These bitches keep screaming "Odd Future is back!" or at least that is what I've been screaming since the Hopscotch lineup was first released. Earl Sweatshirt has often been sited as the best lyricist from the hip-hop group Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All (OFWGKTA), which features other prominent artist such as Tyler the Creator and Frank Ocean.
It has been three years since the first self-made music video from Odd Future dropped for Earl Sweatshirt's song "Earl" as well as Earl's first mixtape by the same name was released. Since then, Earl has worked with The Alchemist, Action Bronson, Mac Miller, Riff Raff, and Flying Lotus to bring a style of hip-hop that I have heard no where else. Recently, Earl has been mixing the fun rowdiness from his youth ("Whoa" and "Rusty") with the darker and more personal songs that really illustrate his artistry ("Chum" and "Between Friends").
After a pretty full 2013 that has brought Earl all across the country to festivals like SXSW, I expect Earl has probably really found his stage presence and will bring an awesome show following up Action Bronson at Lincoln Theater.
Favorite Track: Flying Lotus - "Between Friends" ft. Earl Sweatshirt & Captain Murphy
Lincoln Theater, Saturday, September 6th, 12:30am
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