Konstantinos Karakolis
Konstantinos Karakolis
Dreamville favorites EARTHGANG have finally returned with their first album since 2019’s Mirroland, sharing the incredible GHETTO GODS. Spanning over 17 tracks, GHETTO GODS is “some of our best work so far,” as the duo shared via Twitter, and features guest performances from the likes of Future, JID, J. Cole, Baby Tate and Ari Lennox, as well as a massive lineup of producers. Here are some of our favorites that helped shape the cutting-edge sound of the record.
Production credits on “BLACK PEARLS”
A truly versatile producer, Xavi has worked extensively with Ariana Grande, most notably producing “34+35.” “west side“ and “main thing” off her 2021 album Positions. Additionally, he has worked alongside the likes of Cordae, Demi Lovato, Vince Staples, Megan Thee Stallion and many more.
Production credits on “AMEN”
“AMEN” alongside Musiq Soulchild was the final single before the full project was unveiled, which Namiondas co-produced with Johnny Venus, TBHits and Nicki Jupiter. Hailing from Santiago, Cape Verde, Namiondas is a Grammy-nominated, platinum recording artist and producer, and produced EARTHGANG’s 2020 single “Options” featuring Wale, as well as worked with artists such as Ariana Grande, Russ, Aminé and Jack Harlow.
Production credits on “BILLI,” “BLACK PEARLS,” “POWER,” “SMOKE SUM” and “RUN TOO”
With five co-productions on GHETTO GODS, Tane Runo is a key player in the shaping of the record’s sound. He is a veteran within the scene, having landed his productions on tracks by Nicki Minaj, Travis Scott and Usher.
Production credits on “BLACK PEARLS” and “AMEN”
Grammy-nominated, platinum producer TBHits is one of Ariana Grande’s closets collaborators, having worked on the majority of her records. He recently co-produced “Is There Someone Else?“ And “Starry Eyes” off The Weeknd’s latest project Dawn FM, and has a truly unique production skillset, having worked with artists such as Dorian Electra, Machine Gun Kelly, Nas, Njomza and many others.
The full list of producers who worked on GHETTO GODS includes 1500 or Nothin’, Ace Harris, Carvello, Daoud, Dish (RUS), EARTHGANG, Giandre Diaz, Grandma, Groove, jetsonmade, Johnny Venus, Latrell James, Namiondas, Natra Average, Nicki Jupiter, Phoelix, STLN Drums, Super Miles, T.Y. Jake, Tane Runo, TBHits, The Breed, Tim Maxey and Xavi.