Misfits of Science (group)
Misfits of Science | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | MOS |
| Origin | New Zealand |
| Genres | Rap |
| Instruments | Keys, Synths, Drums |
| Years active | 2004–2008, 2018 |
| Labels | Sony BMG, Hoof Records, Independent |
| Associated acts | Ruckus Garvey |
| Website | https://web.archive.org/web/20050226095048/http://www.misfits-of-science.com/ |
| Members | Yudhi Moodley – "Colossal", Steve McQuinn – "Optimus" |
Misfits of Science were a New Zealand hip-hop group that formed in 2000.
After an unexpected meeting in 2000 at an urban clothing store in Auckland, New Zealand, South African born Yudhi Moodley - Ruckus Garvey and Kiwi native Stephen McQuinn spent the next few years crafting their production and writing skills, and would eventually form the undeniably original and unapologetic Misfits of Science.
Shortly after the completion of their demo tape and being awarded a recording grant by NZ On Air in 2002 for what would prove to be their life-changing single - Fools Love, Moodley and McQuinn signed to indie record label Hoof with a distribution deal under Sony BMG.
After releasing the visuals for Fools Love to an unsuspecting TV audience on music channel C4 in April 2004, the public response was so profound that it turned the duo into an overnight success. Fools Love was one of the most successful charting NZ singles ever, spending four consecutive weeks at #1, 18 weeks in the top 10, and 32 weeks in total in the top 40, going multi platinum in the process. Debut album MOS Presents (International Version) was released in November 2004, achieving gold status.
The Can't Leave You Alone EP would be the last material released under Hoof due to an irreconcilable breach of contract by the label. Funny Money and The Hype were their last ever recorded tracks.
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 |
|
19
(Gold) |
| 2008 | Can't Leave You Alone – EP |
|
— |
| "—" 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[]
- ^ Misfits of Science – Fools Love Ragga Remix HQ, retrieved 7 December 2019
- ^ "15 Misfits of Science – Shift – YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
- ^ GripShift (Video Game 2005) – IMDb, retrieved 14 July 2020
- ^ charts.org.nz best all-time singles
- ^ charts.org.nz Fools Love
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Misfits of Science: Light You Up – Music on Google Play". play.google.com. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
- ^ "Ruckus Garvey on Spotify". web.archive.org. 16 January 2019. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "MISFITS OF SCIENCE IN NEW ZEALAND CHARTS". charts.nz. Hung Medien. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
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