The FiF was created in December 2005 by founding members Pietro Smedley and Steve Boursiquot (aka Awthentik). The origins of the name lie in the 5th Amendment of the Constitution in that, "by pleading 'the fif,' we let the music speak for itself." It wasn't long before this philosophy began to pay dividends and The FiF took the DC underground music scene by storm. Since then, the band has stayed extremely active in both DC and Baltimore. The FiF has a particular affinity for the city of Baltimore, due to its enthusiastic and unequivocal support for local music. The band has made several appearances at Fletchers' weekly "Noise in the Basement," hosted by 98 Rock's (97.9FM Baltimore) Matt Davis, and twice headlined renowned music venue Rams Head Live.
Certainly not your typical band, The FiF incorporates a potent mixture of different musical elements ranging from rock, jazz, and funk to hip hop and soul. Take that, throw in Awthentik's compelling lyricism and commanding stage presence, and what you get is a truly unique and powerful musical experience unlike any other in this region.
At this time, The FiF is working hard to complete its first full length studio album and hope to have it completed by December '08.
