Open Space: EarthGang | Mass Appeal

"I feel more like a force of nature than a person."
That's one of the first things Doctur Dot says to MASS APPEAL in the latest edition of Open Space. Over the last few years, he and Johnny Venus, collectively known as EarthGang, have become a standout act within Atlanta's vast rap ecosystem. They toured with Ab-Soul and Bas in 2014. and contributed to DJ Khaled's 'Major Key' album in 2016. Fast-forward 18 months and they've got a deal with J. Cole's Dreamville Records imprint, plus national anticipation heading into what looks to be a busy 2018.
"[J. Cole] came down to our house in Atlanta a couple times, just on some like pullin' up," says Dot. "A couple conversations later, couple smoke sessions in the garage later, and…"
"We never really had that type of interaction with an artist that was steps ahead of us, but also took an interest in us," adds Venus, before noting that in their conversations with other labels, the duo's creative input wasn't always valued or solicited.
EarthGang also remembers how the social landscape in their native West Atlanta changed around 2015 and 2016, and speak on how the spirit of that era and the Tin Man inspired the titles of their recent EPs.
The 'Mirrorland' LP is coming soon. Check out the new Open Space above.
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[@monkmiyagi7236]

There won't ever be another human being as happy as Johnny when he has his goggles and overalls

[@kazzythegypsy_3.0]

Corinthian Stennis 😂😂😂we should make that a meme

[@monkmiyagi7236]

KAZ CLEViiiR Yeah dude

[@Pro-habits]

Underrated group out there

[@sosexii1925]

Pro Habits the best new group they really feel like some OutKast shit

[@dre8mbwoy549]

They like the new outkast except they both crazy almost like 2 andre 3000s

[@ajguerrero9206]

For real fr

[@ajguerrero9206]

AtL

[@nathanfreeman7362]

Their both charismatic af, I really like doctor dots vibe though dude is chillen.

[@Soundcater12]

Cole signing all the true mc's, dopest duo of the new gen of REAL hip hop representatives. Dreamville!

[@whit3_v8der18]

A Malone so true J.I.D. and them LIT 🔥

[@john1120]

Legends already fans already know!

[@yungwavyjoe]

john1120 yup

[@PerocDisgusting]

Facts b

[@massappeal]

Shout out to EarthGang for coming thru to the office. Who should we interview next?

[@1dreamville310]

Earthgang one word

[@craigfrancis7287]

Them again but longer w/ more questions.

[@whit3_v8der18]

J.I.D.

[@Mdavis8]

J.i.d

[@countlessconcerts1618]

Mark Battles

[@yungwavyjoe]

these men going to high places

[@fantasticsituation9461]

earthgang are killin it since signing with cole, so happy man i love these guys they deserve massive recognition

[@youngog7321]

4:30 the realest shit ever said.

[@AC-gu1fs]

When you talk over someone, what you're really saying is: "WHAT I HAVE TO SAY IS WAY MORE IMPORTANT THAN ANYTHING YOU HAVE TO SAY." Not cool Venus, not cool.

[@Marques.Marcus85]

Real introspective music from Atlanta

[@HTM7700]

Dreamville on the rise. Every artist signed has a different style, but they all make great music. Also, Too High To Riot was a top 3 album of 2016

[@PerocDisgusting]

HeeM THe Menace mad underrated

[@bignook7168]

I cant wait for these guys to go global. They are amazing. Been wish since 16 albinos and i been listening to everything since. Good fuckin job doc and venus

[@WeSkatePN]

I Love EarthGang I’m glad they got on here

[@RTDon]

Vibes off these guys is steezy

[@shirtjuggler]

Dude looks like Nas with dredds.

[@serialhealer5113]

What u talkin bout that nigga looks like a dreadlocked Chris Rock

[@raphaelgordh8251]

Nas with fuckin Peter Tosh haha

[@trinideex]

As a Underrated Group I Give them so much Respect 💯 They are so Real😩

[@Dezdirectz]

So dope and inspirational

[@davidgivens8400]

This amazing🎯🎯

[@ItsOurFault]

Love and respect to ya'll for real! Been listening heavy for maybe five years now and appreciate ya'll for how far you're both pushing this.

[@sirjaishadmalik4034]

ready to hear so much more music from y’all

[@TGCid01]

They gotta learn to not talk over each other in interviews.

[@dugipotie3676]

T. Gordon probably not.

[@PerocDisgusting]

Nigga no

[@AlexOmoe]

Yeah, I fuck with them heavy, but like man was trying to talk

[@jyronejackson4744]

Lol Johnny Venus was talking too much. I'm thinking it's just the way they are, because even her in Louisiana this happens. If you stop talking you won't get a word, so you talk over and louder until what you're saying is what is being listened to. I don't like it, but it's how they are I guess.

[@lexip396able]

They're so talented and put on a good live show!

[@PerocDisgusting]

Spillage....Village....to the....coffin

[@ctm37ninja]

im just a billlllll

[@onlyfitzgerald1357]

Let Doc Speak 😂

[@billy5410]

SPILLVILLLLLLLLLLLLLLAGE! EAAAAAAAAARTHGAAAAAAAAAANG!

[@traxxlamarion2124]

Love yall music

[@purehell5010]

So happy for y'all. I been following you guys since 2k subscribers.

[@tonyk174]

OMG YES !!!

[@vividversa9905]

EarthGang don't give themselves enough credit haha they unique af

[@dariontaylor8562]

Earthgang is the shit. Just saw them in Santa Cruz

[@UnicornKeithMrClutch01]

homie inna blonde locks look like michael b. jordan

[@greatchimdale9194]

These niggas did a show at my school in 2016 and I got on stage with them and some white girls thought I was the guy with the dreads. Took pictures with me and everything lol

[@massappeal]

🤔☠️🤔

[@braydenglenn9907]

Litt💪💪💪😂😂😂

[@kincamell2]

Nice

[@ericalves9627]

Brazil on the first coment

[@RodNubianKing]

Eric Alves Is your female president really that corrupt? Just asking saw some news on her

[@FlavurbyK]

#spillagevillage #southrepresenter

[@Sage.777]

When are y’all posting the Shoreline Mafia Interview???

[@1dreamville310]

WTF is wrong with me

[@whit3_v8der18]

#1 Dreamville maybe I’m just a machine

[@rydon_XIII]

Rain down on MEE

Rhythm Roulette: sample from brazil

[@DJDUBLTV]

Earthgang and I just dropped a dope interview on my channel! We talk about A LOT of stuff 👀 Worth a watch if you're a fan! 🔥🔥

[@kingvamppp]

Fk Mars #EarthGang

[@craigmetke]

winners

[@444iii4]

denzel curry open space?!