Cali producer Exile introduced the world to rapper Blu on their 2007 collaborative album Below The Heavens, one of the year's best. Next up, Exile is producing Boy Meets World, the debut from Fresno, CA MC Fashawn, which drops on October 22. If Exile on the beats doesn't sell you, then how about this: Alchemist reportedly called 20-year-old Fashawn a "West Coast Nas." Oh, and he recently went on a European tour with Evidence, who also appeared in his last video. Phew! Okay, enough producer co-signs, we believe you. This kid is dope! [DJ Booth via NahRight]
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swizzy August 6th, 2009 at 12:01 PM
fresno aka worst place on earth. you know who else is from fresno? people like k.fed and scott peterson. fashawn is cool though...i guess
The Joke August 6th, 2009 at 12:29 PM
lol...yeah the "no" sucks balls...but isn't scott p. from turlock? dude that killed his wife, right? fresno was featured on ganglands, got give 'em that.
Dart Parker August 6th, 2009 at 12:34 PM
FASHAWN FA SHO!
Street Genius August 6th, 2009 at 01:40 PM
Fashawn is destined to be one of the greats! period point blank! kid been dope since he was 14 yrs old. Say WORD! respect 2 Hecktik
D-Rowland August 7th, 2009 at 01:54 PM
Fashawn is doing his thing, he has got amazing talent and he is just rising... look out music lovers.