Meet Spree Wilson of Southwest Atlanta

Today we’d like to introduce you to Spree Wilson.

Hi Spree, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
My story, like all great stories, starts at the beginning. I was born in East Nashville, the only son of a dentist and a dental lab owner. My mom says I came into the world making a lot of noise, which feels fitting now. Music was always around me—my great-grandmother, grandmother, and mother all played piano. I’d sit on the bench and watch their fingers dance across the keys. The sound that poured out of that old wooden music box was both magical and haunting—a juxtaposition of multiple feelings stacked on top of each other like trading cards. Echoes of the past, present and future twisted together in one place.

For a long time, I didn’t know songwriting could be a real career. That changed one Sunday when my mom drove me through Nashville, pointing out the homes of artists like Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire. She would explain to me how these musicians found success through songwriting. Then she said the words that changed everything: “And you can do it too.” That was the moment I decided to write songs for a living.

After high school, I moved to Atlanta to attend Clark Atlanta University and interned with producer Dallas Austin. After months of late nights and bus rides home, I eventually found the courage to play him my music. He believed in it enough to bring me into the studio full-time, gave me my first MPC, and let me learn by watching him write with some of the best artists in the world. That experience—and mentorship from other writers and producers like Novel, Jasper Cameron, and Paul Sheehy—helped sharpen my songwriting.

A few years later, I sold my car, packed a duffel bag, and took a one-way train to New York City. With very little money and no real plan, I ended up living out of Penn Station before eventually couch surfing wherever I could. Through a mutual friend, I was introduced to Q-tip (of A Tribe Called Quest). That connection led to my first major label deal with Jive Records and a publishing deal with Universal Music Group.

Since then, I’ve co-written songs like “The Spark,” Afrojack’s first single with Island/Def Jam, which became a Top 10 hit in 13 countries and the theme song for the Golden Globes and MTV EMAs. I’ve also collaborated with artist and producers including Teyana Taylor, Ye, John Legend, SAINt JHN, No I.D., John Bellion, and Jidenna, contributing as a writer to numerous multi-platinum and Grammy-nominated projects.

Now back in Atlanta, I run EVRWNDR Studios, score music for major brands, produce and write for emerging artist, and continue to release deeply personal work, including my latest project “These Days Don’t Last Long”.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Like most creative pursuits, the music industry comes with its own set of challenges. It’s a business in a constant state of disruption, driven by rapidly evolving technology. That instability can weigh on even the most optimistic artists and creators.

That said, the most difficult obstacles I’ve faced have often been self-imposed. The mind can be both a powerful ally and a quiet saboteur…..it can propel you forward through belief or hold you back through doubt. Looking back, some of my lowest moments didn’t require a dramatic external change, but a radical shift in mindset—one that allowed me to take the first step toward changing my situation.

Beyond that, the fractured state of modern media has made it increasingly difficult to cut through the noise. Each year, the volume gets louder and more crowded. Because of that, it’s essential to move with a strong sense of purpose and intention, staying grounded in why you create in the first place.

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I’m a singer-songwriter and composer by trade. No two days look the same, but at its core, my work is about storytelling through sound. Whether I’m producing music for emerging or established artists or composing for brands, the goal is always to create something that connects on an emotional level.

I’m deeply aware of how frequency and sound work—how certain instruments, tones, and textures trigger emotion—and I bring a high level of attention to detail to every project. Above all, I think what truly sets me apart is my ability to listen: to the artist, the story, and what the music itself is asking to become.

Alright so before we go can you talk to us a bit about how people can work with you, collaborate with you or support you?
For all work or collaborations, you can reach out to my manager McKenzii Webster at mckenzii@thewebmgmt.co

You can also check out my socials for updates on merch, tour dates, and projects that I’m working on.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.spreewilson.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spreewilson/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spree-wilson-8a5a5450/
• Twitter: https://x.com/SpreeWilson
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SpreeWilson

Image Credits
Photos taken by Banvoa

Artwork by Kyle Neblett