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For those wondering why Change Your Life emcee ESSO‘s latest feature samples from Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough, but includes no mention of the King of Pop‘s untimely passing, the answer is simple: two months ago, when the Harlem rapper began work on a mixtape based on Michael Jackson’s classic Off the Wall LP, the musical icon was alive and, as far as anyone could discern, perfectly healthy. Thus, Don’t Stop isn’t an MJ tribute record, at least not in the sense you would assume. Awkward timing aside, though, this is one catchy track, and should meet a warm reception from the many MJ devotees who frequent this site. On the newly-leaked track, ESSO flips the 1979 lead single, (sampled by Woody, who also produced QuEST‘s recent Booth debut) into a discussion of his relentless grind, lacing that unforgettable blend of brass and swirling strings with all the propulsive, braggadocio-laced rhymes listeners could ask for. The August 10th arrival of ESSO’s Off the Wall mixtape is the perfect opportunity for fans to revisit some of Jackson’s classic jams and get familiar with a talented up-and-coming emcee—sounds like a win-win situation to me.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on July 6th, 2009
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11882 |
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I know how much Michael's music meant to ESSO, so its important that everyone understand that this is not an attempt to capitalize off of the death of the King of Pop. For months, ESSO planned to drop this project at the end of the summer. This is merely the definition of bad timing. Love the creative spin on the original classic.
I cannot wait to listen to the entire project. 
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2009 |
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Co-sign @DJZ "I cannot wait to listen to the entire project."
As an eight track EP, ESSO's "Lifestyles of the Young & Ignorant" only has one major flaw -- it's too short ... |
| Posted on Jul 01, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1642 |
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not that bad. beat isnt too over the top, nor too like the original. so thats coo. yeah rotation.
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2009 |
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ESSO sounds pretty good on here. He flowed pretty well on it and the sample was done nicely.
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 99 |
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How about some credit to Woody. He didnt invite the wheel here, but he certainly made it roll.
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2009 |
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R.I.P MJ 1st off. This has a smooth dare I say swag to it. ( the more tired of that word I get, the more appropriate it becomes for describing shit!) I assume this was put together after his passing, with that said, well put together. Great party sample. It should get the woman moving, and it would be a great segue for DJs to play " Don't stop till you get enough"
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2009 |
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Great usage of this sample!
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 76 |
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Witty lyrics, great production. This is the first I've heard ESSO; I need to get on the wagon.
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| Posted on Jul 01, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 861 |
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RIP MJ?
>>>I DON'T LIKE THIS |
| Posted on Jul 02, 2009 |
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| Posted on Jul 02, 2009 |
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@BDF44 - I suggest you read the blurb...this track was made long before Michael's untimely passing...not that there was ever a good time for the King of Pop to die...
This track was tight. Putting Michael's death aside, however, I don't know that ESSO quite did the PRODUCTION justice. I'm not talking about the song as a whole, folks. Just the production. He and it are on two different wavelengths it sounds like. Aside from that, straight track. I'll throw it in rotation. R.I.P. King |
| Posted on Jul 02, 2009 |
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being a MJ fan this track is definitely respectable. good job Esso and i will be looking forward to see whats done with the rest of the album
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| Posted on Jul 24, 2009 |
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