Sematary
Press Reviews

About the Artist

Sematary is an underground artist known for blending various genres into a distinctive sound that defies easy categorization. Hailing from Placer County, California, he started making music at age 11, influenced by witch house pioneers Salem, Chicago Drill, and artists like Chief Keef and Yung Lean, whose concert inspired Sematary to pursue rap. As the founder and creative force behind the Haunted Mound collective, Sematary oversees production and artwork, cultivating a dark, eldritch aesthetic with over-saturated visuals reminiscent of old No Limit and Chicago drill mixtapes. His music fuses explosive bass-heavy 808s with washed-out guitars and horrorcore lyrical themes, as heard in standout tracks like "Slaughter House," "Bunny Suit," and "Haunted Mound Reapers." Living and recording in a decommissioned butcher house, he maintains a DIY ethos, rejecting major label offers to preserve his artistic vision. His fanbase fiercely analyzes every post, fueling his underground mythos, and his rapid rise has included international tours and collaborations with notable underground artists. Sematary’s commitment to mixing genres and maintaining control over his sound and imagery showcases a rare blend of creativity and independence rarely captured so fully in the modern rap scene.