Earl Sweatshirt, born Thebe Neruda Kgositsile on February 24, 1994, is a critically acclaimed American rapper, songwriter, and record producer hailing from Los Angeles, California. He first gained major recognition as a member of the alternative hip-hop collective Odd Future in the early 2010s, drawing attention with his dense lyricism, stark honesty, and unique flow. Earl's early mixtape, "EARL," saw him labeled as a prodigy within the hip-hop community, although his career faced an abrupt hiatus when his mother sent him to a boarding school in Samoa, an experience reflected in his maturing sound and content upon his return.

Following his comeback, Earl Sweatshirt released a series of influential albums that cemented his status as an innovator in the genre. His debut album "Doris" (2013) and the follow-up "I Don't Like Shit, I Don't Go Outside" (2015) were praised for their introspective nature and production prowess. Over the years, he has honed a distinctly avant-garde approach to hip-hop, characterized by complex verses and lo-fi, experimental beats, seen in works such as "Some Rap Songs" (2018) and "FEET OF CLAY" (Deluxe). Singles like "Titanic" and "2010" showcase his evolution as an artist, willing to delve into personal and societal struggles with poetic acuteness. With the release of his later projects, including "SICK!" and collaborations with artists such as Vince Staples and MIKE, Earl continues to shape his legacy as a thinker's rapper, unafraid to confront the darker corners of his psyche and the world around him.

Genres

Alternative Hip Hop

Drumless Hip Hop

Experimental Hip Hop

Hip Hop

Rap

Underground Hip Hop

Related Artists

Tyler, The Creator

Vince Staples

Danny Brown

Kendrick Lamar

MIKE

MF DOOM

Armand Hammer

Action Bronson

Frank Ocean

A$AP Rocky

J. Cole

Mac Miller

Latest Release

VOIR DIRE

Earl Sweatshirt•

The Alchemist

Album - 11 Tracks - Released October 6, 2023