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]
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Fadi Abouabsi |
| Born | December 16, 1986 Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia |
| Genres | Hip Hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Overgrind Records |
| Website | http://fdamusic.com |
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. Retrieved 2015-08-13.
- ^ "Policing The Police". Lisa Evers - Street Soldiers, HOT97. 2014-12-14. Retrieved 2015-08-13.