EarthGang (stylized EARTHGANG) is an American hip hop duo from Atlanta, Georgia, composed of Atlanta-based rappers Olu (aka Johnny Venus) and WowGr8 (aka Doctur Dot). They are co-founders of the musical collective Spillage Village, with J.I.D, Hollywood JB, JordxnBryant, 6LACK, and Mereba.
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." Their sophomore 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, and Royalty, leading up to their major label debut album, Mirrorland.
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Group Members:
Olu (aka Johnny Venus) – born Olu O. Fann on October 9, 1989
WowGr8 (aka Doctur Dot) – born Eian Undrai Parker on October 25, 1990
From:
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres:
Hip hop, soul-funk
Instruments:
Vocals
Years active:
2008-present
Associated acts:
Spillage Village, J.I.D, 6LACK, Mereba, Bas, J. Cole, Lute, Samm Henshaw, Smino
Tour Dates: