No, not A$AP. Aesop Rock might be one of the most consistently overlooked talents of this era. His steez? Abstract. Unorthodox, to say the least. Take his latest video, "Cycles to Gehenna," for example, which features a posse of sensual, destructive ballerinas that serve as an interesting combination of beauty and malice. In Jewish scripture, Gehenna is a destination of the wicked. Aesop's lyrics take on an appropriately dark tone. Beyond the overall ambiance, this song quickly becomes one that needs serious thought to decipher. Or Rap Genius. Or if you prefer, just tune in and zone out as Aesop's powerful voice oozes over the intense, spacey, rock-tinged instrumental.
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