454 was first played on NTS on 3 October 2023. Songs played include Life.

Willie Wilson, better known by his stage name 454 (alternatively Sqvxlls, Squills), is an American rapper born in Orlando, Florida. His debut album, 4 Real, features notable tracks such as LATE NIGHT and FACE TIME. In August 2021, Willie had drawn more attention through Frank Ocean's independent fashion company named Homer, where there was a tab on the brand's website that was labeled "Listen to 454", which redirected to his debut project.