Eem Triplin
{{Short description|American rapper (born 2001)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2025}}
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| birth_name = Naeem Triplin
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| birth_place = Johnstown, Pennsylvania
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| education = Greater Johnstown High School}}
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| genre = Plugg
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| years_active = 2018–present
| label = RCA
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| website = {{URL|https://www.eemtriplin.com/}}
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Naeem Triplin (born February 13, 2001), also known as Eem Triplin, is an American rapper and record producer. Originally a record producer for rappers such as $not, he went viral in 2022 for his song "Awkward Freestyle". After signing to RCA Records, he released his first studio album, Melody of a Memory, in 2025. Eem is known for his unique, laid-back vocals and plugg style that has been compared to 454.
Early life
Naeem Triplin was born on February 13, 2001, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. He attended Greater Johnstown High School and played percussion for the school's band.{{Cite web |last=Urban |first=Kelly |date=2022-12-22 |title=Johnstown native working toward making a name for himself in hip-hop world |url=https://www.tribdem.com/news/entertainment/johnstown-native-working-toward-making-a-name-for-himself-in-hip-hop-world/article_9fe790ec-7cad-11ed-a54d-c7bde7afce22.html |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=The Tribune-Democrat |language=en}}
Career
Eem had been making music since 2018, mainly producing songs for the rapper $not and selling beats on YouTube and BeatStars.{{Cite web |last=Hodor-Lee |first=Alex |date=2023-05-10 |title=FOREVER.CLASSIC: Eem Triplin’s effortless cool |url=https://www.thefader.com/2023/05/10/foreverclassic-eem-triplins-effortless-cool |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=The Fader |language=en}} He began to rise in popularity following the virality of his 2022 single "Awkward Freestyle", which samples the 2013 song "Awkward" by Tyler, the Creator and was later acknowledged by him.{{Cite web |last=Hill |first=Shamus |date=2022-06-29 |title=Best New Artists |url=https://www.complex.com/pigeons-and-planes/a/alex-gardner/best-new-artists-june-2022 |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=Complex |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Seabrook III |first=Robby |date=2022-12-27 |title=The Break Presents - Eem Triplin |url=https://www.xxlmag.com/eem-triplin-interview-the-break/ |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=XXL |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Meara |first=Paul |date=2023-07-12 |title=#OnTheVerge: Eem Triplin Sounds Like Himself Which Is Like No One Else |url=https://www.bet.com/article/2usv64/eem-triplin-ontheverge-interview-pennsylvania |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=BET |language=en}} In 2022, he also performed at Rolling Loud New York; his performance only had 13 people in attendance, so the festival gave him a custom gold Xbox as a consolation gift.{{Cite web |last=Lane |first=Vincent |date=2022-11-07 |title=Eem Triplin & $NOT Unite for "LET YOU KNOW" |url=https://thegarnettereport.com/art/music/eem-triplin-not-unite-for-let-you-know/ |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=The Garnette Report |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Coleman II |first=C. Vernon |date=2022-11-30 |title=Rolling Loud Sends Rapper Eem Triplin a Custom Xbox After He Performed for 13 People at the Festival |url=https://www.xxlmag.com/rolling-loud-eem-triplin-xbox-performing-13-people/ |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=XXL |language=en}} In 2023, he served as a supporting act for Lucki's Flawless Like Me Tour.{{Cite web |date=2016-02-27 |title=Eem Triplin |url=https://audibletreats.com/eem-triplin/ |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=Audible Treats |language=en}} In that year, he also released an EP on July 9, Still Pretty.{{Cite web |last=Darville |first=Jordan |date=2023-07-10 |title=Eem Triplin shares new EP Still Pretty |url=https://www.thefader.com/2023/07/10/eem-triplin-shares-new-ep-still-pretty |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=The Fader |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=A |first=Aron |date=2023-07-11 |title=Eem Triplin Claims Next-Up On New EP "STILL PRETTY" |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/694552-eem-triplin-still-pretty-album-stream |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=HotNewHipHop |language=en}} Following its release, Eem announced a tour throughout North America.{{Cite web |date=2023-08-29 |title=Eem Triplin Announces First Ever Headline Tour "STILL PRETTY Tour," Commencing This Fall |url=https://audibletreats.com/eem-triplin_pr10/ |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=Audible Treats |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Andrews |first=Dylan |date=2023-03-01 |title=Eem Triplin Isn't Slowing Down |url=https://officemagazine.net/eem-triplin-isnt-slowing-down |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=Office Magazine |language=en}} In 2024, he released the lead single for his first studio album, Melody of a Memory, and guest featured on the deluxe version of the album C,XOXO by Camila Cabello. Melody of a Memory, his first release after signing with RCA Records, was released on February 17, 2025.{{Cite web |last=Horvath |first=Zachary |date=2025-01-17 |title=Eem Triplin Skates Over Intoxicating Production On "MISS ME?" Ahead Of New Album |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/877544-eem-triplin-miss-me-stream |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=HotNewHipHop |language=en}} DJ Dahi was the album's executive producer.{{Cite web |last=Paul |first=Bryson "Boom" |date=2025-02-13 |title=Eem Triplin Preps New Album With Buzzing Single "DUYA" |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/885128-eem-triplin-duya-hip-hop-news |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=HotNewHipHop |language=en}}
Influences and artistry
Eem's music has been categorized as plugg{{Cite web |last=Pierre |first=Alphonse |date=2022-11-10 |title=Listen to Eem Triplin’s “Let You Know” [ft. $not]: The Ones |url=https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/eem-triplin-let-you-know-new-song-listen/ |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=Pitchfork |language=en-US}} and he has been compared to Florida rapper 454 in his style, with them both having a "hyperactive sound" and "hypnotic flows".{{Cite web |last=Callender |first=Brandon |date=2022-10-25 |title=The Rap Report: Eem Triplin’s vivid heartbreak, Sainté’s stress-free flirt game, and more |url=https://www.thefader.com/2022/10/25/the-rap-report-eem-triplins-vivid-heartbreak-saints-stress-free-flirt-game-and-more |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=The Fader |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Horvath |first=Zachary |date=2024-01-09 |title=Eem Triplin's Signature Moody Tone Shines Through On "Stephanie" |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/751545-eem-triplin-stephanie-single |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=HotNewHipHop |language=en}} The Fader categorizes Eem as "a descendant of Duwap Kaine" with his "loose melodicism and unapologetic hedonism."{{Cite web |last=Darville |first=Jordan |date=2023-01-17 |title=Song You Need: Eem Triplin breaks the hinges off with “Walked In” |url=https://www.thefader.com/2023/01/17/song-you-need-eem-triplin-walked-in |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=The Fader |language=en}} He uses a unique voice in his music that sets him apart from others in the genre.{{Cite web |last=Morton |first=Devin |date=2024-08-06 |title=Eem Triplin Mourns A Broken Relationship And Broken Trust On "FIJI" |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/831485-eem-triplin-cruza-fiji-stream |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=HotNewHipHop |language=en}}
Discography
=Studio albums=
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| scope="row"| Melody of a Memory
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=Extended plays=
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| scope="row"| Nowh3r3
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| scope="row"| No More Tears
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| scope="row"| Still Pretty
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=Singles=
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! scope="col" style="width:15em;"| Title ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Album |
| scope="row" | "Cut Ties"
| rowspan="1" | 2018 | rowspan="17" {{Non-album single}} |
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| scope="row" | "Watch Ya Step (Freestyle)"
| rowspan="1" | 2019 |
| scope="row" | "Bounce Back"
| rowspan="3" | 2020 |
| scope="row" | "Bout It" |
| scope="row" | "Bitch Mob" |
| scope="row" | "New Jack City"
| rowspan="12" | 2022 |
| scope="row" | "Mr Clean" |
| scope="row" | "Awkward Freestyle" |
| scope="row" | "Louie V" |
| scope="row" | "London Tipton" |
| scope="row" | "If You Go" |
| scope="row" | "Tribulations" |
| scope="row" | "Around the World" |
| scope="row" | "Heartbeat" |
| scope="row" | "Chain Hang Low" |
| scope="row" | "Just Friends ?" |
| scope="row" | "Let You Know" (with $not) |
| scope="row" | "Walked In"
| rowspan="3" | 2023 | rowspan="2" | Still Pretty |
| scope="row" | "Tell Me Im Right" |
| scope="row" | "Yeah Yeah!"
| rowspan="2" {{Non-album single}} |
| scope="row" | "stephanie"
| rowspan="3" | 2024 |
| scope="row" | "Fiji" (with Cruza)
| rowspan="4" | Melody of a Memory |
| scope="row" | "Crazy H*es" |
| scope="row" | "Miss Me?"
| rowspan="2" | 2025 |
| scope="row" | "Duya" |
Tours
=Headlining=
- Still Pretty Tour (2023)
- Melody of a Memory Tour (2025)
=Supporting=
References
{{reflist}}
External links
- {{Official website|https://www.eemtriplin.com/}}
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Category:21st-century American male rappers
Category:21st-century American male musicians
Category:Musicians from Pennsylvania