Rapper's persona is appealing on new EP

Young and rising, Jacob Es, is poised to take a niche in hip-hop, with songs unlike any other rapper on the planet. The Connecticut raised performer is still in a growth stage, but is bubbling with supreme talent, which doesn't reveal itself all the time. Development is a tough time for any musician, but with strong planning, immense raw talent, and the power of social media, he could change the entertainment industry for future generations to come.

His most recent project, "Stoned Poets Society EP," is bound only by the creativity of an artist on the brink of years of hard work and growth. The album is a mix of past experiences with girlfriends, hope for the future, and other previous paths rambled in recent life.

While the University of Vermont (UVM) student is the epitome of a Jack of all trades, juggling school, a burgeoning musical-in studio career, he is now taking his career to the stage. In a text message Jacob Es said,

Recording my first project I never really thought about how many people would actually listen to my stuff, at that point, it was solely about the love for the writing process. That mixtape was also my first experience in the studio ever, which definitely helped me begin to find my sound.

Performing for people is the ultimate experience for any musician. For me, I know how much each song means when I write it, and to be able to share that moment and be able to connect with even one person listening and have them walk out saying, 'Damn, I really know what he was getting at,' is what it's all about.

Driven to succeed ahead of his competitors, Jacob Es and his fans should be a looking back on, "Stoned Poets Society EP," as a great catalyst for future growth.

Jacob Es can be reached on twitter: @Jacob_Es

Christopher Edwards can be reached on twitter: @MrChrisMEdwards

A warning shot for hip-hop

Can we please have a return to real hip-hop. The destruction of hip-hop is pervasive and has existed for decades. We need to return to hip-hop owned and produced by the performers. Cut out the labels, the industry's expectations, and the commercialism. A transformation is in order for the future of hip-hop or we will be bound to repeat the commercialist uninteresting music of the past decade.

A prime example is Erick and Parrish Making Dollars (EPMD.) EPMD are well known for changing the hip-hop culture for the better. Check out an all-time classic, "You Gots to Chill," a return to real hip-hop.

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Artists like J Prophet make being in the business a true pleasure. With the realness in his rhymes mixed with influences like Kirk Franklin, Jay-Z, Lupe Fiasco, Andre 3000, Kanye and Biggie, you should believe Mt. Vernon is well represented.

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