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Artist
Drakeo The Ruler
12+ albums
rapHip-HoptrapGangsta Rapwest coast
about
Darrell Caldwell (December 1, 1993 – December 19, 2021), professionally known as Drakeo the Ruler, was a groundbreaking rapper and songwriter from Los Angeles, California. Widely regarded as the greatest rapper of his generation, he earned acclaim for his uniquely expressive flow, poetic word choices, and distinctive West Coast sound. His style revolutionized the Los Angeles rap scene, leading the Los Angeles Times to call him "the most original West Coast stylist in decades." Throughout his career, he consistently garnered praise for his innovative approach to music, solidifying his legacy as a trailblazer in the genre. Drakeo first gained recognition with a series of mixtapes that showcased a trap-influenced sound before fully embracing the West Coast hip hop style he would later define. His breakthrough came with the 2015 remix of "Mr. Get Dough" by DJ Mustard, which quickly amassed millions of views on WorldStar, propelling him into the limelight. His debut mixtape, I Am Mr. Mosely (2015), released under Mustard’s 10 Summers label, set the stage for his rise, showcasing his unmatched lyrical dexterity and deadpan delivery. In 2016, Drakeo released his follow-up project, I Am Mr. Mosely 2, which featured collaborations with notable artists like Mozzy, Skeme, and Philthy Rich. He continued to build momentum with the release of So Cold I Do Em later that year, which included the hit "Impatient Freestyle." His sound began to solidify with the release of Cold Devil in 2017,
