Joe Flizzow
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Johan bin Ishak better known by his stage name
Joe Flizzow, is an award-winning Malaysian hip hop
artist and businessman. 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 Kartel Records
.
. 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.
, Juice Magazine, KLue magazine and Junk Magazine among others.
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.
Stage name
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Joe Flizzow, is an award-winning Malaysian hip hop
Hip hop
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artist and businessman. He is one half of the internationally renowned Malaysian hip hop duo, Too Phat
Too Phat
Too Phat is a Malaysian hip-hop duo, consisting of Joe Flizzow and Malique Ibrahim .-Career:...
- the most successful hip hop
Hip hop
Hip hop is a form of musical expression and artistic culture that originated in African-American and Latino communities during the 1970s in New York City, specifically the Bronx. DJ Afrika Bambaataa outlined the four pillars of hip hop culture: MCing, DJing, breaking and graffiti writing...
act to ever emerge from Malaysia. He is also founder and CEO of Kartel Records
Kartel Records
Kartel Records is a Malaysian hip-hop record label, dealing predominantly in Hip-Hop/R&B music, founded by rapper/entrepreneur Joe Flizzow in 2005...
.
Musical career
Joe Flizzow started his career as one half of the groundbreaking duo Too PhatToo Phat
Too Phat is a Malaysian hip-hop duo, consisting of Joe Flizzow and Malique Ibrahim .-Career:...
. 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
Too Phat
Too Phat is a Malaysian hip-hop duo, consisting of Joe Flizzow and Malique Ibrahim .-Career:...
, 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.
Business ventures
In 2008, Joe Flizzow was featured in Prestige magazine's "Top 40 under 40" list", 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)The Star (Malaysia)
The Star is an English-language, tabloid-format newspaper in Malaysia. It is the largest in terms of circulation in Malaysia, according to the . It has a daily circulation of between 290,000 to 300,000...
, Juice Magazine, KLue magazine and Junk Magazine among others.
Kartel Clothing and State of Mine Caps
When Joe Flizzow launched the hugely popular KL cap as a Too PhatToo Phat
Too Phat is a Malaysian hip-hop duo, consisting of Joe Flizzow and Malique Ibrahim .-Career:...
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 Records
Kartel Records is a Malaysian hip-hop record label, dealing predominantly in Hip-Hop/R&B music, founded by rapper/entrepreneur Joe Flizzow in 2005...
, Kartel Clothing.
Studio albums
- President (2008)
- Too Phat : The Greatest Hits (with Too PhatToo PhatToo Phat is a Malaysian hip-hop duo, consisting of Joe Flizzow and Malique Ibrahim .-Career:...
) - Too Phat Too Furious (with Too PhatToo PhatToo Phat is a Malaysian hip-hop duo, consisting of Joe Flizzow and Malique Ibrahim .-Career:...
) - Rebirth Into Reality (with Too PhatToo PhatToo Phat is a Malaysian hip-hop duo, consisting of Joe Flizzow and Malique Ibrahim .-Career:...
) - Too Phat: The Classics (with Too PhatToo PhatToo Phat is a Malaysian hip-hop duo, consisting of Joe Flizzow and Malique Ibrahim .-Career:...
) - 360° (Platinum Edition) (with Too PhatToo PhatToo Phat is a Malaysian hip-hop duo, consisting of Joe Flizzow and Malique Ibrahim .-Career:...
) - 360° (with Too PhatToo PhatToo Phat is a Malaysian hip-hop duo, consisting of Joe Flizzow and Malique Ibrahim .-Career:...
) - Phat Family (with Too PhatToo PhatToo Phat is a Malaysian hip-hop duo, consisting of Joe Flizzow and Malique Ibrahim .-Career:...
and Phat Family) - Plan B (with Too PhatToo PhatToo Phat is a Malaysian hip-hop duo, consisting of Joe Flizzow and Malique Ibrahim .-Career:...
) - Whuttadilly (with Too PhatToo PhatToo Phat is a Malaysian hip-hop duo, consisting of Joe Flizzow and Malique Ibrahim .-Career:...
)
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
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
Prestige Magazine Malaysia
- 2008
- Top 5 of the Top 40 [Recipient]
- Top 40 under 40 Poised for Power [Recipient]
Shout! Awards
- 2009
- Flava Award (Hip Hop / R&B Awards) [Won]
- Break Out Award (Best New Act) [Nominated]
Anugerah Industri Muzik (AIM)
- 2009
- Best Local English Album - President [Won]
- Best New Artist [Nominated]
- Best Album Cover - President [Nominated]
- Best Local English Song [Nominated]
- Best Hip-Hop Song [Nominated]
- 2006
- Best Local English Album - Rebirth Into Reality (with Too PhatToo PhatToo Phat is a Malaysian hip-hop duo, consisting of Joe Flizzow and Malique Ibrahim .-Career:...
) [Won] - Best Album Cover - Rebirth Into Reality (with Too PhatToo PhatToo Phat is a Malaysian hip-hop duo, consisting of Joe Flizzow and Malique Ibrahim .-Career:...
) [Won]
- Best Local English Album - Rebirth Into Reality (with Too Phat
- 2004
- Best Group In A Vocal Performance in an album - 360° (with Too PhatToo PhatToo Phat is a Malaysian hip-hop duo, consisting of Joe Flizzow and Malique Ibrahim .-Career:...
) [Won] - Best Local English Album - 360° (with Too PhatToo PhatToo Phat is a Malaysian hip-hop duo, consisting of Joe Flizzow and Malique Ibrahim .-Career:...
) [Won]
- Best Group In A Vocal Performance in an album - 360° (with Too Phat
- 2003
- Anugerah Kembara Prestigious Award (with Too PhatToo PhatToo Phat is a Malaysian hip-hop duo, consisting of Joe Flizzow and Malique Ibrahim .-Career:...
) [Won]
- Anugerah Kembara Prestigious Award (with Too Phat
- 2002
- Best Engineered Album - Plan B (with Too PhatToo PhatToo Phat is a Malaysian hip-hop duo, consisting of Joe Flizzow and Malique Ibrahim .-Career:...
) [Won] - Best Local English Album - Plan B (with Too PhatToo PhatToo Phat is a Malaysian hip-hop duo, consisting of Joe Flizzow and Malique Ibrahim .-Career:...
) [Won]
- Best Engineered Album - Plan B (with Too Phat
Anugerah Era (ERA Radio Awards)
- 2004
- Choice Local English Artiste (with Too PhatToo PhatToo Phat is a Malaysian hip-hop duo, consisting of Joe Flizzow and Malique Ibrahim .-Career:...
) [Won]
- Choice Local English Artiste (with Too Phat
- 2003
- Choice Local English Artiste (with Too PhatToo PhatToo Phat is a Malaysian hip-hop duo, consisting of Joe Flizzow and Malique Ibrahim .-Career:...
) [Won]
- Choice Local English Artiste (with Too Phat
- 2002
- Choice Local English Artiste (with Too PhatToo PhatToo Phat is a Malaysian hip-hop duo, consisting of Joe Flizzow and Malique Ibrahim .-Career:...
) [Won]
- Choice Local English Artiste (with Too Phat
- 2001
- Choice Local English Artiste (with Too PhatToo PhatToo Phat is a Malaysian hip-hop duo, consisting of Joe Flizzow and Malique Ibrahim .-Career:...
) [Won]
- Choice Local English Artiste (with Too Phat
MTV Asia Awards
- 2005
- Favourite Artist of Malaysia (with Too PhatToo PhatToo Phat is a Malaysian hip-hop duo, consisting of Joe Flizzow and Malique Ibrahim .-Career:...
) [Nominated]
- Favourite Artist of Malaysia (with Too Phat
- 2004
- Favourite Artist of Malaysia (with Too PhatToo PhatToo Phat is a Malaysian hip-hop duo, consisting of Joe Flizzow and Malique Ibrahim .-Career:...
) [Nominated]
- Favourite Artist of Malaysia (with Too Phat
- 2002
- Favourite Artist of Malaysia (with Too PhatToo PhatToo Phat is a Malaysian hip-hop duo, consisting of Joe Flizzow and Malique Ibrahim .-Career:...
) [Nominated]
- Favourite Artist of Malaysia (with Too Phat
- 2001
- Favourite Artist of Malaysia (with Too PhatToo PhatToo Phat is a Malaysian hip-hop duo, consisting of Joe Flizzow and Malique Ibrahim .-Career:...
) [Nominated]
- Favourite Artist of Malaysia (with Too Phat
External links
- Official website
- Joe Flizzow at Kartellohello.Com