Louis-Philippe Celestin (born August 30, 1994), better known by his stage name Lou Phelps, is a Haitian-Canadian rapper and producer from Saint-Hubert, Quebec. He is a member of the Canadian hip hop duo The Celestics alongside his brother Kaytranada.[1][2][3]
Lou Phelps | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Louis-Philippe Celestin |
| Also known as | Louie P. |
| Born | August 30, 1994 |
| Origin | Saint-Hubert, Quebec |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | HW&W |
Career
edit2011–14: Early career
editLou Phelps began his career as Louie P. with The Celestics. They released their debut project titled Massively Massive in 2011.[4]
2014-present: Supreme Laziness & 001: Experiments
editIn 2014, Lou Phelps, along with Kaytranada, released a project titled Supreme Laziness under the moniker The Celestics.[5]
On April 20, 2017, Lou Phelps released his debut project titled 001: Experiments. The project was produced entirely by Kaytranada. The project featured guest appearances by Bishop Nehru, Innanet James and Kallitechnis.[6]
Influences
editLou Phelps's influences include Andre 3000, Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West, Anderson .Paak and Madlib.[7]
Discography
editSolo
edit- 001: Experiments (2017)
- 002: Love Me (2018)
- 003: Extra Extra (2020)
Collaborations
edit- Massively Massive (with Kaytranada as The Celestics) (2011)
- Supreme Laziness (with Kaytranada as The Celestics) (2014)
References
edit- ^ "Listen to "Average," a New Collaboration Between Rapper Lou Phelps and His Brother Kaytranada". Thump January 28, 2017. 28 January 2017. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
- ^ "LOU PHELPS – "WHAT TIME IS IT?" F. INNANET JAMES (PROD. KAYTRANADA)". 2dopeboyz April 6, 2017. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
- ^ "Kaytranada's Little Brother Lou Phelps Releases His New Mixtape '001: Experiments'". Okayplayer April 18, 2017. 18 April 2017. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
- ^ "FREENESS: THE CELESTICS – MASSIVELY MASSIVE". thewordisbond.com December 18, 2011. 18 December 2011. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ "Download Supreme Laziness, a Mixtape From The Celestics aka Kaytranada and His Brother". Okayplayer May 21, 2014. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
- ^ "Lou Phelps Releases '001: Experiments' Debut Project". XXL April 20, 2017. 20 April 2017. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
- ^ "Get to know Lou Phelps, the "dope ass" DJ-rapper with the hard beats". Revolt March 24, 2017. Retrieved August 6, 2017.