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Mutabazi the Hip-Hop/R&B vocalist based out of Orange County, CA.

By Matthew Kyazze

Mutabazi the Hip-Hop/R&B vocalist based out of Orange County, CA.
Mutabazi is a Hip-Hop/R&B vocalist based out of Orange County, CA. His vocal versatility and impactful lyrics have made him one of the most in demand independent artists in Southern California. He's cultivating a unique style while appealing to the masses. His presence in the studio proves he's a force to be reckoned with. He first caught our attention with his song "What's Poppin". 

Cover art by FFA member James Wrinn. 

Mutabazi only started considering the possibility of music as a career in 2015, while residing in Denver, CO. “I used to just mess around and do different voices with friends before I figured out I can sing and switch melodies to how I wanted. I later figured out I was pretty good at it.”

Mutabazi is not only an artist but a partner at the Independent Record Label, Voltron Independent Productions, with co-founder Nick Smith. “We are building something very special and it's completely organic. Although I am mostly on the West Coast and he is in Denver, we are getting a lot of love throughout the whole country. We've had songs played on the radio in the UK. Once Covid is over we want to be able to travel while doing what we love most. I want to entertain the world! I want everyone to feel like a VIP!”
We are very excited to see what's next for the artist, for now stream his new song "Self Sustained"!

 

 

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Eva Shaw's new responsibility in the Hip Hop industry.

By Matthew Kyazze

Eva Shaw's new responsibility in the Hip Hop industry.

For those of you who don't know Eva Shaw, she is a Canadian artist from Toronto. She has had success in the fashion industry, and has marked her territory in the music industry. Known for Djing, song writing, and producing. 

The boys from FFA first met Eva back in 2018, when Ottawa Native City Fidelia performed at the RBC Ottawa Bluesfest. To take things to a whole other level, they unveiled some unreleased heat, with great reception from the crowd.

Instagram Post from @hashtagffa:  

https://www.instagram.com/p/BmMOsMfg3Qi/?igshid=rh0h0vhve9ka

They released the official music video for one of the songs, on March, 29th, 2019, with DB Bantino.

Snakes by: City Fidelia & Eva Shaw feat Db Bantino from LA. 

Now in 2020 she is taking hip hop to a whole level. Dropping banger after banger. One of our favourite projects this year from Eva Shaw is with Montreal artist Nate Husser, titled I Been Doing Great. They dropped a 4 track project and didn't hold back one bit. Check out the official Cover Art & Music Video for the tape below.

"I Been Doing Great"

 

We're excited to see what else she has in store for the year 2020. Who know's maybe we can get an official FFA collab going as well. But for now, watch her latest video below featuring Swagger Rite, Just John, & Lord Afrixan.

Splash GOD (Official Quarantine Music Video)

 

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Canadian Rapper Releases New Song Cloud 9

By Matthew Kyazze

Canadian Rapper Releases New Song Cloud 9

Ottawa born music artist/songwriter Young Astronomer releases his highly anticipated single “Cloud 9” in hopes to bring some upbeat positivity to a seemingly chaotic and busy world.

Real name Colin Gordon Campbell, better known by his stage persona Young Astronomer is most known for many live performances with Gold & Credited artists such as Wifisfuneral, MGK, Freddie Gibbs, Odd Future, Classified etc. & many more. This will be his first official release of 2020, being produced by Utility Beats (USA) and mixed, mastered and recorded by @ripvctr (Canada). With a fresh outlook and talks of much more music being created now and on the horizon with a variety of 613 bred talent, we can’t wait to see what he brings in terms of new tunes.
As for a song review, wow. “Cloud 9” is about as smooth as it comes! His lyrical content, delivery, hook and beat-choice, we’re no doubt in the young emcees mind. When picking the true vibe and feel for this song, it really does make you visualize yourself walking on clouds with the sun beaming down. Which seemed to be his true intention.

Young Astronomer proves to be a real up and coming force to be reckoned with, local & worldwide.  So far, he has accumulated more than 290,000+ streams/plays on all platforms combined and 3 verifications on 3 major profiles. Everyday it seems he’s pushing towards the goal of becoming a musical chameleon of all colours and shapes.

Hear the song right below here!


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Instagram #3: @ghvstz_
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WATTBA2 IS CLOSER THAN WE THOUGHT!

By Matthew Kyazze

WATTBA2 IS CLOSER THAN WE THOUGHT!

Day ten into the New Year and it seems like we're getting a lot closer to hearing WATTBA 2! Future & Drizzy just dropped a new song and a brand new video to go with it. This song slaps and even has a beat change between Drake and Future's verses. Check out the video to "Life is Good" to see why were amped here at FFA. 

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Local Recording Artist Young Astronomer Making Waves In Ottawa

By Matthew Kyazze

Local Recording Artist Young Astronomer Making Waves In Ottawa
24 year old up and coming hiphop artist Young Astronomer (Ottawa) is booked to perform as an opening act on July 26th hitting the stage before Wifisfuneral (Interscope Records) with official Tour Support by Camp Yola & 2$toned, presented by: The Diamond Mine Agency.
Most of you know Young Astronomer by his music created in the hiphop collective SWiFTcrew which began in early February 2013 (with songs like Rollin’, ILYMJ, Party Gods, Munchies & their debut song “SWiFT living” how we could forget) or when they rocked a sold out show with Machine Gun Kelly at Algonquin Commons Theatre back in 16’, it’s no question that 2019 is the year big things start to happen.

Word on the street is that Young Astronomer is taking the next chapter to focus on his solo career and release his highly anticipated 3rd body of work “Against All Odds” which will consist of 6 songs and be released later in the year.
If you haven’t heard about the artist that hits so close to home, be sure to check out his previously released EP’s My Thoughts Exactly (2015) & Dreams in Space v1 (2017) and his latest 2019 singles Awoken, Luxury and of course his hit song Mix It Up which recently garnered over 100,000 views on all platforms just recently and shows real promise of success for the young rapper.
Bottom line, if you haven’t checked out Young Astronomer live in concert yet or heard any of his music, we strongly suggest you do cause he’s a real star in the making, we caught up with him last week and he had this to say: “it’s all a process, I’m just happy I have the outlets to express how I’m feeling and how I’m doing with my music.. if you’ve been feeling me and my tunes I really appreciate that, cause it’s real and like my music it’ll always be genuine so thank you everyone, I can’t wait to drop this new music, be sure to check me out on July 26th”.

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Milez Stxne releases his first EP "KEYS"

By Matthew Kyazze

Milez Stxne releases his first EP

KEYS is an introduction to Milez Stxne as an artist, a 20 minute ‘wave.’ This project was created with a certain vibe in mind - aimed towards a dark, late night, faded, trap feel.

Born in Ottawa, Milez grew up in South Keys - Trappers Park area. “My environment where I grew up, where I stay had and will always have a big influence on my music, that was my driving force behind keys,” says Milez Stxne.

My favourite track on the EP has to be Woods - a blunt smoking turn up session. It’s no surprise that I partake in the “herb” every now and then (..daily? - who we kidding). Definitely going to be on the set list when you come out to a Stxne show, especially outdoor venues! #kushclouds

Talking about shows be sure to check out Milez Stxne first live performance in Ottawa. 
Saturday, December 15th @ Avant Garde Bar (Doors at 7pm)
He will be performing singles off the ‘KEYS’ EP and dropping some new-new off his highly anticipated debut album ‘Trap Valley’ estimated release: Summer ‘19. (oops #leaked)

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Hope Volleyball 2018

By Matthew Kyazze

Hope Volleyball 2018
Once a year during the middle of July, Ottawa will host one of the largest Volleyball Tournaments in North America. HOPE standing for (Helping Other People Everywhere) is a non profit organization that has donated over $3.5 million dollars in support of more than 110 local charities!
If you really want to experience Hope Volleyball they have an area where you can pop all the bottles and yes with all your models. Our homies from Top Szn completely took over, and turned the day into a movie.

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We're back on Youtube!

By Matthew Kyazze

We're back on Youtube!
Imagine being a company that provides production services, but unfortunately they can't anymore because they lost access to there camera. Well that was us for a few months..and NOW ITS ALL IN THE PAST!
We are back in the production game and we're BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER BEFORE. Let's celebrate, scroll down below to watch our newest Youtube video. 

Dj Fids really is the chosen one and was welcomed to this planet on Canada Day. We drove down to Wakefield, Quebec to swim while the earth decided to be 40 plus degrees. Then took the party to Babylon Nightclub to celebrate the rest of his epic birthday. Literally the definition of "Work hard, play hard". 

If you need any production services of any kind, please email farfromaveragemgmt@gmail.com. 

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