Dem Atlas
Dem Atlas | |
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Birth name | Joshua Evans Turner |
Born | Akron, Ohio |
Origin | St. Paul, Minnesota |
Genres | Hip hop |
Occupation(s) | Rapper |
Years active | 2010–present |
Labels | Rhymesayers Entertainment |
Associated acts | Sifu Hotman |
Joshua Evans Turner,[1] better known by his stage name Dem Atlas (often stylized as deM atlaS),[2] is an American rapper from St. Paul, Minnesota.[3] The Village Voice listed him as one of their Five Rap Artists to Watch For in 2015.[4] He is a member of the group Sifu Hotman alongside rapper Guante and producer Rube.[5] He is signed to Rhymesayers Entertainment.[6][7]
Life and career
Born in Akron, Ohio, Turner moved to Minneapolis at age 4.[8] He attended the Eagan Senior High School.[9]
In 2013, Dem Atlas released his debut EP, Charle Brwn.[10] He released the DWNR EP on Rhymesayers Entertainment in 2014.[11] It was listed by Pitchfork Media as one of their Best MN Hip-Hop Releases of 2014.[12] In that year, Sifu Hotman, his collaborative project with Guante and Rube, released the album, Embrace the Sun.[13] In 2015, he released the single, "With a Smile".[14]
Style and influences
In a 2015 interview with Star Tribune, Dem Atlas stated that his influences range from Pharcyde to Nas, Minor Threat, Bad Brains, Louis Armstrong, and Billie Holiday.[15]
Discography
Albums
- Embrace the Sun (2014) (with Guante and Rube, as Sifu Hotman)
EPs
- Charle Brwn (2013)
- Sifu Hotman (2013) (with Guante and Rube, as Sifu Hotman)
- DWNR (2014)
Singles
- "All We Got" (2014)
- "With a Smile" (2015)
Guest appearances
- Irenic - "Angels Lose Their Way" from Wisdom Teeth: The Art of Pulling Roots (2012)
- Beasthead - "Different Son" from Tallest Trees (2013)
- Atmosphere - "Color in the Snow" (2013)
- Antioch - "Prozac Daytrips" from King of the Forest (2014)
- Christopher Michael Jensen - "Psychosis" from CM Cool J (2014)
- Atmosphere - "Finer Things" (2015)
- Andre Mariette - "Beer Vs. Champagne" from Cloud 8.9 (2015)
- Doze - "Nice Guys Finish Last" from Pay Dues Forever (2015)
References
- ↑ Riemenschneider, Chris (March 21, 2015). "Young Minnesota music stars graduate to SXSW (1/2)". Star Tribune. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
- ↑ Young, Killian (November 20, 2014). "Once Upon a Time in Minneapolis: 20 Years of Rhymesayers". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
- ↑ Spencer, Jack (January 20, 2015). "Dem Atlas Proved His Star Is Rising Rapidly at 7th St. Entry (1/2)". City Pages. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
- ↑ Kangas, Chaz (January 5, 2015). "Five Rap Artists to Watch For in 2015 (1/2)". The Village Voice. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
- ↑ Swensson, Andrea (November 12, 2013). "Dem Atlas signs to Rhymesayers Entertainment". The Current. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
- ↑ Mayorga, Dean (November 13, 2013). "Rhymesayers Entertainment Signs Dem Atlas". HipHopDX. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
- ↑ Fischer, Reed (November 12, 2013). "Rhymesayers inks St. Paul's Dem Atlas". City Pages. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
- ↑ Riemenschneider, Chris (February 13, 2014). "Rap's new throwback to the future". Star Tribune. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
- ↑ Maloney, Patrick (February 14, 2013). "Atlas at last". Minnesota Daily. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
- ↑ Tardio, Andres (November 14, 2013). "Dem Atlas "Charlie Brwn EP" Tracklisting & Stream". HipHopDX. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
- ↑ Segal, Sam (February 9, 2015). "deM atlaS: DWNR (Rhymesayers Entertainment)". Radio K. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
- ↑ Thompson, Paul (December 10, 2014). "Minnesota Weird: The Best MN Hip-Hop Releases of 2014". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
- ↑ Spencer, Jack (July 24, 2014). "Guante details his full-length with Dem Atlas as Sifu Hotman (1/2)". City Pages. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
- ↑ Riemenschneider, Chris (January 7, 2015). "Allan Kingdom, deM atlaS kick off 2015 with celebratory singles". Star Tribune. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
- ↑ Blanchette, Aimee (January 9, 2015). "Style profile: Rhymesayers rapper Dem Atlas talks fashion". Star Tribune. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
External links
- Dem Atlas on Rhymesayers Entertainment
- Dem Atlas on SoundCloud
- Dem Atlas discography at Discogs
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