Will Villain

Will Villain (born William Bivens Jr. in Findlay, Ohio) is a dynamic recording artist, songwriter, and actor whose creative journey spans over eight years in music and a lifetime of performance. Raised in a Baptist church environment, he developed his vocal foundation early, singing in congregational choirs that shaped his soulful expressiveness .

His musical upbringing continued with years in nationally-ranked show choirs, showcasing his talents on prestigious stages in Nashville, St. Louis, and Chicago — including the Aerie Crown Theatre and the Grand Ole Opry. He also performed in multiple musical theatre productions and pursued formal theatre studies at Ohio Northern University. These experiences honed his vocal versatility and performance flair .

After eight years of continuous music recording, he now commands the persona “Will Villain”: a larger-than-life, cinematic character born at the intersection of music, theatre, and storytelling. Combining hard-earned life experience with an imaginative, theatrical approach, he produces genre-blending hip-hop and pop that’s as bold and enigmatic as the name suggests .

Under the banner of The Kingdom Records, Will Villain has earned a reputation as a “certified hitmaker,” using his musician’s soul and actor’s intuition to deliver compelling tracks, vivid lyrics, and highly visual performances .