Psalm One

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]

This article is about the performer. For the Bible verses, see Psalm 1.
Psalm One
Birth nameCristalle Elaine Bowen[1]
Also known asHologram Kizzie
Born (1980-07-01) July 1, 1980
OriginChicago, Illinois, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper
Years active2001–present
Labels
Websitewww.psalmonelovesyou.com

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
  • Bio: Chemistry (2002)
  • Bio: Chemistry II: Esters and Essays (2004)
  • The Death of Frequent Flyer (2006)
  • Woman at Work (2010)
  • Woman at Work Vol. 2: 500 Bars (2010)
  • Woman at Work Vol. 3 (2010)
  • Child Support (2012)
  • Hug Life (2014) (as Hologram Kizzie)
  • Psalm One Loves You (P.O.L.Y.) (2015)
  • Shitty Punk Album (2016) (with Angel Davanport, et al., as Rapperchicks)
  • Gender Fender Bender (2016)
  • Flight of the Wig (2019)

Mixtapes
  • Get in the Van (2005)
  • Get in the Van Vol. 2 (2007)
  • Get in the Van Vol. 3 (2011)

EPs
  • Whippersnapper (2001)
  • Regular Black Girl (2012) (as Hologram Kizzie)
  • Free Hugs (2013) (as Hologram Kizzie)
  • Don't Get Lazy Now! (2019)
  • Before They Stop Us (2020) (with Optiks)
  • Big Silky Vol. 1 (2020) (with Angel Davanport, as Big Silky)
  • Big Silky Vol. 2 (2020) (with Angel Davanport, as Big Silky)

Singles
  • "Juke Me" (2011)
  • "Need Love Too" (2013)
  • "Impatient (Just U and Us)" (2015)
  • "Rules and Regulations" (2016) (with Angel Davanport, et al., as Rapperchicks)
  • "Where U Been Hiding?" (2019)
  • "Cult of Ye" (2020) (with Optiks)
  • "What I Get for Being Brilliant" (2020) (with Optiks)

Guest appearances
  • Maker - "Nacrology" from Honestly (2003)
  • Polyphonic the Verbose - "Out to Lunch" from Abstract Data Ark (2005)
  • Casual - "Bitin' and Freakin'" from Smash Rockwell (2005)
  • Copperpot - "Blow" from WYLA? (2007)
  • The Ritz - "Blown" from The Night of Day (2008)
  • Longshot - "How U Like It" from Addicted (2008)
  • Ro Knew - "We the Ones" from High Times in Low Places (2009)
  • Canibus - "Ripperland" from Melatonin Magik (2010)
  • Hopie - "Retarded" from Raw Gems (2011)
  • The Hood Internet - "More Fun" from FEAT (2012)
  • Oh No - "Same Shit" from Disrupted Ads (2013)
  • The Palmer Squares - "Nowhere to Not Go" from Planet of the Shapes (2013)
  • Probcause - "Subzero" and "Whiskey on the Rocks" from The Recipe Volume 2 (2013)
  • Culture Cry Wolf - "You Wanted This" from The Sapient Sessions (2013)
  • Neak - "Hollywood Talk" from XIII (2013)
  • CunninLynguists - "The Morning" from Strange Journey Volume Three (2014)
  • Abstract Rude - "Kan of Whoop A** Reprise" from Keep the Feel: A Legacy of Hip Hop Soul (2015)
  • The Palmer Squares - "Day Trippers" and "Nowhere to Not Go" from Planet of the Shapes (2016)
  • Manic Focus x Psalm One - "Joy in the Noise) (2017)
  • Mean Joe Scheme x Optiks - "Close Up" from Beams (2018)
  • Time - "Seeds" from These Songs Kill Fascists (2020)

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