The Internet
The Internet is a neo-soul and alternative hip-hop group from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles band born out of Odd Future, mixing neo-soul, funk and R&B; home of Syd and Steve Lacy.
Who are The Internet?
The Internet is a band from Los Angeles, started in 2011 by Syd and Matt Martians as an offshoot of Odd Future. Steve Lacy, Patrick Paige II and Christopher Smith joined later.
Known for
The album Ego Death (2015), with "Girl" featuring Kaytranada, which earned a Grammy nomination. Also Hive Mind (2018).
Style
Laid-back neo-soul and funk with live instruments, jazzy chords and Syd's soft, intimate vocals.
Impact
The Internet brought a live band sound back into the hip-hop and R&B scene and launched the solo careers of Syd and Steve Lacy.
Influences
- Erykah Badu
- Pharrell Williams
The Internet: quick answers
What genre is The Internet?
The Internet’s music falls under Neo-Soul and Alternative Hip-Hop. The Internet is part of West Coast hip-hop, with the most important work in the 2010s and 2020s.
Where do The Internet come from?
The Internet comes from Los Angeles, California.
When did The Internet start?
The Internet has been active since 2011.
Who are the members of The Internet?
The Internet is Syd and Steve Lacy.
Who influenced The Internet?
The Internet was influenced by Erykah Badu.
Which artists are similar to The Internet?
If you like The Internet, listen to Anderson .Paak, Erykah Badu, Kaytranada and Odd Future.
