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.”
HAY !!!I KNOW YOU DONT KNOW ME BUT MY NAME IS THE REMEDY AND IM A UP AND COMEING LOCAL RAP ARTEST,IM A BIG FAN OF YOUR FROM BACK IN THE DAYS TO YOUR HOOD SHIT TO NOW!!!im holding a cheairtty coats for kid event this dec12th at the down town foultion mall. im booking local rock,r&b,and hip hop acts as well as some b-boys and a youth hip hop dance group!I KNOW YOUR A BUSY MAN,BUT IF YOUR GAME TO COME PROFORM FOR THE KIDS AND HELP US OUT TO KEEP THE HOOD KIDS WORM THAT WOULD BE THE SHIT!IM NOT GOING THREW ANY ORGANIZATIONS ITS ALL ME AND MY BOY FROM TECK MEDIA AND SOME SPONCERS TO GET THE COATS CLEANED.IM GOING TO SCHOOLS AROUND THE HOODS AND AKING THE STAFF TO GATHER 20KIDS PER SCHOOL AND THEY WILL GO STRAIGHT TO THEM.ALL THE DONATIONS GIVEN TO US ON THIS DAY WILL GO TO 2-3 FAMILIES WHO SIGHN UP ON THIS DAY TO BE PROVIDED WITH ASSISTANCE TO PROVIDE A DECINT CHRISTMAS FOR THIER BABIES A CHRISTMAS DINNER AND SOME GIFTS FOR THE KIDS!!THINK ABOUT IT AND LET ME KNOW IF YOUR GAME!THANKS FOR YOUR TIME FAWSHAWN!!!
wassup brah, u member meeh? big willie?? i went to school wit chu back in tha dae. tioga nd mclane... well yea i go by Big Ohnoe now. holla at cha boy, it's been awhile
Fashawn! Your a inspiration! see you the 15th I have new music posted on here now, check it out whenever you have a minute! I'm working on an album that should be out in a few months
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