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Proclamation declaring Friday, January 11, 2019 to be “Frzy Day” in Allegheny County.
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WHEREAS, Harvey Daniels, 31-year-old East Liberty native that performs under the stage name Frzy, has not only taken the Pittsburgh rap scene by storm, but the entire nation; and
WHEREAS, Frzy’s music career began by competing in and winning several rap competitions around the Pittsburgh area. He then moved on to bigger rap battles in New York City, where his intensity as a performer was noticed and ultimately earned him a spot in the Naughty by Nature show on Nelly’s St. Lunatics Tour; and
WHEREAS, Frzy’s unique rapping style has caught the eye of several famous performers whom he has had the opportunity to perform with, such as Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, MGK, Wale, and many others, further increasing his exposure; and
WHEREAS, his impressive recording career began in 2011 after the release of his mix tape “Orientation.” The following year, Frzy released the mix tape “iStyle,” which has over 50,000 downloads to date. During that time, he also released the music video for his song “Witness,” which is said to tell the story of Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac from the perspective of the 911 caller; and
WHEREAS, while continually committed to enhancing his extensive recording background, Frzy’s is also a dedicated philanthropist; in 2014, he was selected as one of Pittsburgh’s 50 Finest by Whirl Magazine; recognized as Pittsburgh Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40 in 2015; continuously raises funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; educates young up-and-coming artists at some of the area’s most prestigious schools; and has spoken to Pittsburgh Public School students over 50 times about his inspiring musical journey; and
WHEREAS, embodying all that is Pittsburgh, Frzy is one of only a few rappers to win an Emmy Award, which he won for Mr. Rogers Tribute with WQED. He also is the first rapper to perform live in the WPXI Holiday Parade in Pittsburgh;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Allegheny County Council Member Tom Baker, do hereby declare Friday, January 11, 2019 to be “Frzy Day” in Allegheny County. On behalf of Allegheny County Council, I recognize him for his devotion to the recording industry and remaining dedicated to the city in which he was born and raised, Pittsburgh, Pa.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto caused the Seal of the County of Allegheny to be affixed this 11th day of January 2019.