Lou Phelps
{{Short description|Haitian-Canadian rapper and producer (born 1994)}}
{{Unreliable sources|date=May 2022}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Lou Phelps
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| birth_name = Louis-Philippe Celestin
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1994|8|30}}
| alias = Louie P.
| origin = Saint-Hubert, Quebec
| occupation = {{flatlist|
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| years_active = 2011–present
| genre = Hip hop
| label = HW&W
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Louis-Philippe Celestin (born August 30, 1994), better known by his stage name Lou Phelps, is a Haitian-Canadian rapper and producer from Saint-Hubert, Quebec. He is a member of the Canadian hip hop duo The Celestics alongside his brother Kaytranada.{{cite web|url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/lou-phelps-kaytranada-average/|title=Listen to "Average," a New Collaboration Between Rapper Lou Phelps and His Brother Kaytranada|date=28 January 2017 |publisher=Thump January 28, 2017|access-date=August 6, 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://2dopeboyz.com/2017/04/06/lou-phelps-what-time-is-it-innanet-james-kaytranada/|title=LOU PHELPS – "WHAT TIME IS IT?" F. INNANET JAMES (PROD. KAYTRANADA)|publisher=2dopeboyz April 6, 2017|accessdate=August 6, 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.okayplayer.com/news/lou-phelps-001-experiments.html
|title=Kaytranada's Little Brother Lou Phelps Releases His New Mixtape '001: Experiments'|date=18 April 2017 |publisher=Okayplayer April 18, 2017|accessdate=August 6, 2017}}
Career
= 2011–14: Early career =
Lou Phelps began his career as Louie P. with The Celestics. They released their debut project titled Massively Massive in 2011.{{cite web|url=https://www.thewordisbond.com/freeness-the-celestics-massively-massive/
|title=FREENESS: THE CELESTICS – MASSIVELY MASSIVE|date=18 December 2011 |publisher=thewordisbond.com December 18, 2011|accessdate=August 7, 2017}}
= 2014-present: ''Supreme Laziness'' & ''001: Experiments'' =
In 2014, Lou Phelps, along with Kaytranada, released a project titled Supreme Laziness under the moniker The Celestics.{{cite web|url=http://www.thefader.com/2014/05/21/download-supreme-laziness-the-celestics-kaytranada
|title=Download Supreme Laziness, a Mixtape From The Celestics aka Kaytranada and His Brother|publisher=Okayplayer May 21, 2014|accessdate=August 6, 2017}}
On April 20, 2017, Lou Phelps released his debut project titled 001: Experiments. The project was produced entirely by Kaytranada. The project featured guest appearances by Bishop Nehru, Innanet James and Kallitechnis.{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/2017/04/lou-phelps-001-experiments-debut-project/#photogallery-1=1|title=Lou Phelps Releases '001: Experiments' Debut Project|date=20 April 2017 |publisher=XXL April 20, 2017|accessdate=August 6, 2017}}
In 2025, Lou Phelps released his debut album, Chèlbè, again produced by Kaytranada.{{Cite web |last=Blake |first=Cole |date=2025-04-07 |title=Lou Phelps Brings A New Energy On Debut Album, "Chèlbè," Fully Produced By His Brother KAYTRANADA |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/900452-lou-phelps-kaytranada-album-chelbe-stream |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=HotNewHipHop |language=en}} The 11 track album includes the lead single, "WHAT NOW", and also features songs with GoldLink and Nono Black.
Influences
Lou Phelps's influences include Andre 3000, Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West, Anderson .Paak and Madlib.{{cite web|url=https://revolt.tv/stories/2017/03/24/qa-lou-phelps-0600edaa55|title=Get to know Lou Phelps, the "dope ass" DJ-rapper with the hard beats|publisher=Revolt March 24, 2017|accessdate=August 6, 2017}}
Discography
= Solo =
- 001: Experiments (2017)
- 002: Love Me (2018)
- 003: Extra Extra (2020)
- Chèlbè (2025)
= Collaborations =
- Massively Massive (with Kaytranada as The Celestics) (2011)
- Supreme Laziness (with Kaytranada as The Celestics) (2014)
References
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Category:Canadian male rappers
Category:21st-century male rappers
Category:21st-century Canadian rappers
Category:21st-century Black Canadian musicians
Category:People from Longueuil
Category:21st-century Canadian male musicians