The Celestics

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The Celestics
Origin Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Years active2011–present
LabelsHW&W
Members
Website soundcloud.com/the-celestics

The Celestics are a Canadian hip hop duo from Montreal. Formed in 2011, the duo is composed of two brothers, rapper Lou Phelps and producer/DJ Kaytranada. Their debut studio project, titled Massively Massive, was independently released in 2011. The Celestics released their second project, titled Supreme Laziness, on May 20, 2014. [1] [2]

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Career

2011–2014: Early beginnings

The Celestics began as Louie P. & Kaytradamus. They independently released their first project titled Massively Massive via BandCamp in 2011.

2014-present: Supreme Laziness & 001: Experiments

On May 20, 2014 the duo released their second project titled Supreme Laziness. The project featured guest appearances from GoldLink, Dudley Doo, Nana Zen, Costa Joe & ST [3] [4] [5]

On April 20, 2017, Lou Phelps released his debut solo project titled 001: Experiments – the project was produced entirely by Kaytranada. The project featured guest appearances by Bishop Nehru, Innanet James and Kallitechnis. [6]

Personal life

Lou Phelps is the younger brother of Kaytranada. [7]

Discography

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