Euro (rapper)

Eufradis Rodriguez, (born October 28, 1992), better known by his stage name Euro, is a Dominican-American rapper signed to Young Money Entertainment, and was born in the Dominican Republic.[1] Lil Wayne announced that he is the new member of Young Money on his Dedication 5 mixtape. He then appeared on the second Young Money compilation album, Young Money: Rise of an Empire, on three songs, including the first single "We Alright". Euro released a mixtape called July, on July 31, 2014. It was a preview for his debut studio album, Don't Expect Nothing, which had many delays. Don't Expect Nothing was finally released on September 20, 2019.

Euro
Birth nameEufradis Rodriguez
Born (1992-10-28) October 28, 1992
Dominican Republic
OriginProvidence, Rhode Island, United States
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2012–present
Labels
EMPIRE

Musical career

2013–present: Early life and career beginnings

Euro developed his rapping talents by getting into Christian rap at the early age of 7 in his father's church.[2] Euro's stage name was inspired by the first two letters of his first name and last name (Eufradis Rodriguez).[3] Lil Wayne announced that Euro was the newest signee to Young Money Entertainment on his Dedication 5 mixtape. Euro featured on four songs on that mixtape in 2013, "Ain't Worried", "Cream", "Fuckin' Problems", and "Live Life". Lil Wayne has said that it was his "straight-to-the-point lyrical style" that first attracted him to Euro.[1] He then appeared on the second Young Money compilation album, Young Money: Rise of an Empire, on three songs, the first single "We Alright", "Bang", and a solo track "Induction Speech".[4] In 2014 Euro attended a street heat production free-styling back and forth with Cory Gunz, showing off his extensive rap skills.[5] Euro Released a freestyle over Rico Richie's "Poppin" beat produced by 808 Mafia.

Euro announced that he will be releasing his debut mixtape, Don't Expect Nothing, with a release date during 2014. [6] On July 31, 2014, Euro released a seven track mixtape named July as a preview for Don't Expect Nothing, which was released on September 20, 2019.

Discography

Compilation albums
List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
US
[7]		 US
R&B
[7]		 US
Rap
[7]
Young Money: Rise of an Empire
(with Young Money)		 7 4 3
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Mixtapes
List of mixtape, with selected details
Title Album details
July
  • Released: July 31, 2014
  • Label: Young Money, Cash Money
  • Format: Digital Download
Don't Expect Nothing
  • Released: September 20, 2019
  • Label: Secret Weapon Entertainment
  • Format: Digital Download
List of singles as featured performer, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
 US R&B
 US Rap
"We Alright"
(Young Money featuring Euro, Lil Wayne and Birdman)		 2014 —56— Young Money: Rise of an Empire
"Vaselina"
(Ramengvrl featuring Euro)		 2020 ——— Can't Speak English
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Guest appearances
List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Ain't Worried" 2013 Lil Wayne, Jae Millz Dedication 5
"Live Life" Lil Wayne
"Cream"
"Fuckin' Problems" Lil Wayne, Kidd Kidd
"We Hate It" 2014 Flow Withdrawals
"Pull Up" 2015 Lil Wayne Free Weezy Album
"Destroyed" No Ceilings 2
"Mula Gang" 2017 Lil Wayne, HoodyBaby, Jay Jones In Tune We Trust
"Tuxedo" 2023 Lil Wayne Tha Fix Before Tha VI

References
  1. Rob Markman (2014-03-25). "Lil Wayne Says Euro's Currency Is On The Rise". MTV. Retrieved 2017-07-06.
  2. "The Come Up: Euro". Xxlmag.com.
  3. MrMecc. "Rhyme & Reason: Meet The Future Of The Young Money Empire [VIDEO]". Theurbandaily.com.
  4. "Interview: Euro Talks "Rise Of An Empire", Representing Providence, Influences, and More". Artistdirect.com. Retrieved 2017-07-06.
  5. Goddard, Kevin (2014-02-27). "Cory Gunz & Euro Freestyle On Streetsweeper Radio". Hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved 2015-07-22.
  6. Golding, Shenequa A. "Introducing The Future Of YMCMB: Euro". Giantlife.com.
  7. "Billboard 200: Young Money". Billboard.com.
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