Bryan Loren

Bryan Loren
Background information
Also known asThe Wiz
Born
Bryan Loren Hudson

(1966-05-05)May 5, 1966
Long Island, New York, U.S.
DiedJanuary 28, 2026(2026-01-28) (aged 59)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • record producer
Years active1981–2026
Labels
Formerly ofFat Larry's Band

Bryan Loren Hudson (May 5, 1966 – January 28, 2026), also nicknamed The Wiz, was an American singer-songwriter and record producer. He produced and wrote The Simpsons' 1990 single "Do the Bartman", and released the 1984 singles "Lollipop Luv" and "Do You Really Love Me?", which peaked at numbers 23 and 64 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart—where the latter remained for 17 weeks. He also worked with artists including Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Sting, and Eric Benét.