The Source’s Unsigned Hype Steps Up. This record just so happens to be a manifestation of one of those times†says the rarely apologetic MC.
New York, NY, August 29, 2008 — If controversial lyrics were a sport at this years Olympics, then Jewish rapper E-Shy would have definitely taken home the gold medal. As the author of hot topic and equally debatable raps such as “Blacks and Jews†and “Obama Dissâ€, the Harlem born and raised MC takes his message to the streets with the DJ Kayslay mixtape, “Why So Seriousâ€, that debuted Tuesday, August 26th to much anticipation.
The mixtape is sure to be regarded as a cinematic and musical saga that fearlessly melds together an entertaining compilation of classic hip-hop beats as well as new records to include the recently leaked single “Paper Bag.” The controversial track is one that E-Shy knows will be a catalyst for conversation and dispute among many groups. “Paper Bag is sure to spark some controversy with women’s organizations for its reference to placing a paper bag over the heads of females with attractive bodies and less then attractive facial features,†says E-Shy. “There are times when I like to write about things that people think about on a daily basis but are too afraid to say. This record just so happens to be a manifestation of one of those times†says the rarely apologetic MC.
With the industry co-sign of hip hop veteran, DJ Kayslay, the “Why So Serious†mixtape is sure to extend the buzz created by The Source Magazine earlier in the year when they recently anointed E-Shy as Unsigned Hype stating that they believed “E-Shy was the heir to Eminem’s throneâ€.
As E-Shy explains, “Why So Serious is in a sense a tribute to the Joker in the Batman film, The Dark Knight and the character’s interpretation of the Chaos Theory, his art of disruption. Hip-hop has become watered down and way too serious from my perspective. Things need to lighten up a bit and the entertaining side of the art-form needs to make a comeback. I have nothing but respect for Kayslay and his history in the game and hope that this mixtape is enjoyed by all who get a chance to hear it in its entirety, and understand that it is meant to entertain and for people to ask themselves, why so serious?â€
E-Shy will release his debut album, “Misfitâ€, this fall.
For more on E-Shy please visit www.myspace.com/eshyonline or contact:
Andrew Eisenberg andrew@anichris.com
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