“Riot!,” the closing track of Some Rap Songs, is entirely instrumental, notably sampling a song of the same name by South African jazz legend, and close friend of his father, Hugh Masekela, from Masekela’s 1969 vinyl release Mace And Grenades / Riot. A snippet of the track was previewed on Earl’s Instagram as promo leading to the album release. Hugh Masekela’s music has made several appearances in Earl’s work, particularly in “Earl Sweatshirt Stays Inside” with Red Bull Radio. Masekela passed away in January 2018, only a few weeks after Earl’s father. Here’s a full list of songs use… read more
“Riot!,” the closing track of Some Rap Songs, is entirely instrumental, notably sampling a song of the same name by South African jazz legend, and cl… read more
“Riot!,” the closing track of Some Rap Songs, is entirely instrumental, notably sampling a song of the same name by South African jazz legend, and close friend of his father, Hugh Maseke… read more
Thebe Neruda Kgositsile (born February 24, 1994), better known as Earl Sweatshirt, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He released his debut mixtape, EARL, as a free digital download on the OFWGKTA website at sixteen years-old, with the help of founding OFWGKTA member Tyler, the Creator. During the years of 2010 - 2012, he was sent to a reform school, which prompted the #FreeEarl meme. His debut studio album, Doris, was released in 2013 to widespread critical acclaim. He followed this release up with his second album, I Don't Like Shit, I Don't Go Outsi…read more
Thebe Neruda Kgositsile (born February 24, 1994), better known as Earl Sweatshirt, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He released his debut mixtape, EARL, as a free dig… read more
Thebe Neruda Kgositsile (born February 24, 1994), better known as Earl Sweatshirt, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He released his debut mixtape, EARL, as a free digital download on the OFWGKTA website at sixtee… read more