Geeks (musical duo) explained

Geeks 긱스
Origin:Seoul, South Korea
Genre:Hip hop
Years Active:–
Label:Grandline Entertainment, Rainbow Bridge World
Associated Acts:Phantom, Soyou, Crucial Star, Ailee
Current Members:Lil Boi
Louie
Background:group_or_band
Hangul:긱스
Rr:Gikseu
Mr:Kiksŭ

Geeks is a South Korean hip hop duo composed of rappers Lil Boi and Louie. They are signed under Grandline Entertainment and Rainbow Bridge World. They are both credited lyricists, composers, and producers, as well as notable Korean rappers in their own right.[1] They hit mainstream crossover success in a collaboration with Sistar's Soyou in the track "Officially Missing You Too," a major K-pop hit of 2012.[2]

Broadcasting

Lil boi starred in Show me the money 4 and was attracted by many producers including Jay Park, president of "AOMG". He entered the AOMG in team selection and sang "respect" with Geegooin and sik-k and called "on it + Bo $$" with Jay Park, Loco and got very popular. On the other hand, he called "on it + bo $$" and dropped to MINO with a difference of 5 votes.[3]

Career

Breakout Debut Success in 2011

Geeks debuted with their mini-album "Officially Missing You" on March 9. The title song "Officially Missing You" is a remake of an R&B hit by Canadian singer Tamia. Geeks placed first on Cyworld's daily music chart with that song.[4] Geeks participated in the 3rd Grand Line Show, a hiphop concert, and in the TV show "GEEKS TV."[5] They were also the "Rookie of the Month" for May for the Cyworld Digital Music Awards.[6]

Collaborative Success in 2012

Geeks released their second mini-album "Hang Over" with a title song of the same name and an accompanying music video on April 13.[7] They held a collaborative concert with Crucial Star on May 26.[8] Geeks also performed at 'Green Groove Festival 2012."[9] Geeks were featured in Jung Hye Min's title song "Don't Call Me Nuna", released October 18.[10]

Sistar's Soyou released a successful collaboration track named "Officially Missing You Too" on November 1, 2012. The song ranked number one on several Korean music sites.[11] The track and its accompanying collaboration album and music video were both part of a project called "Re:code" supervised and produced by Loen Entertainment to take quality tracks from underground Korean hiphop artists and arrange them to be more mainstream.[12] Geeks thus scored their first top ten hit with "Officially Missing You Too."

In December Geeks signed a contract with Kim Do Hoon(김도) of Rainbow Bridge World (formerly WA Entertainment).[13]

First Full Length Album in 2013

Geeks promoted the song "How Are You?" on Korean music shows in April.The track hit seventh place on the weekly K-pop music charts.[14] Geeks released their first full album "Geeks Vol. 1-Backpack: Lights On" that same week.[15] On April 28, Geeks released Backpack's title song "Wash Away"'s music video featuring Ailee.[16] A music video of the hiphop track "Siren" featuring Swings was released to coincide with the album release as well.[17] Geeks also performed at labelmates Phantom's first solo concert on May 17.[18]

Geeks released a single named "Fly" and its music video on July 10. The music video chronicles Geeks' impromptu June "guerrilla" concerts.[19] Geeks again hit seventh place on the Gaon Weekly Chart for the fourth week of July.[20] Geeks held their first solo concert, "Lights On" on August 17.[21] The concert featured Ailee and singer IU.[22]

Geeks were featured in Navi(나비)'s title track "I Ain't Going Home Tonight," released September 5.[23] The duo were also featured in singer A.T.'s track "Don't Be" and its music video.[24] Geeks performed at MU:CON Seoul 2013, a global music industry convention.[25] Geeks and Phantom travelled to Indonesia as Korea's representatives for "Vaganza on November" and performed there on November 24.[26]

Discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsSales
KOR
[27]
Backpack
  • Released: How Entertainment, Grandline Entertainment
  • Label: April 29, 2013
  • Formats: CD, digital download
8
Fireworks
  • Released: July 18, 2017
  • Label: How Entertainment, Grandline Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
34

Extended plays

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsSales
KOR
Officially Missing You
  • Released: March 9, 2011
  • Label: Danal Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
—
Hangover
  • Released: April 13, 2012
  • Label: Grandline Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
33
  • Re-released: June 25, 2012 (as 2nd Mini Album Repackage)
  • Label: Grandline Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
36

Singles

TitleYearPeak chart
positions		Sales (DL)Album
KOR
[30]
"Officially Missing You"201156
  • KOR: 2,500,000+[31]
Officially Missing You
"Just Go" (그냥 가요)
201235 Hangover
"In The Morning" (아침에)91
"Hold It Down"70 2nd Mini Album Repackage
"How Are You" (어때)
20133 Backpack
"Wash Away"
4
  • KOR: 998,423
"Fly"6 rowspan="4"
"We Are" (우리는)
27
"F.I.L.A (Fall In Love Again)"
201436
"Is You"
20159
"Divin"201641 Fireworks
"Sometimes" (가끔)
2
"Woo"2017—
"Fireworks"
—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Collaborations

YearTitleOther artist(s)
2012 "Together Forever" (머무르다) Jo Hyun-ah
"Officially missing you, too" Soyou
2013 "Brilliant is" Skull, Haha, Zico, Mad Clown, Swings, Double K, Zizo, Soul Dive, Heo Kyung-hwan, Kim Ji-min
"Mistletoe" (미슬토우) Phantom, Esna
2014 "Heeheehaheho" (히히하헤호)Mamamoo
"Let's Just Be Friends" (친구로 남아줄게) Wheesung

Nominations and awards

YearRecipientAward/CriticsCategoryResultReference
2013Song of the Year
Best Rap Performance
Rap/Hip Hop Award
20's Hot Rapper

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Geeks' Hanteo Profile. Hanteo. 9 July 2014. ko. 8 September 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130908055526/http://hanteo.com/information/artist.asp?chk=profile&scode=30130. live.
  2. Cumulative sales for "Officially Missing You Too":
    • Web site: 2012 Gaon Yearly Most Downloaded Chart (see #89) . Korean . . July 10, 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20141006104453/http://gaonchart.co.kr/chart/download.php?f_chart_kind_cd=T&nationGbn=&f_month=3&f_year=2012&f_type=year . October 6, 2014 .
    • Web site: 2013 Gaon Yearly Most Downloaded Chart (see #45) . Korean . . July 10, 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20141019034339/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/chart/download.php?f_chart_kind_cd=T&nationGbn=&f_month=3&f_year=2013&f_type=year . October 19, 2014 .
  3. News: '쇼미더머니4' 릴보이, 송민호에 5표 차이로 패배 "이제 골치 아플 일 없다". 2015-08-15. ‘쇼미더머니4’ 릴보이, 송민호에 5표 차이로 패배 “이제 골치 아플 일 없다”. 2018-04-07. 2018-04-07. https://web.archive.org/web/20180407183801/http://www.segye.com/newsView/20150815000052. live.
  4. Web site: Geeks makes waves with their debut track, "Officially Missing You" + MV. Allkpop. 7 July 2014. 14 July 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140714113608/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2011/03/geeks-makes-waves-with-their-debut-track-officially-missing-you-mv. live.
  5. Web site: Grand Line Entertainment reveals 3rd Grand Show and GEEKS TV news. Allkpop. 7 July 2014.
  6. Web site: 2012 Cyworld Digital Music Awards. Cyworld. 8 July 2014. ko. 1 July 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150701191056/http://music.cyworld.com/chart/chart_dma_last_award.asp?curPage=3. live.
  7. Web site: Hip Hop duo Geeks release MV teaser for new track, "Hang Over". Allkpop. 7 July 2014. 14 July 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140714213137/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2012/04/hip-hop-duo-geeks-release-mv-teaser-for-new-track-hang-over. live.
  8. Web site: Crucial Star releases first mixtape 'Drawing #1: A Dream Spokesman'. Allkpop. 7 July 2014. 4 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304062006/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2012/05/crucial-star-releases-first-mixtape-drawing-1-a-dream-spokesman. live.
  9. Web site: Hip hop duo Geeks to stand on same stage as Akon for 'Green Groove Festival 2012'. Allkpop. 7 July 2014. 14 July 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140714191214/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2012/06/hip-hop-duo-geeks-to-stand-on-same-stage-as-akon-for-green-groove-festival-2012. live.
  10. Web site: Jung Hye Min releases "Don't Call Me Nuna" feat. Geeks. Allkpop. 7 July 2014.
  11. Web site: Sistar Soyu and Geeks Project Song Ranks High on Charts. Kpopstarz. 7 July 2014. 14 July 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140714220305/http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/16728/20121102/sistar-soyu-and-geeks-project-song-ranks-high-on-music-charts.htm. live.
  12. Web site: SISTAR's Soyu to Collaborate with Hip-Hop Arists Geeks. Soompi. 7 July 2014. 14 July 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140714144934/http://www.soompi.com/2012/10/31/sistars-soyu-collaborates-with-hip-hop-arists-geeks/#.U7q2ShZh4ds. live.
  13. Web site: Hip-Hop Duo Geeks Signs Contract with Kim Do Hoon. Kpopstarz. 7 July 2014. 14 July 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140714193538/http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/18400/20121218/hip-hop-duo-geeks-signs-contract-with-kim-do-hoon.htm. live.
  14. Web site: Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2013 – April Week 3. Soompi. 7 July 2014.
  15. Web site: New Albums And Singles Preview – 2013 April Week 4. Soompi. 7 July 2014. 14 July 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140714171214/http://www.soompi.com/2013/04/28/new-albums-and-singles-preview-2013-april-week-4/#.U7q4ThZh4ds. live.
  16. Web site: Geeks Releases Dreamy Comeback MV "Wash Away" Feat. Ailee. Soompi. 7 July 2014. 14 July 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140714170033/http://www.soompi.com/2013/04/29/geeks-dreamy-comeback-mv-wash-away-ft-ailee/#.U7q4yxZh4ds. live.
  17. Web site: 긱스 (Geeks) - Siren (Feat. Swings) MV. Youtube. Kt Music. 7 July 2014. 7 June 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140607001508/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZTj8vNgryw. live.
  18. Web site: Phantom recruit labelmates Geeks for their first solo concert. Allkpop. 7 July 2014. 14 July 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140714125305/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2013/04/phantom-recruit-labelmates-geeks-for-their-first-solo-concert. live.
  19. Web site: Geeks Throw a Surprise Concert for Fans in "Fly" Music Video. Soompi. 7 July 2014. 14 July 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140714164300/http://www.soompi.com/2013/07/09/geeks-throw-a-surprise-concert-for-fans-in-fly-music-video/#.U7q5pxZh4ds. live.
  20. Web site: Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2013 – July Week 4. Soompi. 28 July 2013 . 7 July 2014. 14 July 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140714180224/http://www.soompi.com/2013/07/27/weekly-k-pop-music-chart-2013-july-week-4/#.U7q6cBZh4ds. live.
  21. Web site: Geeks having their first solo concert. StarN News. 16 July 2014. 20 July 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140720183044/http://en.starnnews.com/news/index.html?no=221411. live.
  22. Web site: Geeks Holds First Solo Concert Featuring Ailee and IU. KpopStarz. 16 July 2014. 20 July 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140720082404/http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/38255/20130819/geeks-hold-first-solo-concert-featuring-ailee-and-iu.htm. live.
  23. Web site: Navi Releases 19+ Teaser for "I Ain't Going Home Tonight". Soompi. 2 September 2013 . 7 July 2014. 14 July 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140714133420/http://www.soompi.com/2013/09/02/navi-releases-19-teaser-for-i-aint-going-home-tonight/#.U7q6sxZh4ds. live.
  24. Web site: Vocalist A.T. Releases Music Video for "Don't Be" Featuring Geeks. Soompi. 17 September 2013 . 7 July 2014. 14 July 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140714113025/http://www.soompi.com/2013/09/17/vocalist-a-t-releases-music-video-for-dont-be-featuring-geeks/#.U7q7GBZh4ds. live.
  25. Web site: EXO, Rainbow, Tasty, Tiger JK & Yoon Mi Rae & Bizzy and more at Mu:CON 2013. Soompi. 28 October 2013 . 7 July 2014. 14 July 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140714204535/http://www.soompi.com/2013/10/28/gallery-exo-rainbow-tasty-tiger-jk-yoon-mi-rae-bizzy-and-more-at-mucon-2013/#.U7q7bhZh4ds. live.
  26. Web site: Geeks-Phantom to Attend Indonesia's 'Vaganza on November' as Korea's Representatives. Kpopstarz. 7 July 2014. 14 July 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140714183432/http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/49790/20131120/geeks-phantom-to-attend-indonesia-vaganza-on-november-as-korea-representatives.htm. live.
  27. Web site: Gaon Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart. 2021-04-29. 2015-03-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20150326024032/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T. live.
  28. Web site: 2013년 05월 Album Chart. 2021-04-29. 2015-04-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402155901/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=05&hitYear=2013&termGbn=month. live.
  29. Web site: 2012년 06월 Album Chart. 2021-04-29. 2021-04-29. https://web.archive.org/web/20210429060656/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?termGbn=month&hitYear=2012&targetTime=06&nationGbn=K. live.
  30. Web site: Gaon Digital Chart. Gaon Music Chart. 2021-04-29. 2015-08-27. https://web.archive.org/web/20150827053959/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL. live.
  31. Cumulative sales of "Officially Missing You":
    • Web site: 2011년 12주차 Download Chart. 2021-04-29. 2020-10-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020224930/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=12&hitYear=2011&termGbn=week. live.
    • Web site: 2011년 13주차 Download Chart. 2021-04-29. 2020-10-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020234920/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=13&hitYear=2011&termGbn=week. live.
    • http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/article/p.view.gaon?idx=14409
  32. Web site: 2012년 03월 Download Chart. 2021-04-29. 2015-05-18. https://web.archive.org/web/20150518183114/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?serviceGbn=S1020&termGbn=month&hitYear=2012&targetTime=03&nationGbn=T. live.
  33. Cumulative sales of "Hangover":
    • Web site: 2012년 16주차 Download Chart. 2021-04-29. 2020-09-27. https://web.archive.org/web/20200927073246/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=16&hitYear=2012&termGbn=week. live.
    • Web site: 2012년 17주차 Download Chart. 2021-04-29. 2020-09-27. https://web.archive.org/web/20200927071801/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=17&hitYear=2012&termGbn=week. live.
  34. Web site: 2012년 27주차 Download Chart. 2021-04-29. 2019-04-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20190421121032/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=27&hitYear=2012&termGbn=week. live.
  35. Web site: 2013년 Download Chart. 2021-04-29. 2018-10-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20181014061616/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=2013&hitYear=2013&termGbn=year. live.
  36. Cumulative sales of "Fly":
    • Web site: 2013년 07월 Download Chart. 2021-04-29. 2016-03-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304212432/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=07&hitYear=2013&termGbn=month. live.
    • Web site: 2013년 08월 Download Chart. 2021-04-29. 2018-01-18. https://web.archive.org/web/20180118064528/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=08&hitYear=2013&termGbn=month. live.
  37. Web site: 2013년 10월 Download Chart. 2021-04-29. 2020-11-07. https://web.archive.org/web/20201107203111/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=10&hitYear=2013&termGbn=month. live.
  38. Web site: 2014년 02월 Download Chart. 2021-04-29. 2016-03-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303225849/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=02&hitYear=2014&termGbn=month. live.
  39. Web site: 2015년 03월 Download Chart. 2021-04-29. 2016-03-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303214355/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=03&hitYear=2015&termGbn=month. live.
  40. Web site: 2016년 08월 Download Chart. 2021-04-29. 2016-11-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20161124094656/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=08&hitYear=2016&termGbn=month. live.
  41. Cumulative sales of "Dream":
    • Web site: 2016년 11월 Download Chart. 2021-04-29. 2017-04-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20170402115040/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=11&hitYear=2016&termGbn=month. live.
    • Web site: 2016년 12월 Download Chart. 2021-04-29. 2017-01-10. https://web.archive.org/web/20170110014820/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?serviceGbn=S1020&termGbn=month&hitYear=2016&targetTime=12&nationGbn=T. live.
  42. Web site: 2017년 29주차 Download Chart. 2021-04-29. 2017-07-28. https://web.archive.org/web/20170728082137/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=29&hitYear=2017&termGbn=week. live.

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