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{{infobox musical artist
| name = Amir Obè
| name = Amir Obè
| alias = Phreshy Duzit
| image = Amir Obè.jpg
| origin = [[Sudan]], [[Khartoum]], S.D.
| alias = Phreshy Duzit
| genre = {{hlist|[[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]|[[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]}}
| origin = [[Sudan]], [[Khartoum]], S.D.
| genre = {{hlist|[[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]|[[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]}}
| years_active = 2009–present
| years_active = 2009–present
| Label = {{hlist|Neighborhood PHCK$|After Platinum|[[Atlantic Records|Atlantic]]|[[Def Jam Recordings|Def Jam]]}}
| associated_acts = {{hlist|[[PartyNextDoor]]|Don Picasso|[[Drake (rapper)|Drake]]|[[Big Sean]]|The Mekanics}}
| label = {{hlist|Neighborhood PHCK$|After Platinum|[[Atlantic Records|Atlantic]]|[[Def Jam Recordings|Def Jam]]}}
| website = {{URL|amirobemusic.com}}
| website = {{URL|amirobemusic.com}}
| birth_name = Amir Obeid-Walker
| caption = Obé in 2017
| birth_date = 1989
| birth_name = Amir Obeid-Walker
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1989|08|26}}
| birth_place = [[Detroit]], [[Michigan]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Detroit]], [[Michigan]], U.S.
| occupation = {{hlist|Rapper|Singer|Songwriter|Producer}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Rapper|Singer|Songwriter|Producer}}
}}
}}
'''Amir Obeid''', known professionally as '''Amir Obè''' (born 1989), is a Sudanese rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer from [[Detroit]], [[Michigan]]. He started his music career in 2009 as Phreshy Duzit and signed to [[Atlantic Records]]. He later left the label to reinvent his style and changed his name to Amir Obè and found his own collective Neighborhood PHCK$. Obè rose to fame by releasing the mixtape, ''Detrooklyn'' in 2014. In 2015, he released the EP, ''Happening in the Grey Area'' and then 2016's, ''Won't Find Love in the Hills''. On December 1, 2016, Amir announced that he had signed a deal with [[Def Jam Recordings]], and that an album is set to release sometime in 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2016/12/amir-obe-new-video-no-peace?|title=Amir Obe Celebrates Def Jam Signing By Releasing "No Peace" Video|publisher=Complex|accessdate=December 1, 2016}}</ref> His debut single on Def Jam, "Wish You Well" was released on March 9, 2017.<ref name="Wishyouwell">{{Cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/wish-you-well-single/id1211342258|title=Wish You Well - Single by Amir Obe on Apple Music|website=iTunes|access-date=March 21, 2017}}</ref>
'''Amir Obeid''', known professionally as '''Amir Obè''' (born August 26, 1989), is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, and record producer of Sudanese-Polish descent from [[Detroit]], [[Michigan]]. He started his music career in 2009 as Phreshy Duzit and signed to [[Atlantic Records]]. He later left the label to reinvent his style and changed his name to Amir Obè and found his own collective Neighborhood PHCK$. Obè rose to fame by releasing the mixtape, ''Detrooklyn'' in 2014. In 2015, he released the EP, ''Happening in the Grey Area'' and then 2016's, ''Won't Find Love in the Hills''. On December 1, 2016, Amir announced that he had signed a deal with [[Def Jam Recordings]], and that an album is set to release sometime in 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2016/12/amir-obe-new-video-no-peace?|title=Amir Obe Celebrates Def Jam Signing By Releasing "No Peace" Video|publisher=Complex|accessdate=December 1, 2016}}</ref> His debut single on Def Jam, "Wish You Well" was released on March 9, 2017.<ref name="Wishyouwell">{{Cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/wish-you-well-single/id1211342258|title=Wish You Well - Single by Amir Obe on Apple Music|website=iTunes|access-date=March 21, 2017}}</ref>

After a brief break in between releases, Amir announced and released a single titled ''IGNITE + GOODNIGHT'' through Def Jam Recordings,<ref name=":4">{{Citation |title=IGNITE + GOODNIGHT - Single by Amir Obè |date=2023-03-31 |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/ignite-goodnight-single/1677686106 |access-date=2023-04-22 |language=en-US}}</ref> and eventually would release an EP titled ''before.'' On April 21, 2023, He would announce his debut album ''after''. which would release on April 28, 2023.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |title=Amir Obè on Instagram: "My first ever album. "after." 4.28 —- Click the link in bio to pre-save & reveal the tracklist ‼️ How long have you waited?" |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CrUVNTnJpla/ |access-date=2023-04-22 |website=Instagram |language=en}}</ref>


==Life and career==
==Life and career==
=== 1990–2012: Early life and career beginnings ===
=== 1990–2012: Early life and career beginnings ===
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Amir Obè was born in [[Detroit]], then moved to [[New York City]]. His mother is Polish and a music teacher and his father is Sudanese. Obè's father listened to [[Michael Jackson]] growing up and was heavily influenced by [[Pharrell Williams]] and [[Kanye West|Kanye]] Obè played football in the street and rode his bike. During high school, he kept going back and forth from [[New York City]] to visit his sister. Obè played basketball in high school. He played one and two, point guard and shooting guard. He also played AAU, but in high school he was best offensive player in junior year and senior year.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2016/03/amir-obe-interview-the-break/|title=The Break Presents: Amir Obe|date=2016-03-25|website=[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]|last=Cline|first=Georgette|accessdate=2016-07-18}}</ref>
Amir Obè was born in [[Detroit]], then moved to [[New York City]].
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His mother is Polish and a music teacher and his father is Sudanese. Obè's father listened to [[Michael Jackson]] growing up and was heavily influenced by [[Pharrell Williams]] and [[Kanye West|Kanye]] Obè played football in the street and rode his bike. During high school, he kept going back and forth from [[New York City]] to visit his sister. Obè played basketball in high school. He played one and two, point guard and shooting guard. He also played AAU, but in high school he was best offensive player in junior year and senior year.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2016/03/amir-obe-interview-the-break/|title=The Break Presents: Amir Obe|date=2016-03-25|website=[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]|last=Cline|first=Georgette|accessdate=2016-07-18}}</ref>


When Obè was 16 or 17, he bought a computer mic and made song called, "Step Your Swag Up", which was his first. His parents didn't know he made music because he did it privately, but basketball was his main priority at the time. After high school, Obè started pursuing a music career and moved back to Brooklyn. Obè was first known as an artist when he went by the name of Phreshy Duzit on [[Myspace]]. He had about 100,000 fans and every week he kept releasing new freestyles and started seeing attention and getting messages from record labels. He eventually got signed to [[Atlantic Records]]. When Obè was 18, he made a friendship with [[PartyNextDoor]] on [[Twitter]], who at the time went by "Jahron B". At that time, he was always songwriting and producing, so he'd always send him beats.<ref name="submit">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/6805311/amir-obe-drake-happening-in-the-grey-area-interview|title=Rapper Amir Obe Talks Drake Collaboration & 'Happening In The Grey Area' EP|last=Platon|first=Adelle|date=2015-12-11|website=[[Billboard.com]]|accessdate=2016-07-18}}</ref>
When Obè was 16 or 17, he bought a computer mic and made song called, "Step Your Swag Up", which was his first. His parents didn't know he made music because he did it privately, but basketball was his main priority at the time. After high school, Obè started pursuing a music career and moved back to Brooklyn. Obè was first known as an artist when he went by the name of Phreshy Duzit on [[Myspace]]. He had about 100,000 fans and every week he kept releasing new freestyles and started seeing attention and getting messages from record labels. He eventually got signed to [[Atlantic Records]]. When Obè was 18, he made a friendship with [[PartyNextDoor]] on [[Twitter]], who at the time went by "Jahron B". At that time, he was always songwriting and producing, so he'd always send him beats.<ref name="submit">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/6805311/amir-obe-drake-happening-in-the-grey-area-interview|title=Rapper Amir Obe Talks Drake Collaboration & 'Happening In The Grey Area' EP|last=Platon|first=Adelle|date=2015-12-11|website=[[Billboard.com]]|accessdate=2016-07-18}}</ref>


Obè released his debut [[Extended play|EP]], ''Brave New World'' on April 15, 2011 on Atlantic Records. The EP was entirely produced by NYLZ.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.datpiff.com/Phreshy-Duzit-Brave-New-World-mixtape.222428.html|title=Phreshy Duzit - Brave New World|website=DatPiff|access-date=2016-07-19}}</ref> Soon after, Obè left the label to revamp his style and described the record deal as "bullshit".<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/AyoPhreshy/profile/|title=Amir Obe (Phreshy Duzit)|website=HotNewHipHop|access-date=2016-07-19}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> On August 27, 2012, he released his debut mixtape, ''The New Religion'' on his own independent record label Neighborhood PHCK$ and After Platinum Records. It has guest appearances from [[Cory Gunz]], [[Jon Connor]], and [[Los (rapper)|Los]] and includes production from NYLZ, Daniel Worthy, Rich Flyer, and Obè himself.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/phreshy-duzit-the-new-religion-mixtape.62038.html|title=Amir Obe - The New Religion [New Mixtape]|last=DJ Ill Will|date=2012-08-27|website=HotNewHipHop|publisher=|access-date=2016-07-18}}</ref> He revealed he got signed to After Platinum by releasing the mixtape.
Obè released his debut [[Extended play|EP]], ''Brave New World'' on April 15, 2011, on Atlantic Records. The EP was entirely produced by NYLZ.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.datpiff.com/Phreshy-Duzit-Brave-New-World-mixtape.222428.html|title=Phreshy Duzit - Brave New World|website=DatPiff|access-date=2016-07-19}}</ref> Soon after, Obè left the label to revamp his style and described the record deal as "bullshit".<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/AyoPhreshy/profile/|title=Amir Obe (Phreshy Duzit)|website=HotNewHipHop|access-date=2016-07-19}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> On August 27, 2012, he released his debut mixtape, ''The New Religion'' on his own independent record label Neighborhood PHCK$ and After Platinum Records. It has guest appearances from [[Cory Gunz]], [[Jon Connor]], and [[Los (rapper)|Los]] and includes production from NYLZ, Daniel Worthy, Rich Flyer, and Obè himself.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/phreshy-duzit-the-new-religion-mixtape.62038.html|title=Amir Obe - The New Religion [New Mixtape]|last=DJ Ill Will|date=2012-08-27|website=HotNewHipHop|publisher=|access-date=2016-07-18}}</ref> He revealed he got signed to After Platinum by releasing the mixtape.


=== 2014–present: Rise to fame and collaborations ===
=== 2014–17: Rise to fame and collaborations ===
Obè changed his name to Amir Obè in 2014 when he released the mixtape, ''Detrooklyn''. The mixtape was released on After Platinum Records and included production from NYLZ, [[Vinylz]], and Daniel Worthy.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=http://www.datpiff.com/Amir-Obe-Detrooklyn-mixtape.627606.html|title=Amir Obe - Detrooklyn|website=DatPiff|access-date=2016-07-19}}</ref> "I started feeling like both these places were the same place, so it was an imaginative project talking about my upbringing and my philosophies as an early teen 'till where I'm at now", says Obè. In the fall of 2014, Oliver El-Khatib ([[Drake (musician)|Drake]]'s manager and co-founder of [[OVO Sound]]) spoke to Obè and told him Drake is a fan of ''Detrooklyn.'' Because of that, Obè sent him music and got positive feedback.<ref name="submit" />
Obè changed his name to Amir Obè in 2014 when he released the mixtape, ''Detrooklyn''. The mixtape was released on After Platinum Records and included production from NYLZ, [[Vinylz]], and Daniel Worthy.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=http://www.datpiff.com/Amir-Obe-Detrooklyn-mixtape.627606.html|title=Amir Obe - Detrooklyn|website=DatPiff|access-date=2016-07-19}}</ref> "I started feeling like both these places were the same place, so it was an imaginative project talking about my upbringing and my philosophies as an early teen 'till where I'm at now", says Obè. In the fall of 2014, Oliver El-Khatib ([[Drake (musician)|Drake]]'s manager and co-founder of [[OVO Sound]]) spoke to Obè and told him Drake is a fan of ''Detrooklyn.'' Because of that, Obè sent him music and got positive feedback.<ref name="submit" />


In February 2015, Obè co-produced, "Star67" for Drake, which appeared on ''[[If You're Reading This It's Too Late]]''. Soon after, there was a rumor being passed around that Obè signed to OVO Sound, but he confirmed it wasn't true. Obè opened for PartyNextDoor on tour and the two collaborated on multiple songs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2016/04/amir-obe-interview-on-drake-ovo-and-whats-next|title=Amir Obè Is All About Second Chances|date=2016-04-14|accessdate=2016-07-18|last=Frydenlund|first=Zach|website=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]}}</ref> Obè released his second EP, ''Happening in the Grey Area'' on December 11, 2015. The album contains guest appearances from PartyNextDoor and Eli Sostre and includes production from NYLZ, The Mekanics, Daniel Worthy, [[Wondagurl]], OZ and more.<ref name=":3">{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/stream-amir-obes-happening-in-the-grey-area-ep-news.19120.html|title=Stream Amir Obe's "Happening In The Grey Area" EP|date=2015-12-11|accessdate=2016-07-18|website=HotNewHipHop|last=Lilah|first=Rose}}</ref> On March 11, 2016, Obè released his third EP, ''Won't Find Love in the Hills'' on Neighborhood PHCK$ and [[Empire Distribution]]. It has production from NYLZ, OZ, Eli Sostre, The Mekanics, STWO, and Ashton Mills.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/amirobe/sets/wont-find-love-in-the-hills|title=Won't Find Love In The Hills|website=SoundCloud|access-date=2016-07-19}}</ref> In late March 2016, Amir Obe was featured on Toronto R&B/Electro singer GOV's single ''Wrong One/Reflectin'' produced by frequent collaborator NYLZ and was the lead single from GOV's ''Nights'' EP which was premiered via Complex Magazine.
In February 2015, Obè co-produced, "Star67" for Drake, which appeared on ''[[If You're Reading This It's Too Late]]''. Soon after, there was a rumor being passed around that Obè signed to OVO Sound, but he confirmed it wasn't true. Obè opened for PartyNextDoor on tour and the two collaborated on multiple songs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2016/04/amir-obe-interview-on-drake-ovo-and-whats-next|title=Amir Obè Is All About Second Chances|date=2016-04-14|accessdate=2016-07-18|last=Frydenlund|first=Zach|website=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]}}</ref> Obè released his second EP, ''Happening in the Grey Area'' on December 11, 2015. The album contains guest appearances from PartyNextDoor and Eli Sostre and includes production from NYLZ, The Mekanics, Daniel Worthy, [[Wondagurl]], OZ and more.<ref name=":3">{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/stream-amir-obes-happening-in-the-grey-area-ep-news.19120.html|title=Stream Amir Obe's "Happening In The Grey Area" EP|date=2015-12-11|accessdate=2016-07-18|website=HotNewHipHop|last=Lilah|first=Rose}}</ref> On March 11, 2016, Obè released his third EP, ''Won't Find Love in the Hills'' on Neighborhood PHCK$ and [[Empire Distribution]]. It has production from NYLZ, OZ, Eli Sostre, The Mekanics, STWO, and Ashton Mills.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/amirobe/sets/wont-find-love-in-the-hills|title=Won't Find Love In The Hills|website=SoundCloud|access-date=2016-07-19}}</ref> In late March 2016, AmirObèwas featured on Toronto R&B/Electro singer GOV's single ''Wrong One/Reflectin'' produced by frequent collaborator NYLZ and was the lead single from GOV's ''Nights'' EP which was premiered via Complex Magazine.


On December 1, 2016, Amir Obe announced his signing to Def Jam Records.<ref>{{cite web|title=Amir Obe Signs To Def Jam Records; Releases No Peace Music Video|url=http://www.fashionably-early.com/2016/12/01/amir-obe-signs-to-def-jam-records-releases-no-peace-video/|publisher=Fashionably-Early|accessdate=1 December 2016}}</ref> In early 2017, Amir Obe was featured on Toronto based artist [[keffaleng]]'s EP, ”Not So Famous” on the Davinci produced single, “Yeah, Yeah”.<ref>{{cite web|title=Listen to Keffaleng's New Song "Yeah Yeah" featuring Amir Obe|url=http://www.thesmokersclub.com/music/listen-keffaleng-new-song-yeah-yeah-featuring-amirobe/|website=The Smokers Club|publisher=The Smokers Club|accessdate=6 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170414081441/http://www.thesmokersclub.com/music/listen-keffaleng-new-song-yeah-yeah-featuring-amirobe/|archive-date=14 April 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
On December 1, 2016, AmirObèannounced his signing to Def Jam Records.<ref>{{cite web|title=Amir Obe Signs To Def Jam Records; Releases No Peace Music Video|date=December 2016 |url=http://www.fashionably-early.com/2016/12/01/amir-obe-signs-to-def-jam-records-releases-no-peace-video/|publisher=Fashionably-Early|accessdate=1 December 2016}}</ref> In early 2017,Obèwas featured on Toronto based artist [[keffaleng]]'s EP, "Not So Famous" on the Davinci produced single, "Yeah, Yeah".<ref>{{cite web|title=Listen to Keffaleng's New Song "Yeah Yeah" featuring Amir Obe|url=http://www.thesmokersclub.com/music/listen-keffaleng-new-song-yeah-yeah-featuring-amirobe/|website=The Smokers Club|accessdate=6 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170414081441/http://www.thesmokersclub.com/music/listen-keffaleng-new-song-yeah-yeah-featuring-amirobe/|archive-date=14 April 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>


Obè's "Wish You Well" is featured on the soundtrack for [[Madden NFL 18]].
Obè's "Wish You Well" is featured on the soundtrack for [[Madden NFL 18]].

=== '''2018-Present: ''Can't Be A ____ Here'' and ''after.''''' ===
In 2018, Obè released a series of EP's titled ''Can't Be A ____ Here'', all released through Def Jam Recordings, led by the single ''Holy Sh*t''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Amir Obe shares new EP Can't Be A ____ Here: Chapter 1 |url=https://www.thefader.com/2018/08/28/amir-obe-new-ep-cant-be-a-here-chapter-1 |access-date=2023-04-22 |website=The FADER |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=Holy Sh*t |date=2018-08-17 |url=https://open.spotify.com/album/2hLjBlpu7cCdgWU09MYe1p |access-date=2023-04-22 |language=en}}</ref>

In July, 2020, Obè collaborated with producer Blitz//Berlin on the song ''Shadow'' which was featured in a trailer for the [[HBO]] series [[Lovecraft Country (TV series)|Lovecraft Country]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=@amirobe |url=https://twitter.com/amirobe/status/1286789650519138307 |access-date=2023-04-22 |website=Twitter |language=en}}</ref>

After three years without a release, Obè teased new music through a series of [https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp3s-tApCSW/?img_index=1 social media posts], eventually releasing his first single of 2023 titled ''IGNITE + GOODNIGHT'', produced by longtime collaborator NYLZ.<ref name=":4" /> Soon after, he dropped his 8th extended play, titled ''before.'' which featured three tracks, as well as another appearance from PartyNextDoor.<ref>{{Citation |title=before. |date=2023-04-14 |url=https://open.spotify.com/album/4LmKjdKY9YvCFhZSjbeIVQ |access-date=2023-04-22 |language=en}}</ref> The title of this EP would foreshadow the title of his [[Album|debut album]], which he teased on April 22, titled ''after.'' which would release the following week.<ref name=":5" />


==Discography==
==Discography==
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! scope="row"| ''Won't Find Love in the Hills''
! scope="row"| ''Won't Find Love in the Hills''
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* Released: March 11, 2016<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/stream-amir-obes-new-ep-wont-find-love-in-the-hills-news.20585.html|title=Stream Amir Obe's New EP "Won't Find Love In The Hills"|website=HNHH|access-date=2016-07-20}}</ref>
* Released: March 11, 2016<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/stream-amir-obes-new-ep-wont-find-love-in-the-hills-news.20585.html|title=Stream Amir Obe's New EP "Won't Find Love In The Hills"|website=HNHH|date=11 March 2016 |access-date=2016-07-20}}</ref>
* Label: Neighborhood PHCK$, [[Empire Distribution|EMPIRE]]
* Label: Neighborhood PHCK$, [[Empire Distribution|EMPIRE]]
* Format: digital download
* Format: digital download
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* Released: December 4, 2018
* Label: [[Def Jam]]
* Label: [[Def Jam]]
* Format: digital download
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!''before.''
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* Released: April 14, 2023
* Label: [[Def Jam Recordings|Def Jam]]
* Format: digital download
* Format: digital download
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| 2011
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! scope="row"| "Jay Z, Kanye, Esco"<ref>{{Citation|title=Amir Obe - Jay Z, Kanye, Esco (Prod. By NYLZ) {{!}} Stream [New Song]|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/amir-ob-phreshy-duzit-jay-z-kanye-esco-prod-by-nylz-new-song.1851104.html|accessdate=2016-07-20}}</ref>
! scope="row"| "Jay Z, Kanye, Esco"<ref>{{Citation|title=Amir Obe - Jay Z, Kanye, Esco (Prod. By NYLZ) {{!}} Stream [New Song]|date=18 March 2014 |url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/amir-ob-phreshy-duzit-jay-z-kanye-esco-prod-by-nylz-new-song.1851104.html|accessdate=2016-07-20}}</ref>
| rowspan="4"|2014
| rowspan="4"|2014
| rowspan="4"| ''Detrooklyn''
| rowspan="4"| ''Detrooklyn''
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! scope="row"| "Wrong One/Reflection"<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://djbooth.net/tracks/review/02056-gov-wrong-one-reflectin-amir-obe|title=Gov - Wrong One / Reflectin ft. Amir Obè {{!}} Hip Hop Songs - DJBooth|website=DJBooth.net|access-date=2016-07-20}}</ref><br/>{{small|(Gov featuring Amir Obè)}}
! scope="row"| "Wrong One/Reflection"<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://djbooth.net/tracks/review/02056-gov-wrong-one-reflectin-amir-obe|title=Gov - Wrong One / Reflectin ft. Amir Obè {{!}} Hip Hop Songs - DJBooth|website=DJBooth.net|date=5 February 2016 |access-date=2016-07-20}}</ref><br/>{{small|(Gov featuring Amir Obè)}}
| rowspan="3"| 2015
| rowspan="3"| 2015
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Latest revision as of 21:56, 28 December 2024

Amir Obè
Obé in 2017
Obé in 2017
Background information
Birth nameAmir Obeid-Walker
Also known asPhreshy Duzit
Born (1989-08-26) August 26, 1989 (age 35)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
OriginSudan, Khartoum, S.D.
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
  • Producer
Years active2009–present
Labels
Websiteamirobemusic.com

Amir Obeid, known professionally as Amir Obè (born August 26, 1989), is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, and record producer of Sudanese-Polish descent from Detroit, Michigan. He started his music career in 2009 as Phreshy Duzit and signed to Atlantic Records. He later left the label to reinvent his style and changed his name to Amir Obè and found his own collective Neighborhood PHCK$. Obè rose to fame by releasing the mixtape, Detrooklyn in 2014. In 2015, he released the EP, Happening in the Grey Area and then 2016's, Won't Find Love in the Hills. On December 1, 2016, Amir announced that he had signed a deal with Def Jam Recordings, and that an album is set to release sometime in 2017.[1] His debut single on Def Jam, "Wish You Well" was released on March 9, 2017.[2]

After a brief break in between releases, Amir announced and released a single titled IGNITE + GOODNIGHT through Def Jam Recordings,[3] and eventually would release an EP titled before. On April 21, 2023, He would announce his debut album after. which would release on April 28, 2023.[4]

Life and career

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1990–2012: Early life and career beginnings

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Amir Obè was born in Detroit, then moved to New York City. His mother is Polish and a music teacher and his father is Sudanese. Obè's father listened to Michael Jackson growing up and was heavily influenced by Pharrell Williams and Kanye Obè played football in the street and rode his bike. During high school, he kept going back and forth from New York City to visit his sister. Obè played basketball in high school. He played one and two, point guard and shooting guard. He also played AAU, but in high school he was best offensive player in junior year and senior year.[5]

When Obè was 16 or 17, he bought a computer mic and made song called, "Step Your Swag Up", which was his first. His parents didn't know he made music because he did it privately, but basketball was his main priority at the time. After high school, Obè started pursuing a music career and moved back to Brooklyn. Obè was first known as an artist when he went by the name of Phreshy Duzit on Myspace. He had about 100,000 fans and every week he kept releasing new freestyles and started seeing attention and getting messages from record labels. He eventually got signed to Atlantic Records. When Obè was 18, he made a friendship with PartyNextDoor on Twitter, who at the time went by "Jahron B". At that time, he was always songwriting and producing, so he'd always send him beats.[6]

Obè released his debut EP, Brave New World on April 15, 2011, on Atlantic Records. The EP was entirely produced by NYLZ.[7] Soon after, Obè left the label to revamp his style and described the record deal as "bullshit".[8][5] On August 27, 2012, he released his debut mixtape, The New Religion on his own independent record label Neighborhood PHCK$ and After Platinum Records. It has guest appearances from Cory Gunz, Jon Connor, and Los and includes production from NYLZ, Daniel Worthy, Rich Flyer, and Obè himself.[9] He revealed he got signed to After Platinum by releasing the mixtape.

2014–17: Rise to fame and collaborations

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Obè changed his name to Amir Obè in 2014 when he released the mixtape, Detrooklyn. The mixtape was released on After Platinum Records and included production from NYLZ, Vinylz, and Daniel Worthy.[10] "I started feeling like both these places were the same place, so it was an imaginative project talking about my upbringing and my philosophies as an early teen 'till where I'm at now", says Obè. In the fall of 2014, Oliver El-Khatib (Drake's manager and co-founder of OVO Sound) spoke to Obè and told him Drake is a fan of Detrooklyn. Because of that, Obè sent him music and got positive feedback.[6]

In February 2015, Obè co-produced, "Star67" for Drake, which appeared on If You're Reading This It's Too Late. Soon after, there was a rumor being passed around that Obè signed to OVO Sound, but he confirmed it wasn't true. Obè opened for PartyNextDoor on tour and the two collaborated on multiple songs.[11] Obè released his second EP, Happening in the Grey Area on December 11, 2015. The album contains guest appearances from PartyNextDoor and Eli Sostre and includes production from NYLZ, The Mekanics, Daniel Worthy, Wondagurl, OZ and more.[12] On March 11, 2016, Obè released his third EP, Won't Find Love in the Hills on Neighborhood PHCK$ and Empire Distribution. It has production from NYLZ, OZ, Eli Sostre, The Mekanics, STWO, and Ashton Mills.[13] In late March 2016, AmirObèwas featured on Toronto R&B/Electro singer GOV's single Wrong One/Reflectin produced by frequent collaborator NYLZ and was the lead single from GOV's Nights EP which was premiered via Complex Magazine.

On December 1, 2016, AmirObèannounced his signing to Def Jam Records.[14] In early 2017,Obèwas featured on Toronto based artist keffaleng's EP, "Not So Famous" on the Davinci produced single, "Yeah, Yeah".[15]

Obè's "Wish You Well" is featured on the soundtrack for Madden NFL 18.

2018-Present: Can't Be A ____ Here and after.

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In 2018, Obè released a series of EP's titled Can't Be A ____ Here, all released through Def Jam Recordings, led by the single Holy Sh*t.[16][17]

In July, 2020, Obè collaborated with producer Blitz//Berlin on the song Shadow which was featured in a trailer for the HBO series Lovecraft Country.[18]

After three years without a release, Obè teased new music through a series of social media posts, eventually releasing his first single of 2023 titled IGNITE + GOODNIGHT, produced by longtime collaborator NYLZ.[3] Soon after, he dropped his 8th extended play, titled before. which featured three tracks, as well as another appearance from PartyNextDoor.[19] The title of this EP would foreshadow the title of his debut album, which he teased on April 22, titled after. which would release the following week.[4]

Discography

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Extended plays

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List of extended plays and selected album details
Title Album details
Brave New World
Happening in the Grey Area
  • Released: December 11, 2015[12]
  • Label: Neighborhood PHCK$
  • Format: digital download
Won't Find Love in the Hills
  • Released: March 11, 2016[21]
  • Label: Neighborhood PHCK$, EMPIRE
  • Format: digital download
None of the Clocks Work
  • Released: March 30, 2017
  • Label: Neighborhood PHCKS, Def Jam
  • Format: digital download
Can't Be A ____Here: Chapter 1
  • Released: August 28, 2018
  • Label: Def Jam
  • Format: digital download
Can't Be A ____Here: Chapter 2
  • Released: September 24, 2018
  • Label: Def Jam
  • Format: digital download
Can't Be A ____Here: Chapter 3
  • Released: December 4, 2018
  • Label: Def Jam
  • Format: digital download
before.
  • Released: April 14, 2023
  • Label: Def Jam
  • Format: digital download

Mixtapes

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List of mixtapes and selected album details
Title Album details
The New Religion
  • Released: August 27, 2012[22]
  • Label: Neighborhood PHCK$, After Platinum
  • Format: digital download
Detrooklyn
  • Released: July 7, 2014[10]
  • Label: After Platinum
  • Format: digital download

Singles

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As lead artist

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List of singles, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"Pattycake"[23] 2010 —
"HateLove"[24] 2011
"Jay Z, Kanye, Esco"[25] 2014 Detrooklyn
"9 Milli"[26]
"Hennessy Breath"[27]
"Drugs & Cam'ron"[28]
"I'm Good"[29]
(featuring PartyNextDoor) 		2015 Happening in the Grey Area
"Just Know"[30]
"On a Ride"[31]
"Say No More"[32]
"Four Seasons Freestyle"[33] —
"Owe Me"[34]
(with Jimmy Prime) 		2016
"Before the Vomit" Won't Find Love in the Hills
"Wish You Well"[2] 2017 None of the Clocks Work
"Holy Shit"[35] 2018 —
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List of featured singles, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"Wrong One/Reflection"[36]
(Gov featuring Amir Obè) 		2015 —
"Lost in Detroit"[37]
(Previn Jones featuring Amir Obè and Doe Wright)
"I Got It"[38]
(Klepto Magz featuring Amir Obè)

References

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  1. ^ "Amir Obe Celebrates Def Jam Signing By Releasing "No Peace" Video". Complex. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Wish You Well - Single by Amir Obe on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
  3. ^ a b IGNITE + GOODNIGHT - Single by Amir Obè, 2023-03-31, retrieved 2023-04-22
  4. ^ a b "Amir Obè on Instagram: "My first ever album. "after." 4.28 —- Click the link in bio to pre-save & reveal the tracklist ‼️ How long have you waited?"". Instagram. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
  5. ^ a b Cline, Georgette (2016-03-25). "The Break Presents: Amir Obe". XXL. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  6. ^ a b Platon, Adelle (2015-12-11). "Rapper Amir Obe Talks Drake Collaboration & 'Happening In The Grey Area' EP". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  7. ^ "Phreshy Duzit - Brave New World". DatPiff. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
  8. ^ "Amir Obe (Phreshy Duzit)". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
  9. ^ DJ Ill Will (2012-08-27). "Amir Obe - The New Religion [New Mixtape]". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  10. ^ a b "Amir Obe - Detrooklyn". DatPiff. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
  11. ^ Frydenlund, Zach (2016-04-14). "Amir Obè Is All About Second Chances". Complex. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  12. ^ a b Lilah, Rose (2015-12-11). "Stream Amir Obe's "Happening In The Grey Area" EP". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  13. ^ "Won't Find Love In The Hills". SoundCloud. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
  14. ^ "Amir Obe Signs To Def Jam Records; Releases No Peace Music Video". Fashionably-Early. December 2016. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  15. ^ "Listen to Keffaleng's New Song "Yeah Yeah" featuring Amir Obe". The Smokers Club. Archived from the original on 14 April 2017. Retrieved 6 March 2017.
  16. ^ "Amir Obe shares new EP Can't Be A ____ Here: Chapter 1". The FADER. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
  17. ^ Holy Sh*t, 2018-08-17, retrieved 2023-04-22
  18. ^ "@amirobe". Twitter. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
  19. ^ before., 2023-04-14, retrieved 2023-04-22
  20. ^ Amir Obe - Brave New World (EP) | Download & Listen [New Mixtape], retrieved 2016-07-20
  21. ^ "Stream Amir Obe's New EP "Won't Find Love In The Hills"". HNHH. 11 March 2016. Retrieved 2016-07-20.
  22. ^ "Phreshy Duzit - The New Religion". DatPiff. Retrieved 2016-07-20.
  23. ^ "Pattycake - Single by Phreshy Duzit on Apple Music". iTunes. 2010-12-21. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
  24. ^ "HateLove - Single by Phreshy Duzit on Apple Music". iTunes. 2011-03-08. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
  25. ^ Amir Obe - Jay Z, Kanye, Esco (Prod. By NYLZ) | Stream [New Song], 18 March 2014, retrieved 2016-07-20
  26. ^ Lilah, Rose (2014-05-20). "Amir Obe - 9 Milli [New Song]". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
  27. ^ Smith, Trevor (2014-06-12). "Amir Obe - Hennessy Breath [New Song]". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
  28. ^ 13. Amir Obè - Drugs & Cam'ron [Prod. By NYLZ], retrieved 2016-07-20
  29. ^ Amir Obè Feat. PARTYNEXTDOOR - "I'm Good" (Prod. By WondaGurl & NYLZ), retrieved 2016-07-20
  30. ^ Smith, Trevor (2015-07-28). "Amir Obe - Just Know [New Song]". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
  31. ^ Lilah, Rose (2015-07-28). "Amir Obe - On A Ride (Prod. By NYLZ) [New Song]". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
  32. ^ Lilah, Rose (2015-07-28). "Amir Obe - Say No More (Prod. By NYLZ) [New Song]". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  33. ^ Smith, Trevor (2015-10-06). "Amir Obe - Four Seasons Freestyle [New Song]". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2016-07-10.
  34. ^ Lilah, Rose (2016-01-14). "Jimmy Prime & Amir Obe - Owe Me (Prod. By Daniel Worthy & NYLZ) [New Song]". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
  35. ^ "Holy Sh*t - Single by Amir Obe on Apple Music". iTunes. 17 August 2018. Retrieved August 17, 2018.
  36. ^ "Gov - Wrong One / Reflectin ft. Amir Obè | Hip Hop Songs - DJBooth". DJBooth.net. 5 February 2016. Retrieved 2016-07-20.
  37. ^ "Lost in Detroit (feat. Amir Obè & Doe Wright) - Single by Previn Jones on Apple Music". iTunes. 19 December 2015. Retrieved 2016-07-20.
  38. ^ "I Got It (feat. Amir Obe) - Single by Klepto Magz on Apple Music". iTunes. 31 December 2015. Retrieved 2016-07-20.
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