Aesop Rock

Label: Definitive Jux
Genre: Experimental, Hip Hop

I'm hesitant to file Aesop Rock under "rap" because I've learned that you're statistically less likely to listen to it if I do (shame on you). That said, he does rap...but his music draws on influences ranging from art pop to beatnik jazz to first-wave electro and so on. Just depends at what moment you catch him. The only constant is Aesop's dizzying flow and fertile narratives.

These two tracks will give you a taste of how his work has evolved over time: "Basic Cable" comes from his first label-released album and "None Shall Pass" is the single from his brand-new album. However, if you're looking to start your Aesop Rock collection, I still recommend 2001's Labor Days.

from None Shall Pass (2007):
None Shall Pass [MP3, 5.6MB, 192kbps]

from Float (2000):
Basic Cable [MP3, 3.9MB, 128kbps]

www.aesoprock.net
myspace.com/aesoprockwins
www.definitivejux.net
www.mushrecords.com

Posted by sam on 08.04.07 | Buy from Amazon, Insound
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