Pip (musician)

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Pip
Birth namePhillip Andrew Arnold
Born (1992-04-26) April 26, 1992 (age 32)
Marietta, Georgia
GenresPop, rock
Occupation(s)Singer, musician, actor
Instrument(s)Vocals, piano
Years active2011–present
Websitewww.pipmusic.com

Phillip Andrew Arnold (born April 26, 1992, in

The Voice as part of Team Adam Levine
.

Early life

During their childhood, Pip was interested in music, reading, lacrosse, and

Eagle Scout in 2009.[1]

Pip's musical aspirations were fostered by their older sister who holds a degree in musical theater. Growing up in a large musical family Pip learned to play various instruments, mainly piano, sang lead in local shows, and performed/entertained in the Marietta area. During four years at Kennesaw Mountain High School Pip starred in several plays, landing the lead of Huckleberry Finn during their senior year in the musical Big River.[2]

The Glee Project and The Voice

Pip auditioned in 2011 for

The Voice
.

Pip first appeared in episode 3 of

Cee Lo Green and Christina Aguilera
all turned around for Pip; they picked Levine.

Pip competed on "Team Adam" on season 2 of The Voice, retaining their status on the team by winning the "Battle Rounds" against Nathan Parrett, singing Amy Winehouse's "You Know I'm No Good". They performed The Killers' song "When You Were Young" on the live shows, moving on in the competition with teammates Tony Lucca, Katrina Parker, and Mathai . On April 23, 2012, they performed Keane's "Somewhere Only We Know" for the quarter-finals, but was instantly eliminated by Levine at the end of the show. Despite being eliminated they reappeared on the season 2 finale performing "I Want You Back" on stage with Jermaine Paul, Jamar Rogers, and James Massone.

After The Voice

After The Voice, Pip moved to Los Angeles to continue their music career.[4] Pip's debut single, "Who Cares", was released September 11, 2012.[5] It is the lead single from their debut EP No Formalities, released on January 4, 2013.[6]

In February 2014, Pip signed a deal with Indi.com to start marketing and distributing music on a bigger scale. Releasing the single "Hooked" on May 19, 2014, with an EP and possible tour in the works for later in 2014. Indi.com was backing Pip's single "Trash Talk", partnering it with a new music video and anti-bullying campaign.

In November 2015, Pip joined the cast of For The Record: The Brat Pack on Norwegian Escape, as "The Geek", a role they would later reprise in November 2016.[7]

Pip has also been involved in making movies with long time collaborator Nanea Miyata. They served as First Assistant Director on Christmas Harmony (2018), where they also appeared in a minor role,[8] and once again in Dead In The Water (2021) which they also wrote and released their single "Burn" for.[9]

Pip was also part of a NYC-based wedding/event band for several years called "The Chromantics"[10]

Personal life

In 2012, Pip set up a charity called Youth in Mission to help fund youth involvement in mission work around the world, in honor of their mentor, missionary, and close family friend, the late Stewart Hay.[11] In 2014 the charity became a non-profit corporation, with Pip as president.[12] Pip currently resides in New York City.[13] Pip is openly gay.[14]

Discography

EPs

  • 2014: No Formalities

Singles

  • 2014: "Hooked"
  • 2021: "Burn"
  • 2022: "Nothing / Sad N Stuff"

Featured

  • 2022: "Beam Me Up" by Mystery Skulls

References

  1. ^ Wendell, Bryan (February 14, 2012). "Watch: How Did Our Favorite Eagle Scout Singer Do on 'The Voice'?". Boy Scouts of America.
  2. ^ Pipia, Gaetana (February 22, 2012). "KMHS Patch". Kennesaw.patch.com. Retrieved March 6, 2012.
  3. ^ "Article and Video". 11alive.com. Retrieved March 6, 2012.[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ "About Pip". Pipmusic.com. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
  5. ^ "Amazon.com". Amazon. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
  6. ^ "No Formalities - EP by Pip". iTunes. January 4, 2013.
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  8. ^ "Instagram". Instagram.com. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
  9. ^ "Instagram". Instagram.com. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
  10. ^ "Instagram". Instagram.com. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
  11. ^ "The Marietta Daily Journal - HAY Stewart A". Mdjonline.com. Retrieved March 6, 2012.
  12. ^ "Youth in Mission | Pip | missionaries". Yimcharity.com. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
  13. ^ @pip_music (September 12, 2018). "@MysterySkulls I MISS YOU MORE YOU BEAUTIFUL MAN - if you're ever in new york please hit me up. we gotta hang!!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  14. ^ Andrew, Pip. "I am gay". Pip. Facebook. Retrieved September 3, 2017.

External links

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