I am pleased to announce that Volume 2 of my “Essential Knowledge” mixtape is finally available as a free download and limited edition cassette (only 100 made). This music will not be available on any other major streaming platforms (such as Spotify, Apple Music, etc).
Essential Knowledge Volume 2 continues where volume 1 left off - with a special twist - I teamed up with the legendary “DJ Grazzhoppa'' to complete the tape. First I sent him Volume 1 and explained the concept. After he agreed to team up with me on it, I ended up sending him a folder of beats that he turned into an hour mix (blended live). After hearing it and giving the green light he went in and did most of the remixes you hear (live and on vinyl). To wrap it up I ended up taking the recordings he did and put in some extra skits, extra remixes, extra FX, etc. What you get is a seamless blend of beats, remixes, skits, scratch routines, and more. I also worked with the same artist (Barf Comics / James Callahan) and graphic designer (WeztMaad / Jesus Nefario) from Volume 1 to bring the package to life. To me, this is my best (at least my favorite) attempt at a project like this - I believe it’s a true successor to Volume 1 and I can’t wait to hear what you all think.
For physical goods I have the following available:
- DJ Grazzhoppa will also have half the copies available for people in Europe soon
- All purchases include 1 of 1 art by me and other bonus items
Cassette (40 available) - $25
Includes cassette & stickers
Es-K Vol. 2 Bundle (10 available) - $60 (2x Cassettes, 1x CD, 2x LPs)
Cassette & Stickers
Building Bridges Vol. 1 CD
Building Bridges Vol. 1 12” Record
Bonus cassette from my stash
Bonus 12” LP from my stash
I included Building Bridges in the bundle because Steele and I are getting ready to release Vol 2 (May 3rd!) - I wanted to give people a chance to get some of the last copies from my collection (plus some extras). Speaking of, I am also doing a mini pop-up shop - making some things available from my collection for the last time ever.
Pop-up shop:
Type Raw x Es-K “Raw Essentials” Double LP
Es-K “Only So Much Time” LP
Es-K “Continuance LP”
Es-K & General Steele “Building Bridges Vol. 1” LP
Aaaand of course, we also have some limited edition merch at my online store (beatsbyesk[dot]com). Speaking of, shoutouts to everyone who got the MPC designs! This drop is a bit different, because it’s not art that I made myself - but we will return to the Es-K art after this is up for a month or so. I’m such a huge fan of the mixtape art that I just had to see it on some clothes. Shoutouts again to the amazing artist “Barf Comics” (James Callahan).
supported by 5 fans who also own “Essential Knowledge Vol. 2”
J. Period is peerless when it comes to the wild creative mixes that also stay right in that accessible range that make sitting still impossible. Dan Lish’s book is greatness. I believe the softcover version is coming soon! @whitesaid
