FDA Music
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Fadi Abouabsi |
| Born | December 16, 1986 Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia |
| Genres | Hip Hop |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Overgrind Records |
| Website | http://fdamusic.com |
Fadi Abouabsi (born December 16, 1986) professionally known by his stage name FDAMusic, is a Saudi-born American rapper. At the age of 18, he started his first musical venture, Overgrind Records, with business partner B-Luce in 2004.[1] He released his second solo album, Fame, in 2015, which received critical acclaim from underground hip-hop magazines Streetkode, 24hour Hip Hop, and Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes. FDAMusic has worked with other notable underground rappers such as Kirko Bangz[2] and Kevin Gates.[citation needed] He has also worked on projects with producers Savages, Kalani on Da Beat, and The Mechanics.[3]
Life and career
[edit]Scarface Icon Music Tours
[edit]In 2016 FDAmusic participated in opening for Houston rapper scarface on the Icon tour.
American Lebanese Culture Center
[edit]FDAMusic is active in the Arab and Lebanese communities in Houston, Texas. In 2015 he helped sponsor the American Lebanese Culture Center’s Lebanese Festival, held April 18–19, 2015.[4] The event helped promote Lebanese culture while celebrating the local community’s contributions to Houston, Texas.
Racial profiling and policing
[edit]In December 2014, FDAMusic was featured on Lisa Evers’ HOT97 podcast, Street Soldiers.[5] FDAMusic discussed his experiences with racial profiling and issues of racism in American policing strategies.
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]- Fame (2015)
- Made It (2014)
Mixtapes/compilations
[edit]- Overgrind Empire (2015)
- Fame – Mixtapes (2015)
- FDAMusic V.I.P. with DJ Khasper Bhinks and Coast 2 Coast DJs Singles (2014)
Singles
[edit]- "Trap House” – Made It (2014)
- ""I Know It" ft. Kevin Gates - Fame" (2015)
- ""All into her" ft. Kirko Bangz - Fame" (2015)
Tours
[edit]2016 Scarface Iconic Tour
[edit]| Date | City | Venue |
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| (Opening act for Scarface (rapper) during the 2016 Scarface Iconic Tour) | ||
| February 11, 2016 | Tulsa | Shrine |
| February 12, 2016 | Dallas | Trees Dallas |
| February 13, 2016 | Oklahoma City | OKC Farmers Market |
| February 15, 2016 | El Paso | Club 301 |
| February 16, 2016 | Tucson | Club 4th Ave |
| February 17, 2016 | San Diego | La Luz Ultra Lounge |
| February 18, 2016 | Los Angeles | Los Globos |
| February 19, 2016 | San Francisco | Mezzanine |
| February 21, 2016 | Sacramento | Harlows |
| February 23, 2016 | Seattle | Nectar Lounge |
| February 24, 2016 | Portland | Hawthorne Theatre |
| February 26, 2016 | Salt Lake City | Liquid Joe's |
| February 27, 2016 | Colorado Springs | Sick Puppy Saloon |
| February 28, 2016 | Denver | Roxy Theatre |
References
[edit]- ^ "FDA Music: Overgrind". 24Hour HipHop. Retrieved 2015-08-13.
- ^ "FDA Music feat. Kirko Bangz: 'All Into Her'". AllHipHop. 2015-06-05. Retrieved 2015-09-02.
- ^ "FDA Music Artist Bio". MTV. Archived from the original on 2015-12-12. Retrieved 2015-08-13.
- ^ "Houston Lebanese Festival Sponsors". American Lebanese Cultural Center. Archived from the original on 2015-08-11. Retrieved 2015-08-13.
- ^ "Policing The Police". Lisa Evers - Street Soldiers, HOT97. 2014-12-14. Retrieved 2015-08-13.