Euro (rapper)
Euro | |
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Birth name | Eufradis Rodriguez |
Born |
Dominican Republic | October 28, 1992
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.
Musical career
2013–present: Early life and career beginnings
Euro developed his rapping talents by getting into Christian rap at the early age of 7 in his father's church.[2] 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
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Certifications | ||||
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US [7] |
US R&B [7] |
US Rap [7] | |||||
Young Money: Rise of an Empire (with Young Money) |
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7 | 4 | 3 | |||
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Mixtapes
Title | Album details |
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July |
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Don't Expect Nothing |
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Singles
As featured artist
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||
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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
Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
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"Ain't Worried" | 2013 | Lil Wayne, Jae Millz | Dedication 5 |
"Live Life" | Lil Wayne | ||
"Cream" | |||
"Fuckin' Problems" | Lil Wayne, Kidd Kidd | ||
"We Hate It" | 2014 | Flow | Withdrawals |
"Pull Up" | 2015 | Lil Wayne | Free Weezy Album |
"Destroyed" | No Ceilings 2 |
References
- 1 2 Rob Markman (2014-03-25). "Lil Wayne Says Euro's Currency Is On The Rise". MTV. Retrieved 2017-07-06.
- ↑ "The Come Up: Euro". http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/2014/03/the-come-up-euro/. External link in
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(help) - ↑ MrMecc. "Rhyme & Reason: Meet The Future Of The Young Money Empire [VIDEO]". http://theurbandaily.com/2014/03/10/rhyme-reason-euro-preach-ymcmb/. External link in
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(help) - ↑ "Interview: Euro Talks "Rise Of An Empire", Representing Providence, Influences, and More @ARTISTdirect". Artistdirect.com. Retrieved 2017-07-06.
- ↑ Goddard, Kevin (2014-02-27). "Cory Gunz & Euro Freestyle On Streetsweeper Radio". Retrieved 2015-07-22.
- ↑ Golding, Shenequa A. "Introducing The Future Of YMCMB: Euro". http://giantlife.com/1315684/euro-rapper-cash-money-rise-of-an-empire/. External link in
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(help) - 1 2 3 "Billboard 200: Young Money". http://www.billboard.com. External link in
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