Euro (rapper)

Euro
Birth name Eufradis Rodriguez
Born (1992-10-28) October 28, 1992
Dominican Republic
Origin Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s) Rapper
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2012–present
Labels
Associated acts

Eufradis Rodriguez, (born October 27, 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 mixtape called July, on July 31, 2014. It was a preview for the mixtape, Don't Expect Nothing that has multiple delays and has no scheduled release date.

Early life

Euro developed his rapping talents by getting into Christian rap early at the age of 7 in his fathers church.[2]

Musical career

2013–present: Dedication 5 and Don't Expect Nothing

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] In 2014 Euro attended a street heat production free-styling back and forth with Cory Gunz, showing off his extensive rap skills.[5] Euro Released a freestyle over Rico Richie's "Poppin" beat produced by 808 Mafia.

Euro announced that he will be releasing his debut mixtape, Don't Expect Nothing, with a release date during 2014. [6] On July 31, 2014, Euro released a 7 track mixtape named July as a preview for Don't Expect Nothing, which has no scheduled release date.

Discography

Compilation albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
US
[7]
US
R&B

[7]
US
Rap

[7]
Young Money: Rise of an Empire
(with Young Money)
7 4 3
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Mixtapes

List of mixtape, with selected details
Title Album details
July
  • Released: July 31, 2014
  • Label: Young Money, Cash Money
  • Format: Digital Download
Don't Expect Nothing
  • Released: 2016
  • Label: Young Money
  • Format: Digital Download

Singles

As featured artist

List of singles as featured performer, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
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.

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Ain't Worried" 2013 Lil Wayne, Jae Millz Dedication 5
"Live Life" Lil Wayne
"Cream" Lil Wayne
"Fuckin' Problems" Lil Wayne, Kidd Kidd
"Bang" 2014 Lil Twist, Cory Gunz Young Money: Rise of an Empire
"Induction Speech" none
"We Hate It" Flow Withdrawals
"Pull Up" 2015 Lil Wayne Free Weezy Album
"Destroyed" 2015 Lil Wayne No Ceilings 2

References

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