Flowsik

Jay Pak[1] (Korean name: Pak Dae-sik, Hangul: 박대식; born April 5, 1985),[2][3] more commonly known by his stage name, Flowsik (/ˈfloʊsɪk/ FLOH-sik;[4] Hangul: 플로우식), is a Korean-American rapper and singer. He debuted in 2011 as a member of the hip-hop trio Aziatix. He released his first solo single, "The Calling," in 2015 and was a contestant on the South Korean rap competition TV show Show Me the Money 5 in 2016.[5]

Not to be confused with Jay Park.
In this Korean name, the family name is Park.
Flowsik
Flowsik in April 2018
Background information
Also known asJay Pak
Born (1985-04-05) April 5, 1985
Queens, New York, United States
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2011–present
LabelsSouth Paw Records
Associated actsAziatix
Korean name
Hangul
박대식
Revised RomanizationBak Dae-sik
McCune–ReischauerPak Taesik
Stage name
Hangul
플로우식
Revised RomanizationPeullousik
McCune–ReischauerP'ŭllousik

Early life and education

Flowsik was born in the borough of Queens, New York City, on April 5, 1985. He was interested in music from a young age, and played both the trumpet and baritone horn while growing up. He graduated from Queens College with a degree in English literature in 2008.[2][6][7]

Career

2015-present: Solo work
Flowsik performing with Aziatix in 2012

In 2016, he competed on Show Me the Money 5, but was eliminated in the final round.[8]

In November 2017, he collaborated with Teri Miko and Varien on "Wrath of God" on a Spinnin' Records single.[9] In 2018, Flowsik released "All I Need" and "젖어's (Wet)" which are part of a collaboration series with Jessi.

Discography
See also: Aziatix § Discography

Singles
Title Year Peak chart
positions		 Sales Album
KOR
Gaon
[10]		 KOR
Hot 100
[11]		 US
World
[12]
As lead artist
"The Calling" 2015 — — — N/A Non-album singles
"Yah Nuh" (야, 너) — — —
"Higher Plane"
feat. Kang Min-kyung		 2017 — — — Criminal Minds OST
"Bbung" (뻥) 2018 — — — Non-album singles
"KARI" — — —
"1 Week" (일주일째)
feat Gary		 2019
Collaborations
"Get Low"
with Jooheon		 2015 — — — N/A SUPEXX
"Air DoTheQ" (공중도덕)
with Superbee & MyunDo feat. Dok2 & The Quiett		 2016 5 — — Show Me the Money 5
"Rapstar (Remix)"
with Dok2 & The Quiett		 46 — —
"Goblin" (도깨비)
with Hash Swan, Boi B, ₩uNo & G2		 25 — —
"Recipe"
with Luizy		 — — — N/A Non-album singles
"Go Hard"
with Overwatch		 2017 — — —
"Sway"
with Double K, Killagramz, Vandal Rock		 2018 — — —
"All I Need"
with Jessi		 — — —
"Wet" (젖어'S)
with Jessi		 — — —
As a featured artist
"Tarantallegra"
Xia feat. Flowsik		 2012 22 39 — Tarantallegra
"Ni Na No" (니나노)
Minzy feat. Flowsik		 2017 44 — 18 Minzy Work 01: Uno
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Other charted songs
Title Year Peak chart
positions		 Album
KOR
Gaon
[10]		 KOR
Hot 100
[18]
"I Love You"
JYJ feat. Flowsik		 2010 69 N/A The Beginning
"I Like"
Hyuna feat. Flowsik		 2013 39 73 Chemistry
"Only Love"
Kim Jae-joong feat. Flowsik		 82 — Y

Filmography

Television
Year Program Notes Ref
2016 Show Me the Money 5 contestant [5]

Awards
See also: Aziatix § Awards
Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref
2017 Korean Hip-hop Awards Collaboration of the Year "Eung Freestyle"
with DPR Live, Sik-K, Punchnello, Owen Ovadoz		 Won [19]

References
  1. Cha, Frances (2013-04-16). "Aziatix details record-breaking contract with U.S. mega label". Yonhap News Agency. Retrieved 2018-04-19.
  2. "플로우식 프로필" [Flowsik Profile]. Naver (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-04-18.
  3. Lee, Eun-ho (2015-05-19). "몬스타엑스 주헌, 믹스테잎 두 번째 곡 '스테이 스트롱' 공개". Ten Asia (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-04-19.
  4. "Flowsik's Shoutout + Exclusive Interview! (2018)". Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  5. Kim, Hyeon-sik (2016-07-22). "'쇼미더머니' 그 이후…플로우식, 멈춤은 없다". No Cut News (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-04-19.
  6. Shin, Dong-chan (2011-04-07). "한인 청년들, 빌보드 입성 노린다…3인조 그룹 '애지아틱스'". JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-07-13.
  7. Suh, Annie (2011-09-12). "It's Heating Up: Interview with New Music Group, Aziatix". Collaj Magazine. Retrieved 2018-07-13.
  8. ""비와이, 이 무대, 레전드"…'쇼미5' 우승자 나온거 아닙니까?". www.ytn.co.kr (in Korean). 2016-07-02. Retrieved 2020-08-16.
  9. "WRATH OF GOD TERI MIKO X VARIEN FEAT. FLOWSIK". Spinnin' Records. September 29, 2017. Retrieved November 22, 2017.
  10. "Gaon Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved 2018-07-11.
  11. "XIA Featuring Flowsik Of Aziatix". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-07-11.
  12. Benjamin, Jeff (2017-04-26). "Minzy Sends Debut Solo EP to World, Heatseekers Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-07-11.
  13. Cumulative sales of "Air DoTheQ":
  14. Cumulative sales of "RAPSTAR (remix)":
  15. Sales of "Goblin":
  16. Cumulative sales of "Tarantallegra":
  17. Sales of "Ni Na No":
  18. "K-Pop Hot 100: The Week of November 9, 2013". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-07-13.
  19. Park, Jin Hong (2017-02-28). "한국 힙합 어워즈 2017 수상자 목록" [2017 Korean Hip-hop Awards list of winners]. Hypebeast Korea (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-07-11.


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