I just want to add some extra info, they had to change there name because a group in Taiwan had the rights to the name. FDM were added to the Omarion U.K. Tour last minute because Marques Houston was on the concert line up but for some unknown reason he was a no show at the concert at Brixton academy. They performed a whole hour long set at the concert. The group were still unsigned for a very prolonged period of time until universal music group USA offered them a record contract. That when the group changed there name to FDM. All info come from their interview at Choice FM with Richard Blackwood and Kat. Some fans reached out to record labels via MySpace for the group to get a record deal because they believed the group were to talented to be overlooked.
I remember these guys because MTV Base/Kiss FM was really gaving them a massive push, all the black music magazines was all ready to back them......but as usual...music market in England. They had it all. Jermaine should of smashed it as a solo act too.
Thanks for this. As an American who moved to the UK almost 19 years ago (2002).. I remember discovering or being shown by my cousins/friends all the different artists and UK music. From So Solid Crew to FDM 03 and many other talented rappers, singers, grime MCs etc that never got the limelight or recognition. I remember sending links on MSN to my friends in US to get on the UK music scene. It's insane how many "urban" artists by definition have slipped through the industry cracks because labels were too scared to promote them. I've seen soo many amazingly talented that has never made it in the UK. It's sad - but especially for "urban" artists or "music of black origin" (Mobos as they call it). Why do you think this is?
@ R H Thank you for sharing and for this thought provoking question because this is something that is overlooked or brushed under the carpet. I think the reason why "urban" artists are unable to get the recognition in the UK is because the "urban" genre is not embraced here in the UK. In order to make it "mainstream" you have to adapt to the sound that's "in right now" or more palatable to the wider audience and that's why many UK "urban" artists either lose their authenticity or slip through the net if they choose not to adapt to the current or palatable sound because they will not get the support or promotion they need as the record labels tend to feel that it might flop or won't be well received. Although lately it appears that the "urban" genre is being embraced, there's still a long way to go. It also seems that the only way an urban artist/group will get any recognition or limelight here is when the US have taken an interest in that artist or group. Ella Mai is the most recent example of this. It was only until the US had an interest in her that she started to a bit of a buzz here. Also, if an "urban" artist or group manages to do well here, it's almost like once they hit that ceiling, they either fade away from the limelight or move to the US in order to remain active in the industry, just like Varren from FDM 03 and Labrinth (I think he now resides in the US and is still active in the industry). Sorry if my response is too long!
Most U.K. artist make there money from touring but the promoters don’t support artist who they feel aren’t sellable. They will take chances on solo artist because it’s cheaper but a group cost them more. Craig David had one of the best U.K. Debuts and was nominated 7 times for a Brit Award. He walked away with no Brit awards. Estelle first song 1980 went straight to number 1 but she had to get signed in the US to get her material released. Adele, Sam Smith, Amy Winehouse got industry backing very easily in comparison to Estelle, FDM, So Solid Crew, Terry Walker. At the time FDM were trying to establish themselves group like NuDubz we’re getting full industry support. So solid crew are a good example because they literally got to number 1 because of fan support. They ended because the venues all across the U.K. banned them from holding concerts due to knife and gun crime. All garage events were shutdown and that when Grime came to be. They used the term ‘ Urban’ to appropriate music of black origin.
@ Rare & unreleased Music 90's 00's Glad you enjoyed the video and hopefully gave you an idea as to what happened to them! On the bright side, at least that's something, as we never got the full album😔!
@Rare & unreleased Music 90’s 00’s To be honest I only managed to find some tracks on RUclips as only Jump and Playground are on Spotify and Apple Music at the moment! If you type in 'FDM 03' on RUclips, you will find some tracks such as 'Buttafingaz', 'Switch It' and 'Future in you' and a few more! Other than that I haven't seen any other tracks anywhere else!
I thought they were gonna be huge. I still listen to them occasionally. They had this one song that I loved. I don’t know the name of the song. I remember some of the lyrics as “Because I want, because I need you, can I have ya? Finddle me(spelled it up wrong. I don’t remember). Was an uptempo song. Does anyone remember that song? If so do you know where I can find it???
@ Mikael Villarta Thank you so much ☺️ I haven't forgotten about your request at all. Tina Arena is on my list so I will put something together shortly :-)
Good Morning. Politics are crazy. Those guys could have really did well. Especially during that time. After B2K broke up in 2004, many labels in the states were trying to look for a replacement and being that I just learned about this trio, they could have really did well had it not been for the politics which is why many artists are opting to go independent and indie. Plus when it comes to Black artist many labels want them to go with the trends. Example I had interview Noel Gourdin for my original blog and he revealed that though his 1st album did well and got great reviews he got dropped and fell into a deep depression. His family had intervened and after seeing how much love he got from the fans, he decided to sign with an indie label and he got more promotion and creative control and more bookings
Wade’s father was not the creative impetus or brains behind this groups rise. Not conceptually not musical direction, and crucially visually. It was Jazz Black who signed them to Da Works and essentially A&R this group. Musical direction; the vids were shot in Norway where Jazz Black was based with da works and all the conceptual focus of the videos came from him and the video production business he had set up in Norway. Black was also the architect of the American deal, using the contacts he had gained in America through managing UK acts like Hinda Hicks (Island records), Montage (Polydor), Notorious (Warner brothers), Charlotte Kelly (EMI) to name a few. Black later regretted being forced to cede managerial power to Neyo… but perhaps understandably the groups uk mgt under Wade were seduced by The superstar power of Neyo. These are the fine margins in the music biz. FDM were brilliantly set up by Jazz Black who had a track record of conceptualising acts from no background to packages that record companies eventually fought for… as on-point mgt in partnership with myself he did this with Hinda Hicks, Montage and Notorious for example. The rest is in the hands of the gods and lady luck. Thought it was only right I added to your piece and give the man his much deserved flowers 🌺
@@Sephsaysso Good Morning. That would be great. I learned about Damage a few years ago. I love UK music and music history/herstory Continue to Strive For Excellence
@@Sephsaysso I’ve searched so hard lol I’m in the states so I feel like it harder. I’m assuming you’re in the UK so I figured it was easier for y’all to find their music. It’s so sad and disappointing that they got shelved and didn’t get taken seriously. With how things are today thanks to social media they would definitely be mainstream. Loved all their jams. I found them during MySpace days back in 2007.
@@000killacam Unfortunately its the same over here in the UK. It is such a shame because they had the potential and I agree, with the way social media is today, they would've definitely been mainstream!
I just want to add some extra info, they had to change there name because a group in Taiwan had the rights to the name. FDM were added to the Omarion U.K. Tour last minute because Marques Houston was on the concert line up but for some unknown reason he was a no show at the concert at Brixton academy.
They performed a whole hour long set at the concert. The group were still unsigned for a very prolonged period of time until universal music group USA offered them a record contract.
That when the group changed there name to FDM.
All info come from their interview at Choice FM with Richard Blackwood and Kat.
Some fans reached out to record labels via MySpace for the group to get a record deal because they believed the group were to talented to be overlooked.
@ 2damecuteUK Thank you very much for the extra info. I'll pin this comment!
Who else discovered them through myspace? 😆 Great times
Thank you for sharing this. I used to love this group, they really ticked all of the boxes and had so much potential - they should have blown up.
@Tasha Marie No worries at all. I totally agree!
Defo an underrated group. One of my faves 🥺🤍
@Deuel Jalloh 100%
I remember these guys because MTV Base/Kiss FM was really gaving them a massive push, all the black music magazines was all ready to back them......but as usual...music market in England. They had it all. Jermaine should of smashed it as a solo act too.
Incredible and informative video. Wishing Kyle, Jermaine, and Varren the best of luck in life. 😊💯👍🏽
Thanks for this. As an American who moved to the UK almost 19 years ago (2002).. I remember discovering or being shown by my cousins/friends all the different artists and UK music. From So Solid Crew to FDM 03 and many other talented rappers, singers, grime MCs etc that never got the limelight or recognition. I remember sending links on MSN to my friends in US to get on the UK music scene. It's insane how many "urban" artists by definition have slipped through the industry cracks because labels were too scared to promote them.
I've seen soo many amazingly talented that has never made it in the UK. It's sad - but especially for "urban" artists or "music of black origin" (Mobos as they call it). Why do you think this is?
@ R H Thank you for sharing and for this thought provoking question because this is something that is overlooked or brushed under the carpet. I think the reason why "urban" artists are unable to get the recognition in the UK is because the "urban" genre is not embraced here in the UK. In order to make it "mainstream" you have to adapt to the sound that's "in right now" or more palatable to the wider audience and that's why many UK "urban" artists either lose their authenticity or slip through the net if they choose not to adapt to the current or palatable sound because they will not get the support or promotion they need as the record labels tend to feel that it might flop or won't be well received. Although lately it appears that the "urban" genre is being embraced, there's still a long way to go. It also seems that the only way an urban artist/group will get any recognition or limelight here is when the US have taken an interest in that artist or group. Ella Mai is the most recent example of this. It was only until the US had an interest in her that she started to a bit of a buzz here. Also, if an "urban" artist or group manages to do well here, it's almost like once they hit that ceiling, they either fade away from the limelight or move to the US in order to remain active in the industry, just like Varren from FDM 03 and Labrinth (I think he now resides in the US and is still active in the industry). Sorry if my response is too long!
Most U.K. artist make there money from touring but the promoters don’t support artist who they feel aren’t sellable.
They will take chances on solo artist because it’s cheaper but a group cost them more.
Craig David had one of the best U.K. Debuts and was nominated 7 times for a Brit Award. He walked away with no Brit awards.
Estelle first song 1980 went straight to number 1 but she had to get signed in the US to get her material released. Adele, Sam Smith, Amy Winehouse got industry backing very easily in comparison to Estelle, FDM, So Solid Crew, Terry Walker.
At the time FDM were trying to establish themselves group like NuDubz we’re getting full industry support. So solid crew are a good example because they literally got to number 1 because of fan support. They ended because the venues all across the U.K. banned them from holding concerts due to knife and gun crime. All garage events were shutdown and that when Grime came to be.
They used the term ‘ Urban’ to appropriate music of black origin.
I loved me some FDM! I still enjoy Jermaine Riley’s hits
I love these guys. Such an underrated group.
Jermaine Riley still makes music every now and then. Love his music ❤
Amazing thank you I always wondered what happened to them, I have a album sampler of there’s sadly there only snippets
@ Rare & unreleased Music 90's 00's Glad you enjoyed the video and hopefully gave you an idea as to what happened to them! On the bright side, at least that's something, as we never got the full album😔!
@@Sephsaysso is there any tracks of there’s online besides the single?
@Rare & unreleased Music 90’s 00’s To be honest I only managed to find some tracks on RUclips as only Jump and Playground are on Spotify and Apple Music at the moment! If you type in 'FDM 03' on RUclips, you will find some tracks such as 'Buttafingaz', 'Switch It' and 'Future in you' and a few more! Other than that I haven't seen any other tracks anywhere else!
I thought they were gonna be huge. I still listen to them occasionally. They had this one song that I loved. I don’t know the name of the song. I remember some of the lyrics as “Because I want, because I need you, can I have ya? Finddle me(spelled it up wrong. I don’t remember). Was an uptempo song. Does anyone remember that song? If so do you know where I can find it???
Really enjoyed their music in the MySpace days! Me and my homies used to make choreography to their songs lol
You have to talk about the group "Imagination" The were legend in the 80s
The group reminds me of B2K
I remember their single playground, I bought it on cd when it came out. I remember they looked styled and sounded like uk version of b2k
Thank you!!!!!!! Was wondering where they were
Man this album should have dropped !!!!
Another great vid, Seph. Please don't forget about the request I have for you about Tina Arena please. :)
@ Mikael Villarta Thank you so much ☺️ I haven't forgotten about your request at all. Tina Arena is on my list so I will put something together shortly :-)
@@Sephsaysso Hooray! Keep your fantastic videos coming!
@@mikaelvillarta6072 ❤️
Love this group great talent
U.K. really fumbled with these guys.. they could’ve really been something big
Always wondered what happened to these guys
These damn labels !
@Kayne Kawasaki I know right! 😒
Good Morning. Politics are crazy. Those guys could have really did well. Especially during that time. After B2K broke up in 2004, many labels in the states were trying to look for a replacement and being that I just learned about this trio, they could have really did well had it not been for the politics which is why many artists are opting to go independent and indie. Plus when it comes to Black artist many labels want them to go with the trends. Example I had interview Noel Gourdin for my original blog and he revealed that though his 1st album did well and got great reviews he got dropped and fell into a deep depression. His family had intervened and after seeing how much love he got from the fans, he decided to sign with an indie label and he got more promotion and creative control and more bookings
Can you do Fierce, Kreuz, Celetia, Damage, MN8 and the rest of the First Avenue Records and Big Life Records artists?
@2deal2 Let me see what I can dig up and will put something together soon!
@@Sephsaysso Ultimate Kaos too!! Please!!
Wade’s father was not the creative impetus or brains behind this groups rise. Not conceptually not musical direction, and crucially visually. It was Jazz Black who signed them to Da Works and essentially A&R this group. Musical direction; the vids were shot in Norway where Jazz Black was based with da works and all the conceptual focus of the videos came from him and the video production business he had set up in Norway. Black was also the architect of the American deal, using the contacts he had gained in America through managing UK acts like Hinda Hicks (Island records), Montage (Polydor), Notorious (Warner brothers), Charlotte Kelly (EMI) to name a few. Black later regretted being forced to cede managerial power to Neyo… but perhaps understandably the groups uk mgt under Wade were seduced by The superstar power of Neyo. These are the fine margins in the music biz. FDM were brilliantly set up by Jazz Black who had a track record of conceptualising acts from no background to packages that record companies eventually fought for… as on-point mgt in partnership with myself he did this with Hinda Hicks, Montage and Notorious for example. The rest is in the hands of the gods and lady luck. Thought it was only right I added to your piece and give the man his much deserved flowers 🌺
Hi I love your content. Was just wondering if you could do one on damage please
@Relaxed mimi Thank you so much. Yes I have Damage on my list so I'll put something together soon
@@Sephsaysso thank you can't wait 👑😇
@@Sephsaysso Good Morning. That would be great. I learned about Damage a few years ago. I love UK music and music history/herstory Continue to Strive For Excellence
@@MUSICENCYLOPEDIA Good Morning. I'll definitely put something together for Damage soon.
fdm 03 forever
Kyle was 😍😍😍
I'm still recovering from the breakup 🤧
Eu era muito fã deles aqui no Brasil é uma pena o grupo não ter dado certo 😕
Eu e um mano meu gostava e gosta ainda desse som deles la no começo do video pena que o vídeo na tem legenda Pt br .
I thought they looked really good and couldn’t believe they were British.. they were so polished with the dancing and the swag
So hard to find all their tracks. Definitely had some good music.
@ killacam cam I agree! It is hard to find all of their tracks because they're not all in the same place! You do have to search a bit to find them!
@@Sephsaysso I’ve searched so hard lol I’m in the states so I feel like it harder. I’m assuming you’re in the UK so I figured it was easier for y’all to find their music. It’s so sad and disappointing that they got shelved and didn’t get taken seriously. With how things are today thanks to social media they would definitely be mainstream. Loved all their jams. I found them during MySpace days back in 2007.
@@000killacam Unfortunately its the same over here in the UK. It is such a shame because they had the potential and I agree, with the way social media is today, they would've definitely been mainstream!
@@Sephsaysso ive got some if you want me to send some to you, full songs
@@davidwilson2679 That would be amazing! Yes please, if its not too much trouble.
Doesn't say much about Neyo Fundamental was too much competition for him. Tell me lm wrong
Ne-Yo sabotaged their career...
Did you know you so fine😍❤