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Grouptherapy

Grouptherapy (stylized as grouptherapy.) is an American hip hop collective from Los Angeles, founded in 2019 by rappers and singers Jadagrace, TJOnline, Coy Stewart, and Rhea. Rhea and TJOnline departed from the group in 2020 and 2024, respectively. The groups debut studio album, I Was Mature For My Age, But I Was Still A Child, was released on June 27, 2023 after a series of EPs and a mixtape.

Grouptherapy
Genres
Years active2019-present
MembersSwim
Jadagrace
Past membersTJOnline
Rhea
Websitewww.dontforgetthedot.com

History

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2019-2022: Founding and early projects

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Grouptherapy's members originally met due to their shared background as child entertainers.[2] Prior to their incorporation as a group, the four had been making music together for three years. Before making their debut as a group, Swim had released a TJOnline-produced mixtape, Everyone's Got One.[3] The groups debut release, "Yikes" by Koi featuring TJW (at the time of release, TJOnline and Swim were known as TJW and Koi, respectively), was released on October 22, 2019.[4] This began a series of singles released by the groups individual members, culminating in the release of "Powerball" by TJW. These singles were compiled into an EP titled This Is Not The Album, released on April 1, 2020.[5]

On July 10, the single "Raise It Up!", the first single from the groups debut mixtape, There Goes The Neighborhood, was released. Unlike previous releases, "Raise It Up!" was credited to the group as a whole, rather than to a specific member.[6] Two more singles, "Watercolor" and "Blackout", were released before There Goes The Neighborhood came out on October 30, 2020.[7] By the time There Goes The Neighborhood was released, Rhea had departed from the group.[8] On November 19, a music video for "Wish U Were Here", was released.[9]

On April 9, 2022, Grouptherapy's second EP, Truth Be Told, was released. The EP was preceded by the singles "Risky" and "Disco Pantz", a collaboration with Rejjie Snow and Tinashe.[10]

2023-present: I Was Mature For My Age, But I Was Still A Child and TJOnline's departure

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On April 25, 2023, the group released "Funkfest", the lead single from their debut studio album, I Was Mature For My Age, But I Was Still A Child.[11] "Funkfest" was followed by "Nasty" and "Peak" on June 6 and June 15, respectively.[12][13] I Was Mature For My Age, But I Was Still A Child was released on June 27th.[14]

On March 8, 2024, the group released The Addendum - I Was Mature For My Age, But I Was Still A Child, a deluxe edition of their debut album.[15][16][17] On March 20, TJOnline announced his departure from Grouptherapy, with Swim and Jadagrace to continue as a duo.[18]

Members

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Current members

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  • Swim - vocals (2019-present) (known as Koi, 2019-2020)
  • Jadagrace - vocals (2019-present)

Former members

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  • TJOnline - vocals, production (2019-2024) (known as TJW, 2019-2020)
  • Rhea - vocals (2019-2020)

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Album details
I Was Mature for My Age, but I Was Still a Child
THE ADDENDUM - I Was Mature for My Age, but I Was Still a Child

Mixtapes

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Title Mixtape details
There Goes the Neighborhood

Extended plays

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Title EP details
This is Not the Album
Truth Be Told

References

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  1. ^ a b c Battan, Carrie (October 26, 2020). "Grouptherapy Embodies a New Model of Cultural Versatility". The New Yorker. ISSN 0028-792X. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  2. ^ Green, Dylan. "grouptherapy.: The ADDENDUM - i was mature for my age, but i was still a child". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  3. ^ Jordan, Meagan (December 26, 2023). "Grouptherapy.: From Child TV Stars to Boundary-Breaking, Life-Affirming Music". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  4. ^ "WATCH: grouptherapy. Members KOI and TJW Release "Yikes"". FLOOD. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  5. ^ "TJW of grouptherapy. assembles his team in the "Powerball" video". The FADER. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  6. ^ Interviews, Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews &; Murray, Robin (July 10, 2020). "grouptherapy. Share Superb New Single 'raise it up!'". Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews. Retrieved July 8, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ "grouptherapy. – "watercolor."". Stereogum. October 14, 2020. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  8. ^ Battan, Carrie (October 26, 2020). "Grouptherapy Embodies a New Model of Cultural Versatility". The New Yorker. ISSN 0028-792X. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  9. ^ Alston, Trey (November 19, 2020). "Watch grouptherapy. Take the Ultimate Road Trip". Paper. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
  10. ^ Saltzberg, Jacob (April 9, 2022). "grouptherapy. share refreshing EP 'Truth Be Told'". EARMILK. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  11. ^ "grouptherapy. Begin New Era with a "FUNKFEST"". sheeshmedia.com. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  12. ^ Ward, Steven (June 6, 2023). "Artists You Should Know: Grouptherapy. Return With A Dedication To Getting "Nasty" On New Single And Music Video". Grimy Goods. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  13. ^ Carenza, Jack (June 15, 2023). "Grouptherapy's 'Peak' Sets the Tone for Debut Album". Todays Hip Hop News. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  14. ^ "From Child Stars to Music Sensations: A Candid Talk With grouptherapy". BET. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  15. ^ Green, Dylan. "grouptherapy.: The ADDENDUM - i was mature for my age, but i was still a child". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  16. ^ "New music Friday: Tony Shhnow, KYLE, MIKE, 4Batz". rollingout.com. March 8, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  17. ^ The ADDENDUM - i was mature for my age, but i was still a child by grouptherapy. on Apple Music, March 8, 2024, retrieved July 9, 2024
  18. ^ "Rap Group Reveals Member's Exit: 'It's the Best Decision for Us All'". Music. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
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