Esso

about

By definition, Evolution is change in the inherited traits of a population from one generation to the next. These changes are caused by a combination of three main processes: variation, reproduction, and selection. When referring to ESSO, the Theory of Evolution is at the heart of where he stands right now, and a major influence in the direction of how he expresses himself musically. “Everybody wants to bring New York back. I want to be one of the people at the forefront of moving New York forward,” he says unapologetically, signaling a deliberate desire to carve his own niche and blaze his own trail. Born and raised in Harlem, ESSO was always very much in tune with the duality of his surroundings. Growing up in the 80’s and 90’s, he was extremely aware of the street activities taking place around him, but he also understood the cultural significance of Harlem from a young age. This same understanding would help shape his musical identity years later. As he puts it, “On one side of Harlem you have the Bumpy Johnson’s and the Frank Lucas’ and AZ’s of the world, and on the other side you have the Langston Hughes’ and Count Basie’s and the Harlem Renaissance. I’ve been exposed to both sides, which makes me look at things differently than a lot of people.” Since releasing ESSOcentric in October of 2006, and the follow-ups ESSObama: The Champagne Campaign, and E3: E-Day, ESSO has quickly become one of the most well known independent artists in New York City. Named “Unsigned Hype

top songs

albums

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Bossta Nova (14/09/2007 13:49:11)

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Music 4 Tha Mynd Vol. 3 (Hosted By Mac Miller)

Everything You Ever Wanted

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Just Like In The Movies

The Anti-Socialite

Off The Wall

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En plan

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Sound of Synergy (Mixed by Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike)

Lifestyles of the Young & Ignorant EP

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Shadow

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Hvad Kan Du Gi' Mig (Esso X Mangera)

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A (2)Dope Mixtape: Empire State Edition

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