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Everlast, also known as Erik Francis Schrody, is a Grammy Award-winning rapper, singer, and songwriter known for his unique blend of hip-hop, folk rock, and blues. His career has seen him transition from a hip-hop group frontman to a successful solo artist, earning accolades and consistently innovating his musical style.
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Request A ShowEverlast signed with Thirty Tigers for his new album, Embers to Ashes, and released his single "Stones" in partnership with Regime Music Group.
Everlast was featured as 'Facebook Artist of the Day', where he discussed his collaborations with Yelawolf and Chris Lord-Alge and his new music.
Everlast established his own record label, Martyr Inc., which has released several of his solo albums including "Love, War and the Ghost of Whitey Ford" and "Songs of the Ungrateful Living". He also released 'Embers to Ashes' on Martyr Inc Records.
Warner Bros. Records acquired the catalog of master tapes from Tommy Boy Records in 2002, which included Everlast's earlier works.
Everlast's group House of Pain was signed to Tommy Boy Records, which released their multi-platinum self-titled debut album in 1992.
Everlast signed with Island/Def Jam in 2003, leading to the release of his fourth solo album, "White Trash Beautiful".
Hickory Records/Sony/ATV Music Publishing provided distribution for Everlast's album "Love, War and the Ghost of Whitey Ford", released on his Martyr Inc. label.
Everlast's sixth solo album, "Songs of the Ungrateful Living" (2011), was released through Martyr Inc. in partnership with EMI.
Erik Francis Schrody, known by his stage name Everlast, was born on August 18, 1969. He first emerged in the music scene as part of Ice-T’s Rhyme Syndicate. His debut solo album, “Forever Everlasting,” released in 1990, was not a commercial success. Following this, Everlast co-founded the hip-hop trio House of Pain with DJ Lethal and Danny Boy. The group gained significant recognition with their 1992 self-titled debut album, which achieved multi-platinum status. Their hit single “Jump Around” became a defining track of the era. House of Pain toured with notable bands such as the Ramones, Beastie Boys, and Rage Against the Machine, establishing their presence in both rap and alternative rock communities. The group officially disbanded in 1996, at which point Everlast returned to his solo career.
Everlast’s solo career took a significant turn with the release of “Whitey Ford Sings the Blues” in 1998. This album was a critical and commercial success, selling over three million copies. It featured a blend of rap with acoustic and electric guitars, a sound that became characteristic of Everlast’s work. The lead single, “What It’s Like,” became his most successful song, peaking at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. In 2000, Everlast collaborated with Santana on the track “Put Your Lights On,” which earned them a Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. His follow-up album, “Eat at Whitey’s” (2000), was also critically acclaimed and certified gold.
From 2006 to 2012, Everlast was a member of the hip-hop supergroup La Coka Nostra, contributing to their debut album “A Brand You Can Trust” in 2009. He continued to release solo projects, including “Love, War and the Ghost of Whitey Ford” (2008) and “Songs of the Ungrateful Living” (2011), both released on his Martyr Inc. label. “Songs of the Ungrateful Living” featured political and social themes. In 2007, he created the theme song for the TV series “Saving Grace,” for which he received an Emmy Award nomination in 2008. His album “The Life Acoustic” was released in 2013, and his seventh studio album, “Whitey Ford’s House of Pain,” came out in 2018. His most recent album, “Embers to Ashes,” was released in 2026.
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