Meet Folarin Falana aka Falz the Afro Hip-Hop/Rap Singer

FALZ BIOGRAPHY

Birth Name: Folarin Falana
Born: October 27, 1990
Genre: Afro Hip-Hop/Rap

Folarin Falz (Nigeria) Falana was born in Lagos Nigeria on October 27th 1990. He attended St Leos Catholic Primary School in Lagos Nigeria and later went to Olashore International Secondary School, Osun state Nigeria before obtaining and LLB degree from the University of Reading in the UK. He went to the Nigerian Law school and officially became a Barrister in February 2012.

Falz journey into music started from his secondary school days. He took it to another level in 2007, when he stung together a mix tape titled:’ Shakara’. He has been identified as a great talent by music veterans like Eldee, Don Jazzy and M.I. He is known for his trademark witty punch lines, infusion of local dialects, and comedic lines which seems to stand him out.

With the release of his single ‘High Class’ produced by Studio Magic, Falz is gearing up for rap domination. Falz took up Rap as a hobby towards the end of his secondary school education.



Growing up listening to the likes of Nigerian legends Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Trybesmen, Plantashun Boiz, he gradually unraveled his talent in music.

He continued to release hit singles like ‘Wazup Guy’ (2011), ‘High Class'(2013) and ‘Currency’ (2013) before officially releasing his debut studio album titled ‘Wazup Guy’ in May 2014. The album features the likes of Olamide, Yemi Alade, Dr Sid and many more. Falz’ trademark style has been described as a fusion of witty lines and comedic tones on indigenous Nigerian sounds thus setting him in a lane of his own.

During an Interview conducted with him, Falz was asked about his views on The Nigeria Music Industry and the level of competition he is experiencing.. this was his reply;

I believe what you have to do in a scene such as this is to be unique. And I think my music is very unique. The infusion of comic lyrics, which people can easily relate with, with a lot of old school jam and the contemporary hip-hop is what makes my brand of music very unique. It is very different from what any other artiste out there does.