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Euro (rapper)

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Euro
Birth nameEufradis Rodriguez
Born (1992-10-28) October 28, 1992 (age 32)
Dominican Republic
OriginProvidence, Rhode Island, United States
GenresHip hop
OccupationRapper
InstrumentVocals
Years active2012–present
Labels EMPIRE

Eufradis Rodriguez, (born October 28, 1992), better known by his stage name Euro, is a Dominican-American rapper signed to Young Money Entertainment, and was born in the Dominican Republic.[1] Lil Wayne announced that he is the new member of Young Money on his Dedication 5 mixtape. He then appeared on the second Young Money compilation album, Young Money: Rise of an Empire, on three songs, including the first single "We Alright". Euro released a mixtape called July, on July 31, 2014. It was a preview for his debut studio album, Don't Expect Nothing, which had many delays. Don't Expect Nothing was finally released on September 20, 2019.

Musical career

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2013–present: Early life and career beginnings

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Euro developed his rapping talents by getting into Christian rap at the early age of 7 in his father's church.[2] Euro's stage name was inspired by the first two letters of his first name and last name (Eufradis Rodriguez).[3] Lil Wayne announced that Euro was the newest signee to Young Money Entertainment on his Dedication 5 mixtape. Euro featured on four songs on that mixtape in 2013, "Ain't Worried", "Cream", "Fuckin' Problems", and "Live Life". Lil Wayne has said that it was his "straight-to-the-point lyrical style" that first attracted him to Euro.[1] He then appeared on the second Young Money compilation album, Young Money: Rise of an Empire, on three songs, the first single "We Alright", "Bang", and a solo track "Induction Speech".[4] In 2014 Euro attended a street heat production free-styling back and forth with Cory Gunz, showing off his extensive rap skills.[5] Euro Released a freestyle over Rico Richie's "Poppin" beat produced by 808 Mafia.

Euro announced that he will be releasing his debut mixtape, Don't Expect Nothing, with a release date during 2014. [6] On July 31, 2014, Euro released a seven track mixtape named July as a preview for Don't Expect Nothing, which was released on September 20, 2019.

Discography

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Compilation albums

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List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
US
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US
R&B

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US
Rap

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Young Money: Rise of an Empire
(with Young Money)
7 4 3
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Mixtapes

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List of mixtape, with selected details
Title Album details
July
  • Released: July 31, 2014
  • Label: Young Money, Cash Money
  • Format: Digital Download
Don't Expect Nothing
  • Released: September 20, 2019
  • Label: Secret Weapon Entertainment
  • Format: Digital Download
Lost Files
  • Released: September 24, 2024
  • Label: Secret Weapon Entertainment
  • Format: Digital Download

Singles

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List of singles as featured performer, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
US R&B
US Rap
"We Alright"
(Young Money featuring Euro, Lil Wayne and Birdman)
2014 56 Young Money: Rise of an Empire
"Vaselina"
(Ramengvrl featuring Euro)
2020 Can't Speak English
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Guest appearances

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List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Ain't Worried" 2013 Lil Wayne, Jae Millz Dedication 5
"Live Life" Lil Wayne
"Cream"
"Fuckin' Problems" Lil Wayne, Kidd Kidd
"We Hate It" 2014 Flow Withdrawals
"Pull Up" 2015 Lil Wayne Free Weezy Album
"Destroyed" No Ceilings 2
"Mula Gang" 2017 Lil Wayne, HoodyBaby, Jay Jones In Tune We Trust
"Church" 2020 Lil Wayne, HoodyBaby, Gudda Gudda No Ceilings 3"
"Tuxedo" 2023 Lil Wayne Tha Fix Before Tha VI

References

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  1. ^ a b Rob Markman (2014-03-25). "Lil Wayne Says Euro's Currency Is On The Rise". MTV. Archived from the original on August 24, 2014. Retrieved 2017-07-06.
  2. ^ "The Come Up: Euro". Xxlmag.com.
  3. ^ MrMecc. "Rhyme & Reason: Meet The Future Of The Young Money Empire [VIDEO]". Theurbandaily.com.
  4. ^ "Interview: Euro Talks "Rise Of An Empire", Representing Providence, Influences, and More". Artistdirect.com. Retrieved 2017-07-06.
  5. ^ Goddard, Kevin (2014-02-27). "Cory Gunz & Euro Freestyle On Streetsweeper Radio". Hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved 2015-07-22.
  6. ^ Golding, Shenequa A. "Introducing The Future Of YMCMB: Euro". Giantlife.com.
  7. ^ a b c "Billboard 200: Young Money". Billboard.com.