Too Phat facts for kids

Too Phat was a famous Malaysian hip-hop duo. It was made up of two talented rappers: Joe Flizzow (born Johan Ishak in Kuala Lumpur; 16 October 1979) and Malique (born Malique Ibrahim in Johor Bahru; 21 August 1977). They were known for their unique style and catchy songs.

About Too Phat's Music Journey

In the late 1990s, Joe Flizzow, Malique, and Kevin Felix (also known as Doctah'K) first formed a trio. Later, they became a duo under the Positive Tone music label. Their big break came in 1999. Their first songs, Li'l Fingaz and Too Phat Baby, were played a lot on local radio stations.

Because their first songs were so popular, they started working on their first album. It was called whuttadilly?. Another one of their albums, Plan B, sold over 4,500,000 copies. This earned them "double platinum" status in Malaysia. This means it sold a huge number of copies!

The music video for "Just a Friend" from the Plan B album was made with Maxis Hotlink. It first showed on the Malaysian TV channel NTV7. The video featured other local artists like M. Nasir, Fauziah Latiff, and Ferhad. It also included Malaysian athlete Watson Nyambek. Most of the video was filmed in Kuala Lumpur. Too Phat even worked with the American hip hop artist Warren G.

In 2005, Too Phat released their fourth and final studio album. It was called Rebirth into Reality. This album featured many hip-hop artists from East Asia. The first song from the album, Dua Dunia, featured the famous Malaysian singer Siti Nurhaliza. After this, the duo took a break. Malique and Joe Flizzow then started their own solo music careers.

In 2010, Too Phat got back together for a short time. They promoted their new song, "Masih Hip Hop".

Solo Adventures

After their last public show for Kanye West in 2007, both Joe Flizzow and Malique started their own solo music paths.

Malique's Solo Work

Malique released his solo album OK in 2008. He also released K.O The Mixtape in 2009. This was a team-up with DJ Fuzz. His album TKO: Pejamkan Mata was released under his own music company, Qarma Musiq. There were talks that Malique might release a new English album in 2017, but no news has come out about it since.

Malique has become more private since his Too Phat days. He prefers to keep his personal life out of the public eye. Even though he has released many popular songs with other artists, he usually does not appear in shows or interviews. He once said that he feels more comfortable selling his music without public appearances. He does not plan to change this.

Joe Flizzow's Solo Work

Joe Flizzow released his first solo album, President, on 31 December 2008. It was distributed by Warner Music Malaysia. His next album, Havoc, came out on 7 November 2013.

"Apa Khabar" Song

In 2015, Joe Flizzow's song Apa Khabar (featuring SonaOne) won the top prize at the Anugerah Juara Lagu Award (AJL). The song's lyrics were about Joe remembering his good times with Malique. He was saying hello to him through the song. This win was a big surprise for some people. But, many long-time fans of Too Phat loved the song. They praised Joe for bringing back their happy memories of the duo.

What They're Doing Now

Since 2016, Joe Flizzow has mostly focused on Kartel Records. This is a record label he started in 2005. Many local hip-hop and R&B artists have signed with his label. Some well-known names include Altimet and SonaOne.

As of December 2016, Malique was planning to release a new solo album called TKO under his own label, Qarma Music. He also planned to release an English album in 2017.

Albums and Songs

Too Phat released several albums and many popular songs.

Albums

Studio albums

• 1999: Whuttadilly
• 2001: Plan B
• 2002: 360°
• 2005: Rebirth into Reality

Collaborative album

• 2002: Phat Family (with various artists)

Compilation albums

• 2004: Too Phat: Classics
• 2006: Too Phat: Too Furious
• 2007: Too Phat: The Greatest Hits
• The Best of Too Phat

Solo albums

• 2008: The President (Joe Flizzow)
• 2008: OK (Malique)
• 2009: K.O: The Mixtape (Malique & DJ Fuzz)
• 2013: Havoc (Joe Flizzow)
• 2016: TKO: Pejamkan Mata (Malique)

Singles

• Li'l Fingaz
• Too Phat Baby
• Jezzebelle
• Anak Ayam
• Tell Shorty (feat. Ruffedge & V.E.)
• Just A Friend (feat. V.E.)
• You (feat. Sharifah Aini)
• Ala Canggung (feat. Lil' Marissa)
• Where My Love At
• Just A Li'l Bit (feat. Warren G)
• Alhamdulilah (feat. Yasin, Ahli Fiqir & Dian Sastrowardoyo)
• Dua Dunia (feat. Siti Nurhaliza)
• Snap
• KL
• Showtime
• How Me Seksi (feat. Inul Daratista)
• To The World Cup - 2006
• Feels So Good (Emcee David ft. Joe Flizzow) - 2006
• Jari Jemari (Camillia ft. Joe Flizzow) - 2007
• Get It Done (Air Force Ones featuring Yg Ariff) - 2007
• 1000 Verses (ALI ft. Joe Flizzow)
• One Night Lover (Rossa ft. Joe Flizzow) - 2012

Awards and Cool Moments

Too Phat received many awards and had some really cool experiences throughout their career.

Joe Flizzow of Too Phat onstage.

• 2002: Best Engineered Album
• 2002: Best Local English Album for Plan B
• 2003: Anugerah Kembara Prestigious Award
• 2004: Best Group in a Vocal Performance in an album for 360°
• 2004: Best Local English Album
• 2006: Best Local English Album for Rebirth into Reality
• 2006: Best Album Cover for Rebirth into Reality
• ERA Radio Awards (Anugerah ERA):
  • 2001: Choice Local English Artiste
  • 2002: Choice Local English Artiste
  • 2003: Choice Local English Artiste
  • 2004: Choice Local English Artiste
• Nominated for MTV Asia Awards in 2002, 2004, and 2005.
• Performed at HP Inter-Action (a concert across five countries) in 2006.
• Was the opening act for Kanye West's Touch The Sky Tour in Malaysia in 2006.
• Performed at Recharge Revelation - Global Gathering in 2007.
• Performed at Quiksilver 2.0 Revolution Tour in Kuala Lumpur & Bali in 2007.
• Performed at Bacardi Mix and Match Tour in China in 2008.
• Performed at Sunburst KL in 2008.

See also

In Spanish: Too Phat para niños