EarthGang

EarthGang
EarthGang performs at The Mod Club in Toronto
EarthGang performs at The Mod Club in Toronto
Background information
OriginAtlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres
Years active2008–present
Labels
Members
  • Olu (aka Johnny Venus)
  • WowGr8 (aka Doctur Dot)

EarthGang (stylized EARTHGANG) is an American hip hop duo from Atlanta, Georgia, composed of Olu (aka Johnny Venus; born Olu Onyemachi Dakarai Fann) and WowGr8 (aka Doctur Dot; born Eian Parker).[1][2] They are co-founders of the musical collective Spillage Village, with JID, Hollywood JB, JordxnBryant, 6lack, Mereba, and Benji.[3][4]

Formed in 2008, EarthGang released their first EP, The Better Party, in 2010. This was followed by several singles and two mixtapes, Mad Men and Good News in 2011. In 2013, the duo released their debut album Shallow Graves For Toys and was largely well-received, with Noisey calling it "one of the most well thought-out releases of the year" and praising the album's "playful delivery and biting lyricism."[5] Their second album, Strays with Rabies, was released to positive reviews in 2015. After signing to J. Cole's Dreamville Records, EarthGang released a trilogy of EPs: Rags, Robots (2017), and Royalty (2018), leading up to their major label debut album, Mirrorland (2019).[6]

  1. ^ Wicker, Jewel (July 11, 2019). "EarthGang Are Carrying on the Legacy of Freaky Southern Rap". Pitchfork.com.
  2. ^ "EarthGang: Out of This World » Brooklyn Bodega". Archived from the original on August 17, 2016. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
  3. ^ Scott, Carter. "Welcome to Spillage Village: Members, Origins, & Music". Centralsauce.com. Archived from the original on May 11, 2022. Retrieved December 16, 2018.
  4. ^ Minsker, Evan (June 11, 2020). "Spillage Village—Supergroup With J.I.D, EarthGang, 6lack, Mereba—Share New Song". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
  5. ^ Kramer, Kyle (August 5, 2014). "EarthGang's "The F Bomb" Video Is About to F Your Whole Day Up". Noisey. Retrieved September 27, 2014.
  6. ^ Ivey, Justin (September 26, 2017). "EarthGang Explain How They Got Signed By J. Cole, "Rags" EP & Upcoming Projects". HipHopDX. Retrieved March 5, 2018.