"I'm demanding the best, and I overachieve, so if I fall I will land on success." -- Scolla The popular activity of labeling an artist and throwing his style into a singular genre need not be done when discussing recording artist, Scolla. It's simply a waste of time. For the product of two Cameroonian parents, born Fredrick Fungwe on a September morning in North Memphis, and unabashedly raised and molded in the hard city of Detroit, Michigan, his entire life revolves around thinking outside the box, adjusting in the moment and doing what others thought couldn't be achieved. Citing influences from the music and literary worlds as well as his travels and life experiences, Scolla's background and passions are directly tied to the groundbreaking music he has created throughout his career. Six years have passed since the release of his debut album, ”Seconds Away” (his last full-length project) and the body of work is still revered. In that time Scolla’s artistry has matured beyond measure, leaving you the feeling that he can’t miss. Single’s like the Billboard digital-chart topping, “Play It Cool” and the sensational “Soul Food” are the gem moments where you get see the connection he makes with people and his incredible skill for genre bending. The city of Detroit has always played an integral role in Scolla’s sound. He describes his city as “The Beautiful Struggle, the place that built my spirit and made me tough”. It’s his Cameroonian Roots, his travels and love for music th