FM Shade Man

Fabian Mateo Panganiban Magbanua (born December 2, 1992), known professionally as FM Shade Man and colloquially Shady, is a Gordican rapper, singer-songwriter, and electronic musician. One of the most influential figures in the Gordohop scene, he is often recognized by his pale-colored attire, deep voice, and Filipino accent, and is also known for his, dramatic lyrics, and focus on individuality.

FM Shade Man released his debut studio album The Color X in 2012 to critical acclaim, birthing the singles "Light in the Dark" and "Euphoria". It would be followed by the extended play Take Me Away EP in 2014 and Nomin8 and Dr3amBo4T in 2017 and 2018, respectively. After Nomin8 spawned "Go Away to Go" and Dr3amBo4t spawned "Nite next the Sea", FM Shade Man saw an unexpected rise in popularity in Gordica.

He garnered international fame when his album Sendoff at the Wedding was released in 2022, spawning five singles and topping international charts. It is particularly known for the song "100 xyz", widely regarded as the "birthplace" of the FM Shade Man Challenge, itself boosting FM Shade Man's popularity and making him an Internet meme. Outside of memes, he has been nomainted for several music awards, including 6 GMAO Awards.