Fabo

Lefabian Williams (born November 30, 1983), better known by his stage name Fabo, is an American rapper, songwriter and producer. He is best known for his work as a founding member and frontman of the hip hop group D4L, and their single "Laffy Taffy", which peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in January 2006.[1] The song made Nielsen SoundScan history with digital download sales of over 175,000 copies, marking a new one-week high for sales of a single track, and went on to be certified 3x multi-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[2][3]

Fabo
Fabo in 2007
Background information
Birth nameLefabian Williams
Born (1983-11-30) November 30, 1983
OriginAtlanta, Georgia, United States
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper, record producer
InstrumentsKeyboards
Years active2003–present
Associated acts
D4L
Websitegikcity.com

Considered an influential figure in Southern hip hop and a pioneer of snap music, Fabo was named as one of 10 "major influences on today's rap sound" in November 2013 by Complex magazine along with the rest of D4L.[4]

Discography

Mixtapes
Title Album details
We Amongst U
  • Released: 2014
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download
GIK Tales
  • Released: 2010
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download
Kandy Man
  • Released: 2008
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital Download

Singles
Year Song U.S. Hot 100 U.S. R&B U.S. Rap Album
2000 "It's On Da Map" (Drama ft. Pastor Troy & Fabo) — — — Raheem Presents Tight 4 Life Training Camp
2005 "Laffy Taffy" (D4L) 1 15 6 Down for Life
"Betcha Can't Do It Like Me" (D4L) 72 23 13 Down for Life
"Gorilla" (R. Kelly ft. Fabo) — — — Non-album release
2006 "Wuz Up" (Bohagon feat. Diamond and Princess of Crime Mob, Fabo and Lil Jon) — 78 — Hated on Mostly
"Spaceships on Bankhead" (Fabo Ft. Young Jeezy) — — — I am the Street Dream
"Do It to It" (remix) (Cherish ft. Young Joc, Jody Breeze, Chingy & Fabo) — — — Non-album release
"Tatted Up" (The Alliance feat. Fabo) — — — Goin Digital
"Look at Her" (One Chance feat. Fabo) — 53 — Non-album single
2007 "Dukey Love" (Pitbull feat. Trick Daddy and Fabo) — — — Boatlift
"Cupid Shuffle" (remix) (Cupid feat. Fabo & DJ Unk) — — — Non-album single
"I'm a J" (Lil Jon feat. Gucci Mane & Fabo) — — — Non-album single
"U So Thick" (Kitty Katt feat. Diamond & Fabo P.By H Snow Beatz) — — — Non-album single
"Smile" (Jibbs feat. Fabo) — 120 — Jibbs Featuring Jibbs
"Do the Lasso" (Chingo Bling feat. Mistah F.A.B. and Fabo) — — — They Can't Deport Us All
"Digital" (Pastor Troy feat. Fabo & 2Dolla) — — — Tool Muziq
"Do It Like I Love It" (NLT feat. Fabo) — — — Non-album release
2009 "You're a Jerk (remix)" (New Boyz feat. Fabo) — - — Non-album single
2010 "My Own Step" (Roscoe Dash feat. T-Pain & Fabo) — 89 — Ready Set Go!
2013 "Quez" (Trinidad James feat. Fabo, Danny Brown & Playa Fly) — - — 10 PC. Mild
2013 "Get It" (Lil Jazz feat. 2$ Fabo) — - — Non-album single
2014 "Bitch Please" (Trinidad James feat. 2$ Fabo, Scotty ATL & Goldyard) — - — Non-album single
2015 "51 Bandz" (Brodinski feat. 2$ Fabo and Phlo Finister) — - — Brava
2016 "Like a Boss" (Brenmar feat. 2$ Fabo) — - — Non-album single

References
  1. Sanneh, Kelefa (2006) "'Laffy Taffy': So Light, So Sugary, So Downloadable", The New York Times, January 12, 2006, retrieved 14 July 2011
  2. XXL (magazine) (2010)" Flo Rida, D4L & Shop Boyz Among RIAA’s Top Selling Artists of Decade, "XXL Magazine", 19 Feb., 2010, retrieved October 21, 2014
  3. Atlantic Records (2006)" D4L's "Laffy Taffy" Smashes SoundScan Digital Sales Record; Atlanta Hip-Hop Group Is #1 on Billboard Chart for Second Week, "Market Wired", January 5, 2006, retrieved October 21, 2014
  4. Complex (magazine) (2013)" The 10 Major Influences On Today's Rap Sound, "Drake, David" Complex (magazine), 20, November 2013, retrieved October 21, 2014
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