Physha P

Artist Information

Biography

Now what you hear is not a test, I’m rocking to the beat, / Walk this way, talk this way… / Live from Bedford Stuyvesant, the livest one… / Up jumps da boogie, da boogie jumps me…

Hip-Hop culture made its initial impact in the basements of urban youth circa the summer of 1979. Rapper’s Delight brought a new sound to the mainstream. Ever since, innovative Hip-Hop collaborations have created fresh sounds that have taken the genre in exciting, unpredictable directions. The Hip-Hop trio Physha P Fam (Fish-Uh-P) is ready to take their place among Sugar Hill Gang, Run DMC, Notorious B.I.G. and Diddy, and groundbreakers Missy Elliott and Timbaland. With earnestness and confident style, it is PPF’s mission to create NEXT Level Hip-Hop.

Physha P Fam is an alternative/Hip-Hop group with a sound as eclectic as their unusual name. Group members Arman Bebe Boohgz and Luizinho b.i.g. Lou Louis are an unlikely pairing brought together by life’s tests, focus, drive, and a love of all things music.

Unafraid to personally and musically be themselves, Physha P Fam continues to push their creative envelope and create their own lane. This unwavering attitude has allowed them to attain an international online following, gain support from major DJ coalitions, win major NYC showcases, perform live on BET’s 106& Park, win BET’s Blaze the Stage Summer Invitational 09, receive an Underground Music Awards nomination for Best Rap Duo, and get their upcoming single, Do What You Do, added to Music Choice. These are just a few of their recent accomplishments. PPF credits the likes of Michael Jackson, Bob Marley, Big L, Eminem, Nas, Run DMC, and Usher as just a few of their many influences.

Physha P Fam originated in upstate NY as a 5-man Hip-Hop act, Universal Threat, which then evolved into a 3-man high school group known as the Hot Spittaz. However, tragedy struck the budding group when a car accident claimed the young life of one of its members, Chris Members. Bebe Boohgz kept moving forward with the spirit of his friend in his heart, making his hunger for success even stronger. Around this time, Bebe met b.i.g. Lou. As a result of continuous music collaborations, which displayed their diverse, yet, complimentary talents, and a never ending hunger to bring their brand of Hip-Hop to the world, Bebe Boohgz and b.i.g. Lou came together to form a super group. So began the story of Physha P Fam.

With such diverse talents and backgrounds, Physha P Fam brings a brand of unique excellence setting them apart from today’s average Hip-Hop acts. Bebe Boohgz is not only a star on the mic – he is also a star athlete. He led the Division 1 Men’s Track team at Sacred Heart University for all four years of his college career. In addition, he was the 2008 400m NCAA East regional champion and participated in the 2008 Olympic trials for the 200m and 400m dash. b.i.g. Lou started his music career as a member of the group the 4Horsemen, a battle rap outfit. Unable to find the business support needed, b.i.g. decided to learn the business of music. He later was accepted into NYU’s famed Stern School of Business and from there secured internships at Loud Records and Arista Records, managed a handful of artists and producers, earned employment opportunities at NY’s Hot97 and EMI, and eventually founded PPF’s current label, Da Fam Music & Entertainment. After playing a significant production and marketing role in creating a buzz for Kat DeLuna, leading to her major label signing, b.i.g. directed all efforts towards the Physha P Fam project as both a member and managing partner.

For now, Physha P Fam is signed to independent record label Da Fam Entertainment and is taking New York and Los Angeles by storm with their energetic live show. PPF will be releasing a double single Shining Like A Diamond, Side-A, and reggae, dancehall flavored Hot Property, Side-B. Both songs will be available in all major international digital stores, including but not limited to iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody, Napster, eMusic, Imeem, Last.fm, Amie Street, Verizon V-Cast and so on. The double single will be followed by the release of their club banger Do What You Do (Official Version). The test version of DWYD has not only amassed a growing legion of fans worldwide, but has generated a HUGE buzz in the past 7 months on the Internet, in national and international markets, within all major US based DJ coalitions, was #1 most downloaded song on Digiwaxx 3 days in a row, and has been featured on 110+ national mixtapes with over 21 million downloads.

Lightning and thunder clash, but together, they create a powerful and unexplainable force. Physha P Fam is ready to make history as an undeniable musical force. In their own words, they make the Hip-Hop music the Hip-Hop generation should have made.

Instrumentation

2 MC's (rappers) all of which needing a microphone (2 in total) and one PA/Sound System:
1. Bebe Booghz
2. b.i.g. Lou

Discography

2010 Commercial Releases:

1. "Can't Stop Loving You"

2. "Shining Like A Diamond"

3. "Do What You Do (Official Version)"

2009 Releases*

1. "Do What You Do (test version)

2. "Shorty's Got Me"

*both 2009 releases have attained streaming and radio play through out 2009.

Official Website

http://YouTube.com/DaFamTV

Links

• Physha P Fam Myspace
• Physha P Fam Twitter
• Physha P Fam YouTube

Audio

• Shining Like A Diamond (radio)
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• I Do This For You (radio)
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• Superstar
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• Hot Property (radio)
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• Google Me (radio) - Pitbull ft. Physha P Fam
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• Jump [the UPGRADE] (radio)
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Video

Physha P's LIVE BET 106 & PARK Performance

Photo Gallery

Press

• Who You Been Sleepin On [+ Show ]
  

  Hailing from upstate New York, Physha P is one of the dopest new groups in the hip hop game. Members...Hailing from upstate New York, Physha P is one of the dopest new groups in the hip hop game. Members Wa Peace and Bebe are bringing hip hop to the next level with their futuristic style, conscious messages, and “upgrades” to the game.
  You guys were in L.A for the BET Awards. I heard you performed at Lex Deux?
  Yeah we did Le Deux and we did the official Ne-Yo after party with Ne-yo hosting it. We did Club Zushi and Green Door. It was dope. It was real real dope. Shout out to BET. We came out here did our performance. Make sure we showed face. It was a real real good experience out here.
  So everybody showed y’all love?
  Mos def. We ran into Mistah Fab out here. So hopefully we can do a record with him soon.
  How did you come up with the name Physha P?
  Well Physha P is a really really long story. But long story short, it basically means do what you do. If you listen to us talk and listen to our conversation sometimes we talk in our own language. And that’s kinda where it came from our own little language. Its basically just be yourself. Just do what you do and don’t let anybody steer you away from that.
  I was reading some things about you and I read that you had a few groups before you became Physha P. Can you guys tell me about how you got from your first group to now.
  Wa Peace: Well me and Bebe came together in highschool.We formed a group called the Hot Spittaz and a good friend of ours that passed away, Chris Mendez, was a part of it.
  Bebe: Ya know when ya young you’re just having fun, havin a good time. Hotspittaz was like a small Wutang clan. A bunch of kids, 9th grade coming together over music and stuff like that. Then that summer Chris passed away, rest in Peace to him. But then the other member s of the group just broke apart. Wa Peace and I were the only two left. So we just took it to the top and we just kept at it.
  Getting back to the BET Awards, what about Michael Jackson? How has he influenced your music and you music career period? How has he influenced you and touched you?
  Michael Jackson touched a lot of people in a lot of ways. His performance piece is amazing.
  And I know one thing that Physha P is bringing to the hip hop game is an actual performance piece. Were not trying to really go up on stage and waste your time. We tryna give the fans something to really look at and be entertained. We really put on a crazy show. Another
  influence by MJ was that his messages to the world were so heavy and real. So that whenever
  we make Physha P music we wanna make sure that we have a theme or that were telling you something of relevance. {Our message} is to do what you do and be yourself. Rest in peace to Michael Jackson.
  Well I heard Do what you do. I really like that track.
  Does it make you wanna do what you do?
  Oh, I do what I do. Trust! I heard the song y’all mixed with Kelly Clarkson. How did y’all think to come up with that?
  Well that’s actually the kick off single of our mixtape; The Fam presents Physha Welcome to Next Level Hip Hop. On the mixtape we took songs that we love. Physha P is hip hop based but we are not 100 percent hip hop. We wanted to just show that we love all different genres. And Kelly Clarkson Here I am is one of those tracks we love. We just wanted to take that song and upgrade it. And keep upgrading it and take it to the next level. That’s exactly what Physha P is all about.
  As far as taking it to the next level of hip hop, what do you mean by that? How are you planning to do that?
  Wa Peace: Well, right now hip hop is a big outlet to the community and I don’t feel it’s shown in a positive light. When Physha P is talking about taking it to the next level we’re not just talking about upgrading but bringing an actual message that can uplift the community.
  While we were over here in California we did a couple Boys and Girls Clubs. We got to speak to the kids and let them know that it’s about more than the money. It’s about actually being yourself and doing what you love to do. So when we say we are bringing things to the next level, we are really trying to bring the community up and uplift the community in a positive light.
  So you think it’s really important to give back to the community.
  Yes, because it’s up to us to raise the next generation. We don’t want to raise them on Cristal and bling. We want them to have a peace of mind. They don’t have to just be a Trick Daddy they can be a Barack Obama.
  What aspects of your music do you feel separate you from other artists today. Whether it’s your messages or style, what separates you?
  Bebe: One is our image, our look. We’re a bright group of kids when it comes to that. We’re in your face. We’re naturally different. We are real retroish and futuristic. We also put on performances. Like Wa peace said before today many hip hop artists just get on the stage, grab their crotch and as a fan you just spent 40 dollars to be bored. See we sweat for our fans. We really put on a show. We looked at groups like Bell Biv Devoe, Guy, and New Edition for inspiration. We’re gonna give you our all so you can have a better understanding
  of the music and us as people.
  I think that’s one of the important things. Many people don’t know how to put on a show. When you see a show and the artist is giving you their all people respect tem a whole lot more.
  Exactly, so as a fan you’re like wow they did all this to entertain me.
  Outside the music, what are you guys doing?
  Wa Peace: When I was in New York going to Community College, I started a club that helps kids and bring their resources together. RPM stands for Rhythm Poetry Music and the kids from the school and outside of the school get a chance to express themselves via music or whatever outlet they. I believe everybody can help each other if we bind together. RPM’s main purpose is to bring the people up and uplift the people. We also had a chance to expand out to other colleges as well.
  I was reading about you Bebe, it says you were an athlete and you did some running in the Olympic trials in 2008.
  Bebe: Yes maam went to school at Sacred Heart University. Shout out to Sacred Heart University in Connecticut. SHU Know! Yeah, I ran track for four years and participated in Olympic trials for 2008, in the 200 and 400. It was bananas! It was crazy. Shout out to all the runners.
  So with you being in RPM, being an athlete and school, how did yall make time for music?
  Bebe: Now don’t get it twisted music to us is a job to do but it’s what we love to do. We always made time for it. It’s not like a burden to us. And while we were at different colleges
  even though we weren’t making music there, we were making experiences to make music.
  Wa Peace: so while Bebe was doing Olympic trials and I was VP of RPM we were enhancing
  our experiences so that we can make next level hip hop music.
  Tell me about when you performed on 106 and Park Wild Out Wednesday a few months ago.
  It was amazing. Shout out to BET and 106 and Park. Letting us just showcase our talents to millions of viewers. It was an amazing experience! And out of 14,000 other acts we were picked. That right there was pleasing in itself. We got a chance to kick it with the other acts and when we got on stage the crowd really respected our performance. You can check it out on youtube.com/DaFamTV. That helped us get a lot of other performances in different states.
  As far as Hip Hop, R&B, or any other music genre, who influences you?
  Big influences would have to be of course the late great Michael Jackson, more so Heavy D, Eminem and Timbaland. Not for the simple obvious fact that Eminem is a lyricist, it’s the fact that whether you like Eminem or not when you listen to his music he brought you into his world and that is exactly what we love to do. Timbaland just loves to take things to the next level and pushes the envelope, which is something we love to do. Those are definitely huge, huge influences. These people brought something to the game. Physha P is trying to add something to the game, and uplift hip hop. That’s what Physha P is trying to do.
  So basically you’re saying to that once you stop the music game you want to leave legacy?
  Yes we want to add something to the game because we’re fans of hip hop before anything. Before we even started doing hip hop we were fans. So we look at like what we can add to hip hop?
  Let’s talk about the upcoming projects.Whats going on with Physha P?
  Right now were just pushing the new single, Do What You Do. We’re working on our Next Level mixtape. It’s coming out real soon. We’re doing a lot of little things here and there. A couple TV things, but we can’t really say too much. And hopefully we’ll do a record with Mistah Fab. That would be crazy.
  What is something you wanna tell your fans about you. What is something you feel is unique that your fans don’t know that they might want to know?
  That Bebe is a fantastic artist. He can draw pretty well. Wa Peace is a really good cook. He likes to cook for the ladies. (Laughs) He’s actually thinking about going to culinary school.
  Alright, we like that, multi-talented. (Laughs)
  We also like to play lots of pranks. If you’re around us you’re going to get got. Always have your guard up.
  When are you guys going back to New York?
  Actually we just kicked off our radio promo for Do What You Do. We’re goning to the Bay next.
  You guys not gonna come to Houston?
  Oh we definitely gonna come to Houston. Anybody that is reading this holla at us.We’re in there like swimwea

• PHYSHA P about to TAKE OFF! [+ Show ]
  

  REMEMBER WERE YOU HEARD THE IT FIRST. WE BRING YOU A GROUP THAT WILL BE SOON INTERNATIONAL SUPERSTAR...REMEMBER WERE YOU HEARD THE IT FIRST. WE BRING YOU A GROUP THAT WILL BE SOON INTERNATIONAL SUPERSTARS.
  
  AFTER WINNING MOST of the major artist
  showcases in NYC since the Summer of 08 .
  Physpa P are now ready to take on Europe ,
  Asia and the world with their promotional single, “Here I
  Am (the UPGRADE)” ft. Kelly Clarkson, which has already
  garnered considerable Internet and club buzz. PP’s offi cial
  single, “Do What You Do,” was released Jan. 5, 2009 and has
  been gaining quite a buzz on mixtapes, mixshows and radio
  around the world. To support the single nationally, PP’s
  record label is executing national college radio, commercial
  mixshow radio, and record pool promotions in both the US
  and Canada. In addition, national PR efforts, Internet, viral
  marketing is also in place to support that act and music
  for the next 6 months. As a result of all this promotional
  effort, their myspace receives at least 5,000 plays per day
  and 5,000 views per day. So, who exactly are PHYSHA P?
  They are an Alternative, diverse Hip-Hop act with a sound
  as eclectic as their name. PP’s not the usual Hip-Hip act;
  Physha P PUTS ON A SHOW, as is apparent in their live
  performances posted on YouTube.com/DaFamTV. Not
  only is their performance engaging, high energy, but it is
  also clean, family friendly and full of fun. Whether or Physha
  P performs with our without their background dancers they
  ALWAYS put on a high-octane performance. With sincerity
  and style, it’s PP’s goal to create “NEXT Level hip-hop.”
  iNViNCiBLE: What have you guys been up to this week?
  Physpa P: Our single ‘Do what you do’ has been
  released so we are currently getting a lot of feedback
  of that. We have been going to colleges and high
  schools to promote our single on our mixtape featuring
  Kelly Clarkson. Also we have been doing interviews for
  magazines, TV shows and radio stations.
  iNViNCiBLE: Wow sounds like you guys have been
  very busy. So what are your plans for Valentines?
  PP: I have no plans for tomorrow. I am currently single
  so I think I am just going to hang out with my mum and
  take her somewhere nice.
  iNViNCiBLE: Aw, that is really sweet of you. So tell
  us why you have called yourself Physha P?
  
  PP: Well it was an inside joke between us. Its represents
  being yourself and not being scared of doing what you
  are doing. So people should feel that they shouldn’t be
  sacred to be themselves, and this is what represents us.
  iNViNCiBLE: How did your group come about?
  PP: We met in high school. When we met we didn’t like
  each other at all. We both had really strong personalities
  so we turned that to something more positive.
  iNViNCiBLE: What can we expect from you this year?
  PP: This year we will be doing a tour around the USA,
  hopefully touring around the world. We are bringing out
  our new mix tape, as well as promoting ourselves and
  blowing up big.
  iNViNCiBLE: Do you have any collaborations coming
  up, and are you planning on visiting the UK?
  PP: Yeah well we defi nitely want to come to the UK,
  and hopefully we will get the chance. In terms of
  collaborations we do want to work with many artist so
  this year is a good year for that.
  Media: For Physha P’s music, video, bio, press kit, etc.,
  please visit: www.sonicbids.com/PhyshaP
  www.myspace.com/PhyshaP
  www.youtbe.com/DaFamTV
  For drops, interviews, show bookings, etc. contact
  Co-Manager: Simon Ash, t: 001646 546 5260
  f: 001646 688 4360 or m: 001516 376 6183
  E-mail: SimonAsh@DaFamMusic.com

• Physha P Perform on BET’s 106 & Park [+ Show ]
  

  Physha P are planning to mark their name in the library of legends, and sit on the shelves alongside...Physha P are planning to mark their name in the library of legends, and sit on the shelves alongside the
  likes of Sugerhill Gang, Run DMC and Notorious B.I.G. That’s quite a bit statement to make, but totally
  realistic for the the next Hip-Hop duo to enter the main stage.
  Arman “Bebe Boohgz” Dixon and Semu “Wa Peace” Walusimbi are an unlikely pairing brought
  together by focus, drive, and a love of all things music. Currently signed by independent label “Da Fam
  Entertainment”, the New-York based lyricists are creating a storm of interest through MySpace (over
  350,000 plays) along with a growing legion of fans worldwide.
  
  To add to the current wave of hype, March 18th sees Physha P perform on BET 106 & PARK! This is a
  huge opportunity for Physha P, and the millions who tune in are sure to take to the classy duo.
  Furthermore Physha P’s Smash Hits “Do What You Do” & “Shorty’s Got Me” are now all in ALL
  DIGITAL STORES, including iTunes, Rhapsody, and Napster. Check out the links for more info.

• Review: Physha P ft. Kelly Clarkson - Here I Am [+ Show ]
  

  Whether you’re a fan or not, you’re no doubt familiar with Kelly Clarkson‘s megahit Behind These H...Whether you’re a fan or not, you’re no doubt
  familiar with Kelly Clarkson‘s megahit
  Behind These Hazel Eyes; released in 2005
  as the third single off sophomore album
  Breakaway, the record continues to receive
  radio play to this day. Be that as it may,
  Arman “Bebe Boohgz” Dixon and
  Sumu “Wa Peace” Walusimbi of Physha P
  have accomplished the seemingly-impossible
  feat of making this well-worn record sound
  new again. Here I Am, a cut off the duo’s
  forthcoming Welcome to NEXT Level Hip-Hop
  mixtape, finds Boohgz refashioning the
  American Idol winner’s chart-smashing
  breakup song into a driving, guitar-heavy
  beat, and both members match the
  instrumental’s intensity with high-energy
  verses detailing their plans to conquer the
  rap game. Here I Am introduces Physha P as
  a duo with plenty of potential, and should
  help build anticipation for NEXT Level Hip-
  Hop‘s March release.

• Time To Shine: Physha P - Rhythm Poetry Music [+ Show ]
  

  Physha P is an alternative/hip-hop group with a sound as eclectic as their unusual name. The group...Physha P is an alternative/hip-hop group
  with a sound as eclectic as their unusual
  name. The group consist of 2 members.
  Arman "Bebe Boohgz" Dixon and Sumu
  "Wa Peace" Walusimbi are an unlikely
  pairing brought together by focus, drive.
  and a love orall thmgs music. Their affiliation
  started in school but has trascendedto
  kinship that is represented in their
  music.With such diverse talents, Physha P
  brings a brand of excellence that has set
  them apart from the average Me. Wa Peace
  takes great pride in his Ugandan ancestry.
  The self-described "Champion of the
  Underdog" founded RPM (Rhythm Poetry
  Music), an organization that unites and preserves
  African culture. RPM continues to
  spread awareness to a number
  of causes from the Jena Six to the genocide
  in Sudan, using music as beacon of hope.
  Bebe is not only a star on the mic-he IS
  also a star athlete. He leads the Division 1
  Men's Track team at Sacred Heart
  University. He is the 400m NCAA East
  regional champion, and could soon be on
  his waY.to Beilmg- he's currently participating
  in the 2008 Olympic trials In the
  200m and 400m dash. Fornow, Physha P
  are signed to independent record label Da
  Fam Entertainment. and is taking New York
  by storm with their energetic live show.
  Their music is generating buzz on
  MySpace. as well as a growing l~gion of
  fans worldwide. like tneir track "Boodbye"
  perfectly sums up: "This is all a feeling.
  playa." Physha P has the potential to
  Impact the hip hop game forever, and to put
  their stam on outh culture.

Setlist

Set Length: PPF's sets are dependent on the request of the buyer/booker. Sets have ranged from 6 minutes to 2 hours.

Sets can either be exclusively original music or a mix of original music and remakes/remixes of current or past hits by other artists.

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