingdom)
"Grown Up"
"Gone"
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

As featured artist

TitleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
NZ
"Jusfayu" (KAMAU featuring No Wyld)2015A Gorgeous Fortune EP

Music videos

TitleYearDirector(s)
"Revolution"2011No Wyld & Joe Rixon
"Full Circle"2012Claire Littler
"Rome"Moomin Kheir
"Odyssey"2015No Wyld