Aziatix
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Founder | Jae Chong |
| Defunct | 2015 |
| Headquarters | Seoul , South Korea |
| Products | Hip hop and R&B music |
Aziatix was a Korean–American trio specializing in hip hop and R&B, consisting of members Flowsik, Eddie Shin, and Nicky Lee. Operating out of Seoul, they made their debut in 2011 and received the Best New Asian Artist award at the 2011 Mnet Asian Music Awards. In 2013, Aziatix secured a record-breaking $11.3 million contract with Cash Money Records, representing the largest U.S. recording agreement ever signed by an Asian group up to that point. Their name is derived from the term "asiatic." The group disbanded in 2015.
Career
Producer and former R&B vocalist Jae Chong established Aziatix. At the time of its inception, Flowsik was recognized as an underground rapper in New York City, Eddie Shin was pursuing studies at NYU, and Nicky Lee had already achieved success as a Mandopop performer.
Their initial single, "Go," was released in March 2011, followed by their self-titled EP Aziatix in May. The trio’s first full-length album, Nocturnal, came out in July 2011, reaching #14 on Taiwan’s charts and #35 on South Korea’s charts. That same year, they earned the Best New Asian Artist accolade at the Mnet Asian Music Awards.
In March 2012, Aziatix appeared at the U.S. festival South by Southwest. Their sophomore EP, Awakening, was issued in May 2012 and achieved chart positions of #11 in Taiwan and #32 in South Korea.
The landmark $11.3 million contract signed with Cash Money Records in 2013 marked a major breakthrough for Asian artists entering the American music scene. Despite this milestone, Aziatix parted ways with the label by December 2014.
Their concluding album, Top Of The World, was released in August 2015. Soon after, the group announced an indefinite hiatus, thanking their worldwide supporters and indicating a pause in their joint endeavors.
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak positions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPN | KOR | KOR Overseas |
TWN East Asia | ||
| Nocturnal |
|
96 | 35 | 5 | 14 |
| Top of the World |
|
— | — | — | — |
| "—" indicates album did not chart or was not issued in that market. | |||||
Extended plays
| Title | Album details | Peak positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR | KOR Overseas |
TWN East Asia | ||
| Aziatix |
|
— | — | — |
| Awakening |
|
32 | 7 | 11 |
| "—" indicates album did not chart or was not issued in that market. | ||||
Singles
| Song Title | Release Year | Highest Chart Positions | Associated Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR International | |||
| "Go" | 2011 | 7 | Aziatix / Nocturnal |
| "Cold" | 16 | ||
| "Slippin' Away" | 6 | Nocturnal | |
| "Be with You" (Rock Mix) | 22 | ||
| "Nothing Compares to You" | 2012 | 54 | Nocturnal (Japan Deluxe Edition) |
| "Speed of Light" | 72 | Awakening | |
| "Alright" | 14 | ||
| "Ready, Set, Go!" |
25 |
Single (non-album) |
Awards
| Year | Award Title | Category | Work Nominated | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Mnet Asian Music Awards | Best New Asian Artist | Template:N/A | Recipient |