Born in 1988 in Fresno, California, Fashawn grew up in a virtually parentle… Read Full Bio ↴Born in 1988 in Fresno, California, Fashawn grew up in a virtually parentless home. His father was incarcerated, while his mom was focused on feeding her drug addiction - a combination that caused a boy to become a man quicker than most. Placed in a group home by child services at the age of 12, Fashawn found solace in music, and began writing rhymes to escape the less than desirable hand he had been dealt so early in life.
Eventually taken in by his uncle, Fashawn spent his teenage years calling First & Shields Ave in Fresno, California his home. Here is where he would find skating, the distractions of the streets, and the pursuance of his music career to be more rewarding than school. Yet, he had a constant thirst for knowledge that extended beyond the streets, so he became an avid reader with an affinity towards non-fiction and motivational books.
In 2006, Fashawn released his first mixtape, “Grizzly City”. Catching the attention of fellow Fresno emcee, Planet Asia, Fashawn was invited to go on the road with him. Knowing this was a chance of a lifetime; the then 17-year-old emcee dropped out of school to follow his dreams and has never looked back.
Since then he’s had the honor of working with two of the Mid-West’s premier DJs, Mick Boogie and Terry Urban on the Orisue clothing sponsored “One Shot One Kill” mixtape, and with Hip-Hop internet heavyweights OnSmash.com and NahRight.com on his “Higher Learning” mixtape. Both efforts garnered him nationwide recognition.
Fashawn has also been fortunate enough to work in the studio with DJ Muggs, DJ Khalil, Evidence, The Alchemist, Aloe Blacc, U-N-I, and Planet Asia, as well as on the stage with The Roots.
Recognized as a leader in Central California's hip hop scene, steering a vibrant pack of young artists with his innovative style and originality in his music, Fashawn is more than ready to take on the world with his debut album Boy Meets World. Produced entirely by Los Angeles native Exile, “’Boy Meets World’ is just a story about a kid growing up,” explains Fashawn. “It’s my story, it’s very honest, it’s very in depth. So whatever you thought you knew about me, listen to this and you’ll really get a good look at who I am. It’s going to be classic.” FRY ONE
Eventually taken in by his uncle, Fashawn spent his teenage years calling First & Shields Ave in Fresno, California his home. Here is where he would find skating, the distractions of the streets, and the pursuance of his music career to be more rewarding than school. Yet, he had a constant thirst for knowledge that extended beyond the streets, so he became an avid reader with an affinity towards non-fiction and motivational books.
In 2006, Fashawn released his first mixtape, “Grizzly City”. Catching the attention of fellow Fresno emcee, Planet Asia, Fashawn was invited to go on the road with him. Knowing this was a chance of a lifetime; the then 17-year-old emcee dropped out of school to follow his dreams and has never looked back.
Since then he’s had the honor of working with two of the Mid-West’s premier DJs, Mick Boogie and Terry Urban on the Orisue clothing sponsored “One Shot One Kill” mixtape, and with Hip-Hop internet heavyweights OnSmash.com and NahRight.com on his “Higher Learning” mixtape. Both efforts garnered him nationwide recognition.
Fashawn has also been fortunate enough to work in the studio with DJ Muggs, DJ Khalil, Evidence, The Alchemist, Aloe Blacc, U-N-I, and Planet Asia, as well as on the stage with The Roots.
Recognized as a leader in Central California's hip hop scene, steering a vibrant pack of young artists with his innovative style and originality in his music, Fashawn is more than ready to take on the world with his debut album Boy Meets World. Produced entirely by Los Angeles native Exile, “’Boy Meets World’ is just a story about a kid growing up,” explains Fashawn. “It’s my story, it’s very honest, it’s very in depth. So whatever you thought you knew about me, listen to this and you’ll really get a good look at who I am. It’s going to be classic.” FRY ONE
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Fashawn Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Fashawn:
Boy Meets World [Verse One]: I started off just a boy trying to find…
C.A. State of Mind I still hit the swap meet to get some socks…
Celebration Yo my team Go way harder than the rest of you We…
Clouds Above (The clouds above) (The clouds above) (The clouds above open…
Confess She had to confess that I am the best That I…
Crack Amerikkka I don't know how, no And I don't know why Lord, we…
F.T.W All of these compliments Only boosting my confidence As I si…
Father [Intro:] They say everything you go through in life makes l…
Freedom [Hook x4: Talib Kweli sample] "Livin' my life, expressin' my…
Golden State of Mind I still hit the swap meet to get some socks…
Guess Who And the world still spins going round and round You just…
Higher I said y'all wanna get higher? Y'all know we gonna get…
It's a Good Thing Tell me, what means the world to you? Your spouse, or…
Just Remember Now I remember back in the days when I was young I…
Letter F What would the alphabet be without the F? Or the G…
Life As A Shorty (*Prod. by Exile) Remember, livin' in a trailer* Cookin' di…
Man of the House 10/21, Day after I turned 21 First LP, album released, again…
Manny Pacquiao Witness Fashawn, invented in a minute or more Like a chemist…
Mother Raised three snotty-nosed kids on your own We never had a…
Mother Amerikkka You're dealing with a criminal government here These are cri…
Our Way (feat. Evidence) [Verse 1: Fashawn] Cen Cal terrain, soak u…
Out the Trunk West up nigga Turn the volume up and bang it out…
Papers Reporting live from the 4LF Its your boy F, man What up…
Pardon My G Let me talk to you for just a quick moment 'Cause…
Place to Go Are we honestly programmed to hate one another? Throw hands,…
Something to Believe In Guess I'm at a crossroads, lost hope and I lost…
Sunny CA I wake up in the mornin' with a appetite For money,…
The Beginning My thoughts travel by the speed of light So bright Can teach…
The Far Left "We played the part of lovers You gave all your love…
To Be Young Follow me as I creep through the night on a…
Why And I ask myself "why?" I can't understand why? Sometimes …
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ALLN
Thanks for being the one person to keep this song alive on YouTube! It feels great not having to go through my old laptop to find this.
KuntaQuintin
my pleasure, thanks for listening!
Bryce Butler
Man, my pops used to play this song For me every time he’d pick me up from school. I’m so thankful for having a father who appreciates great music. Good hip hop, neo soul, rnb. This new generation don’t know bout good music fr.
KuntaQuintin
That's super dope, I actually forgot how good this track was. This reminds me of growing up in the Bay Area a lot too - anyways thanks for listening, stay blessed!