ESSO - F*ck It All

Artist: ESSO

Producer: Mike Mef

Album: Son of Samo EP

Label: Unsigned

Booth readers, there’s real, and then there’s real. What’s the difference, aside from the one on the right being in italics, you ask? Uh… you know it when you hear it. For example, the lead single off ESSO‘s forthcoming, Booth-sponsored EP is about as real as it gets. Previewed in a recent trailer but making its world premiere in downloadable form, F*ck It All finds the Harlem representative narrating his inner monologue on one of those not-so-fly days. Over Mike Mef‘s pensive keys and slow-rolling breakbeat, ESSO shares some blunted reflections on his mortality, life’s unpredictability, and the enormity of the task he needs to accomplish before he meets his maker. Of course, the artist isn’t about to let a little existential angst get in the way of his hustle; despite the cut’s dark themes, the overall tone is one of determination: “If this a game, then I can’t fall short of winning / Tryin’ to create a legacy and name / I’m not there, but I’m so far from the beginning / My whole life could change on any day.” Impressed with ESSO’s realness? Then you won’t want to miss his Son of Samo EP (named after an early pseudonym of Jean Michel Basquiat) when it hits our front page in January.

This song first appeared on the Independent Chart on December 19, 2011

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DJ Z DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 11866	Rating: DJ Z's Top Rated Songs ESSO is growing up right in front of our eyes (err, ears?). The progression that his music has taken the last 2 years has been outstanding. His delivery is on point, his voice grabs you, and his production selections are rich. Follow @DJBooth
	Posted on Dec 13, 2011

Max Pete DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 1684	Rating: Max Pete's Top Rated Songs Dope track, everything about it was on point. Looking forward to hearing more from him.
	Posted on Dec 13, 2011

djblaze DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 8293	Rating: djblaze's Top Rated Songs Great production by Mike Mef with a nice buildup in the beginning. I like ESSO's slow flow on the track. This had my head bumping before the first verse even began and Esso keeps it going through the track. Good Chorus too... BANGER. Follow @djblaze_djbooth
	Posted on Dec 13, 2011

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	Posted on Dec 13, 2011

Jay Flowins DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 380	Rating: Jay Flowins's Top Rated Songs Been a fan of Esso for a few years now. Though he would've broke through by now. Happy he's still pushing...song is dope like I expected
	Posted on Dec 13, 2011

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	Posted on Dec 14, 2011

bender DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 402	Rating: bender's Top Rated Songs I like the rap and the message. esso is dope
	Posted on Dec 19, 2011

DeMarcus Mills DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 15	Rating: DeMarcus Mills's Top Rated Songs glad to hear Esso back on the Mic! not my favorite beat, but he did it justice.
	Posted on Dec 30, 2011