Friyie Explained

Friyie
Birth Name:David Afriyie Obeng
Birth Place:Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Occupation:Singer, rapper

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.

Early life

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

Friyie'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

Extended plays

Mixtapes

Filmography

Film and television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2017 6ix RisingHimselfVice's Toronto Hip-Hop Documentary[17]
2017 All Access: Mayweather vs. McGregor - Episode 3Showtime's Boxing TV Mini-Series[18]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ACE Repertory. www.ascap.com.
  2. Web site: Bio. Friyie.
  3. Web site: Friyie - Money Team (Prod. by TwoTone) "Floyd Mayweather Entrance Theme Song Official Audio". 13 July 2017 . www.youtube.com.
  4. Web site: Listen to Friyie's Impressive "Ain't Nothing Free" Now. Complex.
  5. Web site: The best music of 2019: NOW's critics' picks. N. O. W.. Staff. December 23, 2019.
  6. Web site: Friyie ANF: Ain't Nothing Free. exclaim.ca.
  7. Web site: Toronto’s African-Canadian music scene . . 3 February 2024 .
  8. Web site: Friyie's Impressive "Ain't Nothing Free" . . 26 March 2019 .
  9. Web site: 6IX RISING: Toronto's Rap Ascendance (Full Length Documentary) . . 20 November 2017 .
  10. Floyd Mayweather Shares His Hip-Hop-Heavy Work Out Playlist on Spotify Before Mayweather Vs. McGregor. Billboard.
  11. Web site: Friyie's Debut Album Reminds Us "Ain't Nothing Free". March 26, 2019.
  12. Reggae Albums Chart. Billboard.
  13. Web site: ANF: Ain't Nothing Free (Album). Beatsource.
  14. Web site: Friyie's Before the Flight passes 400K streams on Spotify. July 5, 2020.
  15. Web site: Friyie drops "On Arrival" video in support of Before the Flight (Deluxe). September 22, 2020.
  16. Web site: Friyie Says It's "Never 2 Late. 28 September 2022 .
  17. Web site: Friyie Is Envisioning Greatness for Himself and For His Neighbourhood. www.vice.com. 20 November 2017 .
  18. Web site: All Access - Season 22 Episode 3, Mayweather vs. McGregor - Episode 3 | SHOWTIME. SHO.com. 4 June 2022 .

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