Lakutis
| Lakutis | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Aleksey Weintraub |
| Origin | New York City, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Mishka NYC, Greedhead Music |
| Associated acts | Das Racist |
| Website | lakutis1 |
Aleksey Weintraub, better known by his stage name Lakutis, is a Russian American rapper from New York. He has collaborated with Das Racist,Hot Sugar, and Kitty. He has also toured with Le1f and Antwon.
In 2011, Lakutis released a 7-track EP, I'm in the Forest. In 2012, he released "Hey Ma, Wassup", a collaborative single with Big Baby Gandhi, Cutty Carmichael, and DVS. He was named by Spin as one of the 5 Best New Artists for May 2013.
In 2014, Lakutis released a 12-track mixtape, Three Seashells. Including productions from Hot Sugar, Black Noise, and Steel Tipped Dove, it featured a guest appearance from DVS. It was named by Stereogum as the Mixtape of the Week.
Zach Kelly of Pitchfork commented that "Lakutis' real strong suit is the way he raps, punctuating words with a visceral intensity usually reserved for the frontman of a hardcore band, his flow almost functioning as a percussive element."
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