Misfits of Science (group)

Misfits of Science were a New Zealand hip-hop group that formed in 2000.

Misfits of Science
Also known asMOS
OriginNew Zealand
GenresRap
InstrumentsKeys, Synths, Drums
Years active2004–2008, 2018
LabelsSony BMG, Hoof Records, Independent
Associated actsRuckus Garvey
Websitehttps://web.archive.org/web/20050226095048/http://www.misfits-of-science.com/
MembersYudhi Moodley – "Colossal", Steve McQuinn – "Optimus"

History

The two members met in an urban streetwear shop on Queen Street in Auckland, New Zealand in 2000. As well as 'MOS Presents...', they have released the 'Fools Love (Ragga Remix)', a remix to 'Fools Love' featuring Tuff Enchant with its own video.[1] They were also featured on the soundtrack to PSP/PS3 title Gripshift contributing the title track 'Shift'[2] specifically made for the game, 5 songs from 'MOS Presents...', including 'Fools Love', 'Catch Up', 'Mmmhmm', and also 'Fools Love (Ragga Remix)'.[3]

'Fools Love' was one of the most successful charting New Zealand singles ever, spending four consecutive weeks at number 1, 18 weeks in the top 10, and 32 weeks in total in the top 40.[4][5]

The group made a brief return in early 2018, releasing two more singles, The Hype, and Funny Money, however neither of these charted.

After releasing Funny Money, the group separated.[6]

One of their last tracks, Light You Up, was finally released on Google Play in late 2019.[7]

Yudhi, aka "Colossal", has also been releasing music under the alias Ruckus Garvey[8]

Discography

Albums
Year Title Details Peak chart
positions
NZ[9]
2004 MOS Presents
  • Label: Sony BMG, Hoof Records
  • Catalogue: 82876662262
 19

(Gold)

2008 Can't Leave You Alone – EP
  • Label: Hoof Records
 —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles
Year Title Peak chart positions Album
NZ[9]
2004 "Fools Love" 1 (2x Platinum) MOS Presents
"Mmmhmm" —
"Chemical Madness" —
2008 "Can't Leave You Alone" — Can't Leave You Alone EP
"Mama I'm A Misfit" —
"Bang" —
2018 "The Hype" — N/A
"Funny Money" —
2019 "Light You Up" — N/A
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

References
  1. Misfits of Science – Fools Love Ragga Remix HQ, retrieved 7 December 2019
  2. "15 Misfits of Science – Shift – YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  3. GripShift (Video Game 2005) – IMDb, retrieved 14 July 2020
  4. charts.org.nz best all-time singles
  5. charts.org.nz Fools Love
  6. chris.schulz@nzherald.co.nz @chris__schulz, Chris Schulz (1 December 2017). "Don't Stream It's Over: What ever happened to Misfits of Science?". ISSN 1170-0777. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
  7. "Misfits of Science: Light You Up – Music on Google Play". play.google.com. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
  8. "Ruckus Garvey on Spotify". web.archive.org. 16 January 2019. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  9. "MISFITS OF SCIENCE IN NEW ZEALAND CHARTS". charts.nz. Hung Medien. Retrieved 10 June 2014.


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