Dem Atlas

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Dem Atlas
Birth name Joshua Evans Turner
Born Akron, Ohio
Origin St. Paul, Minnesota
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s) Rapper
Years active 2010–present
Labels Rhymesayers Entertainment
Associated acts Sifu Hotman

Joshua Evans Turner,[1] better known by his stage name Dem Atlas (often stylized as deM atlaS),[2] is an American rapper from St. Paul, Minnesota.[3] The Village Voice listed him as one of their Five Rap Artists to Watch For in 2015.[4] He is a member of the group Sifu Hotman alongside rapper Guante and producer Rube.[5] He is signed to Rhymesayers Entertainment.[6][7]

Life and career

Born in Akron, Ohio, Turner moved to Minneapolis at age 4.[8] He attended the Eagan Senior High School.[9]

In 2013, Dem Atlas released his debut EP, Charle Brwn.[10] He released the DWNR EP on Rhymesayers Entertainment in 2014.[11] It was listed by Pitchfork Media as one of their Best MN Hip-Hop Releases of 2014.[12] In that year, Sifu Hotman, his collaborative project with Guante and Rube, released the album, Embrace the Sun.[13] In 2015, he released the single, "With a Smile".[14]

Style and influences

In a 2015 interview with Star Tribune, Dem Atlas stated that his influences range from Pharcyde to Nas, Minor Threat, Bad Brains, Louis Armstrong, and Billie Holiday.[15]

Discography

Albums

  • Embrace the Sun (2014) (with Guante and Rube, as Sifu Hotman)

EPs

  • Charle Brwn (2013)
  • Sifu Hotman (2013) (with Guante and Rube, as Sifu Hotman)
  • DWNR (2014)

Singles

  • "All We Got" (2014)
  • "With a Smile" (2015)

Guest appearances

  • Irenic - "Angels Lose Their Way" from Wisdom Teeth: The Art of Pulling Roots (2012)
  • Beasthead - "Different Son" from Tallest Trees (2013)
  • Atmosphere - "Color in the Snow" (2013)
  • Antioch - "Prozac Daytrips" from King of the Forest (2014)
  • Christopher Michael Jensen - "Psychosis" from CM Cool J (2014)
  • Atmosphere - "Finer Things" (2015)
  • Andre Mariette - "Beer Vs. Champagne" from Cloud 8.9 (2015)
  • Doze - "Nice Guys Finish Last" from Pay Dues Forever (2015)

References

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