The early 90’s is considered by some to be the golden era of Hip Hop – a time where De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, The Pharcyde, Public Enemy, and NWA produced music robust with messages of political unrest, a hunger for knowledge, and self appreciation that represented a culture and generation of young people. It was a period where the 90’s babies learned what they could from the best and began harvesting their own skills, making them some of today’s most promising emcees.
World meet Fashawn - a 90’s baby hailing from Central California whose music will leave you believing that maybe Hip Hop’s golden era has yet to arrive. Full of raw talent, charisma, and an undying hunger, the 20 year old emcee is the breath of fresh air hip-hop has been waiting for.
Born in 1988, Fashawn grew up in a virtually parentless home. His father was incarcerated, while his mom was focused on feeding her drug addiction - a combination that caused a boy to become a man quicker than most. Placed in a group home by child services at the age of 12, Fashawn found solace in music, and began writing rhymes to escape the less than desirable hand he had been dealt so early in life.
Eventually taken in by his uncle, Fashawn spent his teenage years calling First & Shields Ave in Fresno, California his home. Here is where he would find skating, the distractions of the streets, and the pursuance of his music career to be more rewarding than school. Yet, he had a constant thirst for knowledge that extended beyond the streets, so he became an avid reader with an affinity towards non-fiction and motivational books.
In 2006, Fashawn released his first mixtape, “Grizzly City”. Catching the attention of fellow Fresno emcee, Planet Asia, Fashawn was invited to go on the road with him. Knowing this was a chance of a lifetime; the then 17-year-old emcee dropped out of school to follow his dreams and has never looked back.
Since then he’s had the honor of working with two of the Mid-West’s premier DJs, Mick Boogie and Terry Urban on the Orisue clothing sponsored “One Shot One Kill” mixtape, and with Hip-Hop internet heavyweights OnSmash.com and NahRight.com on his “Higher Learning” mixtape. Both efforts garnered him nationwide recognition.
Fashawn has also been fortunate enough to work in the studio with DJ Muggs, DJ Khalil, Evidence, The Alchemist, Aloe Blacc, UNI, and Planet Asia, as well as on the stage with The Roots.
Recognized as a leader in Central California's hip hop scene, steering a vibrant pack of young artists with his innovative style and originality in his music, Fashawn is more than ready to take on the world with his debut album "Boy Meets World". Produced entirely by Los Angeles native Exile, “’Boy Meets World’ is just a story about a kid growing up,” explains Fashawn. “It’s my story, it’s very honest, it’s very in depth. So whatever you thought you knew about me, listen to this and you’ll really get a good look at who I am. It’s going to be classic.”
damnit! can't stop listening to the bmw-cd! it runs all the time in my car and on my headphones! your passionate rhymes amazingly fit to the innovative beats!
glad that world has the pleasure to meet that boy!
yo fashawn..just stoppin by tah wish u luck on everthing..jus got don watching this video of u wit all these shirts n wat not...im happy for for u.holla.
FASHAWN whats up bro? just wanted to say keep up the great work and music man u know u got that Einstein support lol! Its nice watchin you come up as one of the best Valley rappers theres eva been! I dont know if u remember me bro but jus know man we support your music boy not just cus we grew up in the same hood or what not but cus ur music is original and its real hip hop man the truth!!!
Your album is tight and I applaude you for not talking about the same issues. It's autobiographical and grimey at the same time. The standout joints are the intro, life as a shorty, the ecology, boy meets world and my favorite, when she calls. You get mad respect for this album. NY supports. Peace!
Yo, you're set was ill, man. I'm glad I came out to see y'all perform. Please come back very soon!! I know some promoters and booking agents that are down to bring you guys back out. Maybe y'all can bring blu out too, Salt lake got madd love for that dude, and for fashawn too. F is for the fire I spit, classic!!
