FFA NEWS: Far From Average

Eva Shaw's new responsibility in the Hip Hop industry.

By Matthew Kyazze

Eva Shaw's new responsibility in the Hip Hop industry.

For those of you who don't know Eva Shaw, she is a Canadian artist from Toronto. She has had success in the fashion industry, and has marked her territory in the music industry. Known for Djing, song writing, and producing. 

The boys from FFA first met Eva back in 2018, when Ottawa Native City Fidelia performed at the RBC Ottawa Bluesfest. To take things to a whole other level, they unveiled some unreleased heat, with great reception from the crowd.

Instagram Post from @hashtagffa:  

https://www.instagram.com/p/BmMOsMfg3Qi/?igshid=rh0h0vhve9ka

They released the official music video for one of the songs, on March, 29th, 2019, with DB Bantino.

Snakes by: City Fidelia & Eva Shaw feat Db Bantino from LA. 

Now in 2020 she is taking hip hop to a whole level. Dropping banger after banger. One of our favourite projects this year from Eva Shaw is with Montreal artist Nate Husser, titled I Been Doing Great. They dropped a 4 track project and didn't hold back one bit. Check out the official Cover Art & Music Video for the tape below.

"I Been Doing Great"

 

We're excited to see what else she has in store for the year 2020. Who know's maybe we can get an official FFA collab going as well. But for now, watch her latest video below featuring Swagger Rite, Just John, & Lord Afrixan.

Splash GOD (Official Quarantine Music Video)

 

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FFA & 4REIGN RECORDS PRESENTS- BON APPETIT BY NATHAN MILES FT KYAZZE

By Matthew Kyazze

FFA & 4REIGN RECORDS PRESENTS- BON APPETIT BY NATHAN MILES FT KYAZZE

No more games, FFA AND 4REIGN Records are here to drop bangers and bangers only. To start things off Nathan Miles is back with some new music. Trap Valley was nice but it's time to pull up the socks. Miles delivers a perfect melody from start to finish. The theme of the songs seems to be, everybody wants to eat well. Nathan has his grillz shining, while enjoying the mouth watering food from the King Eddy.  For his first feature he has created something truly special with the FFA CEO, Matt Kyazze.

Kyazze & Nathan Miles enjoying the food at the King Eddy. Shot by @_scottyv.

The last time we saw Mr.Kyazze was back in November 2019, when he released his first Music Video to his single McLovin ft. Black Iri$h. 

Kyazze expresses a different vibe in Bon Appetit with Nathan Miles. He experiments with a Jazz/Rnb feel to it, which fits the part perfectly. Expect more music from these two together and separately! 
Check out the video below if you didn't watch the video at the top. Cameos from Vctr, Cicaeda, New Age Hip, and Bait James.

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Canadian Rapper Releases New Song Cloud 9

By Matthew Kyazze

Canadian Rapper Releases New Song Cloud 9

Ottawa born music artist/songwriter Young Astronomer releases his highly anticipated single “Cloud 9” in hopes to bring some upbeat positivity to a seemingly chaotic and busy world.

Real name Colin Gordon Campbell, better known by his stage persona Young Astronomer is most known for many live performances with Gold & Credited artists such as Wifisfuneral, MGK, Freddie Gibbs, Odd Future, Classified etc. & many more. This will be his first official release of 2020, being produced by Utility Beats (USA) and mixed, mastered and recorded by @ripvctr (Canada). With a fresh outlook and talks of much more music being created now and on the horizon with a variety of 613 bred talent, we can’t wait to see what he brings in terms of new tunes.
As for a song review, wow. “Cloud 9” is about as smooth as it comes! His lyrical content, delivery, hook and beat-choice, we’re no doubt in the young emcees mind. When picking the true vibe and feel for this song, it really does make you visualize yourself walking on clouds with the sun beaming down. Which seemed to be his true intention.

Young Astronomer proves to be a real up and coming force to be reckoned with, local & worldwide.  So far, he has accumulated more than 290,000+ streams/plays on all platforms combined and 3 verifications on 3 major profiles. Everyday it seems he’s pushing towards the goal of becoming a musical chameleon of all colours and shapes.

Hear the song right below here!


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Nathan Miles Presents "Trap Valley"

By Matthew Kyazze

Nathan Miles Presents
Hello 2020! It feels good to be here. To start things off, we have Nathan Miles releasing his first EP tonight at MIDNIGHT! This project has a total of 12 songs. There are no features on the album so you know he put in the time. This is the first major release from 4Reign Records, which is the independent Record Label created by Nathan Miles himself. 
"Trap Valley, as my debut project is an ode to where I come from and the city that raised me, Ottawa. As a Trappers Park native of the Ottawa Valley, I decided to blend both areas of my environment to create this project. Trap for Trappers Park and Valley for the Ottawa Valley, this debut project is a playlist to showcase my skills and abilities." - Nathan Miles
Nathan has been very active since September 2019, with two Music Videos already out. One for his first single "Hunnit".
The second Music Video was released on October 27th, 2019 for his second single "HYLMN".
We as a collective from FFA really appreciate Nathan's creativity and organization when it comes down to releasing a project. We can not wait for the world to hear this album, hit a comment below and tell us what you think after you hear it.
Pre-Save "Trap Valley" right now, through the link below!

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SAINt JHN Releases Visuals For His Song" Who Do You Blame"

By Matthew Kyazze

SAINt JHN Releases Visuals For His Song

Hands down one of the greatest artists in todays Hip Hop/ R&b scene, Saint Jhn blesses his fans with some new visuals. If anyone keeps up to date with the artist, you would know he just finished his first heading tour in the States and Canada. Obviously the man was always on road, so they did what they could in there spare time. 

"Who Do You Blame" is song number 5 on his album, "Ghetto Lenny's Love Songs". Comment and let us know how you feel about the video. We give the video a 7.5/10 and give the song itself a 10/10. 

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Milez Stxne releases his first EP "KEYS"

By Matthew Kyazze

Milez Stxne releases his first EP

KEYS is an introduction to Milez Stxne as an artist, a 20 minute ‘wave.’ This project was created with a certain vibe in mind - aimed towards a dark, late night, faded, trap feel.

Born in Ottawa, Milez grew up in South Keys - Trappers Park area. “My environment where I grew up, where I stay had and will always have a big influence on my music, that was my driving force behind keys,” says Milez Stxne.

My favourite track on the EP has to be Woods - a blunt smoking turn up session. It’s no surprise that I partake in the “herb” every now and then (..daily? - who we kidding). Definitely going to be on the set list when you come out to a Stxne show, especially outdoor venues! #kushclouds

Talking about shows be sure to check out Milez Stxne first live performance in Ottawa. 
Saturday, December 15th @ Avant Garde Bar (Doors at 7pm)
He will be performing singles off the ‘KEYS’ EP and dropping some new-new off his highly anticipated debut album ‘Trap Valley’ estimated release: Summer ‘19. (oops #leaked)

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Hope Volleyball 2018

By Matthew Kyazze

Hope Volleyball 2018
Once a year during the middle of July, Ottawa will host one of the largest Volleyball Tournaments in North America. HOPE standing for (Helping Other People Everywhere) is a non profit organization that has donated over $3.5 million dollars in support of more than 110 local charities!
If you really want to experience Hope Volleyball they have an area where you can pop all the bottles and yes with all your models. Our homies from Top Szn completely took over, and turned the day into a movie.

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We're back on Youtube!

By Matthew Kyazze

We're back on Youtube!
Imagine being a company that provides production services, but unfortunately they can't anymore because they lost access to there camera. Well that was us for a few months..and NOW ITS ALL IN THE PAST!
We are back in the production game and we're BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER BEFORE. Let's celebrate, scroll down below to watch our newest Youtube video. 

Dj Fids really is the chosen one and was welcomed to this planet on Canada Day. We drove down to Wakefield, Quebec to swim while the earth decided to be 40 plus degrees. Then took the party to Babylon Nightclub to celebrate the rest of his epic birthday. Literally the definition of "Work hard, play hard". 

If you need any production services of any kind, please email farfromaveragemgmt@gmail.com. 

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