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Doobie

Doobie is a Columbus, Ohio rapper, singer and producer whose personal songs bridge hip-hop and hard rock, from “When the Drugs Don’t Work” to Give ’Em Hell Until You Get to Heaven.

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Overview

From: Columbus, Ohio
Work: Rapper, singer, songwriter and producer
Breakout: “When the Drugs Don’t Work” (2017)
Rock chapter: Early Bird Gets the Whiskey (2024), followed by Give ’Em Hell Until You Get to Heaven (2025)

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How it started.

Raised in Columbus, Doobie grew up hearing both rock and hip-hop. Childhood poems became songs, and by high school they were learning beat-making and recording other artists. A studio encounter with DJ Hylyte grew into a lasting working relationship. The Wrapper traces the early releases to the 2013 single “Ink Me” and the 2015 mixtape Cocaine Christmvs.

The song that opened doors.

The self-produced “When the Drugs Don’t Work” arrived in 2017. In a Nashville.com interview, Doobie recalled being stranded on the West Coast after a tour cancellation, staying in Los Angeles and watching the video’s views suddenly climb. Its success became the turning point in their independent career. Albums including Faithfully Faded and the self-titled Doobie followed.

Making room for rock.

Rock was part of the story from the beginning. Doobie names Alice in Chains, Metallica and KISS among their influences, alongside rappers such as Kevin Gates and Tech N9ne. “Early Bird Gets the Whiskey” began the full rock chapter in November 2024. The 2025 album Give ’Em Hell Until You Get to Heaven followed, with Andrew Baylis producing and collaborations with Jonny Hawkins and Yelawolf.

Writing honestly.

Doobie describes music as a way to share personal experiences and help listeners feel understood. In interviews, they have discussed recovery and the challenge of finding a new creative direction after quitting hard drugs. Working with other writers also became part of the process, including Conor Matthews on “Worth a Shot” and “Early Bird Gets the Whiskey.”

Creditschronological, newest first

2025Give ’Em Hell Until You Get to HeavenRecording artist
2025Krazy MFArtist and co-writer with Yelawolf
2025Stone ColdArtist and co-writer with Jonny Hawkins
2025Worth a ShotArtist and co-writer
2024Early Bird Gets the WhiskeyArtist and co-writer
2023DoobieRecording artist
2019Faithfully FadedRecording artist
2017When the Drugs Don’t WorkArtist and producer

Awards

RIAA platinum certification“When the Drugs Don’t Work” was reported as RIAA-certified platinum in The Wrapper’s October 2024 interview, where Doobie discussed receiving the news.

Quotes

I feel like music is therapy for both the listener and the creator.Doobie, Music Scene Media

On writing about personal experiences in the January 22, 2025 interview: https://www.musicscenemedia.com/hip-hops-kurt-kobain-goes-rock-meet-doobie/

Trivia

A two-part KISS documentary on VHS inspired childhood air-guitar performances and jumps off a toy box, Doobie told Music Scene Media.
In the Nashville.com interview, Doobie named Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley as a dream collaborator.
Announcing the Nick Leitz partnership, Doobie recalled growing up rooting for Dale Earnhardt Jr.