Marrying lean, sharp-eyed lyricism with Southern-fried soul to produce keep-em-guessing projects like their most recent, 2015’s Strays With Rabies or the much-lauded 2013 Shallow Graves for Toys, Earthgang (Johnny Venus and Doctur Dot) embody the best of the new generation of music—and plenty of critics and fans alike have taken note.
Noisey lavished praise on the duo, calling their work a renewal for Atlanta, a departure from the city's familiar club sounds ... Every song arrived fully formed, hitting hard and landing jokes while also delving deep into political issues, especially topics of race. Working with fellow bout-to-blow artists like J.I.D. and established producers like J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, they’ve continued to hit curve balls musically, surprising not only their fan base, but also themselves.
Now, they find themselves stretching beyond the “indie hip-hop” brand, ready to reach a wider audience with sharp-slick lyrics that cut through the hazy blur of ratchet rap and an avid interest in never settling or resting on their laurels.