30
Aug
10

Def Jam Rapstar Trailer in Theaters!!!

I been gettin hit up about this a lot lately, you’ll be able to catch it at theaters all over the US right before Takers, The Other Guys, Dinner For Shmucks, Salt and Step Up 3D….thanks to Emmanuelle for making this happen. I had no idea where the commercial was going to be placed when we shot it, and now it’s playing in movie theaters around the country! Big shouts to Donnis, Pill & Just Blaze who are also in the commercial as well.

And in case you missed my solo spot for the game, here it is:

25
Aug
10

Lexington KY Photo Blog

Got some flipcam footage from the show I did over the weekend in Lexington, KY…while I’m editing that check out these shots I took with my blackberry over the weekend…just a few things I thought worthy of capturing. Hit the jump for the full gallery

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17
Aug
10

Just in case you were wondering…

I know I’ve been a little bit quiet since the release of The Anti-Socialite but don’t worry I’ve been back in the studio over the last 2 months working on a lot of new music that you’ll start hearing pretty soon. Me and Rena1ssance been cooking up some incredible records so far, and I’m getting ready to head out to LA and work with Woody in September. If you follow me on Twitter then you know I’ve been talking about something called #DemolitionMan which was just a side project that I did for fun…but the more I listen to it the more I think we may put out some form of it so that you can hear it.

Also in the not so distant future, expect to see more posts on here about the rest of the Y&I collective: Tory 2.0, Rena1ssance, Chase Kennedy & Puma. It’s not all music with us, and I want to start to show you what the rest of the family is about. BEAR WITNESS TO THE Y&I TAKEOVER!!!

13
Aug
10

ESSO x 2dbz Empire State Edition Mixtape

2dopeboyz has been one of the biggest supporters of my music since my very early days of building my name on the internet, so it’s only right that I show love back and plug their upcoming “Empire State Edition” I’ve known about this mixtape for MONTHS so I’m glad to see that it’s finally getting ready to drop, and especially being that I have 2 tracks on there. Big shouts as always to Shake and Meka who I’ll be seeing on Saturday at the (2)DopeBBQ. If any of y’all are out there make sure you come say whatup.  And shouts to “The Glow” still not having leaked after ALL this time. We must have recorded that in early 09. That’s what you call protecting an Exclusive…

DOWNLOAD: A (2)Dope Mixtape: Empire State Edition (Mixtape) | Mediafire

Alright folks, after numerous delays… A (2)Dope Mixtape: Empire State Edition is finally being released (check the tracklist after the jump)! We’ll be passing out hard copies at the 2dbBBQ on Saturday. Then on Monday/Tuesday we’ll hit the internets with a download link (fully equipped with bonus tracks from Sean Price, Emilio Rojas, Sha Stimuli, Nero, ESSO, Bekay, P.So, Punchline, Wordsworth and more). But right now, I wanted to hit y’all with the final leak. Skyzoo, Torae & CurT@!n$ got together over some crazy Illmind production for a special (2)dope exclusive. Thanks for all the patience and enjoy!

11
Aug
10

[NEW MUSIC] AA & Constructive Criticism [CDQ]

Went in the studio a couple months ago with my dude Mighty Fuzz Young and Excel (WeaponX Promo) to lay down a couple tracks for Fuzz’s upcoming Street Album “For My Generals Part 2″ hosted by Superstar Jay. We ended up finishing 2 songs which both made it on the final project “Astronauts Anonymous” and “Constructive Criticism.”

Any of y’all that know me know that Astronauts Anonymous is something that I’ve been talking about for a while and is kinda like my own sarcastic version of Alcoholics Anonymous. Constructive Criticism is a song that I wrote kinda battling within myself. I’m my own harshest critic, so when I wrote the song I really wanted to express some of the things that I even criticize myself for in my music.

Hopefully you enjoy the songs, and Fuzz’s album when it comes out. Big shouts to Excel & Fuzz for makin it happen, and to Superstar Jay for supporting.

“A.A.”
Mediafire: http://www.mediafire.com/?zjuc73pk3f1kn20
Usershare: http://usershare.net/weaponxpromo/9qvmjqy5wgz8

“I Know (Constructive Criticism)”
Mediafire: http://www.mediafire.com/?15m1egz77yn4vo9
Usershare: http://usershare.net/weaponxpromo/i6hkt5idctv1

10
Aug
10

ESSO x A3C Festival x Perfect Attendance 2010

The A3C Edition 2010 Perfect Attendance

Fadia Kader has joined forces with A3C Hip Hop Festival for the second year to feature the best of the best of artists who have next from All Coasts. The 3 Day Perfect Attendance Stage is known to feature a diverse lineup of Hip-Hop/Urban artist and introduce them properly to the Atlanta market.

50 (and more to be announced) Artist scheduled to perform on the 2010 PERFECT ATTENDANCE Stage October 7-9 include:

East: Emilio Rojas, Esso, Gilbere Forte, J The S, Jasmine Solano, Kid Daytona, Mac Miller, Mickey Factz, Phil Ade, Ra the Mc, Skotch Davis, Young Chris

West: Ayomari, Bambu, Carter, Casey Veggies, El Prez, Pac Div, Rocky Rivera, Shawn Chrystopher, Skeme, TiRon

Midwest: Big Sean, Black Spade, Fly Union, Gotta Be Karim, LEP Bogus Boys, Ro Spit, Rockie Fresh, Royal Camp, Stalley, Vandalyzm

South: Big K.R.I.T, DGoodz, Embassy Music, FKi, Hollyweerd, Hollywood Floss, Jackie Chain, Jus Nice, Kooley High, Laws, Mach Five, Merc, Nesby Phips, RE, Skewby, Tom P, Warren Jae

This years stage is bound to live up to all the great talent of 2009 and introduce you to your “new favorite” artist of 2010/2011.

A3C Hip Hop Festival will take place 10/7-10/9
Masquerade
695 North Ave
Atlanta, GA
09
Aug
10

ESSO x MTVu “The Hot Seat” Interview

Check out the full interview HERE

06
Aug
10

Kanye’s Power Video [Uncensored]

Kanye always finds a creative way to put together his visuals and this one is no different. Definitely ill if for nothing other than the fact that it’s basically an animated painting. Looks like something you’d see in the Louvre. This is the uncensored version in case y’all haven’t seen it…

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via Marcus Troy

23
Jul
10

ESSO x Peter Parker [Interview]

I sat down with the homie Peter Parker a month or so back after the release of The Anti-Socialite and we talked music, New York and a lot of other things. Check out the interview below and def be on the look out for more Y&I/Peter Parker collabs coming soon. Big shouts to Zeke the Freak as well, whatup my dude!

17
Jul
10

ESSO X Live Band

This past Thursday I performed Heads Will Roll for the first time with a live band. The energy was crazy and it was definitely a good feeling. Big shouts to David E Beats x The White House Band for letting me rock out with them during their set for their EP Release Party!

A few pics from the performance (video shot by the one and only PUMA coming real soon):




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