Robots(EP)

Robots
EPby EarthGang
Released	October 20, 2017
Recorded	2015–2017
Genre	Conscious hip hop southern hip hop neo-soul
Length	21:20
Label	Spillage Village Empire
Producer	J. Cole(exec.) Ibrahim Hamad(exec.) Anonxmous Groove Johnny Venus Insightful Swish
EarthGangchronology
Rags (2017) Robots (2017) Royalty (2018)
SinglesfromRobots
"Robots" Released: October 19, 2017

Robotsis the fourthEPbyAmericanhip-hopduoEarthGang,released October 20, 2017 by Spillage Village and distributed byEmpire Distribution.Released as a sequel to their third EPRags,it is the second instalment in a trilogy of EPs, leading up to their debut album,Mirrorland.The EP features production from Swish, Groove, Anonxmous, Insightful, andJohnny Venus.It features a guest appearance fromSiR.

Background

EarthGang initially metJ. Colein 2014 while touring withAb-Souland was told by their manager that "Cole was feelin' them". Shortly after the release of their 2015 albumStrays with Rabiesand while touring withBasin 2016, Dot and Venus began recording a "deconstructed album" which would form the threeEPs,leading up to their major-label debut album,Mirrorland.

Singles and promotion

On October 6, 2017,EarthGangreleased the first single "Robots" and announced the release date for the EP.On October 19, 2017 EarthGang released the music video for "Robots".

Critical reception

Robotshas received generally positive reviews. In a positive review for HotNewHipHop, Mitch Findlay wrote: "Dare I say reminiscent of a new-age OutKast. There's no denying thatAtlantais running the game, but EarthGang is quietly making a case that the lyricists having something to say.Writing forThe Lunchtable Talks,Williams Rivas said, "The EP is a strong show of what the future holds for EarthGang. Vulnerability, musical prowess, a respect for hip hop and R&B roots, and an unmatchable chemistry. Since the group’s inception, to their time with Spillage Village, to their present status under the wing of one of the current greatest rappers in the game, Johnny Venus and Doctur Dot are perfecting their craft with each and every venture".Pitchfork Mediawrote a positive review of the EP and praised "Flickted" as the project's standout track, calling it "an expansive, glistening wash of electric piano infuses their rhymes with warmth and optimism".

Track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Lyfted Intro"	Olu. O Fann Eian Undrai Parker John Whitfield		1:01
2.	"Artificial"	Fann Parker	Swish	4:20
3.	"Robots"	Fann Parker	Anonxmous	4:39
4.	"Underwater" (featuringSiR)	Fann Parker Sir Darryl Farris	Insightful	2:54
5.	"So Many Feelings"	Fann Parker	Anonxmous	3:32
6.	"Flickted"	Fann Parker	Johnny Venus Groove	5:23
Total length:				21:20