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ESG
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An art-funk ensemble from the South Bronx in New York, ESG was formed by four sisters: Deborah Scroggins (bass, vocals), Maria Scroggins (congas, vocals), Renee Scroggins (guitar, vocals), Valerie Scroggins (drums), and friend Leroy Glover (bass).
ESG have been influential in a wide range of musical genres, including hip hop, post punk, disco, and dance-punk. Their music is centered around the sisters’ complex polyrhythms, with atmosphere supplied by bass and pop-flavored guitar. During their first incarnation, the group signed with 99 Records and issued a debut self-titled EP in 1981 that featured three live and three studio songs, the latter produced by the legendary Martin Hannett (Joy Division, etc.). 1982’s “ESG Says Dance to the Beat of the Moody EP” continued in a similar vein, as did their first full-length album, 1983’s Come Away With ESG. ESG disbanded shortly thereafter, but unexpectedly re-formed in the early ’90s, heralding their comeback with a self-titled 1991 compilation of previously released material. The group’s work had become popular among hip-hop artists searching for samples, with such acts as TLC, the Wu-Tang Clan, the Beastie Boys, Big Daddy Kane, and indie rockers like Unrest and Liars all making use of ESG beats; the group addressed this issue on the 1992 12” EP Sample Credits Don’t Pay Our Bills. ESG Live! appeared in 1995, featuring both old and new material.
ESG have been influential in a wide range of musical genres, including hip hop, post punk, disco, and dance-punk. Their music is centered around the sisters’ complex polyrhythms, with atmosphere supplied by bass and pop-flavored guitar. During their first incarnation, the group signed with 99 Records and issued a debut self-titled EP in 1981 that featured three live and three studio songs, the latter produced by the legendary Martin Hannett (Joy Division, etc.). 1982’s “ESG Says Dance to the Beat of the Moody EP” continued in a similar vein, as did their first full-length album, 1983’s Come Away With ESG. ESG disbanded shortly thereafter, but unexpectedly re-formed in the early ’90s, heralding their comeback with a self-titled 1991 compilation of previously released material. The group’s work had become popular among hip-hop artists searching for samples, with such acts as TLC, the Wu-Tang Clan, the Beastie Boys, Big Daddy Kane, and indie rockers like Unrest and Liars all making use of ESG beats; the group addressed this issue on the 1992 12” EP Sample Credits Don’t Pay Our Bills. ESG Live! appeared in 1995, featuring both old and new material.
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canani wrote:
Jubarte
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forelock wrote:
Post-Funk:D ESG is really good band.
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Staceyagogo wrote:
Here is a full live show shot by us - Analog Monkey - shot for pitchfork in Chicago. Enjoy- ESG Link http://pitchfork.tv/esg-the-final-show/one
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morganik wrote:
LUVVIIT!
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StashuRemixCorp wrote:
Hey guys, Did a track in a similar vein to this kind of dirty dance thing (for that Foals whatsit), I'd appreciate your feedback and hope you enjoy it... it's on last.fm, you can listen here: http://www.last.fm/music/Foals/_/Electric+Bloom+%28Stashu+Remix%29 Stashu
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Pogromca_kiszek wrote:
amazing base lines!
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TheMcEneaney wrote:
So Pure it Hurts
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astouinette wrote:
goodgoodgooooodgoooooooooooooooood
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ImATumbler wrote:
this band is the badass
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kuroimetsuki wrote:
Jesus Christ they are amazing. Love that Bronx 80's sound!
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Mynoreti wrote:
good shit
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rubbertraits__ wrote:
isnt everyone better than the shaggs?
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kamdugle wrote:
apples and oranges mrgrrr
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MrGrrr wrote:
Better than the Shaggs.
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anna-esthetic wrote:
<3
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citypavement wrote:
Word to Matt. Erase You needs to be higher.
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shelltron wrote:
does anyone use ESG in a set if so please inbox me...thanks!
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marie75 wrote:
ESG is great. ESG is really great
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mattbcooper wrote:
Erase you! ;)
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hoopa_ru wrote:
yeah, very sad! came from russia 2 hear them...
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