(Reselling.news) Esham’s Erotic Poetry Part 2 sells for $500 on eBay, making this his most valuable release yet.
Detroit legend Esham has an extensive catalog dating back to 1989, when he released his debut album “Boomin Words From Hell” at the age of 15, with the help of his brother James Smith.
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With its limited production of only 500 cassettes, Esham’s Erotic Poetry Part 2 is gaining iconic status among collectors. Originally titled “Erotic Poetry” Esham planned to release four EP’s following the release of “Boomin Words From Hell.” Despite the success, there was no “Part 1”; instead, it was later reissued simply as “Erotic Poetry” with updated lyrics and beats.
Esham’s merchandise remains popular on eBay, with the prices of his OG releases on Reel Life Productions steadily increasing over the past few years.
If your unfamiliar with Esham and his impact on the culture, below is a brief bio from his website acidrap.com.
Hailing from Detroit’s brutal Eastside, producer, lyricist, and storyteller, Esham rose to legendary status at the young age of 15 when his debut album “Boomin Words From Hell” sold over 100K copies solely by word-of-mouth. The infamous and highly coveted “red tape” details the perils of being young and black in a city ravaged by drugs and violence – and Esham’s wavering faith.
“I’m not an atheist. But what has God done for me? Oh, he let me grow up in the motherfuckin’ ghetto.”
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Esham blended those religious undertones with the dark personas of Kiss and Ozzy, along with the raw and unfiltered style of NWA, the Geto Boys, and Too Short. This new sound was unlike anything anyone had ever heard. And it scared the hell out of them.
This recipe became the foundation for an entire genre. The Wicket Shit, Underground, Horrorcore, or Acidrap – call it whatever you want. Esham’s music broke all the rules. Scathing with spiritual, sexual, and political commentary, he blurred the lines between right and wrong and good and evil. He blended samples from every genre with live instruments and often produced it all himself. And he released his music on his own label – Reel Life Productions (RLP). Founded by Esham and brother James at ages 15 and 18 (respectively), RLP was the biggest selling indie hip-hop label of the 1990s.
Esham’s entrepreneurial spirit, vision, and creativity have inspired countless artists in his hometown and around the world. With 50+ releases and counting, Esham continues to blaze his own trails and reinvent his sound – giving fans and critics – something to talk about.
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