Chester Watson, a rapper and producer from St. Louis, debuted in the mid-2010s with complex, technically refined music inspired by MF DOOM and Earl Sweatshirt. Despite his young age, he quickly became a cult figure in hip-hop, known for his innovative style and mysterious tendency to disappear and return stronger. His 2023 album fish don’t climb trees once again confirmed him as a master of his genre, and his willingness to creatively experiment has earned him a unique catalog.
Career highlights include the tracks Phantom, the 2020 album A Japanese Horror Film, and the 2021 EP 1997. He is praised by renowned platforms like Complex and Pitchfork and continues to reinvent himself, as seen in his two recent EPs Winter Mirage and Montisona.