There's been some talk lately about the disappearance of New York emcees from the spotlight, but just because NY rappers aren't enjoying the monopoly on the charts they once did doesn't mean the Rotten Apple isn't overflowing with lyrical talent. Just take Esso and his latest project "The Anti-Socialite". Listen and download...
The last time we saw Esso he was enjoying the "View From the Top", and the young east coaster is back on top of our pages today with an open letter to his home town of "New York New York". Built on a stalking, hypnotic beat from producer Rena1ssance, "New York New York" is an intensely driven cut featuring rhymes from Esso that are, like the place he's from, by turns aggressive, eclectic and fresh. There's no city in the world like NY, and there's no rapper like Esso either. Listen and download...
As if releasing a mixtape called "Chicks, Kicks and Porno Flicks" wasn't enough, New York DJ/radio personality Emilio Sparks is not letting go of some visuals off the project, starting with his visually innovative video "Hello" featuring Esso and Rhya. Or, as Esso would say, "Konichiwa b*tches!" See more...
Esso just released the second video from his MJ-inspired "Off the Wall" project and it's a celebration bi**hes! "View from the Top" is set against the larger than life L.A. skyline, cause, you know, it's f**king cold in New York right now. Definitely worth a watch. See more...
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