In an interview recalling their initial encounter, Exile said: Fashawn gravitated toward Exile's production on Below the Heavens, and both soon came into contact through their respective management teams. Meanwhile, Exile had joined forces with Blu to release Below the Heavens, an album that would go on to receive wide acclaim. Boy Meets World is now frequently regarded as an underground classic, and garnered much interest in producer Exile, who had previously produced rapper Blu's album Below the Heavens, which also was released to similar acclaim.īy 2007, Fashawn had gained attention in the music industry by releasing a series of successful mixtapes.
The album subsequently received attention and recognition from highly respected hip-hop artists. Music videos were made for 'Life as a Shorty', 'Samsonite Man', 'Our Way', 'Sunny CA' and 'The Ecology/The Score'.īoy Meets World received critical acclaim from critics who praised the production and Fashawn's storytelling. The album features guest performances by Aloe Blacc, Evidence, Blu, Planet Asia, Mistah Fab, Co$$, Devoya and J.
It was released by the independent record label One Records on October 20, 2009. Boy Meets World is the debut solo album by American rapper Fashawn, with all songs produced by Exile.