Fana Hues
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Birth name | Fana Subira Hughes |
Born | Pasadena, California, U.S. | June 15, 1995
Genres | Rhythm and blues |
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Years active | 2020-present |
Website | fanahues |
Fana Hues (born June 15, 1995), is an American R&B singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Pasadena, California. She appeared on The Guardian 2022 One to watch. Fana rose to stardom in 2021 after being featured on Tyler, the Creator Grammy award-winning album, Call Me If You Get Lost.[1]
Early life
[edit]Fana Hues was born and raised into a musical family in Pasadena. While growing up, she was unable to sing for five years as a child, due to a crippling combination of scarlet fever, tonsillitis, and strep throat.[2] After years of not being able to sing because of her condition, Hues was able to find her voice through years of practice and with the support of her close-knit family.[3]
Career
[edit]Fana Hues started her career singing and performing in her family's band. In 2020 she released her debut single, "Notice Me", which she said was inspired by her growing up.[4] The same year, she released her debut album, Hues.[5] Since then, she has released additional singles, including "Breakfast", which she performed on ColorsxStudios.[6] In 2021, Hues was featured on Tyler, The Creator's song "SWEET / I THOUGHT YOU WANTED TO DANCE" from his Grammy nominated album "CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST". Her second studio album, "flora + fana",[7] was released on 25 March 2022, with the deluxe edition released the same year.[8] Fana has toured across the US with artists like Raveena, Snoh Alegra, and Giveon. In 2024, Fana has released two singles, "Paper Tigers"[9] and "Rental",[10] and her album, Moth[11] was released on June 14th.
Discography
[edit]- Hues (2020)
- Flora + Fana (2022)
- Moth (2024)
References
[edit]- ^ Snapes, Laura (2022-03-19). "One to watch: Fana Hues". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
- ^ "Fana Hues". Bright Antenna Records. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
- ^ "Fana Hues Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
- ^ "Fana Hues makes it a family affair in "Notice Me"". The FADER. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
- ^ "Fana Hues Is Claiming Her Spot in the Future of R&B". www.vice.com. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
- ^ "Fana Hues – Breakfast | A COLORS SHOW". COLORSxSTUDIOS. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
- ^ "flora + fana by Fana Hues". Genius. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Fana Hues: The 'See You Next Year' Interview". Complex. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
- ^ Fana Hues – Paper Tigers, retrieved 2024-06-11
- ^ Fana Hues – Rental, retrieved 2024-06-11
- ^ "Moth by Fana Hues". Genius. Retrieved 2024-06-11.