William Madison Taylor III is a singer, composer, and record producer from the United States. He is most known for being a participant on MTV’s Making the Band 4 when he was picked as a member and one of the primary vocalists of the band Day26 by Sean “Diddy” Combs. Robert Curry, Brian Angel, Willie Taylor, Qwanell Mosley, and Michael McCluney make up the group. The name is a nod to the moment when the four men moved from unknowns to celebrities. In 2008, the band released their first self-titled album. “Got Me Going,” the album’s first single, was premiered on the fourth season finale of Making the Band. The album soared straight to the top of the Billboard charts.
Following seasons of Making the Band 4 featured the band on tour, which helped propel their second album, “Forever in a Day,” to the top of the Billboard charts. Taylor and his wife Lashanda were featured on the second season of the VH1’s spin-off reality tv show “Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood,” and “Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars – Hip Hop Edition.”
Taylor released his first solo album in 2006 titled, “On My Way.” His solo projects include “Sextape,” “The Re-Introduction of Willie Taylor,” and “Sextape 2.” He premiered the video for his single “Sex Conversation” from his mixtape during “Making the Band 4.” His other popular shingles include “What I Need,” “Sweat,” “Pushing Beauty,” “Blast Off,” “I Thought I Knew Myself,” and “Jackpot.” Follow him on Instagram where he boasts over 400 thousand fans.