The Physics (music group)
The Physics | |
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Origin | Northwest hip hop |
Years active | 1998–present |
Members | Thig Nat Monk Wordsmith Justo |
Website | thephysicsmusic |
The Physics is an American
The Physics are an integral part of the Seattle hip hop community, and much of their music is centered on life in Seattle ("Seward Park" and "Coronas on Madrona," for example). They are known for rapping about everyman themes such as romance, working 9-5 jobs, and enjoying life.[1]
Members
The Physics consists of two MCs, real-life brothers Thig Natural (often referred to as Thig Nat), and Monk Wordsmith (who functions as the group's
Their music frequently features other artists from hip-hop and other genres. They have collaborated with R&B singers Mario and Malice Sweet, renowned producer
Distribution
The Physics’ three albums, Future Talk, Love Is a Business and Tomorrow People have all been self-released, as have their free EPs and singles.
Critical reception and role in the Seattle scene
The Physics' sound has been synonymous with "Seattle summers," for many, due to its hyperlocal lyrics and laid back, upbeat vibe. "You could hardly imagine better ambassadors of our deep, watery homegrown flow," wrote
Three Piece was named Seattle Weekly's "Best Free EP To Light Up Your Summer" in 2010.[13] Love is a Business LP ranked No.1 on KEXP’s hip hop and variety charts for eight weeks each,[14] and Tomorrow People LP hit No. 1 on KEXP's hip hop charts for all of August 2012.[15]
Performances and Tours
The Physics have performed at Seattle's
In late 2011, The Physics toured with
Discography
Albums
- 2007: Future Talk
- 2011: Love Is a Business
- 2012: Tomorrow People
- 2013: Digital Wildlife
- 2015: Wish You Were Here
EPs
- 2009: High-Society
- 2010: Three Piece
Non-album Singles
- 2012: "After Effect (feat. Grynch)"
- 2011: "Fix You"
- 2011: "The Recipe (feat. Craig G)" produced by David Dejesus
References
- ^ "KEXP and the Stranger Present: Blue Scholars, Common Market, Macklemore, the Physics @ Neumos - Mar 15, 2009 Seattle Washington".
- ^ "The Physics: Seattle's Boys of Summer - Page 1 - Music - Seattle - Seattle Weekly". www.seattleweekly.com. Archived from the original on 2012-01-31.
- ^ "The Physics: Seattle's Boys of Summer - Page 1 - Music - Seattle - Seattle Weekly". www.seattleweekly.com. Archived from the original on 2012-01-31.
- ^ "Discovery: The Physics". 12 December 2012.
- ^ "Journey of the Drum, by the Physics".
- ^ "KEXP 90.3 FM - Album Review: Physics: Love Is A Business". kexp.org. Archived from the original on 2012-05-16.
- ^ a b "Music | The Physics". Thephysics.bandcamp.com. 2009-12-22. Retrieved 2022-05-04.
- ^ "Crowd Funding for Musicians Isn't the Future; It's the Present". NPR.org.
- ^ "The Physics' Tomorrow People".
- ^ "The Physics' Tomorrow People is Music for Right Now. See Them at Neumos the Day After Tomorrow...People - Seattle - Music - Reverb". Archived from the original on 2013-02-01. Retrieved 2012-10-05.
- ^ "The Seattle Times | Local news, sports, business, politics, entertainment, travel, restaurants and opinion for Seattle and the Pacific Northwest".
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-04-17. Retrieved 2013-01-11.
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: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Seattle Best Free EP to Light up Your Summer - - Best of Seattle - Seattle Weekly". Archived from the original on 2011-01-03. Retrieved 2012-10-05.
- ^ "KEXP 90.3 FM - KEXP Hiphop music charts for 2011". kexp.org. Archived from the original on 2011-06-29.
- ^ "KEXP 90.3 FM - KEXP Hiphop music charts for 2012". kexp.org. Archived from the original on 2012-04-22.
- ^ "Mos Def | City Arts Festival 2012". www.cityartsfest.com. Archived from the original on 2012-09-20.
- ^ "BLUE SCHOLARS X BAMBU FALL 2011 TOUR! | Blue Scholars". Archived from the original on 2012-06-29. Retrieved 2013-01-11.
- ^ "Blue Scholars - Tour Dates | Blue Scholars". Archived from the original on 2013-02-05. Retrieved 2013-01-11.