FFA NEWS

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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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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"drink2drown" by New Age Hippie

By Matthew Kyazze

New Age Hippie is back in the game with a new single AND a new video! Shot and edited by Far From Average Productions. Watch the video for "drink2drown" below!
Most of you know Hippie from the Ottawa based group Swift Crew. Hippie has taken his career solo this summer, and has 5 projects dropping next year. With about 48 new songs, 10 videos, and a new clothing line. Keep an eye out for his next project, "Oceans" this February!

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"So Bad" by Trei Confidence

By Matthew Kyazze

There's a new star in town, Ottawa based Singer/Song writer Trei Confidence has blessed the people with a new hit single "So Bad". 

"This song is about my daughter looking up to someone else other than her daddy. It's a hard situation when my baby mama has a new man and how I had my chance. But I fucked up, so I'm stuck accepting that they both will have someone else they will look up to in there life."- Trei Confidence 

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OUTFIT SHOWDOWN: Halloween Edition!!

By Matthew Kyazze

OUTFIT SHOWDOWN: Halloween Edition!!

This week we joined our homie Mind of Malcolm for his Halloween Youtube special! We drove down to Value Village and had an outfit challenge. There were two rules, create your costume in 15 minutes and it has to be less than $30. Watch the video below! Comment and tell us who you think had the best fit.  

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