$crim's Solo Endeavor: Unleashing 'paradise' from His Upcoming EP
New Orleans’ Finest Dives Deep into Personal Narratives with His Latest Single
January 17th, 2023 | Sierra Brown-Rodrigues
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$crim, the dynamic half of the renowned New Orleans duo $uicideboy$, is setting the stage for his solo debut with the lead single “paradise,” a track that promises to take fans on an intimate journey. Released under G59 Record$, this self-produced song is a deep dive into the artist's inner world, exploring themes of escape, personal struggles, and a deep-seated desire for family ties and inner peace. Accompanied by a visually compelling music video, "paradise" is a window into $crim's soulful and multifaceted musical voyage.
Mark your calendars, as $uicideboy$ are set to amplify their presence Down Under with added dates on their celebrated annual Grey Day Tour. Fans in Auckland and Brisbane can catch their electrifying performances on March 23rd at Spark Arena and March 26th at Brisbane's Entertainment Centre, respectively. Anticipation is high for their sold-out Melbourne and Sydney shows, where they'll be joined by G59 labelmates Germ and Shakewell, and supported by Ghostemane and Pouya. Following their US tour that saw nearly 500,000 tickets sold, including shows at iconic venues like Madison Square Garden and Red Rocks, the duo's global impact is undeniable. Grab your tickets [Here](Link to the tickets) for a chance to witness their groundbreaking performances.
2023 has been a landmark year for $uicideboy$, with a staggering six group projects and two solo EPs from Ruby Da Cherry as DUCKBOY. Their collective musical output has amassed an impressive 3 billion Spotify streams, cementing them as one of the platform's most-streamed groups and earning them a spot on Spotify’s Top Groups of 2023 USA cover. Their single “Not Even Ghosts Are This Empty” also featured in Spotify’s Best Groups of 2023 and Top Gaming Tracks of 2023 playlists. In terms of touring, $uicideboy$ have solidified their position in the music industry, ranking in Billboard Magazine’s Top 20 of Top Grossing Hip-Hop Touring Artists Of All Time.
With “paradise,” $crim not only showcases his individual artistic prowess but also sets the stage for his upcoming solo project, promising to explore new sonic realms while staying true to the themes that $uicideboy$ fans have grown to love.
ABOUT $UICIDEBOY$:
$uicideboy$ dig light out of the deepest corners of darkness, addiction, hopelessness, and pain. The New Orleans-bred duo of cousins—Scott Arcenaux, Jr. a.k.a. $crim and Aristos Petrou a.k.a. Ruby da Cherry—translate a fight against demons (seen and unseen) into a clever, caustic, and corrosively catchy apocalyptic vision of hip-hop pierced with punk intensity and laced with Southern flows. The world first met $uicideboy$ in 2014. After releasing dozens of projects and playing hundreds of sold-out shows, they’ve generated billions of streams and earned multiple RIAA certifications, including the platinum “…And To Those I Love, Thanks For Sticking Around” and gold “Carrollton,” “2nd Hand,” “Runnin’ Thru The 7th With My Woadies,” “Paris,” and “Kill Yourself (Part III).” Beyond their critical-acclaim from Billboard, XXL, Alternative Press, Pigeons and Planes, Hypebeast, Revolver, and more, they built their label G*59 Records into a bastion of independent talent and home to Night Lovell, Shakewell, Germ, Ramirez, and others. In 2022, the punk-rap duo landed in the Top 30 most-streamed artists across all genres and have climbed to the 92nd position of most-streamed artists of all-time with over 15 billion career streams. Their third official full-length LP Sing Me A Lullaby, My Sweet Temptation marked their 3rd consecutive Top 10 album debut on the Billboard Top 200.
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