Psychosiz
Also known asPsycho
OriginLos Angeles, California
GenresUnderground hip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper
Years active2005-present
LabelsMush Records
Websitepsychosiz.bandcamp.com

Psychosiz is an American video game designer and rapper.[1] He is a member of hip hop groups Thirsty Fish, Swim Team,[2] and Customer Service.[3]

Career

Shortly after being introduced to Project Blowed by SP83, Psychosiz requested membership in the newly formed group Customer Service alongside SP83, Kail, Y-Not, JoeSue, A-ok, and group leader Nocando.[4]

Psychosiz formed Thirsty Fish alongside Open Mike Eagle and Dumbfoundead. The trio released the debut album Testing the Waters in 2007.[5] The second album, Watergate, was released on Mush Records in 2011.[6]

Shortly after the formation of Thirsty Fish, Psychosiz expanded the roster to include several more Los Angeles rappers to the Project Blowed scene.[7]

Psychosiz has been featured on several solo projects by Swim Team members including Sahtyre's debut album High Saht.[8]

Discography

Albums

  • Please Hold (2005) as Customer Service
  • Testing the Waters (2007) as Thirsty Fish
  • Ocean's 11 (2008) as Swim Team
  • Free Y-Not (2009) as Customer Service
  • Watergate (2011) as Thirsty Fish

Guest appearances

  • 8-Bit Bandit & Dumbfoundead - "Three Pipes" from Super Barrio Bros. (2007)
  • Open Mike Eagle - "Broken Face" from Premeditated Folly (2008)
  • Kenny Segal - "Pot Luck" from Ken Can Cook (2008)
  • Sahtyre - "Move" from High Saht (2009)
  • DJ Zo - "Player Collab" from Chocolate Water (2009)
  • Open Mike Eagle - "Go Home" from Unapologetic Art Rap (2010)

Compilation appearances

References

  1. ↑ Quinlan, Thomas (28 May 2011). "Thirsty Fish - Watergate". Exclaim!.
  2. ↑ "MP3: Swim Team Members Open Mike Eagle, Dumbfoundead, Sahtyre, and Alpha MC". URB. 6 May 2009. Archived from the original on 21 October 2012.
  3. ↑ Lee, Jooyoung (2010). "'Blowing Up' at Project Blowed: Rap Dreams and Young Black Men". In Hunt, Darnell; Ramon, Ana-Christina (eds.). Black Los Angeles: American Dreams and Racial Realities. New York University Press. p. 129.
  4. ↑ "Reviews « The Urban Decadence". Theurbandecadence.com. Archived from the original on 3 March 2012. Retrieved 4 February 2010.
  5. ↑ Fernandez, J R. (1 April 2008). "MGF Presents the Thirsty Fish Testing the Waters Roundtable Review Extravaganza!". Inside Pulse.
  6. ↑ O'Doherty, James (15 October 2011). "Thirsty Fish - Watergate (2011 LP)". The AU Review.
  7. ↑ "MIKE EAGLE. « The Urban Decadence". Theurbandecadence.com. 30 April 2009. Archived from the original on 26 June 2009. Retrieved 4 February 2010.
  8. ↑ "High Saht by Sahtyre - Download High Saht on iTunes". iTunes. 14 March 2009. Retrieved 4 February 2010.
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