Lgeez
Lgeez | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Australia |
| Genres | Hip-hop, trap, grime |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Labels | Broken Tooth Entertainment |
| Members | Alex Jones Son of Sam |
Lgeez are an Australian hip hop music duo formed by Alex Jones (from Melbourne) and Son of Sam (from Sydney) in 2014. Their debut album 'Cloud 9' was released in October the same year.[1]
Career
Alex Jones formerly used the rap aliases Flea and Dr. Flea. He released his first mixtape 'Blood Runs Deep' in 2011. In 2012 he collaborated with DJ Will Sparks on the song 'Chemical Energy'.
Son of Sam (formerly known as SW, Jam Master Sam and sometimes referred to as Sunnah) released his debut mixtape 'Summer of Sam' in December of 2012.[2]
After the pair gained attention as solo performers on YouTube and Soundcloud they formed the duo Lgeez in 2014, and released their debut album 'Cloud 9'. 'Cloud 9' peaked at #19 on the ARIA Hip-Hop/R&B Albums Chart.
Lgeez have been cited as influences by other Australian hip-hop artists, including Chillinit, HP Boyz, Indigomerkaba and Wombat.[3][4][5] They has also received praise from rapper 360.[6]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS Hip-Hop/R&B [7] | ||
| Cloud 9 |
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19 |
Mixtapes
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Blood Runs Deep (Alex Jones) |
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| Best of Both Worlds (Alex Jones) |
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| Summer of Sam (Son of Sam) |
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| Jackin' For Beats (Alex Jones) |
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| Keep on Moving (Alex Jones) |
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| #slapahipsterintheface (Lgeez) |
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| Blood Runs Deep Volume II (Alex Jones) |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "The Anthem" | 2014 | Cloud 9 |
| "MDMA" | ||
| "Speed of Sound" |
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Chemical Energy" (Will Sparks featuring Alex Jones)[16] |
2012 | Non-album single |
| "4 Days in the Trap" (Huskii featuring Alex Jones and Chillinit[17] |
2019 | Non-album single |
| "Chemical Energy 2021" (Will Sparks featuring Alex Jones)[18] |
2021 | Non-album single |
References
- ^ "Cloud 9 by Lgeez on Apple Music". Apple Music. 24 October 2014. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
- ^ "FILTER TV: ALEX JONES & SUNNAH ON THE RISE & RETURN OF LGEEZ". Filter Zine. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
- ^ "THE DEEP END: CHILLINIT (FULL INTERVIEW)". YouTube. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
- ^ "HP BOYZ - ENGINEERS". The Coconet.TV. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
- ^ "Wombat & indigomerkaba Speak On Alex Jones & The Triple J Cypher w/ ChillinIt, Huskii & Nerve (P3)". YouTube. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
- ^ "360 on Facebook". Facebook. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
- ^ "ARIA Report Issue 1288" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
- ^ "Cloud 9 by Lgeez on Apple Music". Apple Music. 24 October 2014. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
- ^ "Blood Runs Deep by Alex Jones on Apple Music". Apple Music. 14 October 2022. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
- ^ "Best of Both Worlds by Alex Jones on Apple Music". Apple Music. 14 October 2022. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
- ^ "Summer Of Sam (The Mixtape) by Son of Sam". Bandcamp. 14 October 2022. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
- ^ "Jackin' For Beats by Alex Jones". Bandcamp. 14 October 2022. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
- ^ "Keep on Moving by Dr. Flea on Apple Music". Apple Music. 14 October 2022. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
- ^ "Slap a Hipster in the Face by Alex Jones". Apple Music. 14 October 2022. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
- ^ "Blood Runs Deep Volume II by Alex Jones". Bandcamp. 14 October 2022. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
- ^ "Chemical Energy (feat. Flea) – Single by Will Sparks on Apple Music". Apple Music. 14 October 2022. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
- ^ "4 Days in the Trap (feat. Chillinit & Alex Jones) – Single by Huskii on Apple Music". Apple Music. 30 September 2019. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
- ^ "Chemical Energy 2021 (feat. Flea) – Single by Will Sparks on Apple Music". Apple Music. 14 October 2022. Retrieved 14 October 2022.