Aesop Rock

Aesop Rock (born Ian Bavitz) is an avant-garde hip hop musician (rapper and producer) whose albums have been critically acclaimed for their originality and depth. Aesop's style blends a varying tone and delivery with subject ma

Aesop Rock (born Ian Bavitz) is an avant-garde hip hop musician (rapper and producer) whose albums have been critically acclaimed for their originality and depth. Aesop's style blends a varying tone and delivery with subject matter that focuses on intricate sequences of widely varying imagery, metaphors and pop culture references, while including the occasional touchstones of traditional hip hop storytelling and self-promotion. As a result of this unorthodox style, Aesop has become a controversial topic among hip hop enthusiasts.

A New York City-based emcee, Aesop initially did records for the Mush record label while working as a waiter in the city. Aesop released his first major album, Float with guest appearances from Cannibal Ox, Slug and Dose One. Production was done by Blockhead and Aesop himself. Lyrics included "I'm a sovereignty columnist, fathering doom documents, a cursed version of a certain Virgin Mary womb occupant".