Wati B

Wati B is a French record label established in 2000 by Dawala and rap band Intouchable and owned by Sony Music Entertainment. "Wati B" comes from wati bɛɛ, a Bamanankan expression that means "all the time". Dawala directs the operations of the label.

Due to the popularity of its signed acts across the French-speaking world, Wati B established its own "Wati B" line of fashion apparel with the first "Wati Boutique" opened on 1 February 2011 in Paris.

Signed artists
The label has signed many acts including the very successful Sexion d'Assaut. It also produced Pur Son Guetto series with two volumes released.


 * Presently signed artists


 * Previous signed acts
 * Jarod
 * H-magnum
 * Demon One
 * Maryam
 * Esaloss
 * Le 3e prototype – a subgrouping of Sexion d'Assaut (2005 to 2009) made up of Lefa, Maitre Gims, Barack Adama, Maska and Jeryzoos

Major releases

 * Singles featured in
 * 2012: "WatiBigAli" (Big Ali featuring Wati B)
 * Wati B represented in the single "WatiBigAli" by Black M, Dry and Shin Sekaï's Dadju.

Awards
Sexion d'Assaut has won many awards including:
 * December 2011: Référendum Planète Rap, "Best Single of 2011" for "Qui t'a dit?"
 * December 2012: Référendum Planète Rap, "Best Single of 2012" for "Avant qu'elle parte"
 * December 2012: Référendum Planète Rap, "Best Album of 2012" for " "L'Apogée""
 * December 2012: Référendum Planète Rap, "Best Duo or Group of 2012"
 * December 2012: Référendum Planète Rap, "Best Artist of 2012"
 * January 2013: NRJ Music Awards 2013, "Best Francophone Duo or Group of 2012"
 * January 2013: NRJ Music Awards 2013, "Best Francophone Song of 2012"