He was formed at LaGuardia High School, a prestigious art school in New York, and has been streaming more than 17 million times since before his debut.
WHATMORE, a New York hip-hop collective that breaks down genre barriers, has released their debut single, “eastside w my dogs.” It embodies the realistic voice and true musicianship of the lively New York youth scene.
The five-member series has been highly praised by The New York Times, NPR, The FADER and supported by famous artists such as Anderson Park, No Name, and Terrace Martin, and has already streamed more than 17 million times worldwide, even before the announcement of their debut single.
It was formed by five classmates at LaGuardia High School in New York: Cisco Swank, Yoshi T, Jackson August, $eb and Elijah Judah. It has evolved from friends to collaborators and online sensations, with its viral hit TikTok and film-like DIY visuals, and musicality that combines hip-hop, alternative R&B and indie rock, and has built a global fanbase beyond algorithms.
Instead of hype, the real thing finally appears!
WHATMORE “eastside w my dogs”
■What is WHATMORE?
WHATMORE was born in New York, a crucible of vibrant culture. The music group twists genre boundaries and captures the throbbing energy, diversity and creativity of their city. The five-member group consisting of childhood friends Cisco Swank, Yoshi T, Jackson August, Cebu ($eb) and Elijah Judah met at the prestigious LaGuardia High School and colluded with their passion for music. Their bonds grew stronger as they continued collaborations and DIY shows in the music scene in downtown New York and Brooklyn.
WHATMORE creates a unique genre-less sound that combines hip-hop, alternative R&B and indie rock. Member Cisco Swank is a rich musicality rooted in jazz, soul and hip-hop, Yoshi T is an unforgettable hook and sharp lyrics, Jackson August is a fresh sensibility like a youth film, Cebu adds poetic self-reflection and emotional depth, and Elijah Juda is a stubborn vision of production and engineering.
In this debut project, WHATMORE reflects the sensibilities of their generation, not bound by genre. While sticking to our DIY spirit, which is where we rest, we consciously combine various styles. As a new generation star with collaboration, advancedness and bold originality, he must be a new indicator for New York artists.
■Release information
WHATMORE
Single “eastside w my dogs” is now available
Streaming link:https://whatmore.lnk.to/eastside
Label: Alta Music Group
■Music Video:
“eastside w my dogs”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAdVhcjAYFU
■Follow WHATMORE:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatmoreeee
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatmoreeee/
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