Eric Leo 108 Rewrote Romance for the Planetarily Inclined in the Lo-Fi Alt-Hip-Hop Track Earth

Choked with charm, wit, and a sense of playful innocence that evades most contemporary hip-hop mixes, Eric Leo 108’s latest track Earth, instantly lands with a seismic impact. I mean, who won’t be endeared by the opening lyric, “I need an Earthy girl, like one that lives on Earth and likes plants… like marijuana.” Eccentric enough to flirt with nerd rap remits, infectious enough to make you forget that hip-hop should be postured in grit and bravado, Earth is the vibe. There’s a nostalgic air in the vein of Crazy Town while locking into the zeitgeist of cerebral hip-hop, complete with indie-esque guitars that pop through the mix and accentuate the melodic, unfiltered rhythm of the verses. The irony hits just as hard as the introspection. It’s a sonic love letter to plants, planet Earth, and anyone self-aware enough to own their cringe without falling into parody. Earth carries a levity that feels strangely radical in a genre that rarely gives space for silliness and sincerity to collide. Once you’ve finished watching Will Smith having a breakdown in his latest track, tune into Earth, get on its frequency, and lock yourself in with one of the most promising rappers on […]

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