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'''''Robots''''' is the fourth [[extended play | EP]] by [[American]] [[hip-hop]] duo [[EarthGang]], released October 20, 2017 by [[Dreamville]], Spillage Village, and distributed by [[Empire Distribution]]. Released as a sequel to their third EP [[Rags (Earthgang EP) | Rags]], it is the second installment in a trilogy of EPs, leading up to their debut album, ''MirrorLand''.<ref>https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/robots-ep/1297850924</ref><ref>https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.44946/title.earthgang-release-robots-ep</ref>
'''''Robots''''' is the fourth [[extended play | EP]] by [[American]] [[hip-hop]] duo [[EarthGang]], released October 20, 2017 by [[Dreamville]], Spillage Village, and distributed by [[Empire Distribution]]. Released as a sequel to their third EP [[Rags (Earthgang EP) | Rags]], it is the second installment in a trilogy of EPs, leading up to their debut album, ''MirrorLand''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/robots-ep/1297850924|title=Robots - EP by EARTHGANG on Apple Music|date=20 October 2017|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.44946/title.earthgang-release-robots-ep|title=EarthGang Release "Robots" EP|first=HipHopDX -|last=http://hiphopdx.com|publisher=}}</ref>


==Background==
==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 (rapper)|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''.<ref>https://hiphopdx.com/interviews/id.3066/title.earthgang-explain-how-they-got-signed-by-j-cole-rags-ep-upcoming-projects#</ref> It features production from Swish, Groove, Anonxmous, Insightful, and [[EarthGang | Johnny Venus]]. The EP features a long guest appearance from [[Sir (singer) | SiR]].<ref>https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/earthgang-look-to-the-future-on-robots-ep-new-mixtape.117548.html</ref>
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 (rapper)|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''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://hiphopdx.com/interviews/id.3066/title.earthgang-explain-how-they-got-signed-by-j-cole-rags-ep-upcoming-projects#|title=EarthGang Explain How They Got Signed By J. Cole, "Rags" EP & Upcoming Projects|first=HipHopDX -|last=http://hiphopdx.com|publisher=}}</ref> It features production from Swish, Groove, Anonxmous, Insightful, and [[EarthGang | Johnny Venus]]. The EP features a long guest appearance from [[Sir (singer) | SiR]].<ref name="hotnewhiphop.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/earthgang-look-to-the-future-on-robots-ep-new-mixtape.117548.html|title=EarthGang Look To The Future On "Robots" EP|publisher=}}</ref>


==Singles and promotion==
==Singles and promotion==
On October 6, 2017, they released the first single ‘’ROBOTS’’ and announced the release date for the EP.<ref>https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7990071/earthgang-new-song-robots</ref>
On October 6, 2017, they released the first single ‘’ROBOTS’’ and announced the release date for the EP.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7990071/earthgang-new-song-robots|title=EarthGang Dive Deep Into Their Emotions on 'Robots': Premiere|publisher=}}</ref>


==Critical Reception==
==Critical Reception==
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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 Atlanta is running the game, but EarthGang is quietly making a case that the lyricists having something to say.<ref>https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/earthgang-look-to-the-future-on-robots-ep-new-mixtape.117548.html</ref> Writing for ''The Lunchtable Talks'', Williams Rivas said, "The EP is a strong show of what the future holds for EarthGang. Vulnerability, musical prowess, a respect for hip hop and R&B roots, and an unmatchable chemistry. Since the group’s inception, to their time with Spillage Village, to their present status under the wing of one of the current greatest rappers in the game, Johnny Venus and Doctur Dot are perfecting their craft with each and every venture".<ref>http://thelunchtabletalks.com/earthgang-robots-review/</ref> [[Pitchfork Media]] wrote a positive review of the EP and praised ''Flickted'' as the project's standout track, calling it "an expansive, glistening wash of electric piano infuses their rhymes with warmth and optimism".<ref>https://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/earthgang-flickted/</ref>
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 Atlanta is running the game, but EarthGang is quietly making a case that the lyricists having something to say.<ref name="hotnewhiphop.com"/> Writing for ''The Lunchtable Talks'', Williams Rivas said, "The EP is a strong show of what the future holds for EarthGang. Vulnerability, musical prowess, a respect for hip hop and R&B roots, and an unmatchable chemistry. Since the group’s inception, to their time with Spillage Village, to their present status under the wing of one of the current greatest rappers in the game, Johnny Venus and Doctur Dot are perfecting their craft with each and every venture".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thelunchtabletalks.com/earthgang-robots-review/|title=EarthGang's 'Robots' EP is Ironically Natural, Nostalgic & Emotional|date=28 October 2017|publisher=}}</ref> [[Pitchfork Media]] wrote a positive review of the EP and praised ''Flickted'' as the project's standout track, calling it "an expansive, glistening wash of electric piano infuses their rhymes with warmth and optimism".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/earthgang-flickted/|title=“Flickted” by EarthGang Review - Pitchfork|website=pitchfork.com}}</ref>


==Track listing==
==Track listing==

Revision as of 18:47, 24 February 2018

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Robots is the fourth EP by American hip-hop duo EarthGang, released October 20, 2017 by Dreamville, Spillage Village, and distributed by Empire Distribution. Released as a sequel to their third EP Rags, it is the second installment in a trilogy of EPs, leading up to their debut album, MirrorLand.[1][2]

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.[3] It features production from Swish, Groove, Anonxmous, Insightful, and Johnny Venus. The EP features a long guest appearance from SiR.[4]

Singles and promotion

On October 6, 2017, they released the first single ‘’ROBOTS’’ and announced the release date for the EP.[5]

Critical Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
HotNewHipHop

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 Atlanta is running the game, but EarthGang is quietly making a case that the lyricists having something to say.[4] Writing for The Lunchtable Talks, Williams Rivas said, "The EP is a strong show of what the future holds for EarthGang. Vulnerability, musical prowess, a respect for hip hop and R&B roots, and an unmatchable chemistry. Since the group’s inception, to their time with Spillage Village, to their present status under the wing of one of the current greatest rappers in the game, Johnny Venus and Doctur Dot are perfecting their craft with each and every venture".[6] Pitchfork Media wrote a positive review of the EP and praised Flickted as the project's standout track, calling it "an expansive, glistening wash of electric piano infuses their rhymes with warmth and optimism".[7]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Lyfted Intro"
 1:01
2."Artificial"
  • Olu. O Fann
  • Eian Undrai Parker
Swish4:20
3."Robots"
  • Olu. O Fann
  • Eian Undrai Parker
Anonxmous4:39
4."Underwater" (featuring SiR)
Insightful2:54
5."So Many Feelings"
  • Olu. O Fann
  • Eian Undrai Parker
Anonxmous3:32
6."Flickted"
  • Olu. O Fann
  • Eian Undrai Parker
Johnny Venus, Groove5:23
Total length:21:20

References

  1. ^ "Robots - EP by EARTHGANG on Apple Music". 20 October 2017. {{cite web}}: no-break space character in |title= at position 34 (help)
  2. ^ http://hiphopdx.com, HipHopDX -. "EarthGang Release "Robots" EP". {{cite web}}: External link in |last= (help)
  3. ^ http://hiphopdx.com, HipHopDX -. "EarthGang Explain How They Got Signed By J. Cole, "Rags" EP & Upcoming Projects". {{cite web}}: External link in |last= (help)
  4. ^ a b "EarthGang Look To The Future On "Robots" EP".
  5. ^ "EarthGang Dive Deep Into Their Emotions on 'Robots': Premiere".
  6. ^ "EarthGang's 'Robots' EP is Ironically Natural, Nostalgic & Emotional". 28 October 2017.
  7. ^ ""Flickted" by EarthGang Review - Pitchfork". pitchfork.com.
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