Rhymefest Interview Part 3 and 4

Here are parts three and four of my interview with Rhymefest. Very interesting person, a must watch.

ESSO Freestyle (Two Parts) Live on StreetFM WUSB 90.1

Anything ESSO needs to be watched...repeatedly. This dude is an incredible emcee. Here he is on WUSB 90.1 StreetFM freestyling (and yes, he name drops me so I'm definitely pushing this to get MANY views).

ESSO Freestyle at Sin Lounge for the Anti-Socialite Release Party

At a packed house at the Sin Lounge last night, the homie ESSO put on a damn good show (on no sleep for seven days, it was REALLY impressive). Meka of 2DopeBoyz, Angela Yee, Sway from MTV and The Wake Up Show and more were all in attendance for the event. Here is the Harlem, NY native owning the Gucci Mane "Lemonade" instrumental with a freestyle.

Exclusive Two-Part Interview with ESSO

I definitely had a good time doing these two interviews with the Harlem, NY emcee. Not only is he super-talented, but he's very intelligent as well (anyone who has ever interviewed a rapper can attest to how refreshing it is to hear that). His latest album, The Anti-Socialite, released today, so why not post the interviews up now? Here you are for your viewing pleasure. Make sure you download The Anti-Socialite (link in previous post); it's a great project.

New ESSO: The Anti-Socialite (Free Album Download)

I love getting new, dope music in my email. Here is the long-awaited album by Harlem emcee ESSO titled The Anti-Socialite. This is a great project–definitely worth the download. Interviews with the young-and-ignorant emcee coming very soon.

To download The Anti-Socialite, click here.

ESSO Photo/Videos from BLVD and 92Y Tribeca in NYC

Being bored at work can often breed creative thought and spawn...well...some dope shit. Here are two videos I created from my photography from ESSO's shows at 92Y Tribeca and BLVD in NYC over "Young & Ignorant" and "Misunderstood."

New Music: ESSO "New York, New York"

*Photo By Peter Verry

I love when I look at my BlackBerry and find an email from an artist that makes good (no, GREAT) music. Here is the first single from ESSO off f his upcoming release, The Anti-Socialite titled "New York, New York" produced by Rena1ssance.

To download, click here.

ESSO Freestyle At BLVD

Harlem emcee ESSO performed at Beyond Race Magazine's "Emerging Artist Showcase" at BLVD in NYC last night. Here is a freestyle from the rapper, who is also featured in the latest issue of the magazine.

ESSO "Don't Stop" Live At 92Y Tribeca

Harlem emcee ESSO also was on the bill with Emilio Rojas at 92Y opening for Game Rebellion. Here is the emcee performing "Don't Stop" from the Michale Jackson-inspired project, Off The Wall.

R.I.P. Big L (May 30, 1974-February 15, 1999)

It is hard to believe that D.I.T.C. emcee and Harlem native Big L died over 10 years ago. Listening to The Big Picture, his flow, his wordplay, his delivery, all sound fresh and brand new, not dated whatsoever. His reputation as one of the greatest emcees in hip hop history has never been argued and with good reason; it's the truth and cannot be debated. He always held his own with anyone he rhymed with (from his mentor Lord Finesse to Jay-Z, who he brought to Stretch And Bobbito's radio show before he became the Jay-Z the masses are familiar with today). Memorable verses? He has them. How many emcees today have the guts to say that they "pistol whip a Priest every Sunday" ("Devil's Son") or have exceptional wordplay to create lines like "they wanna know why I'm so fly/a girl asked me for a ring and I put one around her whole eye" ("No Endz, No Skinz")? Although his life was taken at the age of 24, his music lives on--and there is no better way to celebrate his life then to listen to what he did best. Here are a few of my favorite songs from Harlem's finest emcee.