The Underachievers

Hailing from Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York, The Underachievers are an American hip hop duo consisting of rappers Issa Gold and AK the Savior. Celebrated for their fusion of East Coast hip-hop, psychedelic rap, and conscious lyricism, The Underachievers are dedicated to sparking change, enriching the culture, and inspiring their global fanbase with every release. Formed in 2011, they quickly caught the industry’s eye, landing a deal with producer Flying Lotus’ Brainfeeder label in 2012. The duo carved out a distinctive niche in NYC’s (old school) hip-hop scene, with their music resonating deeply with a generation of listeners. Their early mixtapes, Indigoism [2013] and Lords of Flatbush [2013], made a significant impact, solidifying their presence in the game. Their following studio album, Cellar Door: Terminus Ut Exordium [2014], launched them into the Top 20 of the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart and Top Rap Albums Chart, while also cracking the Top 100 of the US Billboard Global 200. They followed this success with their second studio album, Evermore: The Art of Duality [2015], which peaked #10 on Billboard US R&B/Hip-Hop chart and #9 on the US Rap chart. The duo is gearing up to release the latest installment of their fan-favorite Lords of Flatbush mixtape series in late 2026.