Artist Biography
With the release of his 2009 solo debut, Joe Flizzow gave himself a new title: President. It’s not an empty brag—as one half of early ‘00s duo Too Phat, Flizzow (born Johan bin Ishak in 1979) lifted Malaysian hip-hop to new levels. He then ascended to true domination by founding his own Kartel Records, and then managing Def Jam South East Asia—enabling the rap premier to mentor a new generation of talent. His surprisingly political 2020 single “KUASA” reminds us that while no one man should have all the power, Flizzow has certainly earned his.
Hometown
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Genre
Hip-Hop/Rap