FAMA

FAMA is a Hong Kong hip hop duo consisting of members C Kwan and Luk Wing (6-Wing). Formed in 2002, the duo have since released 10 studio albums and EPs. Known for their quick-wit and humour, along with the use of lyrics and music to reflect Hong Kong's society and culture, C Kwan and 6 Wing have also found success as television hosts and actors. They also have been associated with other musicians and bands, such as Edison Chen, Joey Yung, JJ Lin, Khalil Fong, HotCha and many more. Name of origin FAMA originates from a similar sounding word in Cantonese, which fully translates to farmer. The official explanation for "FAMA" meant that farmers plant seeds and grow crops for food. The first word, "農"(nong), meaning farming/cultivation, originates from China. Kwan and Wing hope to aspire spreading seeds (music and culture) across Asian countries and the world, as well as local roots in Hong Kong. The duo's goal is "One Asia for all Asians", and from their own perspective, promote their body of work through current social affairs/trends, life, attitude, love, sex, hip hop and much more. In an interview, Kwan and Wing stated the real reason they got their name "FAMA" because they saw a person wearing folded wide pants which looked similar to a farmer while hanging with friends on the streets. After laughing at the looks, Kwan and Wing decided to take up the name "FAMA" because it was easy to remember and represented the grassroots. History Kwan and Wing were high school schoolmates. The two were previously part of a five-member underground rap metal band known as System Map. After winning a band competition, they formed a four-member rap group with DJ蠟筆 and GiGi 聶碧芝 (the group's lead vocals) to create FAMA. By July 2002, DJ蠟筆 had left the group, FAMA had a record deal with DJ Tommy and began creating music with DJ Galaxy. 6 Wing recalls recording songs in DJ Tommy's kitchen. FAMA released their debut studio album Poem O' Da Moon 月下思 on 8 November 2002. Their second studio album Cheng Wing Gi 鄭永芝 was released 4 April 2005. By 2006, GiGi had left the group.