FAMA


FAMA is a Hong Kong hip hop duo consisting of members C Kwan and Luk Wing. Formed in 2002, the duo have since released 10 studio albums and EPs. Known for their quick-wit and humour, C Kwan and 6 Wing have also found success as television hosts.

History

C Kwan and 6 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 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.
In 2006, FAMA released the single "456Wing", which received strong airplay on mainstream local radio stations. The song is a single by 6 Wing about his determination to keep rapping despite poor economic circumstances. Their third studio album Music Tycoon was released October 20.
In 2007, FAMA reached mainstream popularity with the single "Wing and Water Rising" 風生水起 featuring Feng Shui master Mak Ling Ling. That year they won My Favourite Group and Best Group Gold Prize at the Ultimate Song Chart Awards Presentation.
FAMA was listed as the most popular group in the Hong Kong 2008 Jade Solid Gold Top 10 Awards. They also won an award for having one of the most popular songs in the 2008 RTHK Top 10 Gold Songs Awards.

Members

The two members of the group are Luk Wing and C Kwan.

Discography