SUPA BWE

Frederick S. Burton, known professionally as Supa Bwe, was born on October 4, 1989, in Chicago, Illinois. His musical foundation was influenced by his English-born mother, who introduced him to punk and metal bands like Rage Against the Machine and Korn, and his father, who exposed him to hip hop artists such as Master P and Busta Rhymes. This diverse early exposure shaped his approach to music, leading him to incorporate multiple genres into his work. Over a decade, he has developed a versatile style that includes rapping, singing, songwriting, producing, and audio engineering.

Supa Bwe began his career in 2008. From 2014 to 2015, he was part of the group Hurt EveryBody, releasing projects such as “Hurt Everybody EP” (2014) and “2K47” (2015). As a solo artist, he released a series of mixtapes and EPs including “Magic City” (2014) and “Issa EP” (2016). His debut album, “Finally Dead,” released on December 6, 2017, featured collaborations with artists like Saba and Xavier Omar. This album premiered at number 3 on iTunes and received critical acclaim from publications such as Hypebeast and XXL Magazine. He continued to release work, including “Just Say Thank You” (2019) and “Jaguar” (2019).

Throughout his career, Supa Bwe has been recognized for his innovative sound and artistic independence, often producing and mixing his own projects. He has collaborated with various artists, including Chance the Rapper on tracks like “Rememory,” and Taylor Bennett on “Show Me.” His work has been distributed through partnerships, including a deal with Empire. His achievements include developing a sound that has influenced newer artists in the hip hop landscape, as noted by Rolling Stone, and consistently producing a body of work that spans different stylistic elements.