FTBK (Fred the Black Kid) - Cactus Club

FTBK during his sold-out Cactus Club show on July 26, 2025

I sat down with FTBK following his sold-out, headlining show at The Cactus Club. The concert’s lineup consisted of his close friends and frequent collaborators: the Hagen Brothers, Layne Costello, TSG: AP!, and Keylime. The show, titled PENDING – Live from Earth, showcased a talented group of local up-and-comers and previewed FTBK’s tape that dropped August 15.

FTBK’s new project, This is Not a Mask , is a deeply-personal mixtape highlighting his lyrical prowess and genre-spanning production. It features upbeat party songs, such as lead singles “TONIGHT!” and “Love Me!” alongside introspective grapples with concepts of identity and mortality on songs like “dream of me, when i die” and “Q

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