fab futur3 biography
> Being a part of "Cashtime Fam" & playing a role on their 1st ever single, ‘Number 1’ feat. Molly, *fab futur3 who was then known as *aby fab, went on tour with the crew in 2011, sharing the stage with the likes of PRO, HHP, Teargas, AKA, Kwesta, JR, Liquideep, L-Tido, & so the list goes on… > *fab futur3 went as far as proclaiming himself as the country’s "REMIX KING"…… & "THE MOST UNPREDICTABLE RAPPER ON LAND!!!!" Time does tell as to how THAT came about. > NOW…. Let’s take a look at where it ALL BEGAN for the Rapper, including any events that might have taken place as highlights in *fab futur3's journey as a musician & artist…
> Before the acknowledgement of His Talent with Words, *Brandon Moletsane Motaung, otherwise known as *fab futur3, was more familiar with the Poetic side of the Artistry of Rhythm & Rhyme, until a classmate introduced him to Rap & Hip-Hop. > Hailing from Daveyton, a small Township in the East of Johannesburg in Gauteng, *fab futur3 yearned to make the world hear what he had crafted himself into, throughout the few years of writing Hip-Hop & Rap lyrics. > The 1st highlight of the Rapper's journey came when *fab futur3 joined forces with 2 vocalists to form a Trio named "SouliD;" proving to be the most successful Project he had ever been a part of, yet. The crew earned themselves a recording deal with ‘Emphaya Records,’ co-owned by Dj Shluda The Guru & Dj Tholi B. > In 2006 the Trio was playlisted on YFM for the 1st time, with their 1st single, ‘How we do it,’ then Dj Dino Bravo added another "SouliD" single, ‘Got em singing,’ to his 2006 compilation titled 'Bravomania.’ > Without an album out as yet, "SouliD" made it as far as the #2 spot on the Metro FM top 40 charts, in 2007, with their 2nd single, 'Ngiyak' funa.’ > That very year, *fab futur3 & "SouliD" went on a country-wide tour with GHETTO RUFF (MOTHALAND ENT.), followed by the Cell C - Zola7 Tour, the Yfm - Kasi Tour & *fab futur3 individually performing at the 'Keith Murray Show’ with Mr.NK, who featured Him on his Debut Album, 'Amamboweni' - sharing the stage with the likes of USA’s Keith Murray, HHP, PRO, Jozi, Jub-Jub, Teargas, Maggz, Morafe, Tuks, just to name a few. > 2008 came with *fab futur3 crafting a remix to Lil Wayne's 'Amili,' which marked the beginning of the Rapper's Solo Music Career. > Due to the Hype that came with the above mentioned Remix, 2010 then saw *fab futur3 earning a slot in the ‘World Cup’s Fan Park Performers’ list,’ Hosted by 'TS RECORDS.' In the same year, The Rapper earned himself a Bencity’s 'Best Rap Artist’ Award in the East Rand, featured on iFani’s debut album – 'I believes in ME,' on a track titled “It’s my turn,” & got a call up from Ntukza of 'TEARGAS' to be a part of 'Cashtime Fam.' > The year 2011 later came with 25,000 downloads of *fab futur3’s 1st online Mixtape titled ‘Feature Fridays,’ a guest feature & interview on Dj C-Live’s ‘HIP-HOP POWER NIGHTS’ show on 5fm & a page feature on the Global Issue of the HYPE MAGAZINE in December of that year. > After His departure from Record Label - CASHTIME LIFE, *fab futur3 released His 1st Official Solo Single, titled “Ngiyak’ Khuza Boy” featuring Devour, to which He shot His 1st official Solo Music Video, which was playlisted on Chanel O - taken off of his Debut Project, titled "I.M.E - IN MY ELEMENT." The project was star-studded with features such as Maraza, Mshoza, Kay-E, Hydro & producers such as Shluda The Guru, B.maOnDaBeat, Pollack Locksmith, 3Kings & MX dafreshPrince. That Masterpiece was released in the 1st half of 2012 (May 4th), & with its success, the Rapper accepted a SAFU AWARD, for 'ROLE MODEL OF THE YEAR,' back in his hometown, Daveyton, followed by the Rapper taking 2nd place in the 'SPRITE UNCONTAINABLE HIP-HOP BATTLE,' that was hosted and judged by USA’s legendary Rapper, Talib Kweli, along with SA rapper, Reason. >The Aftermath of the above mentioned events, was *fab futur3 releasing His BREAK-OUT-SINGLE, ‘IDLOZI’ feat. Ntukza (TEARGAS) & Smashis, now known as Zingah (Ex Cashtime Member), in May of 2014. > Later that year (December 2014) *fab futur3, along with LameBoy Vertex, Won a SAFU AWARD for 'SONG OF THE YEAR,' on a song titled ‘CYADELELA.’ > 2016 - a feature from Dj C-Live, on a song titled ‘AYASHISA AMATEKKIE,' became the year's only highlight. > The year 2017 rewarded *fab futur3 with an assignment of being one of the AMBASSADORS for 'AMPED AFRICA;' an initiative that aims at nurturing & grooming Artistic Talents in High Schools all over SA. 2018 & 2019 saw the Rapper landing a few acting roles, which are mentioned below... MUSICAL PROFILE FAB FUTUR3 HAS PERFORMED AT NUMEROUS PRESTIGE EVENTS SUCH AS:
* Zola 7 Tour (2007) * Country Wide Tour with Ghetto Ruff (2007) * Keith Murray Concert with Ghetto Ruff (2007) * Bencity Awards (2009) * 'The Rise’ in Benoni (2009-2010) * 2010 World Cup Fan Park events * 'Area 1520’ Hip-Hop Sessions in Daveyton (2010-2012) * 'The Rag Show’ in PTA with Cashtime Fam/TEARGAS (2011) * HANSA LEGENDS TOUR with TEARGAS, HHP and LIQUID DEEP (2011) * 'The Shack’ Hip-Hop Sessions in Watville (2011) * Club La Lunar in Bryanston (2011) * 'The CYPHA’ at Spiro’s Café in Vosloorus (2011) * MTN 8 FINAL at The FNB STADIUM (2011) * 'LOUD MOUTH’ HIP HOP SESSIONS at Club OST in Newtown (2011) * 'GROWN & READY’ at Disoufeng in Soweto (2011) * Stage Nights at PTA State Theatre (2011) * 'Pass Out Party’ in Sandton (2011) * Shiz Niz interview & performance (2012 Jan. & June) * National Police Day (2012) * Sprite Uncontainable Competition [(TOP 18) in July 2012] * Sprite Uncontainable Competition FINALS in Sept. 2012 * Yfm/EEC College Kasi Tour (Nov. 2012) * SKY ROOM LIVE (29th Mar. 2013) * Ntukza’s birthday celebration tour (Oct. 2014) * Khuli Chana’s birthday celebration tour (July 2014) * Jump Off Hip-Hop Sessions (Mar, Apr, June & Dec. 2014) * Sunday Night Lights at Emperors Palace (Jan. 2015) * Two Tone Street Bash (Sept. 2015) * Reason & Kwesta Ekurhuleni Fest.(Dec. 2015) * Playground Picnic 1520 (Dec. 2015) * SLEF Benefit Concert (7th Feb. 2016) * Apple Seed Presents: DECAPHFE EXPO (26th Feb. 2016) * Shaun Stylist Birthday Celebration (21st Mar. 2016) * Koolin’ In The East Rooftop Party (25th Mar. 2016) * Two Tone: Block Party (27th Mar. 2016) * Back To The City Hip-Hop Fest.(27th Apr. 2016) * EFF Manifesto Launch (30th Apr. 2016) * EFF Mpumalanga Rally (16th June 2016) * Area 1520 Hip-Hop Sessions - The Permanent Return: Vol.1 (1st Oct. 2016) * Ekurhuleni Freestyle Event with KWESTA (May 2017) * CAN DO Activation Event with AJ at Two Tone Lounge - Daveyton (11th Aug. 2017) * KWESTA’s 3-Day Birthday Explosion at Bahama Park - Kwa-Thema (25th - 27th Aug. 2017) * Sunday Cookout 3rd Birthday Picnic - Geluksdal (30th Sept. 2017) * Black Friday Picnic - Daveyton (Unity Ground) 24th Nov. 2017 * Pens Down with DISTRUCTION BOYZ - Mabuya Ground [(Daveyton) 1st Dec. 2017] * VUTTA FEST - Sinaba Stadium [(Daveyton) 2nd Dec. 2017 * AYEYE EKURHULENI with AMBITIOUZ ENT. - Sinaba Stadium [(Daveyton) 16th Dec. 2017] * UMSHUBHELO MUSIC FEST with RAPLYF RECORDS - Huntersfield Stadium [(Katlegong) 16th Dec. 2017] * Soul Sessions @ DROS, ERMELO (23rd Dec. 2017) * XMAS EVE TURN UP [(Ogies, MP) 24th Dec. 2017] * 2018 NEW YEAR CELEBRATION - Ekhaya Lounge [(Yeoville) 1st Jan. 2018] * Live Stream Performance on 'The JOOX Artist Program' during the COVID-19 LOCKDOWN SEASON (31st May 2020)
RADIO PLAYLISTS, INTERVIEWS & MEDIA: * #2 position on the METRO FM TOP 40 CHART as SOULID (2008) * Interviewed on METRO FM by T-BO TOUCH with CASHTIME FAM (2011) * Interviewed & performed with CashtimeFam/TEARGAS on SABC1 LIVE (2011) * Interviewed on GOOD MORNING AFRICA/AFRICA MAGIC (2011) * Playlisted & interviewed on Radio Rhythm 100 (2011) * Playlisted & interviewed on Planet Radio (2011) * Interviewed on 5FM HIP-HOP POWER NIGHTS by C-LIVE [(Reached No.2 on the Charts with “Ngiyak' Khuza Boy”)2012] * Playlisted on YFM (2011/2012/3013/2014/2025/2016) * Interviewed on SOWETO TV (Sistaz Show in 2012) * Interviwed on Ukhozi fm (2012,2013, 2014 & 2016) * GLOBAL ISSUE of the HYPE MAG (Dec. 2011/Jan. 2012) * GAME CHANGERS ISSUE of the HYPE MAG (Nov./Dec. 2012) * ‘Ngiyak’ Khuza Boy’ Music Video Playlisted on Chanel O & Planet Radio TV (2013) * Interviewed & Performed on Planet Radio TV (2014) * Interviewed & Performed on SHIZ NIZ (2012, 2013 & 2014) * Interviewed & Performed on MORNING LIVE SABC 2 (2014) * ‘Idlozi’ Music Video #2 On LIVE AMP’s ‘Song Of The Week’ Charts (2014) * Performed on the SHIZ NIZ CYPHER on ETV (2015) * ‘Idlozi’ Music Video Sequenced on IDENTTITY SHOW on SABC 1 (Sept. 2015) * Interviewed on METRO FM by OSKIDO [RAP ACTIVITY JAM (Jan. 2016)] * ‘Ayashisa Amatekkie’ Playlisted on 5FM by Dj Fresh (Jan. 2016) * ‘Ayashisa Amatekkie’ Release Premiered on CLUB 808 on ETV (Feb. 2016) * Interviewed & Performed on the ‘Ayashisa Amateki’ TV Show; Season 2 on SABC 1 (Feb. 2016) * ‘Ayashisa Amatekkie’ Sequenced on RHYTHM CIY on ETV (Apr. 2016) * Interview with CLUB 808 at Back To The City Fest. (Apr. 2016) * Telephonic Interview with TSHWANE FM (July 2016) * Interview on CLIFF CENTRAL’s The Leadership Platform Show (Nov. 2016) * Performed on the 'WHERE IS THE BEEF' Show on channel 265 Dstv (May 2017) * Radio interview on 'touch HD' with Exquisite vince (Oct. 2017) * Featured on a Local Movie, 'Boshego Bamafelelo,' on Mzansi Magic (Ch. 161), as a Gun-Runner named “Trompies.” (2nd Dec. 2017) * Guest Speaker on DAILY THETHA, SABC 1 - Topic: Umswenko(19th Dec. 2017) * Featured on on a Narrative Drama, 'Now or Never,' as a Private Cop, on SABC 1 (March 2018) AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS: * Best Rap Artist: BENCITY AWARDS (2010) * Role Model of the Year: SAFU AWARDS (2012) * Runner up MC: SPRITE UNCONTAINABLE FINALS (Sept. 2012) * Song Of The Year: SAFU AWARDS (2014) * Achievement Award: DHMA AWARDS (2015) COLLABORATIONS & FEATURES: > KO > NTUKZA > MA-E > G. MO > F-Eezy > Kid-X > Maraza > Zingah > iFani > C-Live *TOP 6 FINALIST @ THE SPRITE UNCONTAINABLE HIP HOP TALENT SEARCH(RUNNER UP MC)* VISUALS FEATURING FAB FUTUR3:
VUTTA ANTHEM (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO):
• PANDA REMIX (PROMO VIDEO):
• PANDA REMIX (SLIKOURONLIFE):
https://www.slikouronlife.co.za/blog/5131/video-fabfutur3-x-lameboyvertex-phanda-remix
• EFF I TRUST:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BQbAMJ-0WYY&feature=youtu.be
• NUMBER 1 (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO):
http://m.youtube.com/watch?hl=en&client=mv-google&gl=US&v=Tky9NZ9F61A
• IDLOZI (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO):
• NGIYAK’ KHUZA BOY (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO):
• THE ONE (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO):
• THE ONE (TRAILER):
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lE7-2dvEomM&client=mv-rim&hl=en&gl=NG
• 50 CENTS IN MY WALLET (PROMO VID):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dn8sOnWBV_I
• NGIYAK’KHUZA BOY (TRAILER):
https://m.youtube.com/
• SHIZNIZ CYPHER:
https://youtu.be/cy5JvFfD3Vc
• THE BOOTH (SHIZ LIVE): https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=N_INEQGC4Dk
• MORNING LIVE (INTERVIEW):
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=K5uVFZH_1jU&g-l=NG&client=mv-rim
• WORDONTHESTREETIZ INTERVIEW:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZPLYadUm3Q
• SMASHIS & FAB (FREESTYLE):
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6EmA8RHLx2U
• IDLOZI VIDEO SHOOT:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qA2Er9scEW4&client=mv-rim&hl=en&gl=NG
• IDLOZI VIDEO SHOOT (BTS2):
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XL8KOEWueO8
• DAAI DENG (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO):
https://
AUDIO LINKS FEATURRING FAB FUTUR3: • C.R.E.A.M EP (FUTUR3 FRIDAIZ EDITION IV):
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/fabfutur3/cream-futur3-fridaiz-edition-iv
• FORBIDDEN EP (FUTUR3 FRIDAIZ EDITION III):
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/fabfutur3/forbidden-futur3-fridaiz-edition-iii
• FORTUNE OVER EVERYTHING EP (FUTUR3 FRIDAIZ II):
https://www.audiomack.com/album/fab-futur3/fortune-over-everything-ep
• BURBS LIFE, HOOD MENTALITY EP (FUTUR3 FRIDAIZ EDITITION I):
https://www.slikouronlife.co.za/album/5/burbs-life-hood-mentality
• SOUNDCLOUD:
https://soundcloud.com/fabfutur3
• AUDIOMACK:
https://www.audiomack.com/artist/fab-futur3
• REVERBNATION:
www.reverbnation.com/fabfutur3
• PERSONAL BLOG:
www.fabfutur3.tumblr.com
• THA FUTUR3 (STREAMING LINK):
http://www.slikouronlife.co.za/music-fabfutur3-tha-futur3
• THA FUTUR3 (REVIEW):
https://localemusiq.tumblr.com/post/154387048099/tha-futur3
• CLIFF CENTRAL (RADIO INTERVIEW):
http://iono.fm/e/352129
• NOMAYIN’:
https://www.slikouronlife.co.za/blog/4919/stream-download-fabfutur3-nomayin
• AYASHISA AMATEKKIE (feat. fab futur3 x LameBoy Vertex):
https://www.slikouronlife.co.za/blog/3016/stream-and-download-djc_live-x-fabfutur3-lameboyvertex-ayashisa-amatekkie
• IDLOZI (iTUNES):
Contacts: X: https:// www.x.com/fabfutur3 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fab.futur3 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/urbabiesdad TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fabfutur3 Management:
Manager: Self-Managed
Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Cell: 0726318071