FDA Music

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Background information
Birth nameFadi Abouabsi
Born (1986-12-16) December 16, 1986 (age 37)
Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Genres Hip Hop
Occupation(s) Rapper
Years active2004–present
LabelsOvergrind Records
Website http://fdamusic.com

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]

Contents

Life and career

Scarface Icon Music Tours

In 2016 FDAmusic participated in opening for Houston rapper scarface on the Icon tour.

American Lebanese Culture Center

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

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

Studio albums

Mixtapes/compilations

Singles

Tours

2016 Scarface Iconic Tour

DateCityVenue
(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

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References

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  2. "FDA Music feat. Kirko Bangz: 'All Into Her'". AllHipHop. 2015-06-05. Retrieved 2015-09-02.
  3. "FDA Music Artist Bio". MTV. Archived from the original on 2015-12-12. Retrieved 2015-08-13.
  4. "Houston Lebanese Festival Sponsors". American Lebanese Cultural Center. Retrieved 2015-08-13.
  5. "Policing The Police". Lisa Evers - Street Soldiers, HOT97. 2014-12-14. Retrieved 2015-08-13.