 Wise was spotted by will.i.am after a performance of "Who's Lovin' You" by the Jackson 5 at a concert when he was 13 years old.After will.i.am saw Wise's performance, he flew Wise out and the two met.Wise was signed to Interscope Records in early 2014 through the imprint of will.i.am and he recalled being offered a deal with the label a few days after singing for will.i.am and Interscope co-founder Jimmy Iovine.