Flowsik Explained

Jay Pak^[1] (Korean name: Pak Dae-sik, ; born April 5, 1985),^{[2] [3]} more commonly known by his stage name, Flowsik (;^[4]), is a South Korean–American rapper and singer. He debuted in 2011 as a member of the hip-hop trio Aziatix. He released his first solo single, "The Calling," in 2015 and was a contestant on the South Korean rap competition TV show Show Me the Money 5 in 2016.^[5]

Early life and education

Flowsik was born in the borough of Queens, New York City, on April 5, 1985. He was interested in music from a young age, and played both the trumpet and baritone horn while growing up. He graduated from Benjamin N. Cardozo High School and went on to graduate from Queens College with a degree in English literature in 2008.^{[6] [7]}

Career

2015–present: Solo work

In 2016, he competed on Show Me the Money 5, but was eliminated in the seventh round.^[8]

In November 2017, he collaborated with Teri Miko and Varien on "Wrath of God" on a Spinnin' Records single.^[9] In 2018, Flowsik released "All I Need" and "젖어's (Wet)" which are part of a collaboration series with Jessi.

Discography

Singles

Other charted songs

Filmography

Television

Notes and References

1. Web site: Aziatix details record-breaking contract with U.S. mega label. Cha. Frances. April 16, 2013. Yonhap News Agency. en. April 19, 2018.
2. Web site: 플로우식 프로필. Naver. ko. Flowsik Profile. April 18, 2018.
3. News: 몬스타엑스 주헌, 믹스테잎 두 번째 곡 '스테이 스트롱' 공개. Lee. Eun-ho. May 19, 2015. Ten Asia. April 19, 2018. ko-KR.
4. Web site: Flowsik's Shoutout + Exclusive Interview! (2018). . August 31, 2020.
5. News: '쇼미더머니' 그 이후…플로우식, 멈춤은 없다. Kim. Hyeon-sik. July 22, 2016. No Cut News. April 19, 2018. ko-KR.
6. News: 한인 청년들, 빌보드 입성 노린다…3인조 그룹 '애지아틱스'. Shin. Dong-chan. April 7, 2011. JoongAng Ilbo. July 13, 2018. ko-KR.
7. Web site: It's Heating Up: Interview with New Music Group, Aziatix. Suh. Annie. September 12, 2011. Collaj Magazine. en-US. July 13, 2018.
8. Web site: July 2, 2016. "비와이, 이 무대, 레전드"…'쇼미5' 우승자 나온거 아닙니까?. August 16, 2020. YTN. ko.
9. Web site: WRATH OF GOD TERI MIKO X VARIEN FEAT. FLOWSIK. September 29, 2017. Spinnin' Records. November 22, 2017.
10. Web site: Gaon Digital Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. July 11, 2018.
11. Web site: XIA Featuring Flowsik Of Aziatix. Billboard. July 11, 2018.
12. Web site: Minzy Sends Debut Solo EP to World, Heatseekers Albums Chart. Jeff. Benjamin. Billboard. April 26, 2017. July 11, 2018.
13. Cumulative sales of "Air DoTheQ":
    • Web site: 2016년 06월 Download Chart.
    • Web site: 2016년 07월 Download Chart.
    • Web site: 2016년 08월 Download Chart.
14. Cumulative sales of "RAPSTAR (remix)":
    • Web site: 2016년 27주차 Download Chart.
    • Web site: 2016년 07월 Download Chart.
15. Sales of "Goblin":
    • Web site: 2016년 07월 Download Chart.
16. Cumulative sales of "Tarantallegra":
    • Web site: 2012년 21주차 Download Chart.
    • Web site: 2012년 22주차 Download Chart.
    • Web site: 2012년 23주차 Download Chart.
17. Sales of "Ni Na No":
    • Web site: 2017년 16주차 Download Chart.
18. Web site: K-Pop Hot 100: The Week of November 9, 2013. Billboard. July 13, 2018.
19. Web site: 한국 힙합 어워즈 2017 수상자 목록. Park. Jin Hong. February 28, 2017. Hypebeast Korea. ko. 2017 Korean Hip-hop Awards list of winners. July 11, 2018.