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[goldswing]

Es-K - Inspired By: Pete Rock "Soul Survivor"

[kitschke]

AOTD 7/3: Spontaneous Grooves: Episode 04 - Es-K

yeah man

Review of Spontaneous Grooves: Episode 04 by Es-K - Musicboard

i was indeed grooving. and the transition between tracks was indeed spontaneous. faves: Death, DNA

[ghosted-sound]

General Steele - Empire State (Feat. VVS Verbal, Mar’rz Atomz, and Smoothe Da Hustler) by Bucktown USA Ent November 12, 2016 at 06:37AM

[8dpromo]

The Deli, Es-K, & Jansport J - Amparo (Cold Busted)

8DPromo · The Deli, Es-K, & Jansport J - Amparo (Cold Busted)

Reinforcing the global nature of the hip hop community, Cold Busted fam The Deli, Es-K, and Jansport J met in Madrid, Spain, to record an ambitious new project. Convening for the occasion of a Spanish release party for the Es-K album ReCollection, a studio and temporary home was constructed, the ‘Beat Embassy’ brand was formed, and the work began. Inspiration was rampant — collaborations with local MCs and curious visitors added weight to the project as creatives from around the world unified to create shared art. The result is the album Amparo. The crew spent their days exploring Madrid, making new friends, setting up shows and appearances, and recording the sounds of the city. At night, work commenced in the makeshift studio as Amparo came together. Guests were invited to visit and join in the process, and they came from all over the world. Appearing on the album are Ødyssee (France), Maple Syrup (Russia), Gadget (UK), saib. (Morocco / Germany), Slim Jeff (USA), Wezt MAAD (Spain), and Jay BNDCKS (USA). And the city of Madrid is a featured guest, as well. Every song contains sounds and energy from Spain. The combination of the creative environment and all this talent yielded a fascinating and immersive album. The spirit of experimentation is palpable, found on tracks like the cosmic jazz workout “Inner Space Travel,” the expressive sample-constructions of “Caña,” and the wistful sonic time travel of “Madrid3am.” Amparo is chock-full of vibes, and the collective journey of The Deli, Es-K, and Jansport J rings true. And it sets the table for future international excursions — the Beat Embassy plans to assemble for another recording session in parts unknown.

Morphosis (Hong Kong Ping Pong Club) – “Super chill, great atmospherics, swung drums. I like it.” Shantisan (Salted Soul) – “Very relaxed and groovy.” Rory Hoy (Howlin’ Records) – “Wonderful Hip-Hop beats!” Jon Fugler (XLNT radio show) – “Cracking selection. Some real gems with a lovely vibe to the whole package.” Mr. Bristow (Subtek) – “Real nice dusty digging in the crate vibes on this. Great stuff.” Dr. Best (Radio Z, Nuremberg) – “A relaxed downtempo journey. Nice!” Rusty / AGFA (Funk Weapons) – “Nice. Laid back and funky, digging this.” Rolf Aeschimann (Openbroadcast Radio) – “Cool album. Lazy, funky, laidback grooves.” DJ Osric (Black and Blue Show) – “The Beat Embassy! I like the spirit of this release, and I for sure love the beats.” Floored Capri (Kane FM) – “What a fantastic story. The world needs more of this kind of global collaboration between Hip-Hop headz.”

Available Now From: Bandcamp, Beatport, Apple Music, And Spotify.

[8dpromo]

Es-K - ReCollection (Cold Busted)

Es-K (Essential Knowledge) was born in Holland, raised in Kansas City, Missouri, and currently lives in Burlington, Vermont. He made waves with his monthly Spontaneous Grooves releases, where a set of instrumental tracks are created in one sitting — 24 editions were released. Since then, Es-K has remained prolific with a plethora of self-released beat-constructions and albums for Cold Busted, including 2016’s acclaimed Passages. Es-K has a workman-like ethos of beat-making, with creative and top notch hip hop soundscapes constantly pouring out of his Vermont studio. ReCollection, Es-K’s latest offering on Cold Busted, ups the ante with 24 evocative beat-based compositions representing a variety of moods and contexts. From the sparse, slightly ominous opener “Hydrgn” the listener knows this is a different kind of beats record. “Flrn,” for example, is deep and textural, owing influence to futuristic ambient as well as boom bap hip hop. There are also nostalgic, dream-like moments, such as the loping and exotic “Ptssm” and the mutant quiet storm funk of “Mngns.” The titles are indeed code for the elements, and the elements of Es-K’s production are just as varied. ReCollection is a chemistry course of smooth beat concoctions.

Azaxx (Tru Thoughts) – “Really good vibes. Like a meeting between Mo Wax, DJ Cam and Flying Lotus.” Rory Hoy (Super Hi-Fi) – “Really lovely instrumental Hip-Hop beats here.” Spike Deep (Rocka Fobic Music) – “Chilled trip hop mood with breaks. Loving it, will be using it.” Mr. Bristow (Subtek) – “Some really nice dusty grooves here.” Rusty – All Good Funk Alliance (Super Hi-Fi) – “Nice selection of beats. “TN” spoke to me the most.” Aja Allsop (Ketch A Vibe Radio Show) – “A magnificent selection of beats!” Simon Harrison (Basic Soul Radio Show) – “Some heavy tracks here. Loving “Ptssm” & “Mngns”. Andy Wilson (Ibiza Sonica FM) – “Nice nodders for late night listening. Smokers delights!” David Bassin (Freefall – KUSF in Exile) – “Mesmerizing.” MadameFLY (mmRadio) – “These musical fantasies swirl and flow, bumping gently in your consciousness, getting your attention. This collection rewards the vibe-conscious listener.”

Available Now From: Available Now From: Bandcamp, Juno Download, Spotify, And Apple Music.

[lucianobrougham]

The cover i made for VVS Verbal’s album Rebirth Of The Slickest. Released under the great team Bucktown USA. Such a great project, very thankful for this one.

[di-pizdayner]

(Es-K)

[lexi-tyler]

VVS Verbal - Then 2 Now (feat. Sadat X and Craig G) by Es-K http://ift.tt/2CIM84s