Euro (rapper)
| Euro | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Eufradis Rodriguez |
| Born |
October 28, 1992 Dominican Republic |
| Origin | Providence, Rhode Island, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Young Money, Cash Money, Republic |
| Associated acts | Lil Wayne, Birdman, Mack Maine |
Eufradis Rodriguez, (born October 28, 1992), better known by his stage name Euro, is a Dominican-American rapper signed to Young Money Entertainment, and was born in the Dominican Republic.[1] Lil Wayne announced that he is the new member of Young Money on his Dedication 5 mixtape. He then appeared on the second Young Money compilation album, Young Money: Rise of an Empire, on three songs, including the first single "We Alright". Euro released an EP called July, on July 31, 2014, as a preview for his debut mixtape called Don't Expect Nothing coming later in 2015.
Early life
Euro developed his rapping talents by recreating popular songs and sharing them with his friends. In 2012, the Dominican Republic-born MC attended Alabama State University, where he balanced his hip-hop dreams while playing college baseball. After gaining confidence from winning freestyle battles against his friends, Euro lost interest in the sport and wanted to pursue making music.[2]
Musical career
2013: Career beginnings and Dedication 5
Euro's stage name was inspired by the first two letters of his first name and last name (Eufradis Rodriguez).[3] Lil Wayne announced that Euro was the newest signee to Young Money Entertainment on his Dedication 5 mixtape. Euro featured on four songs on that mixtape in 2013, "Ain't Worried", "Cream", "Fuckin' Problems", and "Live Life". Lil Wayne has said that it was his "straight-to-the-point lyrical style" that first attracted him to Euro.[1] He then appeared on the second Young Money compilation album, Young Money: Rise of an Empire, on three songs, the first single "We Alright", "Bang", and a solo track "Induction Speech".[4]
2014–present: Compilation album and solo mixtapes
On March 11, 2014, he appeared on the second Young Money compilation album, Young Money: Rise of an Empire, on three songs, the first single "We Alright", "Bang", and a solo track "Induction Speech".[4]
Euro announced that he will be releasing his debut mixtape, Don't Expect Nothing, with a release date during 2014.[5] On July 31, 2014, Euro released a 7 track mixtape named July as a preview for Don't Expect Nothing, which will be released in 2015.
Discography
Compilation albums
| Title | Album details | Peak ch
art positions |
Certifications | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [6] |
US R&B [6] |
US Rap [6] | |||||
| Young Money: Rise of an Empire (with Young Money Entertainment) |
|
7 | 4 | 3 | |||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||
Mixtapes
| Title | Mixtape details |
|---|---|
| July |
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| Don't Expect Nothing |
|
Singles
As featured performer
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US |
US R&B |
US Rap | |||||
| "We Alright" (Young Money featuring Euro, Lil Wayne and Birdman) |
2014 | — | 56 | — | Young Money: Rise of an Empire | ||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 http://www.mtv.com/news/1724754/lil-wayne-euro-younger/
- ↑ "The Come Up: Euro". http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/2014/03/the-come-up-euro/''.
- ↑ MrMecc. "Rhyme & Reason: Meet The Future Of The Young Money Empire [VIDEO]". http://theurbandaily.com/2014/03/10/rhyme-reason-euro-preach-ymcmb/''.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/interview-euro-talks-rise-of-an-empire-representing-providence-influences-and-more/10872429
- ↑ Golding, Shenequa A. "Introducing The Future Of YMCMB: Euro". http://giantlife.com/1315684/euro-rapper-cash-money-rise-of-an-empire/''.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "Billboard 200: Young Money". http://www.billboard.com/artist/431686/Young+Money/chart?f=305''.
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