Astronautalis

Astronautalis, born Charles Andrew Bothwell, established himself as a rapper in Jacksonville, Florida, showcasing his witty freestyling skills and diverse musical influences. After self-releasing his debut album in 2003, he was signed by Fighting Records and went on to release several albums with different labels, incorporating indie rock and history themes into his music. He collaborated with various artists and formed the alt-rap group Jason Feathers, which released the album De Oro in 2014. His fifth album, Cut the Body Loose, released in 2016, achieved significant success, charting on Billboard's Top Modern Rock/Alternative Albums and Top Rap Albums.

Astronautalis' musical journey began in high school in Jacksonville, Florida, where he gained recognition for his freestyling abilities and diverse influences beyond hip-hop. After self-releasing his debut album in 2003, he signed with Fighting Records, leading to a series of album releases that showcased his unique blend of indie rock and history-themed rap. Collaborations with various artists and the formation of the group Jason Feathers culminated in the release of the album De Oro in 2014. His fifth album, Cut the Body Loose, released in 2016, achieved commercial success, landing on multiple Billboard charts and solidifying his position in the music industry.