Dem Atlas


Joshua Evans Turner, better known by his stage name Dem Atlas, is an American rapper from Saint Paul, Minnesota. He is a member of the group Sifu Hotman alongside rapper Guante and producer Rube. He was formerly signed to Rhymesayers Entertainment.

Early life

Born in Akron, Ohio, Turner moved to Minneapolis at age 4. He attended Eagan Senior High School.

Career

In 2013, Dem Atlas released his debut EP, Charle Brwn. In 2014, he released the Dwnr EP on Rhymesayers Entertainment. Pitchfork included it on the "Best MN Hip-Hop Releases of 2014" list. In that year, Sifu Hotman, his collaborative project with Guante and Rube, released a studio album, Embrace the Sun. The Village Voice included him on the "Five Rap Artists to Watch For in 2015" list. In 2015, he released a single, "With a Smile". In 2016, he released a mixtape, MF Dem, which featured 13 previously released instrumentals from MF Doom. In 2018, he released a studio album, Bad Actress. In 2020, Rhymesayers dropped Dem Atlas from their label, citing an allegation of sexual misconduct.

Style and influences

In a 2015 interview with Star Tribune, Dem Atlas stated that his influences range from Pharcyde to Nas, Minor Threat, Bad Brains, Louis Armstrong, and Billie Holiday.

Discography

Studio albums