Last I had heard from Akira he had moved to the West Coast working with BrickHouse Music Group, following and refining his dreams. I'm glad to see that he's still grinding and I'm feeling this video and song. Akira is a Raleigh representing emcee that doesn't believe in following behind anyone. He's found his own way independently and I'm proud to see the progression. "Manifest" is one of those songs that you can hear the struggle and the confidence flowing in the verses. Video was directed by Mr. HimHot (Marqus Horton).
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Raised in New Jersey now residing in Los Angeles, CA, by way of Raleigh, NC, is not necessarily a "new" artist, but may be unknown to many, Esko Robinson. The August 2012 release of his album, The Seed, metaphorically relates his life of chaos into a new life of growth. Even though he felt that the limitations of a small town like Raleigh wasn't a good fit for him, he lists production credits to his North Carolina A&T University classmate, Sean Lane (who's also credited for work with Eyezon and J Ross Parrelli). Production credit also goes out to Q-Smith, CAV3 and J-Kits.
The Seed is the first of 3 LP's that Esko is using as a musical documentary of his personal growth through a tumultuous decade of trials, events he experienced in North Carolina and the decision to move West. Influenced by MCs such as Andre 3000, Method Man, Eminem and Busta Rhymes, Esko's style is described as multi-dimensional and introspective. Check out the album, along with his previous work at www.EskoBTS.com
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