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'''Francis Leblanc''',<ref name="ascap"/> known professionally as '''Fridayy''', is a Haitian-American singer, songwriter, and record producer from [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]]. In 2022, he signed with [[Def Jam Recordings]] and guest performed on the hit songs "[[Forever (Lil Baby song)|Forever]]" by [[Lil Baby]] and the [[God Did (song)|title track]] of [[DJ Khaled]]'s album ''[[God Did]]'' (2022). |
'''Francis Leblanc''',<ref name="ascap"/> known professionally as '''Fridayy''', is a Haitian-American singer, songwriter, and record producer from [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]]. In 2022, he signed with [[Def Jam Recordings]] and guest performed on the hit songs "[[Forever (Lil Baby song)|Forever]]" by [[Lil Baby]] and the [[God Did (song)|title track]] of [[DJ Khaled]]'s album ''[[God Did]]'' (2022). Both songs peaked within the top 20 of the US [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]],<ref name="billboard"/><ref name="billboard2"/> while the latter earned him three [[Grammy Awards|Grammy Award]] nominations. His 2023 single, "[[When It Comes to You (Fridayy song)|When It Comes to You]]", marked his first entry on the chart as a lead artist.<ref name="BHH" /> |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Leblanc started playing instruments including piano, the bass, and the guitar at the age of 6. His father is a pastor and he credits his passion for music to his days in the church sanctuary. Leblanc is of |
Leblanc started playing instruments including piano, the bass, and the guitar at the age of 6. His father is a pastor and he credits his passion for music to his days in the church sanctuary. Leblanc is of [[Haiti]]an descent which he mentions on his [[Twitter]] account and the remix of his song "Blessings".<ref name="XXL1"/> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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In 2014, Fridayy created his first track alongside his cousin Leo. In June 2022, he |
In 2014, Fridayy created his first track alongside his cousin Leo. In June 2022, he was credited on [[Chris Brown]]'s album, ''[[Breezy (album)|Breezy]]''. In October 2022, Fridayy released his debut single, "Don't Give Up On Me".<ref name=hotnew>{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/439296-fridayy-releases-debut-single-dont-give-up-on-me|title=Fridayy Releases Debut Single "Don't Give Up On Me"|website=[[HotNewHipHop]]|date=October 8, 2022 |access-date=November 7, 2022}}</ref> That same month, he guest appeared on [[Lil Baby]]'s album ''[[It's Only Me]]'' on the track "[[Forever (Lil Baby song)|Forever]]", which peaked at number eight on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]].<ref name=billboard2>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100/2022-10-29/|title=Billboard 100 Week of October 29, 2022|website=[[Billboard Magazine|Billboard]]|access-date=November 7, 2022}}</ref> Also that same month, he released his debut [[Extended play]], ''Lost in Melody'', which contained a guest appearance from frequent collaborator, American singer [[Vory]].<ref name=hotnew2>{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/442853-fridayy-delivers-debut-ep-lost-in-melody-ft-vory|title=Fridayy Delivers Debut EP "Lost In Melody" Ft. Vory|website=[[HotNewHipHop]]|date=October 21, 2022 |access-date=November 7, 2022}}</ref> In November 2022, Fridayy received three [[Grammy Awards|Grammy Award]] nominations as a featured artist alongside [[Jay-Z]], [[John Legend]], [[Rick Ross]], and [[Lil Wayne]] on [[DJ Khaled]]'s song "[[God Did (song)|God Did]]" at the [[65th Annual Grammy Awards]].<ref name="2023 Grammy Nominations"/> By the end of that year, he signed with [[Def Jam Recordings]].<ref>https://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2022/12/08/new-noise-fridayy/</ref> |
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In June 2023, his song "Don't Give It Away", featuring [[Chris Brown]], was released as the lead single from Fridayy's self-titled debut studio album (2023).<ref name="AppleAway">{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/dont-give-it-away-single/1689444074|title=Don't Give It Away - Apple Music|website=Apple Music}}</ref> |
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==Artistry== |
==Artistry== |
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*7. "[[Don't Give It Away]]" {{small|(produced with Aidan Brody and KVRIM)}} |
*7. "[[Don't Give It Away]]" {{small|(produced with Aidan Brody and KVRIM)}} |
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'''[[Clavish]] – ''[[Chapter 16]]''''' |
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==Awards and nominations== |
==Awards and nominations== |
Fridayy
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Fridayy in 2023
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Background information | |
Birth name | Francis Leblanc[1][2] |
Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.[3] |
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Years active | 2014–present[3] |
Labels | Def Jam[3] |
Francis Leblanc,[1] known professionally as Fridayy, is a Haitian-American singer, songwriter, and record producer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 2022, he signed with Def Jam Recordings and guest performed on the hit songs "Forever" by Lil Baby and the title trackofDJ Khaled's album God Did (2022). Both songs peaked within the top 20 of the US Billboard Hot 100,[2][5] while the latter earned him three Grammy Award nominations. His 2023 single, "When It Comes to You", marked his first entry on the chart as a lead artist.[6]
Leblanc started playing instruments including piano, the bass, and the guitar at the age of 6. His father is a pastor and he credits his passion for music to his days in the church sanctuary. Leblanc is of Haitian descent which he mentions on his Twitter account and the remix of his song "Blessings".[3]
In 2014, Fridayy created his first track alongside his cousin Leo. In June 2022, he was credited on Chris Brown's album, Breezy. In October 2022, Fridayy released his debut single, "Don't Give Up On Me".[7] That same month, he guest appeared on Lil Baby's album It's Only Me on the track "Forever", which peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100.[5] Also that same month, he released his debut Extended play, Lost in Melody, which contained a guest appearance from frequent collaborator, American singer Vory.[8] In November 2022, Fridayy received three Grammy Award nominations as a featured artist alongside Jay-Z, John Legend, Rick Ross, and Lil WayneonDJ Khaled's song "God Did" at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards.[9] By the end of that year, he signed with Def Jam Recordings.[10]
In June 2023, his song "Don't Give It Away", featuring Chris Brown, was released as the lead single from Fridayy's self-titled debut studio album (2023).[11]
Fridayy sings in a baritone voice, mostly performing over self-produced instrumentals, as well as mixing R&B with hip hop, gospel, and Afrobeats.[12] According to American Songwriter, "Fridayy brought a more R&B, gospel-inspired sound to a crop of acts mostly involved with rap".[13]
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Fridayy[14] |
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Lost in Melody |
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Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |
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US R&B/HH [15] | ||||
"Don't Give It Away" (with Chris Brown) |
2023 | — | — | Fridayy | |
"When It Comes to You" | 97 | 29 |
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US [17] |
US R&B/HH [18] |
US Rap [19] |
CAN [20] |
UK [21] |
WW [22] | ||||
"God Did" (DJ Khaled featuring Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend, and Fridayy) |
2022 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 29 | 50 | 24 |
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God Did |
"Forever" (Lil Baby featuring Fridayy) |
8 | 3 | 2 | 61 | 43 | 23 |
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It's Only Me |
Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
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"God Did" | 2022 | DJ Khaled, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend | God Did |
"Forever" | Lil Baby | It's Only Me | |
"Lies" | 2023 | Moneybagg Yo | Hard to Love |
"No One Else" | Chris Brown | 11:11 | |
"Need You Around" | 2024 | A Boogie wit da Hoodie | Better Off Alone |
Fridayy – Lost in Melody
Fridayy – Fridayy
Award | Year | Nominee | Category | Result | Ref. |
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Grammy Awards | 2023 | "God Did" (featuring Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend and Fridayy) | Song of the Year | Nominated | [9] |
Best Rap Song | Nominated | [9] | |||
Best Rap Performance | Nominated | [9] |
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