Robots (EP)
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| Released | October 20, 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2015–2017 | |||
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| Length | 21:20 | |||
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Robots is the fourth
Background
EarthGang initially met J. Cole in 2014 while touring with Ab-Soul and was told by their manager that "Cole was feelin' them". Shortly after the release of their 2015 album Strays with Rabies and while touring with Bas in 2016, Dot and Venus began recording a "deconstructed album" which would form the three EPs, leading up to their major-label debut album, Mirrorland.[2]
Singles and promotion
On October 6, 2017, EarthGang released the first single "Robots" and announced the release date for the EP.[3] On October 19, 2017 EarthGang released the music video for "Robots".[4]
Critical reception
Robots has received generally positive reviews. In a positive review for HotNewHipHop, Mitch Findlay wrote: "Dare I say reminiscent of a new-age OutKast. There's no denying that
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Lyfted Intro" |
| 1:01 | |
| 2. | "Artificial" |
| Swish | 4:20 |
| 3. | "Robots" |
| Anonxmous | 4:39 |
| 4. | "Underwater" (featuring SiR) |
| Insightful | 2:54 |
| 5. | "So Many Feelings" |
| Anonxmous | 3:32 |
| 6. | "Flickted" |
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| 5:23 |
| Total length: | 21:20 | |||
References
- ^ Ivey, Justin (October 19, 2017). "EarthGang Release "Robots" EP". HipHopDX. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
- ^ Ivey, Justin (September 26, 2017). "EarthGang Explain How They Got Signed By J. Cole, "Rags" EP & Upcoming Projects". HipHopDX. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
- ^ Lammare, Carl (October 6, 2017). "EarthGang Dive Deep Into Their Emotions on 'Robots': Premiere". Billboard. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
- ^ "EARTHGANG - Robots (Official Video)". YouTube. October 19, 2017. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
- ^ Findlay, Mitch (October 20, 2017). "EarthGang Look To The Future On "Robots" EP". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
- ^ "EarthGang's 'Robots' EP is Ironically Natural, Nostalgic & Emotional". The Lunchtable Talks. October 28, 2017. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
- ^ Schwartz, Danny (October 23, 2017). "Flickted by EarthGang Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 5, 2018.