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.”
wat up tho fam! yo da new cd off da chain! hella diggin was wonderin if i cld get da blessin on usin one of ur tracks fo my new video part! well if u can get back at me!
The Album is Fire !!!! The album release concert wit Talib was the best Hip-Hop show iv'e seen in The NO,Keep making that feel good music cause ur going 2 make it to the top and u got THE WHOLE CITY BEHIND U!!!!!!!!!GRIZZLY CITY!!!!!
A my big homie i see u pretty big now meeting all these big time rappers n all that. went frm sellin dope too a dope ass livin LOL crazy aint it... Gz up!!
THIS ALBUM IS A CLASSIC FROM START TO FINISH... BEATZ R ILL, LYRICS R ILL & U REP 4 US ALL AT THE WEST! I NEED MUSIC LIKE THIS KID KEEP IT COMING! UR NEWLY AQUIRED FAN/PRODUCER... SON OF FAUST
YO FASH!! JUST WANTED TO COME THRU AND SAY IT WAS A PLEASURE MEETIN U AT THE JAY Z CONCERT LAST NITE FAM(SHIT WAS HARD HUH??) AND UR ATTENTION WAS APPRECIATED THANX FOR POSING FOR THE FLICK ONE TIME.. HAD TO SLAP IT AS A DEFAULT.. STAY HUMBLE AND KEEP DROPPIN THEM GEMS HOMIE THE CITY IS MOS DEF CHEERIN FOR U.. BIG UPS ON THE ALBUM AND LOOKIN FORWARD TO CATCHIN U LIVE SUM DAY.. C.A!! ALLL DAAAY!!!
ive been followin you since 06. when she calls tears me up G. such a fukin good song. you a real lyricist and dat shit is deep. grizzly till da day i die. Fash ima always have ma eye on you. ya truest fan from da no. you and all da section 8 homies. see out on dat shields ave.
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