Ferras

Ferras
Background information
Birth nameFerras Mahmoud Alqaisi
Born (1982-07-02) July 2, 1982
Gillespie, Illinois, U.S.
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Instruments
Years active2007–present
LabelsBig 3 Records
Capitol Records
EMI
Unsub Records
WebsiteOfficial Website

Ferras Mahmoud Alqaisi (/fəˈrɑːs/ fə-RAHSS; born July 2, 1982) is an American singer-songwriter. He is well known for his single "Hollywood's Not America" from his debut album Aliens & Rainbows, which was featured as the exit song during the semi-final round of American Idol season 7. He is signed with Unsub Records, a subsidiary of Capitol Records founded by Katy Perry, being the first artist to sign with her label. In June 2014 he released his self-titled EP through the label.