Dog the singer, rapper & producer Birth name, Samuel Wilton, was born and raised in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He would make the journey out to Los Angeles to pursue glitz and glamour. His early years as an artist were built around releases to the social platform SoundCloud, As well as collaborative works with viral hit contemporary Caspr. As well as a fruitful friendship with LA-based collective yards4le. Particularly with engineering assistance from member noahmadethiss Pushing for a more professional image. Dog would release an album built for attention on mainstream music platforms Apple Music & Spotify. His first five seconds of fame moment found in the single Suicide. Featuring stripped-back guitars and melancholy vocals. This track would grab the attention of the YouTube channel Astari. Astari (early adopter of Lil Peep, 6 Dogs) would expand Dog's reach globally. With this foundation in place, Dog was invited to the roster of indie label Cleopatra Records. . Through Midwest Math Rock guitars, performed by Hottub Johny, and distorted singing, a Monster was born. Monster's inverted reflection Good Boy would release later that year.