Phony Ppl

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Phony Ppl
OriginBrooklyn, New York, U.S.
GenresHip hop, R&B,[1] neo soul[2] progressive soul, art rock[3]
Years active2010–present
Members
  • Bari Bass
  • Matt "Maffyuu" Byas
  • Aja Grant
  • Elijah Rawk
  • Elbee Thrie
Past members
Websitephony-ppl.com

Phony Ppl is a musical group based in Brooklyn, New York. Originally founded in 2008 [7] with five members; the current members are Elbee Thrie (vocals), Elijah Rawk (lead guitar), Matt "Maffyuu" Byas (drums), Aja Grant (keyboard), and Bari Bass (bass guitar).[8]

Background

Members of Phony Ppl met in high school. Elbee (Robert Booker) and Aja first formed the group, with Dyme-A-Duzin (Donnovan Blocker), Bari Bass (Omar Grant), Elijah Rawk, Ian Bakerman, Temi O, Maffyuu, and Sheriff PJ joining later.[9] In 2012, they released the album Phonyland.[5]

In January 2015, they released the album Yesterday's Tomorrow. The album peaked at number 24 on the Billboard Heatseekers Album chart.[10] It also peaked at number 15 on the Trending 140 chart and at number 7 on the Emerging Artists chart.[11] They released the single "This Must Be Heaven" in November 2016.[12] They made their first television appearance on June 9, 2015 on Jimmy Kimmel Live! performing "Trap Queen" with Fetty Wap.[13]

In October 2018, they released the single "Something About Your Love" (stylized as "somethinG about your love."). Their album mō’zā-ik. was released on October 19, 2018.[14] In January 2020, the group released "Fkn Around" with Megan Thee Stallion;[15] their solo version was released in May.[16] In November, they released the single "On My Shit" with Joey Badass.[17]

On November 18, 2022, the group released a new album titled 'Euphonyus'. The album featured artists and production from JoJo, Kaytranada, Leon Thomas, and Domo Genesis.[18]

Discography

Singles

Title Year Album
"Christmastime is here"[19] 2023 Non-album single
"Fkn Around" (feat. Megan Thee Stallion) 2020 Non-album single
"Way Too Far." 2018 mō’zā-ik.
"Before You Get a Boyfriend."

Albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions
U.S. Heatseekers
[10]
WTF Is Phonyland? -
Phonyland
  • Released: January 17, 2012
  • Label: Phony Ppl LLC
  • Format: Digital download
 -
nothinG special
  • Released: July 17, 2012
  • Label: Phony Ppl LLC
  • Format: Digital download
 -
53,000.
  • Released: July 26, 2013
  • Label: Phony Ppl LLC
  • Format: Digital download
 -
Yesterday's Tomorrow
  • Released: January 13, 2015[20]
  • Label: Phony Ppl LLC
  • Format: Digital download
 24
mō’zā-ik.
  • Released: October 19, 2018
  • Label: 300 Entertainment
  • Format: Digital download and physical
 -
Euphonyus -

References

  1. ^ Fricke, David. "15 Great Albums You Didn't Hear in 2016". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
  2. ^ Sacher, Andrew. "Phony Ppl playing 2 NYC shows (one free, one with Prodigy of Mobb Deep) & more". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
  3. ^ Fricke, David (October 18, 2018). "Phony Ppl: Rise of a Progressive Soul Force". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
  4. ^ Legendre, Raymond (10 September 2015). "Phony Ppl Talk Kimmel, T-Pain and Who They Are Not - Mixologi". Mixologi. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
  5. ^ a b "Phony Ppl's Nine Lives - Mass Appeal". Mass Appeal. 30 March 2012. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
  6. ^ "Phony PPL | Music Artists on Indie Accent".
  7. ^ "Blue Note PHONY PPL feat. SPECIAL GUESTS MAX & CHRIS TURNER - 2016-04-13". www.bluenotejazz.com. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
  8. ^ Shaw-Faber, Levi. "Phony Ppl: The Most Famous Band You've Never Heard Of". Not Mad. Archived from the original on 12 August 2018. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
  9. ^ "Phony Ppl, Real Talk: An Interview with the New York Collective + Video & Free Download | AFROPUNK". AFROPUNK. 11 November 2011. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
  10. ^ a b "Phony Ppl Yesterday's Tomorrow Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
  11. ^ Roberts, Randall (16 January 2015). "Social media buzz the new barometer of a hit". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
  12. ^ Bundy, Will. "Hear Phony Ppl's Sunny New Single "This Must Be Heaven"". The FADER. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
  13. ^ "Fetty Wap & Phony Ppl - Trap Queen + My Way (Live On Jimmy Kimmel)". ILLROOTS. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
  14. ^ "Phony PPL 'Mozaik' Album: Listen to 11 New Songs - XXL".
  15. ^ Madden, Sidney (31 January 2020). "Phony Ppl Enlists Megan Thee Stallion For Raunchy And Hilarious 'Fkn Around'". NPR.org. Retrieved 2020-05-11.
  16. ^ "Fkn Around - Single by Phony Ppl". Apple Music. 8 May 2020. Retrieved 2020-05-11.
  17. ^ "Phony Ppl & Joey Badass Join Forces For "On My Shit" [New Single + Music Video]". RESPECT. 2020-11-13. Retrieved 2020-11-16.
  18. ^ "Phony PPL Releases Eagerly Awaited Third Studio Album 'Euphonyus'".
  19. ^ "Christmastime is hereby Phony Ppl". Spotify. 3 November 2023.
  20. ^ "Yesterday's Tomorrow by Phony Ppl". iTunes. 13 January 2015. Retrieved 6 June 2018.