| Iconic New York-born, San Francisco-based rapper and producer, Aesop Rock, has found a new home post Def Jux with Rhymesayers for his highly anticipated sixth album! While it's been five years since his last solo None Shall Pass, he certainly hasn't been on hiatus. Over the years he popped up for guest spots on some unusual but very dope projects, he produced Murs and Slug's Felt 3, and released the concept piece Hail Mary Mallon with Rob Sonic and DJ Big Wiz just last year. Skelethon not only sees the rapper back waxing poetically on his own but also marks his first wholly self-produced effort. While the sounds are familiar, we see Aesop venturing in some exciting new directions with guest appearances from indie rock archetype, Kimya Dawson, as well as Allyson Baker of Dirty Ghosts, Hanni El Khatib, Nicky Fleming-Yaryan, Rob Sonic, DJ Big Wiz and the Grimace Federation. Aesop's new album follows in the wake of several deep personal losses and highlights subject matter that deals with the sometimes-futile ways people try to cope with serious issues. | |
