Aesop Rock, born Ian Bavitz on June 5, 1976, is a prominent alternative hip hop artist and producer hailing from Long Island, New York. He is recognized for his intricate lyricism, distinctive vocal delivery, and prolific output, releasing numerous albums and contributing to various collaborative projects.
Bavitz began his recording career while attending college, self-financing and releasing his debut album, Music for Earthworms, in 1997. This early work featured underground artist Percee P and gained traction through grassroots online promotion. Following this, he released the Appleseed EP in 1999, which garnered critical acclaim within the underground hip hop scene. Both of these early projects were produced by his longtime friend Blockhead and producer Dub-L.
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On the radio
Stations that played Aesop Rock in the last 30 days
- 26×
TOWER TOWN New Hip Hop
Germany · Hip Hop - 20×
senshiphop
United States · East Coast Hip Hop - 14×
Sensimedia Hip-Hop Radio
United States · East Coast Hip Hop - 7×
TOWER TOWN Hip Hop Classics
Germany · Hip Hop - 7×
Earth Rock Radio
United States · Metal - 7×
TOWER TOWN Street
Germany · Hip Hop - 5×
SomaFM Fluid (128k MP3)
United States · Electronic - 5×
Rundfunkautist
Germany · Hip Hop - 5×
Radio Free Fargo KRFF 95.5
United States · Pop - 5×
TOWER TOWN music mix
Germany · Rock - 4×
Radio Noise HipHip
Romania · Hip Hop - 4×
The Riot
United States · Hip Hop
