BIOGRAPHY
Wilfred "Freddy Will" Kanu Jr. is a Grammy-nominated Hip Hop recording artist. He is best known for publishing his books with an accompanying studio album. As the founder of Freddy Will Industries, he launched his music, theatre and literary careers in Toronto, Canada and currently resides in Brussels, The Kingdom of Belgium.
EARLIER IN LIFE
Born in Freetown, Sierra Leone, he grew up in Monrovia and Kakata, Liberia. As a teen, Freddy Will lived in The Gambia and Senegal. He immigrated to and naturalized in the United States, relocated to and established his career in Canada and currently lives in western Europe.
LATEST RELEASE!!!
Swift Nightz has officially released "City of Kings: RELOADED" on September 9th, 2019. The highly anticipated EP is the accompanying music for the book, "Crime Rhymez" which commemorates the tenth anniversary of "My Book of Chrymes."
NEW MUSIC ALERT!!!
"Demodogs" Freddy Will Feat. T. I. M.
Look out for the new banger
"CITY OF KINGS: RELOADED"
Now available in stores & online
"Poor Nor Good" Fresh Lyfe Unit Feat. Freddy Will
Now playing
FREDDY WILL HOPE FOUNDATION
GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY
Through his foundation, Freddy Will has provided scholarships for students in Africa. He also raises awareness of Diabetes, Oncology and Geriatric care since he worked with them at Robertwood Johnson University Hospital and Somerset Medical Center in New Jersey.
GIVE A MIRACLE A CHANCE
Freddy Will has volunteered with many charity organizations. Some of them include "Give A Miracle A Chance," and "The Rotary Club."
BRING BACK OUR GIRLS
Freddy Will is against all forms of bias or violence against women and promotes equal opportunities for girls and boys.
10TH ANNIVERSARY PUBLICATION OF "MY BOOK OF CHRYMES"
"CRIME RHYMEZ"
Badson Publishing & E-Launch Media published this book on August 26th, 2019!
"THE SANDMANN'S JOURNAL VOL. 5"
The fifth installment of "The Sandmann's Journal" available in stores & online since March 14th, 2019!
"THE SANDMANN'S JOURNAL VOL. 4"
The fourth installment of "The Sandmann's Journal" available in Stores & Online since October 10th, 2018!
GRAMMY NOMINATION
"Healthy Food For Thought: Good Enough to Eat"
In 2009 Freddy Will recorded the song. "Future" to promote awareness for Type 2 Diabetes among children.
"Future"
Double K Records submitted, "Future' to the New York Coalition for Healthy School Foods to add to their children's album.
"Best Spoken Word Album For Children"
In 2010, the album, "Healthy Food for Thought: Good Enough to Eat" received a Grammy nomination.
"VIEWS FROM THE 7"
Released Exclusively in Sierra Leone
This album is a collection of the most popular songs from Freddy Will's previous English and Krio albums. It was released exclusively in Sierra Leone for fans to have his music. The album also features several new songs.
Singles: Carnival Day Feat. Deele, Life & Tattoo Feat. Nigel Woodz.
ROTARY CLUB OF ETOBICOKE - Rotary Food Initiative
Rotary Food Initiative - Ontario, Canada
Freddy Will joins the Rotary Club, records the song, "And Then They'll Grow" and donates it to the Rotary Food Initiative as another way to raise money for the effort to "end child hunger." He performs it live at "The Toronto Ribfest!"
Rotary Club of Etobicoke
Every year, in Ontario, Canada there is the annual "Toronto Ribfest!" It is one of the exciting events in the summer that happens around Canada Day! These weekend-long parties feature live entertainment, outdoor fun, and mouth-watering food.
Freddy Will Hope Foundation
Proceeds from the Toronto Ribfest's effort to "end child hunger" in many places around the world. As philanthropy and community service ranks high on a Rotarian's list of priorities, and as a member, Freddy Will pitches in with songs and live performances.
"THE SANDMANN'S JOURNAL VOL. 5"
Book Series #5
"The Sandmann's Journal Volume 5 is another part of this seven-book series. Unlike all the previous publications under this title, this edition talks about our differences of ideas concerning subjects like misandry, social justice, gender disparities, and bigotry in today's mainstream society. We live in a time when social media has created a platform for the court of public opinion. Our educational faculties assert themselves above..."
"THE SANDMANN'S JOURNAL VOL. 4"
Book Series #4
"In this journal, you are following an old school Hip Hop emcee as he documents his views on the changes that have taken place in this world. Since our ancestors relied on the former system of Abrahamic doctrine, you will notice that the Indiana Senate bill was also a big deal in my opinion. Now, check this out. The change difference in generational mentalities is not only in Hip Hop. It is also present in other areas of society..."
"THE SANDMANN'S JOURNAL VOL. 3"
Book Seriese #3
"In Volume 3 clarifies my romantic curiosity with women showing that although I'm far from a simp or an MGTOW, beauty reflects in my eye as a beholder. This time, I connect Hip Hop with African culture, address "The Mayor Ford Scandal" and pose more questions on the family, gender accountability, marriage, etc. In this Volume, I break down the creed of Hip Hop Kulture by defining its essence as described by KRS One..."
"LIMITED EDITION POSTAGE STAMPS OF SIERRA LEONE"
Summary
Following the New York Coalition for Healthy School Foods release of "Healthy Food for Thought: Good Enough To Eat," the Recording Academy nominated it for a Grammy Award. To memorialize Freddy Will's participation on this project, on October 22, 2011, with a Grammy nod, the Intergovernmental Postal Consultants acknowledged him with four "Limited Edition" Postage Stamps.
"THE SANDMANN'S JOURNAL VOL. 2"
Book Series #2
"The Sandmann’s Journal Vol. 2" is a continuation of volume 1. Taken from Freddy Will's blog, dates at the beginning of each chapter indicate when they were published. Though factual, these entries are not intended to have journalistic value even though there are interviews with Eddie Bullen and his son, Quincy Bullen. At the time, Freddy Will had limited access to mainstream radio, television, and very little internet presence..."
"THE SAMDMANN'S JOURNAL VOL. 1"
Book Series #1
"The Sandmann's Journal Vol. 1" talks about the challenges Freddy Will faced at the beginning of his music and literary careers in Toronto, Canada. It gives an insight into his musical influences. He talks about his favorite celebrities, emcees, cars and how his blog came to be. As a Hip-Hop artist, Wilfred Kanu Jr. has a few aka, such as Freddy Will | his stage name |, Afrikanblac and Freddy Will Tha Sandmann..."
"LABORAMUS EXSPECTANTES VOL. 1"
Studio Album
Freddy Will's third studio album named after the motto of one of his high schools (Methodist Boys High School in Freetown, Sierra Leone) alma meta. The title, "Laboramus Exspectantes" is 18th century Latin which means, "Labor and Expects."
SINGLES: Inspire Ur Dream, Pickin' w/ Felisha Raquel, Epoch O' Chastity w/ Quincy Bullen, Never Give Up.
"DARK HORSE FROM ROMARONG - A CITY OF KINGS"
Studio Album
“Dark Horse from Romarong …A City of Kings.” is Freddy Will's second studio album officially released with the accompanying book, “The Dark Road from Romarong.” Freddy Will performed this album in the Krio language of Sierra Leone. The song, "Save Feat. Carvin Winans" is the only English track on the album.
SINGLES: Endurance, Angel, Athens of West Africa and Save Feat. Carvin Winans..
Learn More
Ghetto Breed Ent. released this album on October 10, 2010
"WHILE I'M STILL YOUNG - THE TALKING DRUMS 1.2v"
Studio Album
"While I'm Still Young... The Talking Drums 1. 2v" is a revamped version of Freddy Will's debut album accompanying his first book, "My Book of Chrymes" on youtube music August 11, 2009. The collection features several new songs that are not on the original debut.
SINGLES: Providence feat. Carvin Winans, Look at Me Now, City Boy (Remix), While I'm Still Young II and How Would I Know Feat. Jay NY.
Learn More
Ghetto Breed Ent. and Double K Records released this album on August 11, 2009.