Y&I MUSIC Presents... ESSO - "OFF THE WALL E009"

After weeks of anticipation, Esso has finally dropped his long awaited cover of M.J.'s classic Off The Wall album on the 30th anniversary of the records original release. This is the second major project that Esso has dropped this year after releasing The Lifestyles of The Young & Ignorant EP to critical acclaim back in May. Attempting to emmulate the legendary chemistry between Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones; the Off The Wall project is a collaborative effort between Esso, and Woody who is the sole producer on the album. Off The Wall marks a musical transition for Esso and is the precursor to Evolved; Esso's official debut album produced by Rena1ssance due sometime next year. Call me biased, but after a few listens of OTW all I have to say is... Drake who???

Download: Esso - Off The Wall E009

Esso in his own words: About Off The Wall: An open letter to the listeners

Y&I music presents: "Off The Wall"

Esso & Woody Discuss "Off The Wall" from stupid GENIUS on Vimeo.

This project has been a labor of love for Esso and Woody for the last few months, and while to some it may seem like an obvious ploy designed to capitalize on MJ's untimely passing, it is actually a very serious project that has been in the works for quite some time.

check out what ESSO has to say about it in his own words, and dload the first single right here