Open Mike Eagle Joins Plato III on 'Let's Get Old' Remix

The new version of the track from Plato III's 2022 album 'Grown' also features guitarist Eli Winter.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

LA-based rapper Plato III has released a remix of his song "Let's Get Old" featuring fellow rapper Open Mike Eagle. The original track closed out Plato III's 2022 album "Grown" and featured guitar work from Eli Winter. The new version adds an opening verse from Open Mike Eagle, who Plato III says helped capture both the "dystopia and the tenderness" of the song.

Why it matters

The collaboration between Plato III and Open Mike Eagle brings together two respected underground hip-hop artists, blending their distinctive styles and perspectives. The remix also highlights the genre-blending nature of Plato III's work, which incorporates elements of emo, indie rock, and dance music alongside traditional hip-hop.

The details

Plato III, an emcee from Abilene, Texas who is now based in LA, released his debut album "The Devil Has Texas" in 2022 through the indie label Polyvinyl. That album featured nods to Modest Mouse and Daniel Johnston, as well as a guest appearance from a member of the Kinsella family. Plato III's 2023 follow-up "Grown" pushed the boundaries even further, with hazier atmospheres and dancier rhythms. The album closed on the acoustic ballad "Let's Get Old," featuring guitar work from Eli Winter. The new remix adds an opening verse from fellow underground rapper Open Mike Eagle, who Plato III says helped capture both the "dystopia and the tenderness" of the original track.

  • Plato III released his debut album "The Devil Has Texas" in 2022.
  • Plato III's album "Grown", featuring the original version of "Let's Get Old", was released in 2023.

The players

Plato III

An emcee from Abilene, Texas who is now based in LA. He released his debut album "The Devil Has Texas" in 2022 and the follow-up "Grown" in 2023, which featured the original version of "Let's Get Old".

Open Mike Eagle

A respected underground rapper who is featured on the remix of Plato III's "Let's Get Old".

Eli Winter

A guitarist who contributed to the original version of "Let's Get Old" on Plato III's album "Grown".

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What they’re saying

“We living in a crazy world right now and the only solace I've been able to find is through love, the intimacy of shared experience, and the will to persist. Open Mike Eagle cranked up the dystopia and the tenderness equal amounts to drive that feeling home. I added a few more Eli Winter parts in there and got out the way. The result is one of my favorite songs I've made.”

— Plato III (Flood Magazine)

The takeaway

The collaboration between underground rappers Plato III and Open Mike Eagle on the remix of "Let's Get Old" showcases the genre-blending and emotionally resonant nature of Plato III's work, which draws from hip-hop, indie rock, and more to create a unique and introspective sound.