dillip and otxhello are going to blow your mind. Finally, these two RIAA Gold & Platinum selling producers are coming together to bring the heat! This sonically boundary pushing EP will be released under the alias late year (the EP self-titled late year) released via Alpha Pup Records.

Introducing late year, this self-titled EP is the product of a long-term friendship between producers dilip (Dilip Venkatesh) and otxhello (Othello Houston). The duo draws comes from two different worlds. Their two distinct coasts and cultures have impacted their music. In addition, these diverse backgrounds have cultivated a unique soundscape within their creative work. dillip is the man with the sophisticated drum patterns. This is in contrast with otxhello’s smooth gospel and R&b melodies.

late year is making expansive electronic soundscapes that redefine producer as essential artist. The duo bring together a distinct project of seemingly cosmic sounds. These two show no sign of stopping! Instrumentalists dilip and otxhello are owning their own uniqueness. The duo cannot be contained to any one genre. Their work is boundless. The 21 & 23 year-olds have come together before to produce for artists like Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Skies, Lil Tecca, Gucci Mane, Soulja Boy, Roddy Ricch, and many more. As a result, their work has already amassed 3 RIAA certifications, including platinum certification for their work with Lil Skies and gold certification for their work with Lil Tecca and Lil Pump.

dilip grew up in the Bay Area. He is extremely musically talented. For instance, dilip played the tabla, mridangam, Indian flute, and konnakol, slowly experimenting with and infiltrating into a more electronic environment. On the flipside, Massachusetts native otxhello played the drums for his church. This can be heard as an audible influence within the layers of hip hop and jazz he incorporates into his production. late year is the further collision of the two producers. The group transports listeners to a distinct new world, light years away.