The Internet
Los Angeles band born out of Odd Future, mixing neo-soul, funk and R&B; home of Syd and Steve Lacy.
Key albums
Purple Naked LadiesFeel GoodEgo DeathHive Mind
Key tracks
Girl (with Kaytranada)Special AffairCome Over
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
