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3/10 Days

Earl Sweatshirt (of Odd Future) is set to perform solo at Coachella this year. The 19 year old was sent to boarding school in Samoa during Odd Future’s swift rise to fame and unable to perform with them during their Coachella debut in 2011. He released his first album EARL in 2010 at the tender age of 17. Before being sent away, Earl was a fan favorite within the group along with Tyler, The Creator. Both he and Tyler have become somewhat notorious for the violent acts they describe in their songs.

Earl has returned and recorded his next album Doris, which is set to be released this spring. He has since released two singles “Chum” and “Whoa.” They couldn’t be more different thematically, lyrically or musically at all. That variance, for me, is much appreciated. It’s really nice to see Earl showcase his talents as a writer. Opposed to him painting himself into a corner with Odd Future. With the possibility of special guests being at a high, you can guarantee I’ll be there on Friday.

Earl Sweatshirt – Chum
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/Earl%20Sweatshirt/Chum.mp3]

Earl Sweatshirt (Featuring Tyler, The Creator) – Whoa
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/Earl%20Sweatshirt/01%20Whoa%20%28feat.%20Tyler%2c%20The%20Creator%29.mp3]

Earl Sweatshirt – Luper
[audio:https://controlaltdelight.com/Music/Earl%20Sweatshirt/06%20Luper.mp3]