Oritsé Williams

Oritsé Williams
Oritsé at LCM 2016
Born
Oritsé Jolomi Matthew Soloman Williams

(1986-11-27) 27 November 1986
London, England
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2006–present
Children1
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Labels
  • Epic
  • O-Street
  • Overthrow
Websiteoritsewilliams.com
Signature

Oritsé Jolomi Matthew Soloman Williams (/ˈrʃ/ oh-REE-shay; born 27 November 1986), professionally as Oritsé, is a British singer. He is best known as the founding member of the boy band JLS, who were runners-up to Alexandra Burke on the fifth series of The X Factor in 2008. JLS sold over 10 million records before disbanding in December 2013. Williams also won the ITV dancing competition Stepping Out in September 2013.