Powfu, a 25-year-old Canadian artist, wears many hats as a singer, songwriter, rapper, and record producer. He’s the creative force behind hits like “Death Bed (Coffee For Your Head),” “Dead Eyes,” and “I’ll Come Back To You.”
What sets Powfu apart is his widespread appeal. Currently, more than 8 million people listen to his music every month on Spotify.
Each of his top 10 tracks has been played millions of times, with the top-ranking “Death Bed (Coffee For Your Head)” ft Beabadoobee amassing over 1.5 billion streams. This impressive feat speaks volumes about Powfu’s impact and popularity in the music scene.
Profile Summary
Full Name | Isaiah Faber |
Age | 25 years old |
Birth Date | March 31, 1999 |
Birth Place | Mission, British Columbia, Canada. |
Nationality | Canadian |
Profession | Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, & Record Producer |
Parents | Father: Dave Faber Mother: N/A |
Relationship Status | Married |
Wife | Natasha Desiree Faber (m: July 24, 2021) |
Height | 5′ 11″ |
Weight | 65 kg |
Net Worth | $2 Million |
Social links | Instagram TikTok |
Record Label | Columbia Records |
Early Life & Background
Powfu whose real name is Isaiah Faber was born on March 31, 1999, in Mission, British Columbia, Canada. Reports have it that he is the son of Dave Faber from the Canadian pop punk band “Faber Drive.” For now, there is no information about his mother.
Currently, details about his siblings and education remain unknown. It’s also possible that he might be his parents’ only child. However, the ones closest to him would have the best insight into these personal aspects.
Music Career
The exact start of Powfu’s music journey is unclear, but it’s thought to be a passion he developed since childhood. As he grew up, he practiced and crafted his skills, eventually creating his own beats and music.
His major breakthrough happened when he dropped the track “Death Bed (Coffee for Your Head),” featuring a sample from Beabadoobee’s first song “Coffee.” The song gained massive popularity with over 1 billion streams on Spotify by June 2021 and reached number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100, thanks to its buzz on TikTok.
After re-releasing the single a year later, Powfu signed with Columbia Records in the US and Robots + Humans in the UK. The song was part of the EP “Poems of the Past,” released on May 29, 2020.
On December 2, 2022, Powfu launched his first full-length album, “Surrounded by Hounds and Serpents,” which featured a cover of Taylor Swift’s “Mine.”
In an interview with Billboard, he explained that the album’s title reflects his quest to identify “people who are fake or only want [him] for the wrong reasons.”
Albums | Year of Release | No. of Songs |
---|---|---|
Gathered By The Lantern | 2023 | 9 songs |
Surrounded By Hounds and Serpents | 2022 | 9 songs |
Some Boring Love Stories Pt. 5 | 2020 | 8 songs |
Discography
Here is a list of popular songs from this Canadian artist as taken from Spotify:
- Fault In the Stars
- Death Bed (Coffee for Your Head)
- Dead Eyes
- I’ll Come Back To You
- I Can’t Sleep
- Contigo
- Would Look Perfect
- Snow Flake
Awards & Nominations
In 2021, Powfu garnered recognition at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, where he clinched the title of Best New Rock/Alternative Rock Artist.
Simultaneously, the Juno Awards acknowledged Powfu’s breakthrough talent by nominating him for the esteemed title of Breakthrough Artist of the Year.
Although he did not secure the win in this category, the nomination itself speaks volumes about the artist’s influence and promise within the music scene, underscoring his emergence as a noteworthy figure to watch.
Year | Award | Category | Result |
---|---|---|---|
2021 | iHeartRadio Music Awards | Best New Rock/Alternative Rock Artist | Won |
2021 | Juno Awards | Breakthrough Artist of the Year | Nominated |
Relationship Status
Powfu is a married man. He got married to his long-time girlfriend Natasha Desiree in his hometown Vancouver on July 24, 2021.
YouTube Channel
Taking advantage of his successes, Powfu launched his YouTube on February 01, 2017. With about 95 videos and 2.65 million subscribers, he has gotten over 1 billion views on YouTube.