Postmen (band)
| Industry | Music |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1993 |
| Founder | Remon 'The Anonymous Mis' Stotijn, Gus 'G-Boah' Bear |
| Headquarters | Rotterdam , Netherlands |
| Products | Reggae and hip hop music |
Postmen is a reggae and hip hop ensemble from Rotterdam, Netherlands. The founding members were Remon 'The Anonymous Mis' Stotijn, Michael 'Rollarocka' Parkinson, and Gus 'G-Boah' Bear.
History
Established in 1993 by The Anonymous Mis alongside G-Boah, Postmen's style was shaped by influences such as Kool G Rap and Bob Marley. Prior to the release of their first album, Documents, Rollarocka joined the group. Together, they achieved multiple European top 40 singles including "Cocktail", "Crisis", "U Wait", and a rendition of Doe Maar's "De Bom" featuring rapper Def Rhymz. Their tracks enjoyed steady radio rotation, particularly in the summer months; however, later albums like Revival and Era experienced diminished commercial impact.
In 2005, the band parted ways due to differing artistic directions. Following this split, The Anonymous Mis embarked on a solo path under the name Postman, releasing the album Green in 2006, which included vocals by his then-spouse, acclaimed artist Anouk. After a brief period living in Ohio, the couple settled in Amsterdam before announcing their divorce in 2008.
Postman later continued his career alongside his current wife Alyssa Stotijn. The year 2012 saw Rollarocka rejoin, leading to the revival of the Postmen name. They worked on a fresh take of Doe Maar's Alles Gaat Voorbij featuring rapper Kraantje Pappie, and also re-recorded "De Bom" for the Versies project, produced by The Anonymous Mis.
As Postmen
- Documents (1998)
- Revival (2001)
- Era (2003)
As Postman
- Green (2006)
- Postman (2009)
- Apples & Oranges (2011)
Band members
- The Anonymous Mis (Remon Stotijn)
- G-Boah (Gus Bear)
- Rollarocka/Shyrocka (Michael Parkinson), currently known as Maikal X