Marvin William Bailey (born 6 March 1994), known professionally as Fredo, is a British rapper and singer from Mozart Estate, Kilburn, London. He had a UK number 1 single in 2018 with fellow rapper Dave called "Funky Friday".[2] He has collaborated on successful tracks with many other rappers, including Dave, Central Cee, Tory Lanez, Pop Smoke, Stormzy, Headie One and Young Adz.
Fredo released his first track "They Ain't 100" in March 2016. Three weeks later he went to prison, on a knife crime charge which was later dropped.[4] Whilst he was in prison, the track gained popularity, with radio play and millions of views. Inspired by its success, and despite a second stint in prison, he persisted in his newfound rapping and recording career, releasing two mixtapes, Get Rich or Get Recalled in 2017, and in 2018 Tables Turn, which reached the Top 10 in the album charts.[1] He also appeared as a featured artist on tracks by Kojo Funds and Young T & Bugsey, as well as on Dave's 2018 hit single "Funky Friday".
Fredo's first full-length album, Third Avenue, was released on 1 February 2019. Produced mostly by JB,[4] it marked Fredo's debut on RCA's Since '93 imprint. It included "Love You for That", a track dedicated to his mother and apologising for not being the perfect son.[3] The album takes its title from the West London housing estate he grew up on.
In January 2021, Fredo released his second album Money Can't Buy Happiness, which contained features from Pop Smoke, Dave, Summer Walker and Young Adz.[6] It peaked at number two on the UK Albums Chart.[7]
On 24 June 2021, Fredo announced his third album Independence Day which released on 5 August 2021. The album announced that his music would be released independently.[8]
On 11 August 2023, Fredo released his fourth album Unfinished Business.
Legal issuesedit
Fredo spent time in prison on remand in 2016 and 2017, both times for stabbing-related charges that were dropped before reaching court. He has also been the victim of a stabbing attack, having been stabbed four times on one occasion on his local high street.[9]
It was heavily rumoured on the internet via many Media Outlets that on 29 January 2024, Fredo was sentenced to five years in prison in Dubai for cannabis possession after being arrested in late 2023. [10] However, Fredo was released from the Dubai Prison after 5 months and made a video clarifying about his time in Prison [11]
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^ abSue, David (2 February 2019). "UK rapper Fredo: "My mum's a really big part of my life"". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
^ abcThapar, Ciaran (1 February 2019). "Fredo: "I've Spent More Helping My Friends in Prison Than in Harrods"". Vice. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
^"UK Rap Star Fredo Isn't Resting On His he Laurels". Complex. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
^"Fredo releases new album 'Money Can't Buy Happiness'". Sony Music UK. 29 January 2021. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
^"money can't buy happiness | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". officialcharts.com. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
^"Stream Fredo's 'Independence Day' Album f/ Headie One, Potter Payper, Clavish & More". Complex. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
^Hunter-Tilney, Ludovic (7 February 2019). "London rapper Fredo on the neighbourhood that shaped his music". Financial Times. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
fredo, rapper, confused, with, fredo, bang, fredo, santana, marvin, william, bailey, born, march, 1994, known, professionally, fredo, british, rapper, singer, from, mozart, estate, kilburn, london, number, single, 2018, with, fellow, rapper, dave, called, funk. Not to be confused with Fredo Bang or Fredo Santana Marvin William Bailey born 6 March 1994 known professionally as Fredo is a British rapper and singer from Mozart Estate Kilburn London He had a UK number 1 single in 2018 with fellow rapper Dave called Funky Friday 2 He has collaborated on successful tracks with many other rappers including Dave Central Cee Tory Lanez Pop Smoke Stormzy Headie One and Young Adz FredoFredo in 2022Background informationBirth nameMarvin William Bailey 1 Born 1994 03 06 6 March 1994 age 30 OriginMozart Estate London EnglandGenresHip hopOccupation s Rapper singer songwriterYears active2016 presentLabelsSince 93 RCA Sony Records PG Records Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Legal issues 4 Discography 5 ReferencesEarly life editFredo grew up in West Kilburn London and lived on west London s Mozart Estate where he was surrounded by gang violence and crime 3 4 During Fredo s youth he listened to Giggs and 50 Cent stating I remember I used to bang Get Rich or Die Tryin every day 5 Career editFredo released his first track They Ain t 100 in March 2016 Three weeks later he went to prison on a knife crime charge which was later dropped 4 Whilst he was in prison the track gained popularity with radio play and millions of views Inspired by its success and despite a second stint in prison he persisted in his newfound rapping and recording career releasing two mixtapes Get Rich or Get Recalled in 2017 and in 2018 Tables Turn which reached the Top 10 in the album charts 1 He also appeared as a featured artist on tracks by Kojo Funds and Young T amp Bugsey as well as on Dave s 2018 hit single Funky Friday Fredo s first full length album Third Avenue was released on 1 February 2019 Produced mostly by JB 4 it marked Fredo s debut on RCA s Since 93 imprint It included Love You for That a track dedicated to his mother and apologising for not being the perfect son 3 The album takes its title from the West London housing estate he grew up on In January 2021 Fredo released his second album Money Can t Buy Happiness which contained features from Pop Smoke Dave Summer Walker and Young Adz 6 It peaked at number two on the UK Albums Chart 7 On 24 June 2021 Fredo announced his third album Independence Day which released on 5 August 2021 The album announced that his music would be released independently 8 On 11 August 2023 Fredo released his fourth album Unfinished Business Legal issues editFredo spent time in prison on remand in 2016 and 2017 both times for stabbing related charges that were dropped before reaching court He has also been the victim of a stabbing attack having been stabbed four times on one occasion on his local high street 9 It was heavily rumoured on the internet via many Media Outlets that on 29 January 2024 Fredo was sentenced to five years in prison in Dubai for cannabis possession after being arrested in late 2023 10 However Fredo was released from the Dubai Prison after 5 months and made a video clarifying about his time in Prison 11 Discography editMain article Fredo discography Studio albums Third Avenue 2019 Money Can t Buy Happiness 2021 Independence Day 2021 Unfinished Business 2023 References edit a b Hunter Tilney Ludovic 7 February 2019 London rapper Fredo on the neighbourhood that shaped his music Financial Times Retrieved 15 February 2019 Fredo full Official Chart History Official Charts Company Officialcharts com a b Sue David 2 February 2019 UK rapper Fredo My mum s a really big part of my life Manchester Evening News Retrieved 16 December 2019 a b c Thapar Ciaran 1 February 2019 Fredo I ve Spent More Helping My Friends in Prison Than in Harrods Vice Retrieved 16 December 2019 UK Rap Star Fredo Isn t Resting On His he Laurels Complex Retrieved 29 April 2021 Fredo releases new album Money Can t Buy Happiness Sony Music UK 29 January 2021 Retrieved 29 April 2021 money can t buy happiness full Official Chart History Official Charts Company officialcharts com Retrieved 9 August 2021 Stream Fredo s Independence Day Album f Headie One Potter Payper Clavish amp More Complex Retrieved 9 August 2021 Hunter Tilney Ludovic 7 February 2019 London rapper Fredo on the neighbourhood that shaped his music Financial Times Retrieved 29 April 2021 https www clashmusic com news reports fredo sentenced to five years in dubai jail Article written by London Jenn on March 6 2024 https allhiphop com news u k rapper fredo performs in dubai days after release from jail on drugs charge utm content cmp true Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Fredo rapper amp oldid 1221124343, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
