Fana Hues Explained

Fana Hues
Birth Name:Fana Subira Hughes
Birth Date:1995
Birth Place:Pasadena, California, U.S.
Genre:Rhythm and blues
Years Active:2020-present

Fana Subira Hughes,[1] known professionally as Fana Hues, (born June 15, 1995) is an American R&B singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Pasadena, California. Hues gained prominence in 2021 after being featured on the Tyler, the Creator song "Sweet / I Thought You Wanted to Dance".[2]

Early life

Fana Hues was born in 1995[3] and raised into a musical family in Pasadena.[4] While growing up, she was unable to sing for five years as a child, due to a crippling combination of scarlet fever, tonsillitis, and strep throat.[5] [6] After years of not being able to sing because of her condition, Hues was able to find her voice through years of practice and with the support of her close-knit family.[7]

Career

Fana Hues started her career singing and performing in her family's band. In 2020, she released her debut single, "Notice Me", which she said was inspired by her growing up.[8] The same year, she released her debut album, Hues.[9] Since then, she has released additional singles, including "Breakfast", which she performed on ColorsxStudios.[10] In 2021, Hues was featured on Tyler, The Creator's song "Sweet / I Thought You Wanted to Dance" from his 2021 album Call Me If You Get Lost. Her second studio album, Flora + Fana,[11] [12] was released on 25 March 2022, with the deluxe edition released the same year.[13] Fana has toured across the US with artists like Raveena, Snoh Alegra, Lucky Daye, and Giveon.[14] [15] [16] Hues released her third album, Moth, on June 14, 2024.[17]

Discography

References

  1. Web site: Yadav . Anushka . 2024-08-06 . Fana Hues is a dreamy, powerful and up-and-coming R&B artist that will leave fans wanting more . 2024-11-01 . . en-CA.
  2. News: Snapes . Laura . 2022-03-19 . One to watch: Fana Hues . 2023-02-11 . . en-GB . 0261-3077.
  3. Web site: Robertson . Emma . 2021-11-10 . Fana Hues: “It feels like completion” . 2024-11-01 . The Talks . en-US.
  4. Web site: September 25, 2020 . Fana Hues Continues to Amaze With "Icarus" . 2024-11-01 . . en.
  5. Web site: Fana Hues . 2023-02-11 . . en-US.
  6. Web site: Polo . Maxamillion . February 9, 2022 . 16 Black Artists You Should Listen to This Black History Month (And Every Month) . 2024-11-01 . Ones to Watch . en.
  7. Web site: Monger . Timothy . Fana Hues Biography, Songs, & Albums . 2023-02-11 . . en.
  8. Web site: Elder . Sajae . August 28, 2020 . Fana Hues makes it a family affair in "Notice Me" . 2023-02-11 . . en.
  9. Web site: Silano . Jaime . August 26, 2022 . Fana Hues Is Claiming Her Spot in the Future of R&B . 2023-02-11 . . en.
  10. Web site: Dec 9, 2021 . Fana Hues – Breakfast A COLORS SHOW . 2023-02-11 . . en.
  11. News: Paige . DeAsia . March 25, 2022 . On 'flora + fana,' Fana Hues creates an ecosystem of self-sufficiency . NPR.
  12. Web site: Blanchet . Brenton . May 31, 2022 . Fana Hues: The 'See You Next Year' Interview . 2023-02-11 . . en.
  13. Web site: Samuels . Keithan . 2023-11-18 . Savannah Ré and Fana Hues Join DJ Rosegold on New Song 'Passion' . 2024-11-01 . . en-US.
  14. Web site: Hussain . Shahzaib . 2024-05-01 . Fana Hues Marks Her Return With 'Paper Tigers' . 2024-11-01 . . en-GB.
  15. Web site: Samuels . Keithan . 2022-06-14 . Giveon Announces 'Give or Take Tour' Dates . 2024-11-01 . Rated R&B . en-US.
  16. News: Hatfield . Amanda . April 30, 2024 . Lucky Daye announces tour w/ Fana Hues (hear her new single "Paper Tigers") . 2024-11-01 . BrooklynVegan.
  17. Web site: Samuels . Keithan . 2024-06-18 . Fana Hues Seeks Light on Third Album 'Moth': Stream . 2024-11-01 . Rated R&B . en-US.
  18. News: Freedman . Max . December 10, 2020 . Fana Hues Sees All Sides of Heartbreak on Hues . 2024-11-01 . Paste.
  19. Web site: Okon . Wongo . 2024-05-22 . Fana Hues Announces New Album ’MOTH’ With Groovy Video For ’Rental’ . 2024-11-01 . . en-US.

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