User:Yandimusic

In 2006, ESSO released his first mixtape with the help of Sickamore entitled ESSOcentric Volume I: History in the Making. The mixtape was released to critical acclaim leading to a stellar review in [Scratch Magazine] and the coveted title of "[Unsigned Hype]" in The Source magazine.

In 2007, ESSO released his second mixtape ESSObama: The Champagne Campaign which included collaborations with New York underground talent such as Skyzoo, The Kid Daytona, Sha Stimuli, Remo Da Rapstar and Nina B. ESSObama was co-hosted by Hot97 DJ & MTV Host Cipha Sounds