Today we’d like to introduce you to Fetti Fuego.
Hi Fetti, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I didn’t get into music until I was 11. My mom used to force a bald fade on me and I was constantly being told I looked like Slim Shady. Never knew who that was. I had a friend who was deep with media knowledge and gave me crap for not knowing who Eminem was. I eventually did a deep dive on him and it turned into a full 2 years of learning everything about Hip-Hop.
Once I turned 13, I was nervous about doing music so I decided comedy music was the move. I wanted to be made fun of for how I rap because I knew I wasn’t good at it. Making fun of myself before someone else could. I was heavily insecure and that led to depression. By 15 I was writing poetry and that turned into writing lyrics over popular instrumentals that displayed how sad I felt. By 17 I found a studio to record and it’s been a journey discovering my true sound.
By 2023 I wanted to express my rage and I was listening to a lot of Nu Metal. I dropped my rap/rock infused project “Impulsive Reaction”. This year I’ve performed with my rock band and have been steadily growing as an artist.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
The hardest battle for me was self doubt. My depression led to drug abuse but it was more of a boredom thing than a coping strategy. It didn’t lead to self affliction in a physical way, more mental. I have trouble believing in my worth and my talent, and my confidence as a whole took a hit. I also have awful ADHD, so that mixed with mild depression made everything feel mundane and pointless. That led me to wanting to quit a few times.
I’ve been scammed out of money. Paying out of pocket for half-assed, poorly planned events. Spent thousands of dollars with nothing to show for it. That led to me learning from those mistakes, stuff I can now teach others on what NOT to do. As well as learning to record, mix, and shoot my own content with a DIY approach. It helped make me the artist I am today.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I’m a musician, a Hip-Hop artist at heart and a rock artist at the soul. I love to write, I love the craft of being creative sonically. I blend the two genres together to bring back that angsty Nu Metal sound but with my own approach to it. People know me from my hair and my voice whenever I get on stage to scream.
My proudest work is my first real rock tape “Impulsive Reaction”. For the first time I felt like I was performing as myself truly. No facade, no hidden insecurities, just raw emotions with confidence. That’s what separates me from others too. Getting on stage I separate my mind from my body and let loose.
My sound isn’t that common in the metro Detroit scene. I want to bridge that gap.
Before we let you go, we’ve got to ask if you have any advice for those who are just starting out?
It’ll be discouraging at times but also exciting. The main thing is figuring out what type of artist you want to be and how you’re going to get there. Never compare yourself to others that may be “ahead” of you. Comparison is the thief of joy.
And stop being bitter that your friends aren’t playing your songs on repeat. You are a brand. You have to sell yourself and your music. Nobody owes you their ears, so give them a reason to listen instead.
Invest in your own studio equipment. Learn the craft yourself.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fettifuego_?igsh=MWpzNTVuMG53a3drcQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DKxZLSTVT/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@fettifuego?si=QaLVHbXMFJ4zdDLS
- Soundcloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/McABfwgx1P4AvFWCIf
