Four Fists Explained

Four Fists
Origin:Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Genre:Hip hop
Years Active:2011–present
Label:Doomtree Records
Current Members:

Four Fists is an American hip hop group from Minneapolis, Minnesota.[1] It consists of P.O.S and Astronautalis.[2]

History

P.O.S and Astronautalis first met on the Warped Tour in 2004.[3] Subsequently, the two started working together in secret as Four Fists.[4] The group's name derives from one of the short stories by F. Scott Fitzgerald.[5] In the 2000s, the two appeared on each other's albums: Astronautalis' 2008 album Pomegranate ("The Story of My Life") and P.O.S's 2009 album Never Better ("Handmade Handgun").[6] [7]

In 2011, Four Fists made its debut live performance in Austin, Texas.[8] In 2013, the duo released a single, "Mmmmmhmmmmm" b/w "Please Go", on Doomtree Records.[9] The duo's first studio album, 6666, was released on Doomtree Records in 2018.[10]

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Four Fists (Astronautalis, P.O.S) Run Amok In Video For '6666'. Forbes. Brian. Leak. January 16, 2019. February 15, 2020.
  2. Web site: Indie rappers P.O.S and Astronautalis make grime-and-groove bangers as Four Fists. Chicago Reader. Scott. Morrow. November 8, 2018. February 15, 2020.
  3. Web site: P.O.S. and Astronautalis debut first track from Four Fists. Star Tribune. Chris. Riemenschneider. September 3, 2013. February 15, 2020.
  4. Web site: Why Four Fists' P.O.S. and Astronautalis love F. Scott Fitzgerald [INTERVIEW]]. City Pages. Reed. Fischer. October 8, 2013. February 15, 2020.
  5. Web site: Exclusive Premiere: P.O.S. and Astronautalis Are Four Fists – "MMMMMHMMMMM". The Village Voice. Chaz. Kangas. September 3, 2013. February 15, 2020.
  6. Web site: As Four Fists, P.O.S and Astronautalis combine rap skill and punk spirit on '6666'. City Pages. Michael. Madden. October 10, 2018. February 15, 2020.
  7. Web site: P.O.S., Astronautalis raise Four Fists at Triple Rock. Star Tribune. Chris. Riemenschneider. October 9, 2013. February 15, 2020.
  8. Web site: P.O.S and Astronautalis debut Four Fists collabo "MMMMMHMMMMM". City Pages. Reed. Fischer. September 3, 2013. February 15, 2020.
  9. Web site: P.O.S. and Astronautalis, as Four Fists, stream new song "MMMMMHMMMMM". Consequence of Sound. Michelle. Geslani. September 4, 2013. February 15, 2020.
  10. Web site: Four Fists (P.O.S + Astronautalis) releasing debut LP & touring (watch a new video). BrooklynVegan. Andrew. Sacher. September 27, 2018. February 15, 2020.
  11. Web site: Four Fists (Astronautalis and P.O.S.) return with new two-song single: Stream. Consequence of Sound. Lake. Schatz. July 21, 2018. February 15, 2020.
  12. Web site: P.O.S. & Astronautalis Reemerge As Four Fists With "Dork Court" Single. HipHopDX. Kyle. Eustice. August 16, 2018. February 15, 2020.
  13. Web site: Four Fists (Astronautalis and P.O.S.) share the Origins of new track "6666": Stream. Consequence of Sound. Ben. Kaye. October 2, 2018. February 15, 2020.

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