David Afriyie Obeng (born 3 December 1994), known professionally as Friyie,[1] is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and rapper.[2] His 2017 single "Money Team"[3] became the soundtrack to the Mayweather vs. McGregor press conferences.[4] His debut extended play, ANF: Ain’t Nothing Free, was released on March 22, 2019, by BONG Ent and Empire, which received positive reviews from Now[5] and Exclaim!, who gave the EP a 9/10 rating.[6] Notable collaborators include Roddy Ricch, NorthSideBenji and Tory Lanez, who featured on his project, while others include Bun B, Rick Ross, and Dexta Daps.
Friyie | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | David Afriyie Obeng |
| Born | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, rapper |
| Website | www |
Early life
editThis section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (May 2021) |
Friyie was born on December 3, 1994, in Toronto, Ontario to first generation immigrants of Ghanaian [7] descent. He grew up in a rough neighbourhood of Jane and Finch,[8] notorious for gang and crime activity. Friyie's early interest in music and business kept him apart from the street life. He attended and graduated from York University.[9]
Career
editFriyie's "Come and Get It" song featured on DJ Charlie B mixtapes. In 2017 "Money Team" streamed millions of views internationally featuring on Showtime, Vice, Rap Caviar-Spotify, Apple Music and Billboard.[10] In the same year he opened for Cardi B at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. In 2019, he released his debut project ANF: Ain't Nothing Free.[11]
In June 2020, Friyie released Before the Flight EP, with a deluxe version three months later. In July 2020, he featured on Dexta Daps' album Vent which reached the top 10 on the Billboard Reggae Chart.[12]
Discography
editExtended plays
edit- 2019: ANF: Ain't Nothing Free[13]
- 2020: Before the Flight[14]
- 2020: Before the Flight (Deluxe)[15]
- 2022: Never 2 Late[16]
Mixtapes
edit- 2016: Giinchy 5x
- 2012: Hottest in the City Vol.1
Filmography
edit| Film and television | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2017 | 6ix Rising | Himself | Vice's Toronto Hip-Hop Documentary[17] |
| 2017 | All Access: Mayweather vs. McGregor - Episode 3 | Showtime's Boxing TV Mini-Series[18] | |
References
edit- ^ "ACE Repertory". www.ascap.com.
- ^ "Bio". Friyie.
- ^ "Friyie - Money Team (Prod. by TwoTone) "Floyd Mayweather Entrance Theme Song Official Audio"". 13 July 2017 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ "Listen to Friyie's Impressive "Ain't Nothing Free" Now". Complex.
- ^ Staff, N. O. W. (December 23, 2019). "The best music of 2019: NOW's critics' picks".
- ^ "Friyie ANF: Ain't Nothing Free". exclaim.ca.
- ^ "Toronto's African-Canadian music scene". The Star. 3 February 2024.
- ^ "Friyie's Impressive "Ain't Nothing Free"". Complex. 26 March 2019.
- ^ "6IX RISING: Toronto's Rap Ascendance (Full Length Documentary)". YouTube. 20 November 2017.
- ^ "Floyd Mayweather Shares His Hip-Hop-Heavy Work Out Playlist on Spotify Before Mayweather Vs. McGregor". Billboard.
- ^ "Friyie's Debut Album Reminds Us "Ain't Nothing Free"". March 26, 2019.
- ^ "Reggae Albums Chart". Billboard.
- ^ "ANF: Ain't Nothing Free (Album)". Beatsource.
- ^ "Friyie's Before the Flight passes 400K streams on Spotify". July 5, 2020.
- ^ "Friyie drops "On Arrival" video in support of Before the Flight (Deluxe)". September 22, 2020.
- ^ "Friyie Says It's "Never 2 Late". 28 September 2022.
- ^ "Friyie Is Envisioning Greatness for Himself and For His Neighbourhood". www.vice.com. 20 November 2017.
- ^ "All Access - Season 22 Episode 3, Mayweather vs. McGregor - Episode 3 | SHOWTIME". SHO.com. 4 June 2022.