Lou Phelps

Lou Phelps
Birth nameLouis-Philippe Celestin
Also known asLouie P.
Born (1994-08-30) August 30, 1994 (age 30)
OriginSaint-Hubert, Quebec
GenresHip hop
Occupations
Years active2011–present
LabelsHW&W

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]

Career

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2011–14: Early career

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Lou 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

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In 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

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Lou Phelps's influences include Andre 3000, Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West, Anderson .Paak and Madlib.[7]

Discography

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Solo

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  • 001: Experiments (2017)
  • 002: Love Me (2018)
  • 003: Extra Extra (2020)

Collaborations

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References

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  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ "LOU PHELPS – "WHAT TIME IS IT?" F. INNANET JAMES (PROD. KAYTRANADA)". 2dopeboyz April 6, 2017. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  3. ^ "Kaytranada's Little Brother Lou Phelps Releases His New Mixtape '001: Experiments'". Okayplayer April 18, 2017. 18 April 2017. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  4. ^ "FREENESS: THE CELESTICS – MASSIVELY MASSIVE". thewordisbond.com December 18, 2011. 18 December 2011. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
  5. ^ "Download Supreme Laziness, a Mixtape From The Celestics aka Kaytranada and His Brother". Okayplayer May 21, 2014. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  6. ^ "Lou Phelps Releases '001: Experiments' Debut Project". XXL April 20, 2017. 20 April 2017. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  7. ^ "Get to know Lou Phelps, the "dope ass" DJ-rapper with the hard beats". Revolt March 24, 2017. Retrieved August 6, 2017.