#Encore8 Featured Artist: EarthGang

EarthGang is a duo of young musicians, Johnny Venus and Doctur Dot. EarthGang was created back in the Spring of 2008 in Atlanta, GA. So far the group has released four Albums: "The Better Party" ( Jan 2010),  "Mad Men" ( May 2011), "Good News" ( Dec 2011) and "Shallow Grave For Toys" (2013). EarthGang's music mostly revolves around and has been described as "a head of its time".
These two gentlemen have successfully managed to create 4 independent self produced, self written, and self recorded Albums while maintaining Academic Scholarships at Hampton University. They have traveled across the nation performing in front of thousands at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California (Black Fest 2011), New York, NY (Brooklyn Bodega), and Washington DC.

Here in Atlanta they have performed at the ATL Indie Fest and A3C Conventions in 2011 and 2010 respectively; as well as The HIGH MUSEUM of ART's "College Night" September of 2011. EarthGang is the musical voice for a generation of 17- 36 Year olds who appreciate ART in all forms. The music is a manifestation of the core artist in both individuals. EarthGang is the best kept secret in Atlanta's Music Scene; separated from the pack by the longevity of their vision, their creative intelligence, and charisma on and off the stage. The race is not to be the best rapper from Atlanta or in the country. The race is for your minds.

You can check out Earthgang's "Artist Spotlight" article on A3C here: http://www.a3cfestival.com/post/news/earthgang-a3c-artist-spotlight

Earthgang Networks
http://www.youtube.com/user/EarthGang
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheSpillageVillage
https://soundcloud.com/earthganghbt
http://earthgang.bandcamp.com/
https://twitter.com/EarthGang

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Recent Album: "Shallow Graves For Toys"

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