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Background information
Birth name	David Afriyie Obeng
Born	Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Occupation(s)	Singer, rapper

David Afriyie Obeng (born 3 December 1994), known professionally as Friyie, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and rapper. His 2017 single "Money Team" became the soundtrack to the Mayweather vs. McGregor press conferences. 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 and Exclaim!, who gave the EP a 9/10 rating. Notable collaborators include Roddy Ricch and Tory Lanez, who both featured on his project, while others include Bun B, Rick Ross, and Dexta Daps.

Early life

Friyie was born on December 3, 1994, in Toronto, Ontario to first generation immigrants of Ghanaian descent. He grew up in a rough neighbourhood of Jane and Finch, 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.

Career

2016 – 2019

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. 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.

2020 – present

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 hit top 10 on Billboard Reggae Charts.

Discography

Extended plays

• 2019: ANF: Ain't Nothing Free
• 2020: Before the Flight
• 2020: Before the Flight (Deluxe)
• 2022: Never 2 Late

Mixtapes

• 2016: Giinchy 5x
• 2012: Hottest in the City Vol.1

Filmography