Friyie
Musical artist
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David Afriyie Obeng (born 3 March 1993), 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.
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| Background information | |
| Born | David Afriyie Obeng |
| Occupations | Singer, rapper |
| Website | www |
Early life
Friyie was born on March 3, 1993, 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
Filmography
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| 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] | |