Psalm One Explained

Psalm One
Birth Name:Cristalle Elaine Bowen[1]
Alias:Hologram Kizzie
Birth Date:1 July 1980
Origin:Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Genre:Hip hop
Occupation:Rapper
Years Active:2001–present

Cristalle Elaine Bowen (born July 1, 1980), better known by her stage names Psalm One and Hologram Kizzie, is an American rapper from Chicago, Illinois.[2] She has been a member of the groups Nacrobats,[3] Rapperchicks,[4] and Big Silky.[5]

Early life

Psalm One was born Cristalle Bowen[6] on July 1, 1980.[7] [8] She grew up in Englewood, Chicago.[9] She graduated from Whitney M. Young Magnet High School.[10] She majored in chemistry at University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign.[11]

Career

Psalm One released a studio album, The Death of Frequent Flyer, on Rhymesayers Entertainment in 2006.[12] In 2010, she released Woman at Work, a series of free original compositions, through her website.[13] After releasing a studio album, Child Support, in conjunction with America Scores and ASCAP in 2012,[14] she ran a music education program called Rhymeschool.[15] Under the Hologram Kizzie moniker, she released Free Hugs in 2013,[16] and Hug Life in 2014.[17] In 2019, she released Flight of the Wig.[18]

Discography

Studio albums

Mixtapes

EPs

Singles

Guest appearances

Notes and References

  1. Web site: AIN'T 2 FAMOUS . ASCAP . American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers . May 3, 2023.
  2. Web site: Psalm One has a new name, new sounds, same excellence. Chicago Tribune. Jessica. Hopper. February 6, 2014. December 4, 2019.
  3. Web site: Chicago rap royal Psalm One finds her new path forward with Flight of the Wig. Chicago Reader. Leor. Galil. June 20, 2019. December 4, 2019.
  4. Web site: The Rapperchicks' "Rules and Regulations," Featuring Gangsta Boo, Will Blow Your Brains Out. Vice. Kyle. Kramer. February 2, 2016. December 4, 2019.
  5. Web site: Psalm One and Angel Davanport of Rapper Chicks introduce Big Silky, their sharpest collaboration yet. Chicago Reader. Jessi. Roti. May 1, 2020. May 8, 2020.
  6. Web site: Even after a break, rhymes come easily for Psalm One. Chicago Tribune. Andy. Downing. October 29, 2010. December 4, 2019.
  7. Web site: Psalm One to celebrate birthday by playing new music at 7th St Entry. The Current. Minnesota Public Radio. Maia. Jacobson. June 28, 2018. May 8, 2020.
  8. Web site: Psalm One Mixes Chemistry, Charity, and Hip-Hop on the New Album Hug Life. Chicago. Erin. Osmon. February 2, 2014. May 8, 2020.
  9. Web site: Psalm One: Something Explosive. XLR8R. Patrick. Sisson. September 1, 2006. December 4, 2019.
  10. Web site: Psalm One, the MC. Chicago Reader. Miles. Raymer. December 22, 2011. December 4, 2019.
  11. Web site: Dropping Science. Chicago Reader. Bob. Mehr. December 2, 2004. December 4, 2019.
  12. Web site: 'It'd be nice to have a few vaginas onstage': Psalm One calls out Rhymesayers 20. City Pages. Jack. Spencer. November 24, 2015. December 4, 2019.
  13. Web site: Psalm One does it her way with 'Woman at Work' series. Chicago Tribune. Jessica. Hopper. April 21, 2011. December 4, 2019.
  14. Web site: Psalm One: Hologram Kizzie is the wife of Hologram 2Pac. City Pages. Jack. Spencer. February 14, 2014. December 4, 2019.
  15. Web site: Chicago's hip-hop school of rock. Chicago Tribune. Jack M.. Silverstein. January 24, 2013. December 4, 2019.
  16. Web site: Check out Psalm One's touching "Macaroni and Cheese" video. Chicago Reader. Leor. Galil. July 29, 2013. December 4, 2019.
  17. Web site: Tonight: Embrace Psalm One's new name at the Hideout. Chicago Reader. Leor. Galil. February 12, 2014. December 4, 2019.
  18. Web site: Psalm One On Escaping Domestic Violence To Emerge With "Flight Of The Wig" Album. HipHopDX. Kyle. Eustice. June 18, 2019. December 4, 2019.

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