Esham - Definition and Overview

Esham (born Rashaam Smith in 1977) is a hardcore rapper from Detroit, Michigan. He calls his style of rock-influenced rap "acid rap". He released his first album, Boomin' Words from Hell, at the age of fifteen. He was the first rapper to release a double album (Judgement Day, Vol. 1: Day and Judgement Day, Vol. 2: Night).

Eminem has listed Esham as an influence, as he mentions on his debut album: "I'm a cross between Manson, Esham and Ozzy." Tensions have since grown between the two, as they have taken swipes at each other in their lyrics.

Esham's next album, A.1. Yola, is tenatively scheduled to be released February 22, 2005 by Psychopathic Records.

Discography

• Boomin' Words from Hell (1990)
• Judgement Day, Vol. 1: Day (1992)
• Judgement Day, Vol. 2: Night (1992)
• KKKill the Fetus' (1993)
• Closed Casket (1994)
• Dead Flowerz (1996)
• Bruce Wayne: Gothom City 1987 (1997)
• Mail Dominance (1999)
• Tongues (2001)
• Repentance (2003)

External links

• Official site (http://www.eshamtheboogieman.com/detect.php)