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P R E S S K I T
BIO
YFame is the quintessential independent artist. In so many ways, the versatile rising star represents exactly what it means to be “on the grind”. Also known as “Famey”, the emcee, songwriter, singer, producer, and graphic designer puts everything into his music. As one’s
head nods to his original beats and catchy hooks, YFame’s honest lyrics resonate with anyone who has ever felt like a Somebody-Ish Nobody.
The “product of lonely nights in a dull basement“, this “Self-Made” artist has a style com-pletely of his own. Though he was born in Philadelphia, YFame, who now resides in New Jersey,
does not sound like an average urban rapper. He makes it clear that he is no ‘”gangster” and he refrains from rhyming about the clichéd, materialistic, hypersexual, and violent topics often found in mainstream rap. Furthermore, Famey’s musical endeavors are not limited to only Hip
Hop. YFame has added R&B, Soul, Pop, and his own brand of “Jungle Soul”, to his repertoire, Which is a mixture of soulful melodies, Tribal / African music, Orchestra, Hip Hop & R&B. Yet,
YFame is not only different. He’s extremely talented…
Since the tender age of ten, music has played a large role in his life. Now his life is his music. Though he dreams of the fame and the fortune that come with a successful career in the music
industry, right now he raps about things that are real to him on a daily basis. Themes of his music include his aspirations to “Be a Star”, the frustrations of the life of a metaphorical
starving artist, and even the “Type of Girl”‘s that approach him. According to Famey, “If i lived it, i put it into music. Point blank”
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SHOWS*Southpaw - Manhattan, NY
*The M Room -Philadelphia, PA
*The Arena Bar - Manhattan, NY
*Susquehanna Bank Center (Feature Show)- Camden, NJ
*Masonic Lodge (Featured Act / Poetry Showcase)- New Bruns-wick, NJ
The Greenwood Inn (Feature Act / Poetry Showcase)- Pennsauken NJ
Walt Whitman Art Center (Feature Show)- Camden, NJ
Bellmawr Park Fire Hall - Bellmawr, NJ
*D Place Bar & Grill - Gloucester City, NJ
The Kyber - Philadelphia, PA
Bayside Resorts - Atlantic City, NJ
*Bohemian Caverns - Washington, DC
Arena Bar - New York, NY
Rider University (Feature Act / Potrey Showcase)- Princeton, NJ
*Rutgers University (Featured Act / Talent Show)- Camden, NJ
Temple University (Temple Talent Show)- Philadelphia, PA
The Gallery (Apollo Auditions)- Philadelphia, PA
Frankford Park (Frankford Coalition)- Philadelphia, PA
Clark Park (Brownbear Festival)- Philadelphia, PA
*Raymond Anthony Talent Show (Winner 2002)- Philadelphia, PA
*Pyramid Night Club - New York, NY
*JFK Rec Center (Feature Show)- Willingboro, NJ
* = Performed at venue more than once2
WEB FEATURES & RADIOOfficialStreetRadio.com
DjBooth.net
84Area.com
iStandardProducers.com
IUsedToLoveHIM Blog
iKeepsIt100.com
RiseUpTV.com
RapCypher.com
iHipHop.com
VelvSomersault.com
TalkOfTown.net
PaperOverPlanes.com
HipHopLeak.net
WhenTheBeatDrops.com
YPblogspot.com
RawDrive.com
TheHipHopChronical.com
QTheQuestion.com
TheDrawingBoard
Thug.com
InfamyTV.com
TheMaxJulienChronicles.com
The9Elements.com
evryova2uesday.com
OffTheTrax.com
NMyHood.com
TheYoungestInCharge.com
AandERegime.com
Umpirefilms.com
LegaFamRadio
Exit 9 Radio Show
Burlington County Radio
Brooklyn College Radio
Nahright.com
CollegeDJ.net
PureStyleDC.com
IndieHipHop.net
BenzAndABackpack.com
Living Proof Radio
Rocbattle.com
Power 99 3
TWITTER FEEDBACK
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the_real_murk - #SupportYFame cause he deserves it! Show me some1 in South Jersey more talented & commited! F*ck you wack ass rappers
WaLaBeatZ – Smh the shit @YFame come up wit just ridiculous to me… RIDICULOUS
Forever_Pudge – “@YFame: @Forever_Pudge yo im helpin you promote L.U.S today lol..cuz thts my shit!..
JuJuBear_ - listening to “The Somebody-ish Nobody” by @YFamewhile writing this paper
MADly_INsane – “L. U. S.” By @YFame sounds like sex through my speakers
dOKEdOLLAZ - @YFame but y is “in the air” still my alarm ringer ? lol I love that shit!
aboynamedandy – @YFame heard your stuff through Apollo (I’ve written a few features on him). Respect your production, Hope & Gold Rope is ill. Good job man.
MizBella_Ella – @YFame YOO Less!! Loving the music mann
kyraNOtweets - #Follow @YFame cause his music is legit and he is not bad on the eyes
MikeLarryDraw – I bet you 1 million dollars, if I had it. That @YFamewill destory anybody with the beat making!!!!!!! #Jdilla lives
LuTorresWM – Yo this guy @YFame will go down as one of the greatest producers ever!!
Eddro9 – Without @YFame NONE of this would have been possible!!!!!! #Salute
siria05 – “When that money start flowing and that name get big I dont ever want you to check on my crib… Ha that’s real shiiiit”…. @YFame
REALTALKw_RAYM – @Brel29 I asked @YFame can he spit to a reggae joint….he did just what I asked. #talent Wow. I just walked away like. O
GeriDFyniz – @YFame what it does homie. I heard u on @LegalFamRadio LN & U got bars.
beardedbandit87 – @YFame ddnt get to hear dat #mydad yet…but MAN… I downloaded dat “in the air” #BAfuckinNANAS
Brel29 – After hearing this track I had to call Fame up and tell him how much I #respect his craft and skill>> “My Dad”
Haitidapoet – #MajorShoutOutsTo @YFame one hell of a song writer and producer!
JayWest – @YFame I guess u can take it as everyone respects ur work
DanStayGdUp – @YFame WOW. THAT WAS CRAZY MAN. YOU SPIT REAL ISH MAN. CAN”T SAY THE SAME FOR MYSELF BUT I DO WHAT I CAN. KEEP BRINGING THE HEAT MAN.
Shaniq_So_Trill – Y’all need to follow this brutha @YFame I’m blown away by how good his music sound. It’s SOLID & HOT YO!!!http://www.iamYFame.com
wtbd – Saw your PSA promo video. That confidence is untouchable. We got you here in the U.K!!
wtbd – #festivefollow – @YFame < Since we launched we’re yet to find a harder working, all round interesting, switched on, producer/rapper.
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Rza21eR – @YFame I remember wen I barley started following u, I knew u were gnna make it big! #SupportYFame
thunda_byrd – You djs better start puttin my boy @YFame in yall rotation and stop fuggin playin…..iamyfame.com go!
Eddro9 – I’m not just some guy… But when @YFame performed “Applause” he took on the shape of a Unicorn! It was a combination of Fergie and Jesus!!
LuvleehPoet – @YFame You are truly doing your thing love…it’s beautiful~
LuvleehPoet – @YFame u are doing great things.I also want to get those two albums from b4 the Kid on the Bus album not trying to miss a beat.No Pun! lol.
LuvleehPoet – #SupportYFame…. the young man is on a mission to make hip hop real -through unity& quality music! And it’s working! #Follow @YFame
SBkushington - Searched @YFame on youtube. I’m impressed.
xoxoNikkiG – @YFame I commend you for being a “somebody-ish nobody”. Keep doing your thing, hun!
MADly_INsane - I KNOW I’m UBER late so don’t kill me but @YFame Sombody-ish Nobody is giving me EVERYTHING!!!
djyankee856 – One of the most talented people in Jersey — Shoutout to @YFame
Asianeyez – i just love @YFame, #yeaisaidit =))
LilTCreations – This @YFame mixtape go hard I’m only on track four n calling it a #Classic #LilTApproved
iamJonesy – #inhighschool @YFame always told me he was gonna make it in this music shit and he doin it
MUSICbyESKO – @YFame wassup bro just had to swing thru and say… as expected… THE ALBUM IS CRRRRAZY FAM great work
JayWest_- #Shoutout to @YFame he out there grinding! Grab his latest mixtape from www.iamyfame.com now!
MissDReyes – @Yfame- Yfame is a wonderful musician:)
OckMilly – Fuck wit @Yfame music… Theres an elite level of talent in south jersey…. This man is one #RapperSingerProducer
VerbSpielberg – Oh God that new @YFame is out! Put all ya other lp’s back on the shelf!
ChillMoody – @YFame is currently inspiring the hell out of me with this mixtape. Go download it now. www.iamyfame.com
islandboy242 – downloading the homie @yfame mixtape rite now!!
GMANFANTASTIC – i might wake up in the middle of the night to download @Yfame to have somethin jammin to ride to work to in the mornin’
kaizlakazie – #FF some real talent @YFame <3
MUSICbyESKO – S/O to the bro @YFame .. #FOLLOWHIM &#SupportGOODMusic .. and he’s SUPER nice to the ladies, ladies lol
UPTiMIST – Ya need to #FF my nigga >>> @YFame right now and check his music out this dude is the Truth! #iCoSign
KishaSaysFukYou – #TwitterPause i ♥ @YFame … #ThatisAll
JaeBlvdMusic – @YFame Yo bro we gotta work. I heard some of your production fire!
Eddro9 – @YFame <–Lil bro is a musical prodigy!!!
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dOKEdOLLAZ - @YFame Famey!!!! You know I support!
ShottiShotgun – Um the homey yfame is a phenom
Haitidapoet – this was the dude to watch in the lunch room one of the illest mc’s at #TheLunchRoomSessions @YFame
IFearNo1ButGod – @YFame I’m so excited for your next mixtape! Can’t wait cause I KNOW you WON’T disappoint
Apollo_TheGreat – @YFame I’m telling you right now do not I repeat DO NOT be surprised AT ALL by the success your up comin mixtape has.. Its supposed 2 happen
goldie06 - @YFame damn those last 2 songs are that work, def hit my heart…u’ve got serious talent.
MUSICbyESKO – yall gotta stop sleepin on my boy @YFame … if you aint followin him you need to get on it he got MAJOR TALENT!!! Do It
Apollo_TheGreat – I need some new heat from @YFame in my speakers!!!
MiltonKicksIt – #nowplaying @YFame …in the air…hadent listened in a while and this nigga still good lol
wtbd – #ff @YFame – Great producer, honest lyricist and seemingly a damn hard worker. Look forward to more music from him!
Asianeyez – currently vibin to new music by @YFame , i suggest yall follow him. he is lyrically blessed. #iSupportUndergroundHipHop
B2DaDot – #shouts to the homie @YFame who designed my logo & I got it turned into a chain #Zooom http://plixi.com/p/47212307
dOKEdOLLAZ – #NP “in the air” @YFame this is my shit, the metaphors are genius!!
Apollo_TheGreat – @YFame just made a CRAZY beat out of something I beat boxed lmao!!!! This nigga is crazy wit this production shit!!!!!
yqzone – Support the homie @YFame
CryBabyBitchBoy – œ “I See You” by @YFame ; ahh, this song makes me emotional.
TraxxTrigga – @YFame man I’m just tryina get fans overseas too.. You got it all man (@BUELLERDADON voice)
Lu_Torres_WM – “Shoutout” by @YFame, this track is exactly how I felt son..Lmao. Sitting in my ex’s inbox right now!
rumbiisthebest – Am i the only @YFame fan in LONDON or sumin coz nobody know who he is, yall missin out, that Goin Home track always gets me!
Eddro9 – @BigBreezy played me 2 new joints by @YFame… I swear, this kid is focused maaaaaan!!!!
jwooten89 – Ay i need sum @YFame rt abt now he is 1 of the best rappers out thr he is a tru artist! My dude U you gone make it big 4 real
dOKEdOLLAZ – #FF @YFame young talented artist, producer, graphic designer & like 20 other things. I respect his hustle follow him.
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Apollo_TheGreat – If it wasn’t for @YFame the world would miss out on a lot of @Apollo_theGreat music! #Shoutout to fame! My producer my engineer n my BRO!
kyraNOtweets – @YFame My homegirl @dOKEdOLLAZ let me listen to some of your music and it’s bomb… i def am going to start jamming your music
ThatDudeFire – Yo everybody make sure you look out for my homie @YFame He’s on a path to Greatness!!! #MarkMyWords
GMANFANTASTIC – @yfame been meanin to tell you that you a COLD ASS Producer, you been doin’ it bruddah!
PhillyTheBoss – #Shoutout to @YFame, He makes my job easy.. He records QUALITY SONGS.. and just inbox me.. I dont have to say “So when u gonna record that”
kaizlakazie – @YFame goood morning!!! still playing ur mix btw.. never get tired of it. ur so emotional.. and intelligent.. and passionate damnnnn <3
__Oreo__ – #FF follow —> @YFame cuz he is an i amazing artist.yuuup yupp!!!
Elusive_Thought – Get at the dude @YFame his music is nice
LaCrave_Lrs – @YFame lol you welcome; i was just being real…. i love your flow & style #nogroupieish!
missthach – @YFame‘s music on #repeat !!! Damn I think I’m addicted to @YFame‘s music.
KissMyGizmo – @YFame those lyrics are exactly what i was talkn bout when i said music needs to convey new messages I applaud u!
iamjaelle – @YFame you’re mixtape is sickkk!! i love ur delivery and flow and WORDPLAY!!
dOKEdOLLAZ – Me too it only took one RT @YFame: RT @Thadonsaid: after just the one track i heard..i support @YFame
thekidfromspace – @YFame i have a lot of faith in you. i’m really feeling this “it’s okay” track. keep em coming pimp..we supporting you
MelsoEverywhere – #FF @YFame grinding like bad brakes ! Get Intuned and Support!
thekidfromspace – @YFame hey bro..you’re gonna be really successful if you keep making videos like that for your fans. keep it up bro! i got my eyes on you..
feedmekicks – shoutout to @YFame for STAYIN on his grind.
MIKEBOOGIE – Follow my homie @YFame – talented as fuck!!!
ColinLandforce – was chillin on Monroe today and my boy scott drove by and yelled at me… bumpin @YFame – My Level. GET ON MY LEVEL!!!
Only_RiRi_Girl – @YFame ur song outta ma mind is soooooooooooooo amazing..)
NERDstar23 – Maan! You Have To Be Like The BEST Upcoming Rappers I Know. . Your Mixtapes Go Soo Hard!! It’s Just Insane. .œœ @YFame
goosemogul – #FF @YFame he’s a smart Dude
TkthaGk – Follow @YFame he got them skills beats and lyrics are the ish!
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TkthaGk – Follow @YFame he got them skills beats and lyrics are the ish!
Lu_Torres_WM – I must say “January” by @YFame is of the realest tracks i’ve heard ever and i could relate to this shit 100%
NikkiLynette – Please follow @YFame cuz he’s a young businessman who’d appreciate your support. I follow him, u should too.
AmoreSheri – If you are tired of listening to Rap that sounds the same…listen to @YFame.. This is NOT A GAME!! www.iamyfame.com
youngboogs – This boy flow is reallll #FF @YFame
IAMJSMOOTH – #FF—–> @YFame Not because he co-signs me. But cuz i got dudes music on my iTunes. and dont nuffin but beats go on my iTunes.!
AVAxMiCHELEx3 – WHY oh WHY isn’t @YFAME RICH off of his BEATS yett?!?????????
AVAxMiCHELEx3 – At @YFame ‘s crib, listenin’ to his freakin MASTERPIECES ugh the man is a genius… #SupportYFame
AVAxMiCHELEx3 – #WHATSFUNNIERTHAN a nigga thinkin’ his mixtape is better than @YFAME ‘s !? #SupportYFame !
officialdeez – @YFame Oooweeee! Bout time I heard some good sound. “Type of Girl” was on point. You came in on that jawn heavy!
AVAxMiCHELEx3 – #tobehonest @YFame shoulda been famous like 2 years ago. The industry is blind &deaf right now. #supportyfame #wondamuzik
RoxanneSBH – #musicmonday #nowplaying @YFame – The One (I get so emotional everytime I hear this song, idk why)
ms__lady – #MusicMonday “January” by @YFame …. one of the deepest songs I’ve ever heard
MeShayTalae – @YFame “Its okay” is touching on mad levels right now#nowplaying
Crissy_CooL – #itsawrapwhen I Get Mad Cause @YFame Doesn’t Have A Main Stream Deal Yet I Mean DAMN Tht Shit Was Fire
Go2Deuce – @YFame is gettin it!!!! A true Grind Artist
JMusicGroup – @YFame yo that mixtape is hard my dude bravo! “got me feelin like sasquatch”!!! haha
Skrizzy – Bumpin @yfame da thriller mixtape. These samples is the shit. Rhymes tight. 10 out of 10. I like bookbagz&chuck taylors better tho.
MrSelfMade – @YFame Nice site bro, you be doing your thing
JMusicGroup – #FF follow the the philly boy @YFame too hes one of my fav up and coming artists/producers period right now for real!
JCuseOnTheBeat – #FF —-> @YFame dope artist/ producer….check him out you WONT be disappointed
LouStaysLou – @YFame Yo, that “Kid On The Bus” video is on point. Kind of described me when i was like a Sophomore in High School. Good shit brah. .
SCHANICE26 – @YFame ur songs are sikkk…love da website:)
ImPureGold – #FF @YFAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Talented brotha that’s going places!
ms__lady – #FF @YFame is one of the most genuine ppl I’ve ever met in my entire life #OneOfAKind
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JMusicGroup – This Video reminds me of my entire life up to this point! Thanks @YFame !!
LexBSerious – @YFame u amaze me every TIME!!!
SoNgWritEr_KMa – #MUSICMONDAY how many rappers actually have talent >>>>> @yfame does so u other rappers take notes
AmoreSheri – @YFame hey send me some more material. The stuff you want to get to the DJ’s…. Wait that’s EVERY SONG! @Yfame GOT NEXT! He’s 19 n MAAJOR!
MsNewShoes – #UAINTKNOW (@Yfame) Young Fame www.iamyfame.com young, ambitious, unique talent,PRODUCER,THIS DUDE GRINDS!!! I’m so proud of him #WONDAMUZIK
nikkirabbiitt – “Brown Eyes” by @YFame — “they try to cook royalty and get crown fried”
IamJowin – @YFame Dude this mixtape is an experience…u took my mind on a journey I commend u..a true classic..
YungChizz – #FF @YFame cuz I like to see young niggaz doin they thing
IAMJSMOOTH – Iight Why Does @YFame Have The Only Mixtape Other Than Mines On My Blog Doe! lol I Fuqkz With The Mixtape Doe Homie. Only On Track 6!
DjCapCom – @YFame I just checked you out .. I REALLY do like what I hear .. E-Mail me please sir ..
MsNewShoes – #TAKENOTE I’m getting HEAVY feed back about my homie @yfame N the way he goes in on his tracks (from other rappers in the game) WARNING!!
AwesomeRikki – Follow @YFame the dude is a beast, Im gonna let him bless my beautiful tracks,he didnt ask me to do this, yall just need to… digg that
The_Product – I know I keep telling y’all this, but its true The next big thing in hip hop >>>> @YFame
IamWhiteMike – I just listened to @YFame “type of girl” song and slapped my grandmom…twice!..
@Donye5 – Mane this nigga @YFame be gettin it in.. And i still wanna collab witcha homie! Lol but on da real follow ASAP!! Real hip hop !
ZonArchybeats – @YFame u got some production keep it up bro
The_Product – @YFame I never heard any1 use ” Opacity ” in a rhyme fam…. good ish…
goldie06 - Listening to @YFame cd #Nice :-)
MUSIC
CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO HEAR MUSIC FROM YFAME
http://iamyfame.com/yfamesmusic/
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