Fana Hues
BornPasadena, California, U.S.
GenresRhythm and blues
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • multi-instrumentalist
Years active2020-present
Websitefanahues.com

Fana Hues 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

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

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] Her second studio album, fana + flora, was released on 25 March 2022, with the deluxe edition released the same year.[7]

References

  1. ^ Snapes, Laura (2022-03-19). "One to watch: Fana Hues". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
  2. ^ "Fana Hues". Bright Antenna Records. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
  3. ^ "Fana Hues Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
  4. ^ "Fana Hues makes it a family affair in "Notice Me"". The FADER. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
  5. ^ "Fana Hues Is Claiming Her Spot in the Future of R&B". www.vice.com. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
  6. ^ "Fana Hues – Breakfast | A COLORS SHOW". COLORSxSTUDIOS. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
  7. ^ "Fana Hues: The 'See You Next Year' Interview". Complex. Retrieved 2023-02-11.