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구순돌/연습장/유어 올드 드러그
기본 정보
출생1989년(34–35세)
Ukrainian SSR, USSR[1]
직업
  • Rapper
  • record producer
장르Hip hop
활동 시기2013–present
레이블Droog Recordings, Mongoloid Banks/Gogul Mogul, Nature Sounds
관련 활동Mach-Hommy
웹사이트Official site

Dmitry Kutsenko, better known as Your Old Droog, is a Ukrainian-born American rapper and producer from Brooklyn, New York. He first gained public attention in June 2014 when online rumors were circulated that his self-published debut EP was actually recorded by veteran New York rapper Nas under an alter ego,[2] before revealing himself in August of that year as a 25-year-old Ukrainian American.[3][1] His self-titled debut album was released digitally on November 25, 2014.[4] The name "Droog" comes from the Ukrainian word 'друг' meaning "friend".[1]

Biography[편집]

Droog's family emigrated to the United States from Ukraine when he was four years old.[1] His family was Jewish, and his first language was Russian.[5] As a young rap enthusiast growing up in Brooklyn, Droog first developed his craft in lunchroom battles in school.[1]

In April 2014, he released the song "Nutty Bars", which generated a significant amount of buzz due to comparisons to Nas and the otherwise lack of information about the artist.[6] The speculation began after Sacha Jenkins, a longtime associate of Nas, made a short positive review of the rapper on Mass Appeal with the sub-heading "Who is this guy? None of your damn business! Just enjoy the music and stop asking questions."[6][7] The 10-song Your Old Droog EP was released soon after in June on SoundCloud, produced by Droog and RTNC (later known as Mono En Stereo [8]). In August, Droog revealed himself in an interview with The New Yorker and soon showed his face for the first time in a video of him freestyling.[9] At the time, he embraced the publicity and speculation regarding his identity, expressing that "This is like my street team, why would I stop free publicity?"[3] He played his first concert on September 3 to a sold-out crowd at Webster Hall.[2] His debut self-titled album was released digitally on November 26, which included the 10 songs from the EP along with 8 new songs produced by EL RTNC.[4] A limited edition of the album was released on vinyl shortly before the digital release.[10]

Kinison EP, Your Old Droog's second EP, was released on February 4, 2015, again on SoundCloud.[11] Kinison's lyrical theme is that of Droog's appreciation of rock music as a child, with songs named after Rage Against the Machine, Porno for Pyros, and Sonic Youth.[12] That February and March, Your Old Droog supported DJ Premier and Royce da 5'9" on their PRhyme Tour.[11] Your Old Droog's third EP, The Nicest, was released on July 17, 2015.

In February 2017, Your Old Droog released What Happened to Fire?, an EP in collaboration with Ratking rapper Wiki. Later that month, Packs, Droog's second full-length album, was announced to be released on March 10, 2017. To coincide with the announcement, a music video for the album's single "Help" was released, featuring Wiki and Edan.[13]

Droog released three full-length albums in 2019, with It Wasn't Even Close, Transportation, and Jewelry. It Wasn't Even Close was produced by Mach-Hommy[8] and came out on April 20, 2019, featuring appearances by DOOM, and Wiki.[14] Transportation was produced again by Mono En Stereo[8] and was released in June.[15] Jewelry was released on December 23, 2019, featuring collaborations with the album's executive producer Mach-Hommy as well as DOOM, Matisyahu, Quelle Chris, Edan, and Cohen Beats.[16][15] The album is a celebration of his Jewish heritage, labeled a "A Chanukah Celebration" with Your Old Droog stating "I'm no longer going to diminish my heritage for your comfort, some people hate simply for the sake of hating, let them crumble under the weight of that burden...we will celebrate light and life...I'm a Jew in America. This is my story. Shalom."[17]

Artistry and influences[편집]

Your Old Droog has been extensively compared to fellow New York rapper Nas, to the point of theories being developed that his debut EP was actually recorded by Nas under an alter ego.[2] Droog has appreciated the comparison and deemed it a compliment; he also named Big Daddy Kane,[2] Big L, and Kool G Rap as influences,[3] as well as Beanie Sigel, Freeway, Cassidy, and Lloyd Banks.[1] He has named MF DOOM as one of his favorites, from whom he has learned his approach to privacy as a rapper in the public eye.[6]

Discography[편집]

Studio albums[편집]

  • Your Old Droog (2014)
  • Packs (2017)
  • It Wasn't Even Close (2019)
  • Transportation (2019)
  • Jewelry (2019)
  • Dump YOD: Krutoy Edition (2020)
  • TIME (2021)
  • Space Bar (2021)[18]
  • YOD Wave (2022)[19]
  • Yod Stewart (2022)

Collaboration albums[편집]

  • Tha Wolf on Wall St. (with Tha God Fahim) (2021)
  • Tha YOD Fahim (with Tha God Fahim) (2021)
  • Tha Wolf on Wall St. 2: The American Dream (with Tha God Fahim) (2022)

Extended plays[편집]

  • Your Old Droog EP (2014)
  • Kinison (2015)
  • The Nicest (2015)
  • What Happened to Fire? (with Wiki) (2017)
  • Looseys (2017) [20]

Singles[편집]

As lead artist[편집]

List of singles, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"The Dustiest"[21] 2015 non-album single
"42 (Forty Deuce)"[22] 2016
"Hip-Hop Head"[23]
"DYLAN!"[24]
"Just Rhymin'"[25]
(featuring Styles P and Joey Badass)
"White Rappers (A Good Guest)"[26] Packs
"Help"[27]
(featuring Edan and Wiki)
2017
"You Can Do It! (Give Up)"[28]

Guest appearances[편집]

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Hood Boogers" 2015 Statik Selektah, Chauncy Sherod Lucky 7
"Wall Flowers" [29] Statik Selektah, Termanology, Lord Sear
"Stellar Intro" Maticulous The Maticulous LP
"Revolutionary Ride Music" DJ EFN, Royce da 5'9", O.C., Reks Another Time
"Gluttony" Gangrene, Fashawn You Disgust Me
"Not That Guy" Apollo Brown Grandeur
"Russian Rock Hammers" 2016 Timeless Truth Cold Wave
"Complex City Cypher" Christian Scott, Wiki, ASAP Ferg 빈칸
"Vivian at the Art Basel" Westside Gunn FLYGOD
"Volume 2" Larry Fisherman ¡Go Fish!
"3000 Avenue X" Masta Ace The Falling Season
"Listen to Jazz" DJ Skizz Cruise Control

Other songs[편집]

List of other songs, showing year released
Title Year
"No Message"[30]
(feat. Ras RFC)
2014
"Sleepers..."[31]
"Central Park 5 (demo)"[32]
"Where The Rhymes At? ("Light Years" Freestyle)"[33]
"Senseless Killin' II"[34] 2015
"Basketball & Seinfeld"[35]

References[편집]

  1. Calloway, Sway (Interviewer) (2014년 11월 26일). 《Your Old Droog Talks Nas Comparisons and Coming Up Battle Rapping in 1st On-Camera Interview》. 《Sway's Universe》 (YouTube). 2014년 12월 2일에 확인함. 
  2. Caramanica, Jon (2014년 9월 14일). “Unmasked, a Rapper Exults in Tradition”. 《The New York Times. 2014년 11월 26일에 확인함. 
  3. Kang, Jay Caspian (2014년 8월 25일). “Nas Is Not Your Old Droog”. 《The New Yorker》. 2014년 11월 26일에 확인함. 
  4. Weingarten, Christopher R. (2014년 11월 17일). “New York Rap Enigma Your Old Droog Plots LP Debut”. 《Rolling Stone. 2014년 11월 26일에 확인함. 
  5. “Your Old Droog Returns with Ukraine”. 《Shorefire.com》. 
  6. Tosiello, Pete (2017년 3월 17일). “Your Old Droog Isn't Nas, and That's the Way He Likes It”. 《Spin》. 2017년 4월 18일에 확인함. 
  7. Jenkins, Sacha (2014년 4월 29일). “YOUR OLD DROOG "NUTTY BARS". 《Mass Appeal》. 2017년 3월 18일에 확인함. 
  8. Scott, Data (2019년 6월 30일). “Review: Your Old Droog Drives To Next Level Lyricism On "Transportation" LP”. 《HipHopDX》. 2020년 4월 15일에 확인함. 
  9. Bobb, Maurice (2014년 8월 26일). “Watch Your Old Droog Put Those 'Nas in Disguise' Rumors to Rest”. 《MTV News》. 2014년 11월 26일에 확인함. 
  10. “CHOPPED HERRING RECORDS welcomes to the label, the dopest new act outta NYC”. 《Chopped Herring Records》. 2014년 12월 4일에 원본 문서에서 보존된 문서. 2014년 12월 4일에 확인함. ORDERS WILL SHIP FROM THE 27th OCTOBER. 
  11. Frydenlund, Zach (2015년 2월 4일). “Stream Your Old Droog's "Kinison" EP”. 《Complex》. 2015년 4월 4일에 확인함. 
  12. Breihan, Tom (2015년 2월 4일). “Download Your Old Droog Kinison Mixtape”. 《Stereogum》. 2015년 4월 4일에 확인함. 
  13. Emmanuel C.M. (2017년 2월 27일). “Your Old Droog, Wiki and Edan Take Out the Trash in "Help" Video”. 《XXL》. 2017년 3월 7일에 확인함. 
  14. “Your Old Droog Drops Surprise Album 'It Wasn't Even Close,' ft. DOOM, Mach-Hommy, Wiki, and More”. 《okayplayer》. 2019년 4월 20일. 2020년 4월 15일에 확인함. 
  15. “Your Old Droog Releases 'Jewelry': Listen”. 《Stereogum》. 2019년 12월 23일. 2019년 12월 24일에 확인함. 
  16. “Your Old Droog 'Jewelry' Album Stream, Cover Art & Tracklist”. 《HipHopDX》. 2019년 12월 23일. 2019년 12월 24일에 확인함. 
  17. “Jewelry (MP3)”. 《Your Old Droog》. 2019년 12월 24일에 확인함. 
  18. “Your Old Droog announces new album, shares "Meteor Man" featuring Lil Ugly Mane and billy woods”. 《Thefader.com》. 2021년 11월 15일. 
  19. “Your Old Droog - YOD Wave”. Apple Music. 2022년 3월 4일에 확인함. 
  20. “Looseys, by Your Old Droog”. 《Daupe.bandcamp.com》. 2021년 12월 2일에 확인함. 
  21. “Bandcamp - Your Old Droog's "The Dustiest" (Produced By El 108 RTNC)”. 《Bandcamp》. 2017년 3월 20일에 확인함. 
  22. “iTunes - Music - 42 (Forty Deuce) - Single by Your Old Droog”. 《iTunes》. 2017년 3월 20일에 확인함. 
  23. “Bandcamp - Hip-Hop Head (Prod. by Alchemist)”. 《Bandcamp》. 2017년 3월 20일에 확인함. 
  24. “Bandcamp - DYLAN! (Prod. by Oh No)”. 《Bandcamp》. 2017년 3월 20일에 확인함. 
  25. “iTunes - Music - Just Rhymin' (feat. Styles P & Joey Bada$$) - Single by Your Old Droog”. 《iTunes》. 2017년 3월 20일에 확인함. 
  26. “Bandcamp - White Rappers (A Good Guest) [Prod. by EL RTNC]”. 《Bandcamp》. 2017년 3월 20일에 확인함. 
  27. “iTunes - Music - Help (feat. Edan & Wiki) - Single by Your Old Droog”. 《iTunes》. 2017년 3월 20일에 확인함. 
  28. “iTunes - Music - You Can Do It! (Give Up) - Single by Your Old Droog”. 《iTunes》. 2017년 3월 20일에 확인함. 
  29. “iTunes - Music - Lucky 7 by Statik Selektah”. 《iTunes》. 2017년 4월 21일에 확인함. 
  30. “No Message”. 《Soundcloud.com》. 2021년 12월 2일에 확인함. 
  31. “Sleepers”. 《SoundCloud.com》. 2021년 12월 2일에 확인함. 
  32. “SoundCloud - Hear the world’s sounds”. 《SoundCloud.com》. 2021년 12월 2일에 확인함. 
  33. “SoundCloud - Hear the world’s sounds”. 《SoundCloud.com》. 2021년 12월 2일에 확인함. 
  34. “SoundCloud - Hear the world’s sounds”. 《SoundCloud.com》. 2021년 12월 2일에 확인함. 
  35. “Basketball & Seinfeld (prod. by Y.O.D.)”. 《Soundcloud.com》. 2021년 12월 2일에 확인함.