What’s UP Biography: Parents, Songs, Ethnicity, Siblings, Net Worth, Age, Height, Collaborations, Wife, Music Video

Marius Marian Ivancea, professionally known as What’s UP, is a Romanian singer, songwriter, and music producer.

Renowned for his catchy pop and urban hits, he rose to fame with the 2012 single K la meteo featuring Andra, which became one of the year’s biggest Romanian songs.

His career spans collaborations with artists like Andreea Bănică, ADDA, and Satra B.E.N.Z., and he introduced the innovative “Music-Video Serial” concept with Viața cu Whatzy.

As the founder of Moondust Production, Ivancea has composed and produced music for television shows and his own projects, including the chart-topping solo single Taxi (2014).

Profile

• Full Name: Marius Marian Ivancea
• Stage Name: What’s UP
• Born: 8 February 1989
• Age: 36 years old
• Birthplace: Bucharest, Romania
• Nationality: Romanian
• Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Music Producer
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Maria Ivancea
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Simina Ivancea (married 2016–2019, Micky (married 2024)
• Children: None
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1–2 million USD

Early Life and Education

Marius Marian Ivancea was born on 8 February 1989 in Bucharest, Romania, to parents whose mother’s name is Maria Ivancea, and the identity of his father is unknown.

From a young age, music was his passion, writing his first lyrics at eight and stepping into a recording studio by 13, as noted by Cat Music Romania.

No details are available about his siblings or early schooling, but he took a break from music to focus on education after the closure of Atomic TV, where he worked as a lyricist at 14. His ethnicity is Romanian, and his religion is not publicly known.

Career

Marius Ivancea, under the stage name What’s UP, began his music career at 14 as a lyricist for Atomic TV. By 17, he released his first music video, but the closure of Atomic TV prompted a hiatus to complete his studies, as detailed on Cat Music Romania.

In 2011, he founded Moondust Production, delving into music production with a focus on television packages for channels such as Kanal D, Antena 1, and Euforia TV.

His breakthrough came in 2012 with K la meteo, a collaboration with Andra that topped charts and earned a nomination for Best Romanian Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards, per Romania Insider. That year, he also collaborated with Iony and Cabron on Iarna pe val.

In 2013, Ivancea released four major collaborations: În lipsa ta with Andreea Bănică, Cu drag with ADDA, Arme with Amna, and Scumpă domnișoară with UDDI, showcasing his versatility in pop and urban genres.

His first solo single, Taxi (2014), became a massive hit, leading to a nationwide tour and three nominations at the 2014 Romanian Music Awards for Best Male, Best Pop, and Best Song.

He introduced the “Music-Video Serial” concept with Viața cu Whatzy, starting with episodes such as “De azi pe mâine” and “Europa vino-ncoace,” drawing from personal experiences. Other notable tracks include Tânăr și nebun (2015) with Horia Moculescu and Bine (2015), which garnered over 10 million YouTube views.

Ivancea’s 2018 releases included Ora 2, Hana, Iartă-mă, mamă (featuring his mother), and Mă doare la Bass with Marius Moga and Shift, alongside Treaba mea with Satra B.E.N.Z., which amassed millions of views. His collaboration with Anda Adam, Mărul lui Adam, and tracks like Dacă nu tu further solidified his presence.

In 2013, he faced controversy when TVR censored a performance critical of then-President Traian Băsescu, leading to a live demonstration on Antena 3, as reported by Antena 1. His work with DeMoga Music, owned by Marius Moga, enhanced his production quality, per Romania Insider.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @whatsup
• Facebook Handle: What’s UP

Personal Life

Marius Ivancea married Simina Ivancea in August 2016, but they divorced in 2019. In 2024, he married Micky, keeping their relationship private, with their wedding planned discreetly. He has no children. Residing in Bucharest, Ivancea maintains a low-profile personal life, focusing on music.

Discography

• Habar n-ai tu (2011) – feat. Maximilian
• K la meteo (2012) – feat. Andra
• Iarna pe val (2012) – feat. Iony, Cabron
• În lipsa ta (2013) – feat. Andreea Bănică
• Cu drag (2013) – feat. ADDA
• Arme (2013) – feat. Amna
• Scumpă domnișoară (2013) – feat. UDDI
• Taxi (2014) – Solo
• Tânăr și nebun (2015) – feat. Horia Moculescu
• Bine (2015) – Solo
• Piesa mea de dor (2016) – Solo
• Hoț de inimi (2016) – feat. Cristina Vasiu
• Nu pune la suflet (2016) – feat. Ruby
• La tine (2017) – Solo
• Facem ce vrem (2017) – feat. Florin Ristei
• A mea (2017) – feat. Ruby
• Ora 2 (2018) – Solo
• Hana (2018) – Solo
• Iartă-mă, mamă (2018) – Solo
• Mă doare la Bass (2018) – feat. Marius Moga, Shift
• Treaba mea (2018) – feat. Satra B.E.N.Z.
• Mărul lui Adam (2018) – feat. Anda Adam
• Dacă nu tu (2018) – Solo

Net Worth

Marius Ivancea has an estimated net worth of $1–2 million USD, derived from his music career, including songwriting, performances, and production through Moondust Production. His hits like Taxi and K la meteo, alongside TV music packages, contribute significantly, as noted by Cat Music Romania.