Psychosiz

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Psychosiz
Also known asPsycho
Origin Los Angeles, California
Genres Underground hip hop
Occupation Rapper
Years active2005-present
Labels Mush Records
Website psychosiz.bandcamp.com

Psychosiz is an American video game designer and rapper. [1] He is a member of hip hop groups Thirsty Fish, Swim Team, [2] and Customer Service. [3]

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Career

Shortly after being introduced to Project Blowed by SP83, Psychosiz requested membership in the newly formed group Customer Service alongside SP83, Kail, Y-Not, JoeSue, A-ok, and group leader Nocando. [4]

Psychosiz formed Thirsty Fish alongside Open Mike Eagle and Dumbfoundead. The trio released the debut album Testing the Waters in 2007. [5] The second album, Watergate , was released on Mush Records in 2011. [6]

Shortly after the formation of Thirsty Fish, Psychosiz expanded the roster to include several more Los Angeles rappers to the Project Blowed scene. [7]

Psychosiz has been featured on several solo projects by Swim Team members including Sahtyre's debut album High Saht. [8]

Discography

Albums

Guest appearances

Compilation appearances

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