Flatbush Zombies

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Flatbush Zombies

Erick "Arc" Elliott, Zombie Juice, Meechy Darko
Background information
Origin Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States
Genres Hip hop
Years active 2010–present
Labels Electric KoolAde Records
Associated acts Pro Era, The Underachievers
Members Meechy Darko
Zombie Juice
Erick Arc Elliott

Flatbush Zombies (stylized as Flatbush ZOMBiES) is an American hip hop group from Flatbush, Brooklyn, formed in 2010. The group is composed of rappers Meechy Darko, Zombie Juice and Erick "Arc" Elliott, the latter of whom also serves as their regular producer. They are part of a East Coast hip hop movement known as "Beast Coast", that was spearheaded by fellow Brooklyn-based rappers Joey Bada$$ and Capital Steez along with their respective hip hop group Pro Era.

Musical career

According to Elliott, the group came together musically around 2010.[1] Their first club performance took place in 2012 at the Southpaw in Brooklyn.[2] The group's popularity grew after releasing the "Thug Waffle" video on YouTube.[3][2] Later in the year, Flatbush Zombies released a mixtape titled D.R.U.G.S., which stands for "Death and Reincarnation Under God's Supervision".[4]

In 2013, the group collaborated with fellow Brooklyn rappers The Underachievers on the single "No Religion".[5] Flatbush Zombies also released the video for "MRAZ", a track off the group's mixtape BetterOffDEAD.[6][7]

Flatbush Zombies have collaborated with artists such as The Underachievers, Joey Bada$$, ASAP Rocky, ASAP Ant, RZA, Jim Jones, Juicy J, Danny Brown, Joell Ortiz, Kilo Kish, Action Bronson, Ill Bill, and Mr. MFN eXquire. They've performed at festivals such as AfroPunk Festival, Paid Dues, North Coast Music Festival, SXSW and Roskilde.[citation needed]

On July 29, 2013 the Flatbush Zombies released a YouTube video announcing their second mixtape, BetterOffDEAD which released at 9:11 PM on September 11, 2013. Along with "MRAZ," the singles "Palm Trees" and "222" are included in the nineteen track mixtape BetterOffDEAD. Though Elliott is the main producer, Harry Fraud and Obey City also provide production on the mixtape. Danny Brown and Action Bronson appear on the tracks "Drug Parade" and "Club Soda" respectively. The mixtape would be met with positive critical reception. It would end up being ranked at number 17 on XXL's list of the best mixtapes of 2013.[8]

Discography

Mixtapes

Year Album details
2012 D.R.U.G.S.

  • Release date: July 24th 2012
  • Label: Self-released
2013 BetterOffDEAD

  • Release date: September 11th, 2013
  • Label: Electric KoolAde Records

References

  1. ↑ Anderson, Errol (March 11, 2013). "Graveyard Shift - Flatbush Zombies". Clash. Retrieved May 9, 2013. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Reid, Shaheem (May 8, 2013). "Flatbush Zombies Are Rocking Dead". XXL. Retrieved May 9, 2013. 
  3. ↑ Mlynar, Phillip (February 1, 2012). "Flatbush Zombies Want to Be Decapitated or Taxidermied". MTV. Retrieved May 9, 2013. 
  4. ↑ Breihan, Tom (July 25, 2012). "Mixtape Of The Week: Flatbush Zombies - 'D.R.U.G.S.'". Stereogum. Retrieved May 9, 2013. 
  5. ↑ Bromwich, Jonah (March 13, 2013). "Tracks: Flatbush Zombies / The Underachievers - 'No Religion'". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved May 9, 2013. 
  6. ↑ Escobedo Shepherd, Julianne (February 13, 2013). "Flatbush Zombies: Brooklyn Rap Trio Spreads Acid-Splashed Gospel". Spin. Retrieved May 9, 2013. 
  7. ↑ Thomas, Chris (February 7, 2013). "Flatbush Zombies – 'MRAZ' Video". HipHopWired. Retrieved May 9, 2013. 
  8. ↑ http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/12/the-25-best-mixtapes-of-2013/3/

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