He’s also been a presence on social media with his fly, occasionally outlandish outfits and witty replies earning nearly as much repute as his raps. Despite his platinum plaques for more accessible tunes, Fab never strays far from the ultra-lyrical rap that got him his start, feeding hardcore heads with radio freestyles, the Soul Tape and Summer Shootout mixtape series, and 2017’s Friday on Elm Street joint LP with fellow NYC heavyweight Jadakiss. 2,” retail therapy anthem “Throw It In the Bag,” and lyrical assault “Breathe,” while also becoming an R&B staple by lending warm nonchalance to songs by the likes of The-Dream and Trey Songz. He’s stayed in the charts with his own songs like the seductive, P. It was a toolkit that would lead to an unconventionally long, prolific career. LyricsI'm a movement by myself But I'm a force when we're together Mami I'm good all by myself But baby u make me better U make me better X8Verse 1: Fabol.
Fab’s sharp mixtape verses helped the imprint get major label distribution in time for his 2001 debut, Ghetto Fabolous, which showed off an arsenal of slick, street-smart wordplay alongside the type of sing-along romantic cuts that often elude rappers known for raw bars. He converted street freestyle prowess into radio cameos, and a stunning turn on DJ Clue’s late-’90s Hot 97 show into a deal with the powerhouse host’s Desert Storm label. Born John David Jackson (1977), Fabolous got his start the old-fashioned way. Fabolous has thrived across decades of New York hip-hop tumult and era turnover by the strength of his unwavering formula: artful punchlines, timely references, flashy hooks, and a calm confidence indicative of his Brooklyn origins.