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. 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 and Kevin Gates. He has also worked on projects with producers Savages, Kalani on Da Beat, and The Mechanics.
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. 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. FDAMusic discussed his experiences with racial profiling and issues of racism in American policing strategies.
Discography Studio albums Fame (2015) Made It (2014)
Mixtapes/compilations Overgrind Empire (2015) Fame – Mixtapes (2015) FDAMusic V.I.P. with DJ Khasper Bhinks and Coast 2 Coast DJs Singles (2014)
Singles "Trap House” – Made It (2014) ""I Know It" ft. Kevin Gates - Fame" (2015) ""All into her" ft. Kirko Bangz - Fame" (2015)
Tours 2016 Scarface Iconic Tour Date City Venue (Opening act for Scarface (rapper) during the 2016 Scarface Iconic Tour)February 11, 2016TulsaShrineFebruary 12, 2016DallasTrees DallasFebruary 13, 2016Oklahoma CityOKC Farmers MarketFebruary 15, 2016El PasoClub 301February 16, 2016TucsonClub 4th AveFebruary 17, 2016San DiegoLa Luz Ultra LoungeFebruary 18, 2016Los AngelesLos GlobosFebruary 19, 2016San FranciscoMezzanineFebruary 21, 2016SacramentoHarlowsFebruary 23, 2016SeattleNectar LoungeFebruary 24, 2016PortlandHawthorne TheatreFebruary 26, 2016Salt Lake CityLiquid Joe'sFebruary 27, 2016Colorado SpringsSick Puppy SaloonFebruary 28, 2016DenverRoxy Theatre
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