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Track Listings
| 1. Intro |
| 2. Freedom |
| 3. Hey Young World feat. Aloe Blacc & Devoya |
| 4. Stars |
| 5. Life As A Shorty feat. J. Mitchell |
| 6. The Ecology |
| 7. Our Way feat. Evidence |
| 8. Why |
| 9. Samsonite Man |
| 10. Father |
| 11. Sunny CA. feat. Coss & Mistah Fab |
| 12. Bo Jackson feat. Exile |
| 13. Lupita |
| 14. When She Calls |
| 15. Boy Meets World |
Editorial Reviews
With all the talk that hip-hop is dead, there's no better example than Fashawn to prove that it's certainly alive, well and being fed to a hungry new generation of hip-hop fans. And after listening to just 16 bars it's evident that Fashawn is one of the hungriest. He's a prodigal son, part of a new generation of emcees lucky enough to
grow up in hip-hop's golden era. He's not an '80s baby; he's a '90s baby. Think about that for a second. Then think about his potential.
Hailing from Fresno, California, Fashawn has all the charisma of a modern-day emcee and the rhyming chops of a veteran beyond his years. For a 20-year-old, his raw talent, songwriting ability and versatility, is...well, it's phenomenal.
Recognized already as a leader in Central California's hip hop scene, steering a vibrant pack of young artists with his innovative style and originality in his music, Fashawn is more than ready to take on the world with his debut album Boy Meets World. Produced entirely by Los Angeles native Exile, Boy Meets World is just a story about a kid growing up, explains Fashawn. It's my story, it's very honest, it's very in depth. So whatever you thought you knew about me, listen to this and you ll really get a good look at who I am. It's going to be classic.
grow up in hip-hop's golden era. He's not an '80s baby; he's a '90s baby. Think about that for a second. Then think about his potential.
Hailing from Fresno, California, Fashawn has all the charisma of a modern-day emcee and the rhyming chops of a veteran beyond his years. For a 20-year-old, his raw talent, songwriting ability and versatility, is...well, it's phenomenal.
Recognized already as a leader in Central California's hip hop scene, steering a vibrant pack of young artists with his innovative style and originality in his music, Fashawn is more than ready to take on the world with his debut album Boy Meets World. Produced entirely by Los Angeles native Exile, Boy Meets World is just a story about a kid growing up, explains Fashawn. It's my story, it's very honest, it's very in depth. So whatever you thought you knew about me, listen to this and you ll really get a good look at who I am. It's going to be classic.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By Gordon
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Fashawn is a rare breed of MC. He's an extremely skilled westcoast lyricist. They're not scarce if u know about the real underground, but if ur on the surface it seems rare that a west coast MC can possess this level of skill. He's only 20 by the way. There is not 1 bad track on the whole album. Some may not be to your liking, but they are all well crafted and executed. Now its no Illmatic-reminicent debut like many are hyping it up to be. Its a heck of a debut though. In my opinion, it topped, yet is comarable to Lupe Fiasco's debut "Food and Liquor." It topped it because Fashawn is a better MC IMO. He grasps my attention more and doesn't get lost in the beat like Lupe. Like F&L there are no weak beats to speak of either. They all compliment the lyricism and don't make you ears bleed. The beats are good but keep the amazing lyricism as the main focus.
Instead of blowing you away with a whole different style, (IE Tribe's jazz-rap) this will remind you that good hip hop is making a comeback and will not be stuck underground for much longer. BUY THIS. That's all I have to say YOU WONT BE DISAPPIONTED.
This debut reminds me of the MCs of the past 2 yrs. If you like this, you will like
-Reks' Grey Hairs
-Little Vic's Each Dawn I Die
-Lupe Fiasco's The Cool
-Joell Ortiz's The Brick: Bodega Chronicles
-eLZhi's The Preface
-Brother Ali's THe Undisputed Truth
I've had one whole listen-through and it was outstanding lyricism with good, not excellent beats. The beats I admit could have been more exciting and/or memorable for such a debut. I was never an Exile fan after Below The Heavens. BUY IT
BEST SONG GOES TO: The Ecology
BEST BEAT GOES TO: Freedom (I love the Talib Kweli sample)
Instead of blowing you away with a whole different style, (IE Tribe's jazz-rap) this will remind you that good hip hop is making a comeback and will not be stuck underground for much longer. BUY THIS. That's all I have to say YOU WONT BE DISAPPIONTED.
This debut reminds me of the MCs of the past 2 yrs. If you like this, you will like
-Reks' Grey Hairs
-Little Vic's Each Dawn I Die
-Lupe Fiasco's The Cool
-Joell Ortiz's The Brick: Bodega Chronicles
-eLZhi's The Preface
-Brother Ali's THe Undisputed Truth
I've had one whole listen-through and it was outstanding lyricism with good, not excellent beats. The beats I admit could have been more exciting and/or memorable for such a debut. I was never an Exile fan after Below The Heavens. BUY IT
BEST SONG GOES TO: The Ecology
BEST BEAT GOES TO: Freedom (I love the Talib Kweli sample)
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By D. Schmid
Format:Audio CD
FASHAWN'S A YOUNG WHIPPA SNAPPA WITH A LOTTA TALENT AND CLASS!
WITH EXILE ON THE BEATS YOU HAVE A CAN'T-LOSE SITUATION.
I GAVE IT 4 STARS CUZ I STILL LIVE IN THE PAST DAYS OF THE SOURCE WHEN YOU ONLY GOT 5 MICS IF YOU WERE ABSOLUTELY CERTIFIABLE CLASSIC STATUS HANDS DOWN BUT 4 MICS WAS STILL REALLY HARD TO GET AND MEANT YOU HAD A CRAZY ILL ALBUM.
MY ONLY COMPLAINT IS HE NAMED IT AFTER THAT SHOW WITH THAT CURLY HAIRED KID WHO SUPPOSEDLY NEVER EVEN BROKE TOPANGA OFF!
WASUP BRO?
AFTER ALL THOSE YEARS ON THE SET YOU WOULDA THOUGHT HE HIT THAT BUT I GUESS THAT'S LIFE AND YOU CAN'T WIN EM ALL.
PEACE TO FASHAWN YALL!
KUDOS ON YOUR DEBUT, BRO!
WITH EXILE ON THE BEATS YOU HAVE A CAN'T-LOSE SITUATION.
I GAVE IT 4 STARS CUZ I STILL LIVE IN THE PAST DAYS OF THE SOURCE WHEN YOU ONLY GOT 5 MICS IF YOU WERE ABSOLUTELY CERTIFIABLE CLASSIC STATUS HANDS DOWN BUT 4 MICS WAS STILL REALLY HARD TO GET AND MEANT YOU HAD A CRAZY ILL ALBUM.
MY ONLY COMPLAINT IS HE NAMED IT AFTER THAT SHOW WITH THAT CURLY HAIRED KID WHO SUPPOSEDLY NEVER EVEN BROKE TOPANGA OFF!
WASUP BRO?
AFTER ALL THOSE YEARS ON THE SET YOU WOULDA THOUGHT HE HIT THAT BUT I GUESS THAT'S LIFE AND YOU CAN'T WIN EM ALL.
PEACE TO FASHAWN YALL!
KUDOS ON YOUR DEBUT, BRO!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By J. Skee
Format:MP3 Music
Before this album, I had only heard of Fashawn on a few features. I decided to buy the album on the strength of Exile, Fashawn's producer who crafted the masterpiece "Below the heavens" with Cali Rapper Blu. Needless to say the beats are fresh, but I was even more impressed with Fashawn's skills, the range of his subject matter, and his wordplay. Bottom line this dude is dope and this is probably one of my top 3 favorite albums of the year. A definite MUST BUY if you love real hip hop!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic
Excellent beats, excellent lyrics. Highly recommend this album. Perfect album to play while kicking back. Fashawn is young dude with an old school sound.
Published 2 months ago by Eddie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another one of Exile's successful collabs
If you couldn't take Blu's Below the Heavens off of repeat for weeks on end then you need to give Boy Meets World a listen. That is all.
Published 17 months ago by Sarafiena
5.0 out of 5 stars
The West actually has diversity
10/19/10
Well it's been ALMOST a year since the release of "Boy Meets World" and the subsequent rise of Fashawn as a favorite in the indie hip hop scene. Read more
Well it's been ALMOST a year since the release of "Boy Meets World" and the subsequent rise of Fashawn as a favorite in the indie hip hop scene. Read more
Published on January 7, 2011 by Indiemuzik
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic Period.
I am so happy to have bought this album. He speaks for people trying to do something with their life and those who are in a typical cycle of poverty which breeds violence, low... Read more
Published on June 8, 2010 by Matthew Joseph
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Young Emcee In The Game
Fashawn is the best young emcee in the game. Hes better than Drake, Wiz, and the rest of them cats. Only 21 years old his lyrics are deep and personal none of that played out stuff... Read more
Published on May 4, 2010 by Bob Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great young talent
I purchased boy meets world on 4/7/10 and received it on 4/10/10 and lets start by saying it was better then i expected. Read more
Published on April 16, 2010 by Kristopher P. Cleague
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lyrically gifted with dope beats
This album is amazing. It marries east with west-- Hip-hop with a west coast feel. Fashawn's lyrics are amazing. Read more
Published on January 30, 2010 by J. Romualdo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Earns place next to Lupe Fiasco
I'm no pro music critic, not even close. In fact this is my first music review on Amazon. But this album was really so great I felt compelled to write something. Read more
Published on January 24, 2010 by Andrew
5.0 out of 5 stars
what a great debut!
in my opinion, Fashawn's Boy Meets World was 2009's best Hip Hop album behind Raekwon's OB4CL2! Fashawn is the new face of West Coast Hip Hop! Read more
Published on January 16, 2010 by Chris M. Duran
4.0 out of 5 stars
This is how it should be done...
...I use that that title to ironically point out how new and fresh this is as opposed to Rakim's latest album. Read more
Published on November 20, 2009 by Berk
