Eaarth 2099 is a Columbus-based hip hop producer crafting gritty, sample-driven boom bap steeped in the golden era’s raw energy. Known for his dusty drum loops and expertly chopped soul samples, Eaarth 2099 builds the perfect backdrop for sharp, swagger-laced lyricism. His recent collaboration with Brooklyn MC O Dawg on the single “Mike Breen” showcases not just reverence for hip hop’s roots, but a forward-thinking approach to sampling that feels both nostalgic and fresh. While still flying under the mainstream radar, “Mike Breen” marks a potential breakout moment, teasing what’s to come on their forthcoming joint EP, EAARTHDAWG, dropping later this summer.