Joe Flizzow

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Joe Flizzow

Joe Flizzow debut solo album President
Background information
Birth name Johan bin Ishak
Born October 16, 1979 (1979-10-16) (age 30)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Origin Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Genres Hip-hop
Occupations Rapper, songwriter, MC, record executive, record producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, businessman, fashion designer, media mogul
Years active 1998-present
Labels Kartel Records
Associated acts Too Phat, Altimet, Micbandits, Richard J, SonaOne, DJ Iman
Website www.kartellohello.com

Johan bin Ishak (born October 16, 1979),[1] better known by his stage name Joe Flizzow, is an award winning Malaysian hip hop artist and businessman[2]. He is one half of the internationally renowned Malaysian hip hop duo, Too Phat - the most successful hip hop act to ever emerge from Malaysia. He is also founder and CEO of [http://kartellohello.com Kartel Records.

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[edit] Musical career

Joe Flizzow started his career as one half of the groundbreaking duo Too Phat. With sales of over half a million records sold to date, the group's multi-platinum albums have won numerous awards locally as well as achieving recognition from MTV Asia and Channel V. International collaborations with artists from Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Australia, Sweden, Canada and United States have allowed for an all access pass on the global stage.

As an individual Joe Flizzow arguably the nicest Malaysian MC to ever grip a mic, is a talented writer, lyricist and producer. Forever pushing his boundaries and artistry into new areas of development; a pattern familiar since the late 90's, where he revolutionized the Malaysian underground Hip-Hip scene and forced the music industry to recognize it as a serious music genre.

After 10 years as a member of Too Phat, Joe Flizzow set out to begin carving a career as a solo artist in 2008 with the release of his debut solo album called President.

[edit] Business ventures

In 2008, Joe Flizzow was featured in Prestige magazine's "Top 40 under 40" list"[3], and was voted Top 5 in the list for the year 2008. His entrepreneurial spirit has also been well documented in various national publications like Clove The Star (Malaysia)[4], Juice Magazine[5], KLue magazine[6] and Junk Magazine[7] among others.

[edit] Kartel Records

Joe Flizzow is the founder and co-owner of Kartel Records.

[edit] Kartel Clothing and State of Mine Caps

When Joe Flizzow launched the hugely popular KL cap as a Too Phat merchandise in 2005, Malaysians finally had a fitted-cap to truly represent themselves. The KL cap has since been rebranded as the State Of Mine Caps, a trademarked product wholly owned and distributed exclusively by the fashion and lifestyle arm of Kartel Records, Kartel Clothing.

[edit] Discography

[edit] Studio albums

[edit] Features, Collaborations & Singles

  • 'Do It Duit', Joe Flizzow, President 2008
  • 'Zoom! Malaysia' feat Noryn Aziz and KLG Sqwad, 2008
  • 'You Already Know' with Altimet (Album: First Among Equals), 2008
  • ‘1000 Verses’ with ALi, OST for Haru Biru’ 2007
  • ‘Get It Done (Air Force Ones)’, Tribute to AF1 - 25th Anniversary, (Single), 2007
  • ‘Feel So Good’ with EmceeDavid (Album: Just Listen), 2006
  • ‘Jari Jemari’ with Camelia (Album: Mysticam), 2006
  • ‘Seiring Sejalan’ with Camela (Album: Mysticam), 2006
  • ‘To The World Cup’ with Sheikh Haikel, Phlowtron feat. The Lo Fidelity All Stars (Single), 2006
  • ‘Tail Whip’ with Dragon Red (Album: Holocaust), 2006
  • ‘Pop Ye Ye’ with V.E, Single, 2005

[edit] Recent Events, Performances & Appearances

Local and International

  • Youth 09, PWTC, Malaysia, Jan 09
  • Gua.com.my 2.0 Launch, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jan 09
  • Hitz FM in Penang, Malaysia, Dec 08
  • UOX Play, Capsquare, Kuala Lumpur, Nov 08
  • Hip Hop Global Warning, Danau Toba, Indonesia, Nov 08
  • Cipinang International Hip Hop Festival, Indonesia, Nov 08
  • Asian Hip Hop Festival, Bangkok, Thailand Oct 2008
  • Kartelhitmen.com launch, Aug 2008
  • Le Prestige, Top 40 under 40, Aug 2008
  • MTV Asia Awards, Genting, Aug 2008
  • Urbanscapes KL, June 2008
  • F&N Freestylez campaign - Limited Edition Joe Flizzow can, June 2008
  • Quiksilver Open, Bali, Apr 2008
  • Sunburst KL, Mar 2008
  • LA Galaxy World Tour After Party, MUSE2, Shanghai, Mar 2008
  • Bacardi Mix and Match Tour, China (Shanghai-Guangzhou-Chengdu) , Feb-Mar 2008
  • Quicksilver Revolution 2.0, KL, Jan 2008
  • Countdown 2008 @ KLCC, Dec 2007
  • Turn on The Pop, Live and Loud KL, Dec 2007
  • Recharge Revelation, Oct 2007
  • From Aceh with Love, solo concert, Sep 2007
  • Joe Flizzow Melbourne Tour, Aug 2007

[edit] Awards and Nominations

[edit] Prestige Magazine Malaysia

  • 2008
    • Top 5 of the Top 40 [Recipient]
    • Top 40 under 40 Poised for Power [Recipient]

[edit] Shout! Awards

  • 2009
    • Flava Award (Hip Hop / R&B Awards)[9] [Won]
    • Break Out Award (Best New Act) [Nominated]

[edit] Anugerah Industri Muzik (AIM)

  • 2009
    • Best Local English Album - President [2] [Won]
    • Best New Artist[10] [Nominated]
    • Best Album Cover - President [10] [Nominated]
    • Best Local English Song[10] [Nominated]
    • Best Hip-Hop Song[10] [Nominated]
  • 2006
    • Best Local English Album - Rebirth Into Reality (with Too Phat) [Won]
    • Best Album Cover - Rebirth Into Reality (with Too Phat) [Won]
  • 2004
    • Best Group In A Vocal Performance in an album - 360° (with Too Phat) [Won]
    • Best Local English Album - 360° (with Too Phat) [Won]
  • 2003
    • Anugerah Kembara Prestigious Award (with Too Phat) [Won]
  • 2002
    • Best Engineered Album - Plan B (with Too Phat) [Won]
    • Best Local English Album - Plan B (with Too Phat) [Won]

[edit] Anugerah Era (ERA Radio Awards)

  • 2004
    • Choice Local English Artiste (with Too Phat) [Won]
  • 2003
    • Choice Local English Artiste (with Too Phat) [Won]
  • 2002
    • Choice Local English Artiste (with Too Phat) [Won]
  • 2001
    • Choice Local English Artiste (with Too Phat) [Won]

[edit] MTV Asia Awards

  • 2005
    • Favourite Artist of Malaysia (with Too Phat) [Nominated]
  • 2004
    • Favourite Artist of Malaysia (with Too Phat) [Nominated]
  • 2002
    • Favourite Artist of Malaysia (with Too Phat) [Nominated]
  • 2001
    • Favourite Artist of Malaysia (with Too Phat) [Nominated]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Tee, David. http://www.kartellohello.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=96 Kartellohello.Com article, October 16, 2009, retrieved November 18, 2009.
  2. ^ a b Voize. http://voize.my/music/list-of-aim-16-winners Voize article, May 3, 2009, retrieved November 18, 2009.
  3. ^ "Presitge Malaysia Top 40 Under 40". Prestige Malaysia. 2008-08-21. http://www.myjmm.com/html/Prestige.htm. Retrieved 2009-11-19. 
  4. ^ Khoo, Rubin. http://clovetwo.com/articles/story.asp?file=/2009/8/3/celebstop/20090803123546&sec=celebstop Clove article, August 3, 2009, retrieved November 19, 2009.
  5. ^ Yeoh, Kevin. http://juiceonline.com/music/joe-flizzow-president-kartel-records/ Juice Magazine article, May 31, 2009, retrieved November 19, 2009.
  6. ^ Maybritt. http://www.klue.com.my/articles/1312-Time-Magazine-and-One-Night-in-Kuala-Lumpur KLue Magazine article, February 16, 2009, retrieved November 19, 2009.
  7. ^ Rachel. http://www.junkonline.net/articles/1196-Joe-Flizzow-launches-his-first-solo-album-President Junk Magazine article, February 19, 2009, retrieved November 19, 2009.
  8. ^ Rachel. http://www.junkonline.net/articles/1222-Joe-Flizzow--President JunkOnline.Net article, February 24, 2009, retrieved November 19, 2009.
  9. ^ Junk Online. http://www.junkonline.net/articles/2006-The-Shout-Awards-2009-winners JunkOnline.Net article, July 20, 2009, retrieved November 18, 2009.
  10. ^ a b c d Press Release. http://kartellohello.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=73:kartel-records-press-release-27-march-2009&catid=37:pressroom&Itemid=67 Kartellohello.Com article, March 27, 2009, retrieved November 19, 2009.

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