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Driver Or Driven

by Es, Das Da Beat Junkie

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Can't stop like my car ran out of brake fluid Keep pushing forward praying that I stay away from ruin Far from a lazy human Driving at mach speed, vying for the top seed bars laid down like a lazy susan Inclined when it's ink time to lately prove it I go dumb on the kick drum you say that I'm stupid Above average IQ and in my view Barricades you put down in front of me I drive through Music my vehicle foot down on the gas Despite the price at the pump I get my fill and I dash I'm reminded that I've got a purpose as a wordsmith Words hit the soul I get deep with verses bursting through the surface Figured out my niche for who I pitch Forever all about the therapy as opposed to being rich I'm onto something a common phrase I've been told So I embrace as I proceed to get old never selling my soul Crowd connection the goal, like medaling gold Took a second to think, my brain's a lower level from gold Intrigued to go the route less travelled to unravel Backroads of reality where paths contain gravel Concepts are like potholes, drive on them then you wake up The shock absorbed, I keep it together just like a break up Just a part of my make up, a bonus if I cake up A baker making bread keeping me fed on the way up Got drive? a given, rock live, a given Pop vibes for industry high fives? This isn't Driven 'cause my inner remains focused on my mission Not driven around like riding coattails of those that's hitting Been the former from back in the days as an infant Once the objective's determined drive comes on in an instant Eff making a mark, I'm trying to leave an imprint Make my presence known by being consistent Driver or driven, which seat you wanna occupy? Control the wheel or be the peep who only wanna ride Without a vehicle to move they lose Without a vehicle the driver still got something to prove Thinking outside the box, maneuver keys inside of the locks To prop it open get inside of the spot The one that's self reliant and defiant to losses Passenger seat riders can never be bosses
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I'm in the driver's seat I'm in the driver's seat I'm in the driver's seat speeding without a manual Delivery comes through in the clutch and got handle too Remain driven but not a scrub riding the passenger side Hold mics from 10 to 2 with this passion inside A couple decades past the amateur side Got some heat and this dope that I stash in the ride On occasion look in my rear view to reflect on where I came Most times my eyes look ahead bracing for change With every door closed a light goes off Motivation to keep my foot on the gas to like go off Into creative journey to places that I've never been Intrinsic motivation not needing checkered flags to ever win Independent, so free to move, belt worn for restraint Won't catch me with my pants on the ground hoeing for pay I look around, all I'm seeing is gimmicks Kats could never be up to my speed if they crossed the speed limit When these kats be rapping all they seeing is green I envision the entire spectrum of colours in my schemes Eat, sleep and breathe this till you feel it all in your dreams Control the whole narrative, so eff your Instagram memes I ride beats you ride coat tail and that's the difference aside from The difference between the drivers and the backseat riders My path is not contingent on your approval My path is reaching destinations going around, over and through you I'm in the driver's seat driving with a purpose Enough in the tank ever since my last service Revving my engine with this passion that's inside You can hop in for a ride or you can stand outside I'm in the driver's seat driving with a purpose Enough in the tank ever since my last service Revving my engine with this passion that's inside You can hop in for a ride or you can stand outside I'm in the driver's seat so I control my destiny I hold the cards that were dealt to me Meant to be the starting point not some kind of pre-determined outcome My will to win cannot be outdone Pit stop is a momentary setback The pit crews are trained for you to get back Out there in the race till its your time to re-tire Gauge and apply pressure to the amount that's required Turn your GPS for when you stray off course Recalculate position when its clear as day that you lost Wiper the tears from out your eyes during the downpours And shade from the glare 'cause too much tinting is outlawed Avoid the areas more sketchy than a canvas Avoid distractions like overuse of melody and adlibs In your verses that's synonymous to transmission damage Leave you stalled on the shoulder with your hazard lights flashing With no hesitation towing trying to get in on the action A few hundred dollars later with a credit card transaction Opportunists on the highway similar to culture vultures Preying on the vulnerable lemons at every other junction I keep up with the maintenance to sharpen my blade Maintain my emcee bill of health to keep the party engaged No hype man needed using my instincts to ride the beat Me versus this open road in control in the driver's seat I'm in the driver's seat driving with a purpose Enough in the tank ever since my last service Revving my engine with this passion that's inside You can hop in for a ride or you can stand outside I'm in the driver's seat driving with a purpose Enough in the tank ever since my last service Revving my engine with this passion that's inside You can hop in for a ride or you can stand outside I'm in the driver's seat I'm in the driver's seat
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It's all in me It's all in me, that's the way it is, way it gotta be It's all in me Its all up to me, I control my destiny Listen Yo, time waits for no man so I keep it moving Times is always of the essence gotta keep improving Gotta keep proving to myself that I can do it Journey's more than 8 miles and I'm about to lose it It being myself when it comes down to this music This road is full of hazards man these potholes are ruthless Strategically maneuver till I reach the finish line Come from behind, fighting the urge to lift the quitting sign It's all in me like I'm every emcee This dark cloud of black thought rooted in my schemes And plots time is finite while in my physical form Cover ground on the leaders is my lyrical norm Brainstorm for the Capitol like January 6 Earned stipends for my writings where Sauga is the 6-4-7 Area code where I ready my flow To compete with the best and I let be known Word up The only man who can stop me is the man in the mirror And that's me, so it's all in me Gut check time Gotta find that inner strength to keep pushing Don't have it altogether, still workin on me Figured out my passion, what my purpose should be Sometimes, all you can do is move on with your day Hold back the tears, pretend that you're okay My heart races, found myself in dark places Took a lot of perseverance & a whole lotta patience Determined to continue, said you always had it in you The degree of what you did made it harder to forgive you It doesn't change the past, but we can only move forward The next day could be your last, but if you feel cornered You didn't see it coming, cuz it came without warning Wasn't there when you awoke, I left early in the morning I wouldn't have success, if I only gave up The best version of myself, is the one you don't trust? Every time that you see me, keep that energy with me The Good, Bed & Ugly, It's all in me Can't win if you don't play Can't score if you don't take your shot Feelin down & out? Do somethin about it Don't expect someone to do for you when you have the ability to do it for yourself If you think you're beaten then you are Life's battles don't always go to the strongest man It goes to the one with the know how, who truly knows that he can It's all in me Me im all in gotta grin tryin' to ball out Sad probably work for da man untill I fall out Cash checks, but its all doubt Hella funny see me sitting on chrome, till it stalls out It's all in me seen u all pout Everyday gotta stick to the plan, took da long route Dark dayz wit a shady past Seen alot dudes livin to front, n it makes me laugh I was living in da housing metro Now Im tryna rise to da top, shoulda got a medal Lovin' sister always had my back When my mind goes to back in da day yo, Stacy Dash Everyday struggle gotta go the distance Had to show persistance fight wit my demons weaving da road of cripping Had to roam da straight and narrow path Grind out from da day to da night and never end up last Yeah Thats how it is tho Sometimes I feel like I'm my own worse enemy know what I mean? But u gotta keep pushing Run dat run dat run dat Search for that inner peace u know what I'm sayin? Yeah It's written all over my face That's my features The man who went From a creature to medina Gained headway When I broke it all down Like paraplegics You got it in one I'm the sum of my self belief in All things good Come to those who wait I been in lines so long I had to get it straight They all told me I wouldn't make it But hello happy days Got all I want Wife a daughter a shelter For rainy days The problem is some of us Want all or nothing Without sharing the plate Food for thought Ya vitamin d is amazing grace What's behind the sun A blinding light never erased We are a spark of intellect The wisdom is to understand From whence we came It's all in me if I don't see it That's a shame Look all around But focus on you All the way What's in you May not be in me But we can all improve On yesterday Yeah yesterday's problems Are todays solutions If you analyse the confusion And from within find the solution Remember to climb to the top You gotta start at the bottom It's all in us But often forgotten
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You suck You're too old man Ugh! why are you still rapping? Everybody's rapping Ain't nobody trying to hear that (arrrrrgh) How long you been rapping? Ugh! you're still rapping? These old heads again How many streams, how many followers you got? Your're not good enough All these voices in my head (arrrrrgh) No one's listening You're from Canada dude You don't have enough followers Ay yo, all of this chatter in the background Listening to the noise when you're climbing can bring you back down Feeding that open mouth I call self doubt If there was a time to listen to my instincts I would have kept out The outside interference hindering my forward movement Internalize limitations of others with what I'm doing The real challenge grabbing that rebound when you miss the goal Block out and get in position and try to tip the ball Metaphor for not giving credence to others statements Rubbing off on me on my quest to discover greatness My affinity to succeed regardless borders on blatant Sky scraping so long as milestones remain vacant Remain patient as I trek, tune out the voice of naysayers Underachievers and makers of demotivating statements Your words are as weightless as gravity in outer space If you ain't supporting you're clearly out of place Blocking your negative energy while I'm trying to rise Misery needs company is like the sign of the times To move on and move forward because time is of the essence If you ain't making me better then I'm better by myself Talking to that voice up on your shoulder seeking guidance And reassurance to let you know your eyes set on the prize So as I keep my circle small we're like a small person army Blocking out the poison and the opposition trying to harm me Self doubt is a real thing, mind playing tricks Confidence in perpetual slump like shooters laying bricks Hard to get over like scaling a prison wall When you rise to the top its natural to brace for the fall This trek is full of peaks and valleys to endure Rapping at my age I've been made to believe I'm beyond My best before expiration date, escalation late Stigmatized by younger listeners for records I make Subliminal guilt trips I brush 'em off like dandruff I'm far from a new kid on the block, I hang tough Was handcuffed to false pretense but they were out of luck Released myself from captivity escaped doubt's clutch Put a block on opposing forces Take it in stride, ride with my head high, rode the horses To the sunset embarking on my next milestone Telling these voices up in my head to just leave me alone Blocking your negative energy while I'm trying to rise Misery needs company is like the sign of the times To move on and move forward because time is of the essence If you ain't making me better then I'm better by myself Talking to that voice up on your shoulder seeking guidance And reassurance to let you know your eyes set on the prize So as I keep my circle small we're like a small person army Blocking out the poison and the opposition trying to harm me Regardless of what you think I'm an artist and imma sink Into thought as I start to link My being inside this essence The finesse like skating rinks Straighten out all of the kinks In this life then I take a drink While I'm writing I might rethink Constant search for the missing link Continue, might at just find it at a venue Brought to you by Mathematik when you Understand it then you Know there's no blocking This brother been rocking I'm so locked in The fans have been talking My music non-stop Have you not been Paying attention or running up streams I got to Know it means something Is my biggest dream My function Connect in this junction I'm running full steam It's something Driving inside for me and my team To the critics and what the them men say You ain't blocking this like Dekembe Masterful heights I write strike like a sensei Drive my point through your heart and your brain I'm an original That's why you can't block my lane Blocking your negative energy while I'm trying to rise Misery needs company is like the sign of the times To move on and move forward because time is of the essence If you ain't making me better then I'm better by myself Talking to that voice up on your shoulder seeking guidance And reassurance to let you know your eyes set on the prize So as I keep my circle small we're like a small person army Blocking out the poison and the opposition trying to harm me Put a block on opposing forces Put a block on opposing forces Put a block on opposing forces Put a block on opposing forces Put a block on opposing forces
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The irony of this is COVID boosted my creative juice Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide man what I say is truth Can't make excuses put myself into a box I'm otherwise trying to climb out of on my quest for the top Yo, been on a role, got this pen feeling warm Got a few projects on the go to release to the swarm Stepping out the realm of complacency so easy to stall High off your own supply for too long you start feeling the fall Man I'm guilty to a fault Easy to make excuses under the guise of downtime to bring things to a halt Creative writing abort, mental block on my thoughts Mental picket line strike, writing rhymes feeling forced Confidence lacking the sauce to get me back on course No one else blame but myself like "that's my fault" The ball is back in my court, I gotta figure it out Stuck on this blank page for too long and I'm sick of it now Too complacent off my last release, it was a masterpiece Feeling myself, I felt my pen and pad had to breathe During that time off I lost a bit of drive Now I stare in the mirror of a man that I no longer recognize Too complacent off my last release, it was a masterpiece Feeling myself, I felt my pen and pad had to breathe During that time off I lost a bit of drive Now I stare in the mirror of a man that I no longer recognize Put the pedal to the metal was my M.O Now I deal with the repercussions of when you try to settle And coast, cruise control while you're resting on your laurels Complacency will have you bedridden like some florals The 1st hurdle is rising to reach that plateau The 2nd hurdle's maintaining that level's flat slope And if you're that dope, the slope stays on an incline Upwards, never heading on the decline Yo, it's human nature to bask in ones achievements The key is understanding what happens after that event The yearning and the honing of one's craft is everlasting And I realize it now I took this here passion for granted Uphill climb off hiatus getting back to game form Bench pressing in the lab getting my pen game strong Reinvigorating this hunger for music that had me high Keep creating regardless of who, the what, wheres and whys Too complacent off my last release, it was a masterpiece Feeling myself, I felt my pen and pad had to breathe During that time off I lost a bit of drive Now I stare in the mirror of a man that I no longer recognize Too complacent off my last release, it was a masterpiece Feeling myself, I felt my pen and pad had to breathe During that time off I lost a bit of drive Now I stare in the mirror of a man that I no longer recognize They say you learn more from failure than you do success Only adversity can really put you to the test How to move through the stress, how to do more with less They were sleeping on you but you wouldn't rest Every time you wanna race you would lose step Trying to push the pace but all you wanna do is rest While they expect you to continue to impress, to continue to invest Never coasting do your best, yes A foolish man gets drunken from his victories A wise man gets sobered by his losses The side effect of being trapped in complacency And never understanding what the true cause is You gotta win enough to maintain your hunger But not lose so much that you start to get discouraged After the victory comes the real danger 'Cause fighting a complacency, that takes courage like that
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I vowed to never be that guy to brag a boast About my plans because I find biggest braggers lack the scope To execute a plan as promised, the actions of a novice Flexing for a crowd that's infatuated with talkers Keep chats to a minimal, pass on the subliminals Kats talking out they ass, no wonder why I'm a cynical All about results, what have you done for me lately Inflated projections I think you're really trying to play me Doers are action takers humility is the baseline Talkers drain your energy with promises and waste time Heard it through the grapevine big moves on the horizon I take it with a grain of salt, false alarm sirens Sounding off, same resolution repeated from year to year Not succeeded preceding years but broadcasting from ear to ear About these grandiose maneuvers to this goal you say that you'll achieve Your words no longer carry weight to make me believe Defense mechanism accentuates your failures Nothing to show for all that big talk on display to us With all that hoopla, hit me with something tangible Rock a muzzle for kicks, give a rest to your mandible Yapping your gums searching for reaction to claims Massaging your self esteem comes off transparently lame I don't blame you for saying it, I blame us for believing it 'Cause claims without follow through are meaningless My advice quit talking it's over Action speaks louder than words in all situations My advice quit talking it's over Action speaks louder than words in all situations My advice quit talking it's over Action speaks louder than words in all situations My advice quit talking it's over Yo, action speaks louder than words in all situations Calling you out equals damage control mitigation Ain't nothing worst than being called out in a public forum Backed against the wall with nothing left but a flustered decorum Sometimes such a kick in the pants builds character Especially when someone goes from the challenged to challenger To the damaged from damager, to the managed from the manager Adjustment of the mind to a new set of parameters I spot these fraudsters from a mile away Keep my distance, don't give these folks the time of day What I've learned is that the real bad boys move in silence They let their deeds do the talking instead of useless reminders Of these moves nobody sees, can't see the forest from the trees Like you can't hear a speck of sand falling on the beach Like you can't be for the people if you're a snob and an elite Or that dude who preaches unity monetizing on the beef I'm inspired by the silent go-getters That humble drive to achieve a goal and strive to do better Whether or not the cameras on the spotlight is on them I respect what you're doing from afar, my eyes are on them Doers get the true love, regardless of the platform Doers got that work ethic, passion to work their ass off I'm trying to be seen as the guy who does it then says it Letting my product speak on it's own merit My advice quit talking it's over Action speaks louder than words in all situations My advice quit talking it's over Action speaks louder than words in all situations My advice quit talking it's over Action speaks louder than words in all situations My advice quit talking it's over
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EYEIN' WIN 02:21
Yaya yo yo yo Yaya yo yo yo Yaya yo yo yo I heard it through the grapevine that there's no I in TEAM But there's EYE in win Got my eyes on the prize 'cause I'm trying to win I heard it through the grapevine there's no I in team But between I and me I put T.I.M.E Into making my reality clear as I can see Visions of what the end game and my prize should be The grind is relentless Going through the trenches I take shots like defenses Then regroup, gather my bearings then turn into offense Counterattack turn back pedaling into conquests The take over, ain't no stopping the rain I'm saying Like falling water pellets massaging my brain Wipe the mist from my eyes so that I can see clear Recalibrate my navigation of this path that I steer I'm in the here and now with sights set on the finish line See to completion before my heart hits quitting time No I in team but eye in winning My I's dotted plotting a rise from the beginning My eyes on the prize so I'm being focused I rise when it's time, part of being the dopest Multiply over divide no point of being a quotient Recognize the eye and I when I reach the slope Some folks hoard all perceived credit Individual acclaim as opposed to team effort Eyein' win but there's no I in team It's a mirage your eyes should see when designing a scheme Yo, see it, think it then do it Concept then reality show and prove it Go back to the drawing board and improve it Set a trend, start a community then a movement That's the blueprint I'm establishing now Had a vision to build it with this style of rapping I vowed To make supporters of Es proud to be myself and I found That I could entertain a crowd with these thoughts that I sound Over the smooth rhythms, true and living the emcee My name's Es, new inventions reflect me The silver lining is aligning in my eye view Refractive index deciding what my eyes can view What I'm seeing is my prize on the horizon Stick to the vision, it will arrive in due timing There's I in win since I eyed the win Remain focused and if I fail, then I try again My eyes on the prize so I'm being focused I rise when it's time, part of being the dopest Multiply over divide no point of being a quotient Recognize the eye and I when I reach the slope Some folks hoard all perceived credit Individual acclaim as opposed to team effort Eyein' win but there's no I in team It's a mirage your eyes should see when designing a scheme
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Fear of missing out the anchor to dreams unrealistic The current to your calm waters if one's being specific Aim for stars we've been taught to stay to say driven Make our dreams reality if we say with conviction Most elevated of diction, paint picture of grind Prime the mind for the rigors of that uphill climb To that peak you're trying to reach, agony of the feet Stay away from retreat till the feat is complete That peak differs from peep to peep Monetary or for the love of just rocking a beat A balancing act trying to navigate opposing extremes While not going belly up in an ocean of streams Full timer or hobbyist My passion for fire on par with gun lobbyists I keep my circle smaller than most weeding out the yes men Reality checkers I got in my corner as best friends Cognizant of my place and where I wanna go Controlling any delusions of grandeur on the low Remind myself I'm not selling my soul To the highest bidder with snake skin dangling dough In front of me whispering sweet something's, most times it's peeps frontin' Aimed at amateurs gullible to sweet nothings My path to get to where I'm after is mine Impulsive, I don't subscribe to in this capsule of time I don't subscribe to what you're selling me You say my time's running out, what you telling me? I gotta maneuver on the next mans' time Inflate your pockets even fatter on Es man's dime Earning my rightful spot, I take aim like a rifle shot Intoxicate these demons when I spike the shot I won't dilute myself while making a wave, I'm not a slave Been that way since cradle to the grave Find another sucka to toy with I'm not that dude Walking in a den of hungry lions I'm not that food Go the distance for your respect 'cause he got bars Trying to make N's meet like blackpeoplemeet.com From shorty to 40's got a taste of the glory True academic, pays homage to all dusties who came before me The crackle and pop from dusty records ensures me The vintage vibe I grew to love still courts me Support me if you feel the essence that I bring to this rap music Hip hop to be exact is what my raps is infused with I do this for brothers and sisters who can relate Salute the deejays still digging in the crates No limits at the age that I'm in I drive freely, no encroachment in this lane that I'm in Seen the light at the end of the tunnel and I'm attracted to the glare Driver or driven is the caption of the year
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I need your support The kind of gestures that my peeps can afford To be acknowledged for my efforts man I need it It makes a world of difference to receive it Are you listening out there? If the answer is yes then say hell yeah It takes years to develop this polish Now and then it deserves to be acknowledged I'm trying to lead by example Leave you with a sound byte and a sample that's ample Enough to give a taste of what I bring when I'm inspired You request flames, I bring the fire Incinerate mics when I rock hotter than lava Beat Junkie with the sound designs like Gucci and Prada I've got it sewn when the needle hits the groove Es and Das is like a seamtress sewin' tuned I'm so confused when folks try to under rate this Their tune changes when acknowledged publicly by greatness I take this as a sign to keep doing what I love 'Cause peeps will sleep on you just because Dirty with the bars and concepts y'all sweep under the rug Circa '87 LL Cool J, I need love Not necessarily a momentary buzz Support your dope local artist doing what they does I need your support The kind of gestures that my peeps can afford To be acknowledged for my efforts man I need it It makes a world of difference to receive it Are you listening out there? If the answer is yes then say hell yeah It takes years to develop this polish Now and then it deserves to be acknowledged You see the work that I'm putting in Testing these waters so to speak whether sink or swim My skin is thick rarely thin when I think of it I like to think before I move that's my in to win Behind the scenes dawg making these moves The garden's now bearing fruit I'm about to consume Have a feast celebrating this feat, while elevating my feet To higher heights escalate to the peak Stay creative with the promo and the marketing Get in where I fit in for the art of it, focus on the targeting Seeking new ears is more than just the bars of it It's a small part of it, marketing's the heart of it Salute the outlets and supporters who supported Helped increase the reach from the joints I've been involved with You've acknowledged me, now I acknowledge you Shouts to my peers who can relate big props to you I need your support The kind of gestures that my peeps can afford To be acknowledged for my efforts man I need it It makes a world of difference to receive it Are you listening out there? If the answer is yes then say hell yeah It takes years to develop this polish Now and then it deserves to be acknowledged Hit that Bandcamp Subscribe to the channels Retweet Share Leave a comment All the support goes a long way Peace and love
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about

Bio:

Veteran Mississauga, Ont emcee, Es joined forces with past collaborator and boom bap beatsmith, Das Da Beat Junkie of Toronto, Ont on their latest project entitled “Driver Or Driven”. Having collaborated a few times over the past 6 years, the decision to collaborate on a full length project was long overdue. Beats exclusively by Das Da Beat Junkie, Es continued his legacy of thought provoking lyrics over neck snapping beats.

About Driver Or Driven:

Driver Or Driven was conceptualized at a time when Es had a moment to reflect on where he was at with his art. As an independent artist, the journey is filled with peaks and valleys. Obstacles are par for the course. Ongoing battles with self-doubt are a real thing. Remaining focused on the mission at hand amid the distractions is also a challenge we face as artists. Grabbing the bull by the horns and making things happen despite the obstacles in front of us is an important theme touched on. Es decided to internalize some of these relatable themes on this project.

Driver Or Driven asks a few questions. Are you the type to take control of your destiny (driver) and be accountable for your actions or are you the type to sit back and wait for a handout (passenger seat rider)? These are some of the thoughts and takeaways following a listen to this project. This project is dedicated to the grinders and go-getters.

In The Driver's Seat (Official Music Video): youtu.be/O3FEOJ_vMJ0

Driver Or Driven mini documentary episode release schedule:
Episode #1 of 4: Mar 8th at 12pm EST
youtu.be/8RKqpb8n0EA

Episode #2 of 4: Mar 15th at 12pm EST
youtu.be/hM7WEHgmsCY

Episode #3 of 4: Mar 22nd at 12pm EST
youtu.be/xWcRurpMb4Q

Episode #4 of 4: Mar 29th at 12pm EST
youtu.be/YI2PeviIm_U

Driver Or Driven LP: Out right now
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"There are a lot of clever lyrcial moments to unpack on this album, but the lyrics are quite easy to grasp with careful listening. Es has an easy going, people relatable approach in how he delivers his rhymes. The standout tracks in my opinion are "Doers, In The Driver's Seat, Complacent and Akcnowledgement." ~ outdaboxmedia.com/post/hip-hop-album-ep-of-the-week-feb-10th-feb-16th-2023

"Es’ delivery is precise and purposeful as he steers the beat with a sharp and shifting flow. The range of both Es and Das is evident here, and their collabo project, Driver Or Driven, is worth checking out if you like what you hear on “DOERS.” Es raps in service of the song, making it all flow together seamlessly and achieve maximum impact" ~ italmassive.com/archives/38078

credits

released February 14, 2023

All songs written and performed by Es, except for scratches and guest verses by featured artists

All songs recorded by Es at Esmuzik Studios

All songs mixed and mastered by DJ Mercilless at Tabernacle 321

All beats by Das Da Beat Junkie

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Es Mississauga, Ontario

Based out of Mississauga (suburb of Toronto), Es is a student of hiphop. Inspired by golden era hip hop, Es makes a conscious effort to capture the essence of hip hop...hard beats and raw rhymes. With 7 quality projects under his belt, his 8th aims to be another solid release for lovers of true school hiphop.

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