Earth Gang Dreamville -

The duo, consisting of (Johnny Venus) and WowGr8 (Doctur Dot), met as freshmen at Mays High School in Southwest Atlanta. Their bond was forged on a ninth-grade field trip—a day when the school coincidentally caught fire, which they later viewed as a symbolic start to their fiery creative partnership. In their early years, they were driven by a DIY spirit; when they couldn't afford professional beats, they reportedly "borrowed" software from a Guitar Center to produce their own music. 2. The Spillage Village Collective

The story of and their rise within the Dreamville collective is a journey from the high school hallways of Atlanta to becoming the "sonic alchemists" of modern hip-hop. 1. High School Beginnings (2008) Earth Gang Dreamville

Before joining the big leagues, EarthGang co-founded in 2010. This musical collective brought together like-minded Atlanta artists, including future Dreamville label-mate J.I.D . Their collaborative energy caught the attention of J. Cole , leading to their first major crossover on the track "Can't Call It," which originally appeared as a Spillage Village posse cut. 3. Signing with Dreamville (2017) The duo, consisting of (Johnny Venus) and WowGr8