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Esh & The Isolations

**CESCHI**

An engaging, theatrical live performer, Ceschi Ramos has treated entire venues like a stage, viewing the middle of the audience or an empty barstool as good a place as any to perform a soul-baring folk song or tongue-twisting rap track.

He knows what it is to suffer for his art and is aware that music exploring the ugliness and sorrow of the human condition will always exist on the fringes of a game dominated by disposable escapism and expensive publicists. Yet he still pours everything he has into his craft, and on any given night you can find him tracking vocals at his cousin’s New Haven studio, warmly greeting fans and friends at a dive bar merch booth or rapping double-time in Japan or Europe for audiences that often don’t speak his language, but are able to see the giant heart at the core of it all.

He has been in bands described as hardcore, crunk rap, lo-fi synth pop, Latin progressive and psych-jazz-rap. He has crafted abstracted and personal narratives mining the depths of depression and heights of hope. He has slept on countless floors when hotels weren’t in the touring budget and lost girlfriends and jobs all for the love of creating and performing.

Ceschi was born with four fingers on his right hand, which served as partial inspiration for the name of his DIY record label, Fake Four, Inc. Those who have worked with him describe Ceschi as one of the most artist-friendly labelheads out there, a rare breed who values art over profit almost to a fault

**FACTOR CHANDELIER**

Starting out as a DJ, Factor Chandelier has evolved into one of Western Canada’s busiest producers. He is continuously working and touring with high caliber artists including: Ceschi, Moka Only, AWOL One, Myka 9, Def3, Sole, Astronautalis and more. He is known for continuously dropping top-notch product out of Saskatoon since the early 2000s. He is the founder, owner and operator of Side Road Records (2001), releasing over 40 professional albums between Side Road & Fake Four inc. Factor's music has garnered international distribution and he has received positive critical acclaim by way of magazine and website reviews as well as receiving as high as #1 charting radio play on college/community radio all over Canada, the US and Japan. Factor has been able to get placement in movies and advertisements with companies such as Cadillac, Addidas, Gopro, MTV and more.

Factor's production combines smooth melodic moods and live instruments over immaculate drums put together seemingly effortlessly to create a distinct sound of his own and it's for this reason he's consistently banging out one-of-a-kind beats as one of underground music’s favorite new school producers. Factor is always trying to create original, thought-provoking music that pushes the envelope of traditional hip-hop and has drawn significant attention to this Canadian artist. Hailing from the prairies, this Saskatoon, SK born and raised musician continues to make waves with his innovative sound.

**AJ SUEDE**

Known for his psychedelic amalgamation of East Coast and Northwest sounds, Seattle based rapper/producer AJ Suede has carved a lane of his own. With a prolific discography of over 40 projects, he shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon. He has shared the stage with the likes of Lil Uzi Vert, Xavier Wulf, R.A.P. Ferreira, Marc Rebillet and many more. With features in outlets like SPIN, The Seattle Times, KEXP, Okayplayer and Lyrical Lemonade just to name a few.

**ESH & THE ISOLATIONS**

Esh & The Isolations is a Boston-based rap artist known for his dynamic and innovative blend of gritty lyricism with eclectic production. Esh & The Isolations has been a staple of the Boston underground hip-hop scene for over a decade, steadily building a reputation for his sharp wit and genre-defying creativity.

Drawing inspiration from a diverse array of artists and genres, Esh & The Isolations cites pioneers like Aesop Rock, El-P, and the Beastie Boys as major influences on his style. These artists shaped his approach to music, teaching him the importance of intricate wordplay, unconventional beats, and the power of blending different musical elements. His work also reflects his admiration for the rebellious spirit of punk rock, the experimental nature of electronic music, and the raw energy of early hip-hop.

Esh & The Isolations pushes the boundaries of what hip-hop can be, crafting music that is both intellectually challenging and deeply personal. With a growing discography and a reputation for electrifying live performances, Esh & The Isolations is carving out a unique space in the music world, one that is distinctly his own.

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