FFA NEWS: HipHop

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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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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Nathan Miles Presents "Trap Valley"

By Matthew Kyazze

Nathan Miles Presents
Hello 2020! It feels good to be here. To start things off, we have Nathan Miles releasing his first EP tonight at MIDNIGHT! This project has a total of 12 songs. There are no features on the album so you know he put in the time. This is the first major release from 4Reign Records, which is the independent Record Label created by Nathan Miles himself. 
"Trap Valley, as my debut project is an ode to where I come from and the city that raised me, Ottawa. As a Trappers Park native of the Ottawa Valley, I decided to blend both areas of my environment to create this project. Trap for Trappers Park and Valley for the Ottawa Valley, this debut project is a playlist to showcase my skills and abilities." - Nathan Miles
Nathan has been very active since September 2019, with two Music Videos already out. One for his first single "Hunnit".
The second Music Video was released on October 27th, 2019 for his second single "HYLMN".
We as a collective from FFA really appreciate Nathan's creativity and organization when it comes down to releasing a project. We can not wait for the world to hear this album, hit a comment below and tell us what you think after you hear it.
Pre-Save "Trap Valley" right now, through the link below!

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SAINt JHN Releases Visuals For His Song" Who Do You Blame"

By Matthew Kyazze

SAINt JHN Releases Visuals For His Song

Hands down one of the greatest artists in todays Hip Hop/ R&b scene, Saint Jhn blesses his fans with some new visuals. If anyone keeps up to date with the artist, you would know he just finished his first heading tour in the States and Canada. Obviously the man was always on road, so they did what they could in there spare time. 

"Who Do You Blame" is song number 5 on his album, "Ghetto Lenny's Love Songs". Comment and let us know how you feel about the video. We give the video a 7.5/10 and give the song itself a 10/10. 

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