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Vogue Singapore
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue Singapore
Where to eat, drink and shop in Singapore according to rapper Fariz Jabba
A viral freestyle phenom, rapper Fariz Jabba blew up with 2018's 'Ape Sia', racking up millions of views before locking in with M03 Records and Def Jam SEA. He switches fluidly between English and Malay, infusing softness and swagger into bangers that feel unmistakably local. Whether he's remixing National Day classics like 'Dari Sini', headlining Levi's Road to FAM, or popping up at block parties and fashion drops, Jabba exudes an effortless sense of cool that makes him a standout in Singapore's music scene. For Jabba, home represents safety and comfort. 'Home is a place where I feel secure enough to express how I really feel without fear of judgement,' he reflects. 'Feeling at home means being surrounded by your close ones and sharing laughs or spending quality time.' The musician is a passionate champion for the local creative landscape, and is excited to witness a network of artists spread out across the globe, proudly representing the country he calls home. 'The future of our local creative scene is in great hands. From Yao to Syaz Smooth, Singaporean creatives are secretly making waves all over the world. I hope the country uplifts them more in echo channels as much as we can. To me, with their immense performing skills and insane work ethic, their breakthrough is an eventuality.' Here, the rapper shares favourite third spaces in Singapore—from the local eatery he'd rather gatekeep to under-the-radar stores, bars and neighbourhoods he keeps going back to.
Hypebeast
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Fariz Jabba, Nash.D and Prav Debut Road to FAM Series in Singapore
Following a high-octane sold-out show in Manila,88rising'sFuture Asian Music(FAM) andLevi's®kept the vibes high as the show continued in Singapore. The series is both a celebration of local emerging talent as well as the anniversary of the 501® jeans, a wardrobe staple that has been embedded in pop culture since 1873. Keeping the party alive, the tour traveled to Singapore's Hard Rock Cafe on May Jabba, a musical storyteller who marries hip-hop and urban Southeast Asian sounds, hit the stage with his longtime dancers to perform his viral tracks, like 'Ape Sia.' Jabba was accompanied by DJs Nash.D andPrav, who prepared the crowd for an unforgettable night of live music. The two mixed throwbacks with 2010s hits before Jabba took to the stage in a customized Levi's® ensemble created byYouths in Balaclava, a local Singaporean brand. 'The outfit draws from the concept of destruction and rebirth — where scars aren't hidden but celebrated. We used denim repair techniques and signature silver hardware to embody that narrative,' says brand co-founder, Kash, 'We've come to understand [Jabba's] style and energy deeply. Watching him perform in custom YIB x Levi's® was both a relief and a reward. Every stitch carried intention, and seeing it come alive on stage made it all worthwhile.' The look displayed a trench coat with bespoke denim patchwork — a one-of-one outfit for a one-of-a-kind performance. The musician opened up the night with his tracks 'X Games,' 'Serak' and 'Kalah,' before dedicating an intimate ballad to his fiancée, titled 'Stargirl.' For this set, he revealed a mix of his discography, traveling back to the past sonically, while also proving that the future is bright for other Singaporean rising artists. Alongside the music, an exclusive Levi's® Tailor Shop was created for the event, so guests could purchase their own merch and personalize it with customized patches by local studioTell Your Children. The Road to FAM will continue next in Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur, and it will be documented through a mini docu-series that follows each artists progress and aims to amplify their audiences on a global level. Learn more about the series
