The 10-track LP Good Faith includes singles “Be Fine,” praised for its “big, sweeping melodies” by Billboard, “Dream Dream Dream,” which was named as “Best New Music This Week” by Complex and “All My Friends,” which reached No. 1 at Dance Radio. It follows his debut album Adventure and his massive collaborative project with Porter Robinson, “Shelter.” Adventure was released in 2015 to critical praise from press including Pitchfork, who noted that “on the path to what feels like something huge, Madeon’s journey is just beginning” and The Fader, who described it as “expansive, impossibly beautiful...one of the most radiant pop albums in recent memory.” Adventure was also featured on various “Best of 2015” lists including Complex, who pronounced it “an audio journey that can best be described as rapturous.”
About EARTHGANG
Hailing from Atlanta, GA, EARTHGANG’s Olu and WowGr8 are the Grammy Award nominated, Platinum selling pair who embody the best of the new generation in music and plenty of critics and fans alike have taken note. Marrying lean, sharp eyed lyricism with Southern fried soul, every song arrives fully formed, hitting hard and landing jokes while also delving deep into political issues. Signed to J. Cole’s Intercope imprint, Dreamville, EARTHGANG first hit a stride with 3 EP project inspired by “The Wiz;” Rags (Scarecrow), Robots (Tinman) and Royalty (the lion). The music saw the duo tour the globe relentlessly supporting J. Cole, Young Thug, Billie Eillish, Mac Miller, Jaden Smith and more.
In 2019, EARTHGANG continued their dominance by contributing to the year’s best hip hop compilation in Revenge of The Dreamers III which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 charts is RIAA Platinum certified. It shined a spotlight on the pair as they went into the release of their debut major label album, Mirrorland. The fourteen track album debuted in the Top 40s of the Billboard 200 charts and #20 in the Rap Albums charts. Featuring special guests Young Thug, T-Pain, Kehlani, Arin Ray and more. Mirrorland has cemented EARTHGANG as one of music’s most dynamic forces. Bursting with energy and having garnered a cult like live following, the ATLiens have been critically praised by the likes of Pitchfork, Hypebeast, Highsnobiety, Hot New Hip Hop, Consequence of Sound. Uproxx, Pigeons & Planes and more. Stretching beyond the “indie hip hop” label they’ve been brandished with, EARTHGANG are ready to reach a wider audience with slick sharp lyrics that cut through the hazy blur of ratchet rap and an avid interest in never settling, or resting on their laurels.
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