Richard Rawson
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Richard Rawson better known by his stage name
Fazer, is a British rapper
, producer
, DJ
and actor
. He is popularly known as a member of hip hop
trio N-Dubz
.
, London
. Fazer first met Dappy
when they started attending the same karate
class, becoming best friends at school. They attended Haverstock School, with third member Tulisa Contostavlos
(Dappy's cousin) attending the school for a while as well.
are a MOBO award-winning group that have had two platinum-selling albums, Uncle B
and Against All Odds
.
Along with his N-Dubz colleagues, he appears in the interactive series Dubplate Drama
, as the character Flames, although his part isn't as big as Dappy
's part as Sleazy, or Tulisa's part as Laurissa. So far, he hasn't appeared in the third season at all.
Fazer is said to be a keen fisher and has said his favourite group to collaborate with would be Outlandish
.
In January 2010, police raided Fazer's flat in Chelsea, South-West London, looking for a gun that had been allegedly used in a nearby shooting. They also raided Sensible Studio, where N-Dubz have recorded a large amount of their material but detectives failed to find the weapon and no arrests were made. The same happened to Dappy
, about a year earlier after someone had reported to Police that he had been making death threats with a firearm. Fazer was involved in controversy in January 2009 after he and Dappy were hauled off a flight to London, following their "disorderly behaviour".
, Rihanna
and Tinie Tempah
. He also went on to reveal the possibility of teaming up with Chris Brown for a single. No other details have been given about the release, other than he is currently working on and recording it. Fazer then said he was "fed up" of N-Dubz split rumors. He told the Daily Star, "We [N-Dubz] have a new single coming out in November 2011 and are thinking about repacking the Love.Live.Life album or doing a Best Of. We'll be performing on The X Factor
and joining Tulisa at judges' houses". However this is still to be confirmed. There has been some controversy on to whether or not he would be a good choice.
Rocks Manchester pop music concert bill along with Dappy, performing at the Manchester Evening News Arena
.
Notes
Stage name
A stage name, also called a showbiz name or screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, wrestlers, comedians, and musicians.-Motivation to use a stage name:...
Fazer, is a British rapper
Rapping
Rapping refers to "spoken or chanted rhyming lyrics". The art form can be broken down into different components, as in the book How to Rap where it is separated into “content”, “flow” , and “delivery”...
, producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
, DJ
Disc jockey
A disc jockey, also known as DJ, is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience. Originally, "disc" referred to phonograph records, not the later Compact Discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter the medium.There are several types of disc jockeys...
and actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
. He is popularly known as a member of hip hop
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
trio N-Dubz
N-Dubz
N-Dubz are a British hip hop group from Camden Town, London. The group consists of members Dappy, Tulisa Contostavlos and Fazer.N-Dubz were previously signed to Polydor Records before joining All Around the World Records...
.
Early life
Fazer was born to a Jamaican mother and an English father, and was brought up in Camden TownCamden Town
-Economy:In recent years, entertainment-related businesses and a Holiday Inn have moved into the area. A number of retail and food chain outlets have replaced independent shops driven out by high rents and redevelopment. Restaurants have thrived, with the variety of culinary traditions found in...
, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
. Fazer first met Dappy
Dappy
Costadinos Contostavlos better known by his stage name Dappy, is a British singer-songwriter, rapper, actor of Greek descent. He is best known for being the lead singer of the Camden-based Grime/hip hop/R&B trio N-Dubz, with his cousin Tulisa and their friend Fazer...
when they started attending the same karate
Karate
is a martial art developed in the Ryukyu Islands in what is now Okinawa, Japan. It was developed from indigenous fighting methods called and Chinese kenpō. Karate is a striking art using punching, kicking, knee and elbow strikes, and open-handed techniques such as knife-hands. Grappling, locks,...
class, becoming best friends at school. They attended Haverstock School, with third member Tulisa Contostavlos
Tulisa Contostavlos
Tula Paulinea "Tulisa" Contostavlos is an English singer-songwriter and actress of Greek and Irish descent. She is best known for being a member of the Camden-based hip hop group N-Dubz, with her cousin Dappy and their friend Fazer...
(Dappy's cousin) attending the school for a while as well.
N-Dubz
N-DubzN-Dubz
N-Dubz are a British hip hop group from Camden Town, London. The group consists of members Dappy, Tulisa Contostavlos and Fazer.N-Dubz were previously signed to Polydor Records before joining All Around the World Records...
are a MOBO award-winning group that have had two platinum-selling albums, Uncle B
Uncle B
Uncle B is the debut album released by N-Dubz. It was released on 17 November 2008. The album is dedicated to former N-Dubz manager and father of Dappy, Byron Contostavlos, who died shortly before the band were signed to their second record label All Around the World. It entered the official UK...
and Against All Odds
Against All Odds
Against All Odds is a neo-noir 1984 film, a remake of Out of the Past. The movie was directed by Taylor Hackford and features Rachel Ward, Jeff Bridges, and James Woods...
.
Personal life
Fazer is currently in a relationship with fellow band member Tulisa. They have been dating for the past year although this was only recently revealed at fellow bandmate Dappy's solo No Regrets album launch.Along with his N-Dubz colleagues, he appears in the interactive series Dubplate Drama
Dubplate Drama
Dubplate Drama is a UK television series which started in 2005.It has run for three series.It has been called "the world's first interactive drama series", since it was letting viewers vote on the outcome of each episode's ending....
, as the character Flames, although his part isn't as big as Dappy
Dappy
Costadinos Contostavlos better known by his stage name Dappy, is a British singer-songwriter, rapper, actor of Greek descent. He is best known for being the lead singer of the Camden-based Grime/hip hop/R&B trio N-Dubz, with his cousin Tulisa and their friend Fazer...
's part as Sleazy, or Tulisa's part as Laurissa. So far, he hasn't appeared in the third season at all.
Fazer is said to be a keen fisher and has said his favourite group to collaborate with would be Outlandish
Outlandish
Outlandish is a multi-award–winning hip-hop group based in Denmark. Formed in 1997, it consists of Isam Bachiri , Waqas Ali Qadri , and Lenny Martinez . All three members are religious, with Isam and Waqas being Muslims and Lenny being Catholic...
.
In January 2010, police raided Fazer's flat in Chelsea, South-West London, looking for a gun that had been allegedly used in a nearby shooting. They also raided Sensible Studio, where N-Dubz have recorded a large amount of their material but detectives failed to find the weapon and no arrests were made. The same happened to Dappy
Dappy
Costadinos Contostavlos better known by his stage name Dappy, is a British singer-songwriter, rapper, actor of Greek descent. He is best known for being the lead singer of the Camden-based Grime/hip hop/R&B trio N-Dubz, with his cousin Tulisa and their friend Fazer...
, about a year earlier after someone had reported to Police that he had been making death threats with a firearm. Fazer was involved in controversy in January 2009 after he and Dappy were hauled off a flight to London, following their "disorderly behaviour".
Solo album
On 26 July 2011, Fazer spoke to the Daily Star for the first time about his plans for a solo album. He stated a few names he may possibly be working with; including Katy PerryKaty Perry
Katy Perry is an American singer, songwriter and actress. Born in Santa Barbara, California, and raised by Christian pastor parents, Perry grew up listening to only gospel music and sang in her local church as a child. After earning a GED during her first year of high school, she began to pursue a...
, Rihanna
Rihanna
Robyn Rihanna Fenty , better known as simply Rihanna, is a Barbadian recording artist. Born in Saint Michael, Barbados, Rihanna moved to the United States at the age of 16 to pursue a recording career under the guidance of record producer Evan Rogers...
and Tinie Tempah
Tinie Tempah
Patrick Chukwuemeka Okogwu , better known by his stage name Tinie Tempah, is a British rapper. He made his first mixtape in 2007 with 28 songs, freestyles and remixes, the album features Mz Bratt, Chipmunk and G-Unit...
. He also went on to reveal the possibility of teaming up with Chris Brown for a single. No other details have been given about the release, other than he is currently working on and recording it. Fazer then said he was "fed up" of N-Dubz split rumors. He told the Daily Star, "We [N-Dubz] have a new single coming out in November 2011 and are thinking about repacking the Love.Live.Life album or doing a Best Of. We'll be performing on The X Factor
The X Factor (UK)
The X Factor is a British television music competition to find new singing talent. Created by Simon Cowell, it began in September 2004 and is contested by aspiring singers drawn from public auditions. It is the originator of the international X Factor franchise. The seven series of the show to date...
and joining Tulisa at judges' houses". However this is still to be confirmed. There has been some controversy on to whether or not he would be a good choice.
Charity Work
Fazer appeared on the BBC's 2011 Children In NeedChildren in Need
Children in Need is an annual British charity appeal organised by the BBC. Since 1980 it has raised over £500 million. The highlight of the Children in Need appeal is an annual telethon, held in November. A teddy bear named "Pudsey Bear" fronts the campaign, while Terry Wogan is a long...
Rocks Manchester pop music concert bill along with Dappy, performing at the Manchester Evening News Arena
Manchester Evening News Arena
The Manchester Evening News Arena is an indoor arena situated in Manchester, England. It is adjacent to Manchester Victoria station near Corporation Street...
.
Cameo appearances
| Title | Year | Director(s) | Note | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "No Regrets No Regrets (Dappy song) "No Regrets" is the debut solo single by British hip hop artist Dappy. The song was produced by TMS and was written by Dappy, TMS, and Ayak Thiik . It was released in the United Kingdom on 18 September 2011. This was Dappy's first solo number 1 single in the UK... " (Dappy Dappy Costadinos Contostavlos better known by his stage name Dappy, is a British singer-songwriter, rapper, actor of Greek descent. He is best known for being the lead singer of the Camden-based Grime/hip hop/R&B trio N-Dubz, with his cousin Tulisa and their friend Fazer... ) |
2011 | Benny Boom Benny Boom Benny Boom is a music video director and current director of Gorilla Flix, Inc. He trained at Temple University's School of Radio, Television, & Film, and also served as a protégé of veteran director Little X and Hype Williams.... |
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Notes
- The "No Regrets" music video sees Fazer making a cameo appearance playing on the piano.