Eem Triplin

Eem Triplin
Birth nameNaeem Triplin
Born (2001-02-13) February 13, 2001
Johnstown, Pennsylvania
EducationGreater Johnstown High School
GenresPlugg
Years active2018–present
LabelsRCA
Websitewww.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.[1] He attended Greater Johnstown High School and played percussion for the school's band.[2]

Career

Eem had been making music since 2018, mainly producing songs for the rapper $not and selling beats on YouTube and BeatStars.[3]

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.[1][4][5] 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.[6][7]

In 2023, he served as a supporting act for Lucki's Flawless Like Me Tour.[8] In that year, he also released an EP on July 9, Still Pretty.[9][10] Following its release, Eem announced a tour throughout North America.[11][12]

In 2024, he released the lead single for his first studio album, Melody of a Memory,[13] 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.[14] DJ Dahi was the album's executive producer.[15]

On June 24, 2025, Eem Triplin was listed as one of the 12 artists on the annual XXL Freshman List.

Influences and artistry

Eem's music has been categorized as plugg[16] and he has been compared to Florida rapper 454 in his style, with them both having a "hyperactive sound" and "hypnotic flows".[17][18] The Fader categorizes Eem as "a descendant of Duwap Kaine" with his "loose melodicism and unapologetic hedonism."[19] He uses a unique voice in his music that sets him apart from others in the genre.[13]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Details
Melody of a Memory

Extended plays

Title Details
Nowh3r3
No More Tears
Still Pretty

Singles

Title Year Album
"Cut Ties" 2018 Non-album single
"Watch Ya Step (Freestyle)" 2019
"Bounce Back" 2020
"Bout It"
"Bitch Mob"
"New Jack City" 2022
"Mr Clean"
"Awkward Freestyle"
"Louie V"
"London Tipton"
"If You Go"
"Tribulations"
"Around the World"
"Heartbeat"
"Chain Hang Low"
"Just Friends ?"
"Let You Know" (with $not)
"Walked In" 2023 Still Pretty
"Tell Me Im Right"
"Yeah Yeah!" Non-album single
"stephanie" 2024
"Fiji" (with Cruza) Melody of a Memory
"Crazy H*es"
"Miss Me?" 2025
"Duya"

Tours

Headlining

  • Still Pretty Tour (2023)
  • Melody of a Memory Tour (2025)

Supporting

  • Flawless Like Me Tour (Lucki) (2023)
  • Get Busy or Die Tour ($not) (2023)

References

  1. ^ a b Hill, Shamus (June 29, 2022). "Best New Artists". Complex. Archived from the original on September 26, 2024. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
  2. ^ Urban, Kelly (December 22, 2022). "Johnstown native working toward making a name for himself in hip-hop world". The Tribune-Democrat. Archived from the original on December 22, 2022. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
  3. ^ Hodor-Lee, Alex (May 10, 2023). "FOREVER.CLASSIC: Eem Triplin's effortless cool". The Fader. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  4. ^ Seabrook III, Robby (December 27, 2022). "The Break Presents - Eem Triplin". XXL. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
  5. ^ Meara, Paul (July 12, 2023). "#OnTheVerge: Eem Triplin Sounds Like Himself Which Is Like No One Else". BET. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  6. ^ Lane, Vincent (November 7, 2022). "Eem Triplin & $NOT Unite for "LET YOU KNOW"". The Garnette Report. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
  7. ^ Coleman II, C. Vernon (November 30, 2022). "Rolling Loud Sends Rapper Eem Triplin a Custom Xbox After He Performed for 13 People at the Festival". XXL. Archived from the original on April 22, 2025. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
  8. ^ "Eem Triplin". Audible Treats. February 27, 2016. Archived from the original on April 23, 2025. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
  9. ^ Darville, Jordan (July 10, 2023). "Eem Triplin shares new EP Still Pretty". The Fader. Archived from the original on December 11, 2024. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  10. ^ A, Aron (July 11, 2023). "Eem Triplin Claims Next-Up On New EP "STILL PRETTY"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  11. ^ "Eem Triplin Announces First Ever Headline Tour "STILL PRETTY Tour," Commencing This Fall". Audible Treats. August 29, 2023. Archived from the original on February 15, 2025. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  12. ^ Andrews, Dylan (March 1, 2023). "Eem Triplin Isn't Slowing Down". Office Magazine. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  13. ^ a b Morton, Devin (August 6, 2024). "Eem Triplin Mourns A Broken Relationship And Broken Trust On "FIJI"". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on January 30, 2025. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  14. ^ Horvath, Zachary (January 17, 2025). "Eem Triplin Skates Over Intoxicating Production On "MISS ME?" Ahead Of New Album". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on January 30, 2025. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  15. ^ Paul, Bryson "Boom" (February 13, 2025). "Eem Triplin Preps New Album With Buzzing Single "DUYA"". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on February 14, 2025. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  16. ^ Pierre, Alphonse (November 10, 2022). "Listen to Eem Triplin's "Let You Know" [ft. $not]: The Ones". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on January 22, 2024. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
  17. ^ Callender, Brandon (October 25, 2022). "The Rap Report: Eem Triplin's vivid heartbreak, Sainté's stress-free flirt game, and more". The Fader. Archived from the original on February 18, 2025. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
  18. ^ Horvath, Zachary (January 9, 2024). "Eem Triplin's Signature Moody Tone Shines Through On "Stephanie"". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on January 15, 2025. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  19. ^ Darville, Jordan (January 17, 2023). "Song You Need: Eem Triplin breaks the hinges off with "Walked In"". The Fader. Archived from the original on March 27, 2025. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
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